I say yes to the shorts. Especially when the girls get older. My dd perfers them and if she could she would wear them during competition.

There is also the 501(c)3 that you can look into from your State. Its for non-profit organizations.

I have a daughter that has asthma and just diagnoised with it this year, Her Pediatrician ruled it out I had to go to another Dr. and had her chests xreayed and a breathing test. Sure enough asthma. She stuggles on floor but the rest of the events are ok. I don't know if she will last at this sport with this or not. Only time will tell.