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Annandale Boys & Girls Club is dedicated to providing consistent, comprehensive and quality development for all of the individual players within our program. As is typical with programs of this nature, our staff, coaches and developmental programs must be of the highest caliber to ensure we can consistently deliver positive results.
The budget to run our successful travel soccer program is almost entirely funded through player fees. These player fees cover required costs including Travel Soccer Staff, coaching fees, League and referee fees, ABGC Club Admin fees, VYSA and US Youth Soccer registration fees, player insurance, County Fees and Team Registration Fee. This fee does not include: Tournament Costs, Coach Travel Expenses for Tournaments, State Cup, US Club Soccer Registration, additional league fees, additional referee costs, camps or skill development training. Additionally this is a year round program for U15+ College Track, U9-U14 is August to November, February to June.
ABGC Travel Soccer makes a commitment to its professional coaching staff and players. We expect ABGC players and their families to make the same in return. Additional team costs can vary, depending upon the number of tournaments entered, player equipment and team travel.
Fees for the 2020 Spring season, which can be paid over 3 installments beginning Upon Acceptance, are as follows: only discount is 15% second sibling on lowest player fee
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The ABGC Travel Soccer per Player Fee is broken down as follows:
Coaching Compensation – AUFC Travel Soccer makes it a priority to offer the highest level of professional training to our players. All payments to your team’s coach and assistants will be made by ABGC.
League, VYSA, US Youth Soccer and USSF Fees - NPL/EDP/YDL/WAGS/NCSL/ODSL fees will be paid by ABGC. In addition, registration, insurance, background checks are covered by the various fees assessed by Virginia Youth Soccer Association, US Youth Soccer Association and the United States Soccer Federation.
Annandale United Football Club Travel Fees
- Youth Club Administration Costs: The travel soccer program is assessed a per player per season admin fee that is used to cover general Youth Club Admin and Capital Improvement Fund, IT and marketing.
- Fairfax County Field Assessments: The travel soccer program is assessed a per player per season fee for field usage of Fairfax County Fields. Seasons include spring and fall. Additional fees are assessed for that player residing outside of Fairfax County.
- Field Maintenance and Rental Costs: Costs associated with the general maintenance contracts (Holmes MS, Mason District Park, Ossian Hall Park, Pine Ridge and Bailey’s ES, Annandale HS and rental fees (SSSAS).
- Travel Soccer Administrative Costs: online registration fees, supplies, storage, website maintenance, one club event, regional subsidies etc.
- Annandale Professional Soccer Academy (APSA): Wednesday Clinics run by Annandale Coaches, DC United Coaches, College Coaches, ODP Coaches (Spring & Fall Season 16 weeks total, weather permitting)
- Annandale Boys and Girls Club Membership Fee
- Junior Reds Programs
- Recreational Clinic
- ABGC: All year round Soccer Program – This program is providing opportunity for players to play at the next level. (TD determines necessary breaks for players due to fatigue and HS reason, team may get practice off after long tournament weekend etc) Coaching fees (not expenses) are covered for four tournaments per year.
- College Coaching Clinics: In previous Seasons - College coaches have run clinics for Annandale players for age groups U15 and above, AUFC does not guarantee college coaches attendance, but has had college coaches on Annandale fields for the last six years.
* Local Teams participate in limited number of tournaments and their Season is from August - November and March to June.
The ABGC Travel Soccer per Player Fee does NOT include the following listed items
These items are typically covered in a separate team fee. Team fees will vary between teams depending upon the activities of the individual team.
- Tournaments - Teams will pay all costs associated with playing in tournaments.
- Coaches Expenses - Travel and accommodation expenses for coaches are paid by the team.
- State Cup - teams playing in VYSA State Cup will pay their entry fees and other costs.
- Uniforms - One uniform kit per player, which generally includes 2 jerseys, 1 pair of shorts and 2 pairs of socks, is paid directly by the families. Teams are encouraged to order as a unit.
- OPTIONAL Gear - Some teams will purchase additional items/gear (i.e. backpacks, or warm ups).
Sibling Discount Program
The ABGC Travel Soccer Program offers a Sibling Discount to those families that have 2 or more children involved in the travel soccer program. For those eligible a 15% discount is applied to the seasonal fees. This discount is applied to the lower of the fees in question. For example, if you have two children playing in the travel program (U15 Boys and U12 girls) then the 15% discount would be applied to the U12G per player fees. This discount is applied to the final installment payment. For the sibling discount to be activated to your younger child's account please email [email protected] Provide the name of both your children and ages they play in.
Any further questions regarding this program can be directed to your ABGC Club Representative. These will be applied to the last payments
Optional Training Programs
ABGC Travel Soccer will offer optional training programs during the summer and winter months. These programs will be offered "ala carte" to the players. A separate registration and fee will be required to participate in these club sponsored programs.
Refund Policy
- No Refund after first team practice commences: Players who withdraw from a ABGC Travel Soccer Team after accepting a position in the program before the beginning of season play will NOT be granted a refund of his/her per player fees. The player’s member pass may not be released until all fees have been paid.
- Injury Waiver: If a player is injured prior to the beginning of league play, and cannot participate for the remainder of league play, the player may be entitled to an Injury Waiver. The Injury Waiver will allow the player to remain on the roster and he/she will be responsible for a pro-rata fee of for the seasonal period. A player injured after the beginning of league play is responsible for the FULL seasonal period player fees. Refunds are subject to 10% administrative charge.
VYSA Policy Regarding Nonpayment of Club/Team
Financial Obligations by Travel Players
1. Transfer between Clubs or Teams during Seasonal Year
It is the policy of VYSA that all travel players registered with VYSA are responsible for making payments required in writing by their clubs and/or teams. Accordingly, VYSA will not process a transfer of a player from one club/team to another during the seasonal year if that player is not current on his or her financial obligations, provided that (1) the financial obligation is set forth in writing and acknowledged by the player’s family, and (2) the obligation is for the current seasonal year.
For purposes of this policy, any written financial obligation signed by the player’s family will be sufficient, including a financial obligation set forth in an electronic registration document and acknowledged electronically at the time of registration.
This policy does not apply to a player who changes clubs or teams between seasonal years.
In the event that a club or team objects to a transfer by a player during or between seasons due to failure to make required payments, the club or team must, within three business days of the transfer request, submit to the VYSA office an email to [email protected] objecting to the transfer. Failure to notify VYSA, could result in VYSA approving the release of the player. VYSA will notify the family that the transfer is being held until payment is made. A club or team must notify VYSA immediately upon payment (within two business days) to release the transfer request. In the event that VYSA determines a club or team has placed a hold on a transfer in bad faith, the club or team may be sanctioned.
2. Involuntary Release of Player for Failure to Meet Financial Obligations
If a player fails to meet his or her financial obligations pursuant to a written obligation, a club or team may involuntarily release the player at any time during the seasonal year, provided that the team has followed the process as outlined in the VYSA Travel Team Registration Manual (5.27).
If you have any questions, please ask your registrar for assistance; or contact the VYSA State Office.
Scholarship form financial aid form.pdf
Send completed scholarship form to the club - [email protected]
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