[maltz1881]

As a team leader for a relatively small team by most counts (12) we accept kids from all over. Some are home schooled others belong to schools without a team. We are a close knit group. These kids come from all walks of life and they know they can count on each other for almost anything. Sounds like you need to do some team building exercises. Our team climbs rock walls and rope bridge climbing for some of the team building exercises. Most of these kids had never met before and now they are ALL the best of friends. They have learned to except each others differences and down falls. When 1 comes up short there is somebody there to aid them. We never use critical words to each other and only use positive reinforcement. Find something that everybody on your team would like to do that will strengthen each other. Nothing competitive, something where you have to help each other to accomplish 1 goal. If nobody wants to fund raise then just go to 1 regional it is not the end of the world to attend just 1. Consider yourself lucky to do that 1. In the off season find some small competitions to join. There are several out there and they are cheap to take part in. Use this season as a team building season and learn from it Good luck