F.C. Westchester is one of the most reasonably-priced Premier soccer clubs in the Tri-State area. The cost relating to being a member of the FC Westchester club consists of the following: 1) Annual Club DUES (which covers the club’s operating expenses), 2) uniform costs and 3) EXPENSES and FEES relating to team-specific TOURNAMENT AND TRAVEL costs (team operating expenses).  Please note that need-based financial assistance can be obtained from the club.

1. Dues:

For the 2011-12 seasonal year, the per player club dues -- which include costs for coaching and training; indoor and outdoor facility rentals; primary league fees & insurance, state cup fees, field maintenance, supplies and general operating and adminstrative expense --will be as follows and will be paid via the online registration system via credit card.:

• 2001/2002-03 Training Academy: $400 for September/October/November; $400 for January/February//March due December 1; $400 due March 1 for April/May/June.  (This includes T-shirts, shorts and sox.)
• 2000 Premier Team: $1,650, payable 1/2 ($825) upon registration with a second installment ($825) due December 1.
• U13-U18 Premier Teams: $1,800 per player, payable 1/2 ($900) upon registration with second installment of $900 due December 1.
• 1999, 1998, U14 and U15 Pre-Academy Teams: $1,800 per player, payable 1/2 ($900) upon registration with second installment of $900 due February 1.
• U16 and U18 U.S. Soccer Development Academy Teams  --- $1,900 per player, payable 1/2 ($950) upon registration with second installment of $950 due February 1.

2.  Uniforms (for new to the club players and for our 2000 Premier team):

The above fees do not include uniform package...(two pairs of shorts, two pairs of jerseys, two pairs of sox, a warmup and adidias back pack bag). The uniforms are expected in most cases to last two years so you only pay every other year.  Cost of the uniform package is $205.  Returning players received uniform in 2010-11 seasonal year that will last through this season.

3. Tournament, Premier Leagues & Travel Related Fees:

Costs relating to travel (such as overnight hotel stays, etc.) and tournament entry fees are in ADDITION to the annual club dues. The amount of travel done and tournaments entered depends on the age of the teams.

Younger teams usually spend amount $250-$500 per player per year in travel/tournament fees...the U13-U15 teams spend about $1,000 per player per year in travel and tournament fees...and our U16 and U18 U.S. Development Academy teams -- which have travel costs to away league games and to three major and important U.S. Development Academy Showcase events -- can spend $2,500+ for travel expenses.

FUNDRAISING TO DEFRAY COSTS:

To help players and their families reduce the out-of-pocket costs for these travel, tournament and premier league fees, the club offers a journal ad program.

The specifics of the Journal Ad program are as follows:

• Journal Ads: Each team manager will establish a budget and advise each player of the annual expenses, which will generally range from $300-$1,000 in ads for the club’s annual journal, depending on the amount of team activities planned for the year. Players may also chose to sell additional ads to cover the cost of uniforms and dues. Each player is responsible for their costs; if you don’t sell ads, you are still required to pay these costs. The ads provide a means to receive donations and fund raise so you don’t have to pay the costs personally. Journal ads should be completed no later than January 15.
  

 Any questions on the dues and fees should be directed to FC Westchester’s treasurer, Mike Mingione, at mmtaxcpa@aol.com