arizona soaring association

Thank you all for your helpful insight to the ASA.The members of ASA
seem like a great group of people and contrary to one posters
statement, am not trying to pick a fight. Racing would be great if I
were at that level,though the intention of my post was to understand
why there is not a more affordable way to enjoy the sport(fly more
often).As an example, a 3000' agl tow came out to $55, can't do that
too many times.At "tucson soaring" a 3000' tow is $20 and at "prescott
soaring" a 2000' winch is $4 . This was my concern and I know some
will say if you can't afford that then get out.That might be why many
don't continue after earning the license. One more thing,what will
happen to turf when housing subdivisions are next door.Thank you.