this is a sad reality for MOST clubs in the hobby... the people that NEED to be introduced has little or no interest in the hobby, since it is perceived to be work. we do not just take it out the box and go. second is cost, which also tends to exclude many youngsters from entering the bobby. then, at the stage where they start to work and earn money, the priority seems to be cars houses and getting a family, next its is school and university. then grand children and getting ready for retirement.
we often hear the argument of computers and games. interesting statistics I saw recently, was that in the PC/Console gaming industry the pre 25year old bracket only accounts for something like 16% of their sales, 25-35 is something like 42%, then 35-45 is something like 35, and the rest is accounted for by older folks. why? money... pre 25 you tend to have very little disposable income, school/study etc.
our hobby is not cheap. yes you CAN do it fairly cheap, but reality is you do need some money. yes, it is not different to other hobbies, I know. I just think the money factor I a big one, and it scares a lot of potential initates off before they even begin...
that is my 2cents (Zim cents that is) worth...
