Fees
2023-2024 Seasonal Year
Seasonal Year Fees
Fees for Non-ECNL Teams
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Travel Age Group Boys/Girls |
Birth Year |
Player Fees ’23-24 |
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U8 |
2016 Futures |
$1,650.00 |
|
U9 |
2015 |
$2,500.00 |
|
U10 |
2014 |
$2,500.00 |
|
U11 |
2013 |
$2,800.00 |
|
U12 |
2012 |
$2,800.00 |
|
U13 |
2011 |
$3,000.00 |
|
U14 |
2010 |
$3,000.00 |
|
U15 |
2009 |
$3,150.00 |
|
U16 |
2008 |
$3,150.00 |
|
U17 |
2007 |
$3,150.00 |
|
U18/19 |
2006 |
$3,150.00 |
|
ECNL Age Group – Boys |
Birth Year |
Player Fees |
|
BU13 |
2011 ECNL |
$3,500.00 |
|
BU13 |
2011 RL ECNL |
$3,500.00 |
|
BU14 |
2010 ECNL |
$3,500.00 |
|
BU14 |
2010 ECNL RL |
$3,500.00 |
|
BU15 |
2009 ECNL |
$3,575.00 |
|
BU15 |
2009 ECNL RL |
$3,575.00 |
|
BU16 |
2008 ECNL |
$3,575.00 |
|
BU16 |
2008 ECNL RL |
$3,575.00 |
|
BU17 |
2007 ECNL |
$3,575.00 |
|
BU17 |
2007 ECNL RL |
$3,575.00 |
|
BU18/19 |
2006/05 ECNL |
$3,575.00 |
|
BU18/19 |
06/05 ECNL RL |
$3,575.00 |
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Costs Included in Annual Player Fees
Potomac Soccer Association Club Dues
Non-ECNL Teams
- MSYSA Registration and/or US Club Registration (includes player insurance)Fall and Spring Training Sessions: Minimum two sessions per week (locations may include the MD SoccerPlex or CUPF fields and private facilities in Montgomery County)
- Winter Training Sessions: Two-Three sessions per week (varies by age)
- Summer Training Sessions: Optional one session per week based on multi-age groups .
- Phase Director Support
- United States Soccer Federation (USSF) professionally-licensed coaching fees
- Coaching education from United Soccer Coaches Association (USCA)
- League Fees (EDP, NCSL) (USYSA National League may be subject to additional fees)
- Event Fees – vary by age group (College Showcases, Tournaments, Scrimmagefests, Festivals, State Cup, Presidents Cup)
- Game Fields – K-1st, U7/8, & U9 CUPF or private facilities; U10 to U12 (may include Muldoon’s Farm); U13 and up Maryland SoccerPlex
- All Referee League Fees
- Free Play sessions for U8-U12
- Goalkeeper Training: specialized training for team goalkeepers U9 and up
- Futsal Training-May be subject to additional fees
- Age-appropriate training curriculum established by USSF focusing on long-term player development
- Formal player evaluations
- College advisory and support for U16 and up
- TeamSnap team communication account
- Administrative support and training from the office staff to all coaches, managers, and volunteers to assist with the successful functioning of each team.
ECNL Teams
- US Club Membership and League Fees
- Referee League Fees
- Coaching Fees
- Field Rentals For Practices
- ECNL Required Events and Non-ECNL Events (Tournaments and Showcases)
- United States Soccer Federation (USSF) professionally-licensed coaching fees
- Coaching education from United Soccer Coaches Association (USCA)
- ECNL Carding/Registration and Background Checks
- Athletic Trainers For Games
- Age- Appropriate Training Curriculum Established By USSF Focusing On Long-Term Player Development
- Formal Player Evaluations
- College Advisory and Support For U16 and Up
- TeamSNAP Communication Account
- ECNL Administrator and Director
Fees Do Not Include- Required player uniform kit (two jerseys, two shorts, two socks, two training tops, warm-ups, bag and/or Goalkeeper Jerseys, shorts), players travel-related costs, or coaches travel-related costs (varies by league/age). The seasonal year 2023-2024 is the second year of the uniform cycle for 2022-2023. Uniform numbers may be assigned by the coach. For information, please see our Uniform FAQ page.
Additional costs may include but are not limited to, tournament travel (to include coaches travel/fee reimbursement), additional practice fields, additional league costs, leadership training, individual training, camps, clinics, and international travel.
Please note that player registration fees are non-refundable.
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Mid-Season Transfers or Additions
Fees will be pro-rated based on the month that the player joins, then divided by 10 after the initial fee.
For the U7/8 PSA Futures teams, there will be a $300 initial fee for joining at any time.
High School Teams U15 and up fees will be assessed on the first of each month from October until March after the initial $300 fee for joining. Some teams will choose to sit out for the Fall Season. Other teams that have players that are not participating in high school sports may choose to participate in league play. Many high school team coaches do not support players playing club soccer during the high school season. Coaches and Technical staff will work with the players to determine the best opportunities for players based on this information. All high school team players are scheduled to practice with their age groups one time per week, typically on a weekend day, to provide for contact and team building throughout the Fall season. Teams may choose to participate in a Fall Tournament but many do not start regular and consistent team training until after the high school season has ended.
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Financial Assistance
Potomac Soccer Association is proud to provide a need-based financial assistance program for families to offset fees associated with participating on a Potomac Soccer Association team. All applicants’ names and information is held in strict confidence by our administrator. To apply, please complete the application and submit it fully completed, with the required documentation and a $150 initial payment by check. This payment will be credited to fees once a determination is made. Notification of financial awards will come via email through the player registration system. Please allow 2-3 weeks for processing. Contact: scholarship.potomacsoccer@gmail.com or 301-519-8070 x101.
Completed applications should be sent to:
Potomac Soccer Association
PO Box 60227
Potomac, MD 20859
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Payment Schedule
Offers for seasonal year 2023-2024, that are sent out in mid May, an initial payment in the amount of $300 is due within 48 hours of offer.
Automatic Charge Payment Plan – Annual Player fee, less initial installment that is non-refundable and non-transferable, plus 6 installments. All installment plans will be charged a $10 per installment processing fee.
You must select the option for this plan when accepting the roster spot and paying your initial installment payment. Each payment is due on the following dates, and considered late by the 15th of the month and subject to a $15 late fee:
Initial payment $400
Installment #1 – Sep 1
Installment #2 – Oct 1
Installment #3 – Nov 1
Installment #4 – Dec 1
Installment #5 – Jan 1
Installment #6 – Feb 1
Payments must be made by credit card. However, if you need to pay by check, you must contact the office at 301-519-8070 or by email admin@potomacsoccer.org.
All payments are considered late after the 15th of the month and will incur a $15 late fee.
A $35 processing fee will be charged for all returned checks.
High School Aged Teams
Our High School-aged teams typically sit out during the fall season but will practice once per week until after the High School season is completed (usually on a Sunday). High School aged players typically train with their High School teams 6 days a week and many coaches do not encourage club participation during the High School season. High School aged teams’ game and tournament competition is a “delayed start” and heavily weighed for late Fall, Winter, and Spring participation to accommodate High School soccer. Potomac Soccer may choose to form a High School age group team for league play for those players that are not participating in their High School season if there are enough players committed for a supplemental roster for practices and games. Questions about this should be directed to Brian.Wall@potomacsoccer.org, Phase/ECNL Director.
An initial payment that is non-refundable and not transferable is due within 2 days (48 hours) of acceptance of a roster spot.
Automatic Charge Payment plan – Annual Player fee, less initial installment that is non-refundable and not transferable, plus 6 installments. All installment plans will be charged a $10 per installment processing fee.
Initial payment $400
Installment #1 – Oct 1
Installment #2 – Nov 1
Installment #3 – Dec 1
Installment #4 – Jan 1
Installment #5 – Feb 1
Installment #6 – Mar 1
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Late Payments
It is the player’s/family’s responsibility to remain current with the payments and maintain the membership in good standing. In the event that payments are not made within 30 days of the payment due date, the club will take the following actions: 31 days late: Notify Phase Director , Coach and Manager of balance due and that member is not in good standing. Player will receive a warning that if payment is not made within 30 days, the Phase Director will be notified and appropriate actions taken by the Executive Director (suspension from games, suspension from practices and games, suspension from club, etc.)
61 days late: Phase Director will discuss past due balances with the Executive Director and appropriate sanctions of player and family will take place until such time as player and family become a member in good standing. Member Player accounts with balances that are greater than 60 past due should expect that their participation in team and club activities will be suspended until such time as the balance due is paid in full.
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Refund Policy and Releases
To play for a Potomac Soccer Association team is a full 10-month (9-month for High School teams) commitment to your coach, your teammates and the club for which you accept a roster spot. Players may ask to be released from their team according to the particular guidelines, rules and regulations of their team’s league and in accordance with Maryland State Soccer Youth Association. ALL FEES FOR THE SEASONAL YEAR MUST BE PAID IN FULL TO BE CONSIDERED IN GOOD STANDING UPON RELEASE. PLAYERS THAT DO NOT FULFILL THEIR FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS WILL BE REPORTED TO THE STATE ASSOCIATION AS IN BAD STANDING. This policy applies to players who voluntarily request a release from a team prior to the completion of the seasonal year (August 1 to July 31).
As Potomac Soccer Association is a 501(C)3 non-profit youth program, and operates on a cash in, cash out basis, please understand that Potomac Soccer does not offer general refunds after a player accepts a position on a team. However, refunds would be considered under the following extenuating circumstances (no refunds of any kind will be considered after April 1st). Any refunds that are granted will incur a $25 administrative fee.
1. Season-ending injury
2. Family relocation due to job or military assignment
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Player Releases Due to Injury
If a player is injured and cannot participate with his/her team, a Doctor’s note pertaining to this injury must be submitted to the Executive Director within five (5) days after the injury. After executive review, if merited, payments may be suspended until player is cleared (with Doctor’s note) to return to play. Fees and payments will continue to accrue for all players not in compliance with this policy regardless of injury.
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Photo and Media
Potomac Soccer Association will periodically use photos and images on our social media, on our website, and marketing/advertising materials. If you do not wish to have your player’s image being used, please contact our Marketing Director Sean Maslin at sean.maslin@potomacsoccer.org . Player’s names will not be posted unless the club has received the parent or legal guardian’s written consent.
If a player is injured and cannot participate with his/her team, a Doctor’s note pertaining to this injury must be submitted to the Executive Director within five (5) days after the injury. After executive review, if merited, payments may be suspended until player is cleared (with Doctor’s note) to return to play. Fees and payments will continue to accrue for all players not in compliance with this policy regardless of injury.
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Potomac Memorial Tournament
Each year, Potomac Soccer Association holds one of the largest boy’s college showcase tournaments in the country during Memorial Day weekend. This tournament is our main fundraising event. Approximately 445 teams from all over the United States and Canada participate. PSA relies heavily on its families to help run the tournament which encompasses several sites around Montgomery County and the Maryland SoccerPlex. Volunteers from each team are expected and required to participate every year as a part of their commitment to a Potomac Soccer team. Volunteer responsibilities include field marshaling, team registration, equipment, and field set up to name a few. Each PSA boys team participates in this high-level tournament free of charge. A tournament volunteer is required to participate in all meetings leading up to the event, the first of which is usually in January of the year. Each team is required to sell at least two ads for the tournament book for additional fundraising which also starts in January or February. All Potomac families should “Save the date” to ensure their availability to volunteer that weekend! The Potomac Memorial Tournament starts the Friday of Memorial Day weekend and concludes Monday, Memorial Day.
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Code of Conduct
Potomac Soccer has a Code of Conduct to which all Players and Parents are subject. This is in addition to any league or other association mandates. Potomac Soccer Association reserves the right to release a player from the Association, without contest, should any violation occur. No refunds will be given.
Concussion Policy
Potomac Soccer is committed to safe practice and provides a Sports Concussion Program to educate parents, student-athletes, and coaches about the nature and risks of concussions, and procedures to detect and treat these brain injuries prior to a safe return to play. Coaches, parents, and student-athletes form a team to work together to identify concussions once they occur and ensure a safe return to play.
It is incumbent upon every parent and player at Potomac Soccer to be in compliance with this policy.
Background Check
All coaches, staff, and volunteer personnel are subject to background checks.
