2011 South Lakes Competitive Soccer Information

Thank you for your interest in one of the fastest growing clubs in the state!

Welcome to South Lakes Soccer Club Competitive Soccer.

The coaching staff will be available to provide you with information regarding estimated expenses such as: registration, training, tournament, uniform fees, etc and time commitments such as: practice, games, tournaments, etc.  Coaches will also be able to explain and answer any questions you have regarding our program.

We would also like to give you the complete breakdown for the costs involved with playing competitive soccer with South Lakes Soccer Club. 

Registration

Each player will be responsible for paying registration fees.  The registration fee is charged per player per year, not per season, and is $160.  The registration can be paid in full or in two separate payments, by check of $80 and $80. If paying registration in two payments, the first check should be dated with the current date, the second check should be post-dated for August 15^th.  Please make sure all checks are payable to South Lakes Soccer Club and are turned in with registration.  Please write both the team’s name and player’s name on both checks. 

South Lakes Soccer Club uses these fees to pay for membership with FCSA and OSA, insurance, complex maintenance, referees, etc.  Registration will be complete when players have submitted all registration fees, a USYS registration form (completed and signed), and a copy of the player’s birth certificate.  Your coach or team manager will also need a recent picture and a notarized medical release form.

Training & Team Fees

Training fees are $560 for the 10 month competitive year and may be paid in one of three ways: Eight (8) payments of $70 each due the 1^st of each month August-April, with the exception of January.  (Teams will train in January and May however; no training fees will be due those months.)  Two (2) payments of $275 each on August 1^st and February 1^st, by paying the yearly training fees in two (2) payments you will receive a $10 discount. One (1) payment of $540 on August 1^st, by paying the yearly training fees in one (1) payment you will receive a $20 discount.  Teams advancing to Regional Tournaments will train in June and will pay an additional months training fee of $56.

Additional team fees include a $30 per player goalkeeper training fee (paid once per year), a $50 field & light fee (paid once per year), tournament fees, coach expenses for travel outside the metro area, uniforms, and indoor soccer registration fees. 

Individual Expenses

Expenses that players will be responsible for as an individual can vary.  Travel, transportation, lodging, meals, etc. are examples of individual expenses.  

While it is very difficult to provide an exact estimate of expenses related to playing competitive soccer, you will find an example of a standard fee structure for the entire year below.  Information is subject to change and will vary based on the number of players, distance traveled to tournaments, etc.

Registration:                         $160

For the entire year (Fall & Spring) (Due at Try-outs) Optional: 2 separate checks (Post Dated and all turned in at Registration) the first check dated for registration, the second August 15th-$80, $80)

Goalkeeper Training Fee:    $30

Paid once for the entire year due September 15th

Field &Light Fee:                  $50

Paid once for the entire year due November 15th

Training Fees:                       $560

1. $540 (Due August 1^st)

                                                2. $275 X 2 (Due August 1^st and February 1^st)

                                                3. $70 X 8 (Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Feb, Mar, Apr)

Uniform Fee:                         $250

Full kit includes: 2 shirts, 2 shorts, 2 socks, backpack and warm-up (backpack & warm-up optional)

                                                Some teams may also purchase an optional practice kit

Indoor Soccer Fees:             $40     

Approximate per season

Tournament Fees:                $35

Approximate per player per tournament

Coach’s & individual expenses are additional

Coach’s Travel Expenses

Below is a breakdown of reimbursable coach’s expenses for out of the Metro area tournaments.  Tournaments inside the metro area do not qualify for reimbursement.  Mileage is calculated at the current IRS rate of $0.505 per mile.  Note: If a coach traveling with 2 teams requests an additional coach, teams would be responsible for a second coach’s expenses.  However, coaches are expected to share expenses when possible (mileage, accommodations, etc).

Coach Personal Vehicle Mileage                   $0.505 per mile

Coach Per Diem per day                                $25

Coach Lodging            If applicable                 Varies

Coach Rental Car       If applicable                 Varies

Coach Airfare             If applicable                 Varies

Examples of mileage (Approximate):

Roundtrip Mileage                   Miles                Amount

Tulsa, OK                                200                  $          101.00

Arlington, TX                           450                  $          227.25

Plano, TX                                450                  $          227.25

Kansas City, MO                    700                  $          353.50

Little Rock, AR                        700                  $          353.50

Attached you will find an example of what the financial commitment might look like for the entire year.

Thank you and good luck!

Estimated Financial Commitment for the Year

This estimate is based on an 11v11 team that has a current roster of 16 players.  This is only to provide an idea of what the cost may look like for the entire year.  This estimate is for informational purposes only.  Optional items, number of players, number of tournaments, location of tournaments, if uniforms need to be purchased, etc. will all affect the grand total for the year.

Item                                         Dollar Amount                                   Total

Registration                 $          160.00 (Year)                                      $          160.00

Goalkeeper                 $            30.00 (Year)                                      $            30.00

Facility (Field)/Light     $            50.00 (Year)                                      $            50.00

Training                       $            560.00 (Year)                                    $          560.00

                                                                                                Total    $          795.00

Minimum Tournament Estimates for the Year

Metro X 2                    $             30.00                                                $             60.00

Tulsa  X 2                    $          188.00                                                $          376.00

                                                                                                Total    $          436.00

                        Grand Total Minimum Estimate for the Year        $        1,276.00

Some teams and players will incur different costs based on the following:

Uniform                       $              250.00 (Full Package)                    $          250.00

Practice Uniform        $              Vary                                                            $              Vary

Indoor Soccer Fee      $              35.00 (1 Additional Session)           $            35.00

Equipment Fee           $              Vary                                                            $              Vary

Coaches Rental Car   $              Vary                                                            $              Vary

Coaches Airline Tkt    $              Vary                                                            $              Vary