Yep even playing organized little league was a low cost affair just for fun. No expensive uniforms, just a glove, tennis shoes, a cap and t-shirt with our team name printed on them.
I played for the Hanover Athletics most years. We lost a lot but it was OK because we got ice cream.
Have you noticed that even the post-game activities are scripted? Line up and shake hands, etc. I’m all for sportsmanship but when you ritualize social interaction you set it up as stiff and foreign.
The kids are immediately spirited away by the too-involved parents - no hanging around and talking about the game or anything else.