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)..

1. Dues:

For the 2010-11 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.:

• 2000/2001 Training Academy: $350 for September/October/November; $350 for January/February//March due December 1; $350 due March 1 for April/May/June
• 1999s: $1,500, payable 1/2 ($750) upon registration with a second installment ($750) due December 1.
• 1998s, 1997s, U14 Girls and U14 and U15 U.S. Academy program: $1,800 per player, payable 1/2 ($900) upon registration with second installment of $900 due December 1.
• U17 Premier Team: $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:

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. 

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 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 are provided to each team to help pay for some team related expenses such as tournament and league related fees and expenses. All teams & 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