Typical expenses by session
Club Membership
Membership fees are built into each soccer session that you participate in, allowing the club to keep expenses as low as possible. Membership fees covers club liability insurance, player medical insurance for sanctioned events which require it, player passes when applicable, NYS roster fees, US Soccer registration fees, coaching background checks, US Soccer based coaching education, equipment such as pop-up goals, cones, pinneys, medical kits and supplies like ice packs, gauze and tape. In addition to this membership fee there are costs associated with each of the soccer sessions detailed below.
Uniforms ("kits" in soccer lingo)
Uniforms are required for teams u8 and up. They are extremely cost effective around $30 for two jerseys. Ordering, payment and shipping is all handled directly on our local supplier's site. Uniforms are available year round with no store opening/closing windows.
League play
There are 5 different ways that players can participate. Players can start with a team at any point in the soccer season given space constraints, but league play may be limited to those starting late. Fees vary depending on the number of players interested at which age and gender group. Multiple teams are entered for the same group depending on player count. League fees range depending on the age group and participation level, but are typically $50 - $150.
Tournaments
Tournament are optional and player fees are typically $30 - $50 for local indoor tournaments, $100 - $200 for weekend travel tournaments. Club participation varies by age group and coach's discretion.
Training facility rental (u10 and older)
Turf training facility field rental is typically $100 - $150 for Winter session 1 and again for Winter session 2. Outdoor training facilities in Fall and Spring and Summer are typically free.
Here is an example of typical fees per year and their coverage periods, varies by age group and number of players
1) $50-$75 Fall league games & referee fees: Covers September - October
2) $100-$200 Winter 1 training facility, league games & referee fees: Covers November - January
3) $100-$200 Winter 2 training facility, league games & referee fees: Covers February - April
4) $20-$50 Spring league games & referee fees: Covers May - June
5) $75 for first player $50 for siblings Summer Soccer Camp
6) $0 Summer training if your team participates