I thought this would be a good place to ask this question. How open & transparent are clubs about payments? Do clubs typically provide a line item budget for families to review? I’m being told this is not done for our club and it’s not something they provide families. We only receive a total payout amount for the year. Does this make sense? Is it normal this type of information is not make readily available to families?
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostI thought this would be a good place to ask this question. How open & transparent are clubs about payments? Do clubs typically provide a line item budget for families to review? I’m being told this is not done for our club and it’s not something they provide families. We only receive a total payout amount for the year. Does this make sense? Is it normal this type of information is not make readily available to families?
$400 - Uniform
$3600 - For the little else we do
$2000-$8000 - Travel expenses depending on team, tournaments attended, and your accomodations
$X - For anything we forgot to mention
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Wow. So much hostility. You seem very angry.
It was a simple question, that’s all.
We have gotten them before at a diff club, it wasn’t a big deal. And yes, there was a lot more info included than what you listed.
I was just curious if it was the norm or not. I was only looking for information. Seems like this isn’t the right place for that, I’m sorry.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostWow. So much hostility. You seem very angry.
It was a simple question, that’s all.
We have gotten them before at a diff club, it wasn’t a big deal. And yes, there was a lot more info included than what you listed.
I was just curious if it was the norm or not. I was only looking for information. Seems like this isn’t the right place for that, I’m sorry.
From my experience when my D was starting, early on we got some details on what the "offer" covered. Since, for several years now, we don't see anything like that...
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Thanks for your kind response, I appreciate it. Sounds like my experience previous years was not the norm. Which is just good to know.
It’s a shame this forum seems so negative. It really could be a great place to ask questions, share info and experiences. Especially for those of us that might be new to all of this.
It’s just kids soccer after all ⚽️❤️
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostJesus H. Christ! Line item?! What?? It's youth soccer, it's not that complicated! Here are your line items:
$400 - Uniform
$3600 - For the little else we do
$2000-$8000 - Travel expenses depending on team, tournaments attended, and your accomodations
$X - For anything we forgot to mention
at many clubs it does not work that way.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View Postat many clubs it does not work that way.
$450 - Kits must be purchased by July 31 (to ensure you have them by start of season)
$900 - Due August 1
$600 - Due October 1
$600 - Due December 1
Balance - Due Feb 1
Some clubs then pull ....
Team members owe an additional $60 each for coaches fees for Columbus Day tournament (extra tournament played by team)
Did I miss anything?!
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Uniform kit (every other year) paid for separately through vendor, orders go through in June = $350 (if you purchase a warm-up suit, not mandatory)
Tuition = $2700 (first payment $500 paid in August; remaining payments of $250 paid monthly)
Showcases = TBD (plan on $600-1000) depending on exact travel arraignments made by the club (i.e. hotel/plane if applicable); 2-3 per year payable upon request, usually just ahead of the event
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Originally posted by Unregistered View Post"At many clubs" = I have seen this once in my entire life .... 99.9999999999999999999999% of clubs bill you like this:
$450 - Kits must be purchased by July 31 (to ensure you have them by start of season)
$900 - Due August 1
$600 - Due October 1
$600 - Due December 1
Balance - Due Feb 1
Some clubs then pull ....
Team members owe an additional $60 each for coaches fees for Columbus Day tournament (extra tournament played by team)
Did I miss anything?!
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Originally posted by Unregistered View Post"At many clubs" = I have seen this once in my entire life .... 99.9999999999999999999999% of clubs bill you like this:
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Did I miss anything?!
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostBy my math, that leaves one club, two at the most, who don't bill that way. Do you know which ones?
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostI'm asserting that none do. Why would they? Are parents that stupid to believe? You're paying for kids soccer practices and games and someone to run those or administer those (coaches, refs, admins .....). Why would anyone want a break down more than here is the cost of soccer and here is the cost of uniforms? Honestly, here is your total cost would suffice, take it or leave it!
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