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: Annual Club DUES (which covers the club’s operating expenses), uniform costs and EXPENSES and FEES relating to team-specific TOURNAMENT AND TRAVEL costs (team operating expenses)..

1. Dues and Uniform Costs:

For the 2008-09 seasonal year, the per player club dues -- which include costs for coaching and training; indoor and outdoor facility rentals; primary league fees & insurance (excluding Super Y League fees), state cup fees, field maintenance, supplies and general operating and adminsitrative expense --are expected to be as follows:

• U10s and U11s:  $1,450
• U12s, U13s, U14s, U15s -- $1,650
• U16 and U18 U.S. Soccer Development Academy Teams  --- $1,750
  

In addition, there is a $200 per player charge for a uniform (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.

2. Tournament, Premier Leagues & Travel Related Fees:

Many of our teams travel to out-of-town tournaments and participate in various premier leagues like the Super Y League or other Premier Leagues. Costs relating to tournament and premier league entry fees and related travel costs are in ADDITION at 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.

FUNDINGRAISING 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 and the club also conducts a Columbus Day Tournament.

The specifics of the Journal Ad and Columbus Day Tournament 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.
• Columbus Day Tournament: The club sponsors a Columbus Day tournament each year. The net proceeds from this tournament will be used to pay for the Super Y league fees and expenses as well as some tournament fees. All boys team & Parents are expected to volunteer a few hours during this weekend since each team receives a direct benefit from this tournament.

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