STING CHARGING $2800 now? What's next? Someone else charge over $3000????

SWEEP13 wrote:

aggiemt wrote:98 Texans are higher than $2350 and I'm sure it is because of showcases

The $2350.00 is what we were told for my DD's 97 team and we do ALOT of showcases!

Texans are $2,950.

Not sure why your DD's dues are less (alt practice location maybe?), but congrats.

Gunners wrote:

SWEEP13 wrote:

aggiemt wrote:98 Texans are higher than $2350 and I'm sure it is because of showcases

The $2350.00 is what we were told for my DD's 97 team and we do ALOT of showcases!

Texans are $2,950.

Not sure why your DD's dues are less (alt practice location maybe?), but congrats.

They are a south team!!! Sry your are so high!!!!

SWEEP13 wrote:

Gunners wrote:

SWEEP13 wrote:

aggiemt wrote:98 Texans are higher than $2350 and I'm sure it is because of showcases

The $2350.00 is what we were told for my DD's 97 team and we do ALOT of showcases!

Texans are $2,950.

Not sure why your DD's dues are less (alt practice location maybe?), but congrats.

They are a south team!!!  Sry your are so high!!!!

DT FTW teams are $2350, my guess is location is the differentiator in cost difference.

So its $600 per kid to use Ross Stewart?

So do these quoted club fees include tournaments?

I still wonder why some parents playing d2, d3 or pp don't just get together and register their team through the local assoc. and hire their own coach for a few grand, they will be able to use the city fields and still play in whatever league they are in. If they are status conscious they can call their team the Dallas Texins or Stingers and use similar uniforms.

Androfan aka Kicksfan wrote:Sorry justasport.  Not even close.  

I heard the same. So what are Kicks fees?

mommabear1 wrote:So do these quoted club fees include tournaments?  

For both Sting and Texans the fees include entry fee for 2-3 tournaments depending on tournament cost.

bigtex75081 wrote:If we'd stop paying it, they'd stop chargin' it.  

Any club can charge $10,000/year but if nobody pays that, then they'll go out of business.  Our problem is that somebody here would pay $10K just because they can.  Some people have more dollars than sense.

 
Texas Blast is $1300 ( Including uniforms ) We are a family based club...yes we are small but we are still moving along. Everyone needs to make their own choices as to what they want to pay for competitive soccer. www.txblastfc.com
 
 
Pricing:  $1300.00
 
Pricing Includes:
 
 NTX Registration
 League Registration
 **2 Tournaments
 Xara Team Uniforms
(2 Game Jerseys, 1 Short, 3 Socks)
 Training Uniforms
(2 Shirts, 1 Short, 2 Socks)
 Team Warm-up Suit
 Training Field
 Team Ball
 Team Bag
 
Training Sessions: Held in Mansfield, TX
 
PLEASE NOTE:  Fund Raisers will be utilized to fund additional 4 to 6 tournaments for the year, for a total of 6 to 8 tournaments, at no additional expense to the parents.  It is Texas Blast  philosophy, That by players being able to contribute toward their expenses not only provides a them with a sense of accomplishment and self-worth; it promotes team building, confidence, and unity.

futbollove wrote:

Androfan aka Kicksfan wrote:Sorry justasport.  Not even close.  

I heard the same. So what are Kicks fees?

Kicks Blue / Kicks Black - $1,600 Includes 5 tournaments, 2 months of indoor rental fees, pick up games & ref fees for scrimmages. Also includes one separate skills session and another separate speed & agility session per week.

Kicks SC / Kicks Gold - $1,890. Includes all of above, but teams are expected to travel out of state for major tourneys.

Uniforms are Nike and run about $200 for 2 jerseys, 2 shorts, socks, bag and practice gear. Warmups are done separately by dads and end up about $60.

Last year dues were around 1,200, but all the extras were out of pocket paid as they were incurred (indoor fees, tourney fees, skills sessions, conditioning sessions, etc..)

This year they're rolled into club fees, and I think net will be less expensive this year for girls who take advantage of all the training.

3-4-3 wrote:

futbollove wrote:

Androfan aka Kicksfan wrote:Sorry justasport.  Not even close.  

I heard the same. So what are Kicks fees?

Kicks Blue / Kicks Black  - $1,600 Includes 5 tournaments, 2 months of indoor rental fees, pick up games & ref fees for scrimmages. Also includes one separate skills session and another separate speed & agility session per week.

Kicks SC / Kicks Gold - $1,890. Includes all of above, but teams are expected to travel out of state for major tourneys.

Uniforms are Nike and run about $200 for 2 jerseys, 2 shorts, socks, bag and practice gear. Warmups are done separately by dads and end up about $60.

Last year dues were around 1,200, but all the extras were out of pocket paid as they were incurred (indoor fees, tourney fees, skills sessions, conditioning sessions, etc..)

This year they're rolled into club fees, and I think net will be less expensive this year for girls who take advantage of all the training.

How many major tourneys out of state?  Also, just curious how many nights a week are these girls at soccer? Practices + Skills+ Speed/Agility or are these coupled together on certain nights????

soccerfans4u wrote:

3-4-3 wrote:

futbollove wrote:

Androfan aka Kicksfan wrote:Sorry justasport.  Not even close.  

I heard the same. So what are Kicks fees?

Kicks Blue / Kicks Black  - $1,600 Includes 5 tournaments, 2 months of indoor rental fees, pick up games & ref fees for scrimmages. Also includes one separate skills session and another separate speed & agility session per week.

Kicks SC / Kicks Gold - $1,890. Includes all of above, but teams are expected to travel out of state for major tourneys.

Uniforms are Nike and run about $200 for 2 jerseys, 2 shorts, socks, bag and practice gear. Warmups are done separately by dads and end up about $60.

Last year dues were around 1,200, but all the extras were out of pocket paid as they were incurred (indoor fees, tourney fees, skills sessions, conditioning sessions, etc..)

This year they're rolled into club fees, and I think net will be less expensive this year for girls who take advantage of all the training.

How many major tourneys out of state?  Also, just curious how many nights a week are these girls at soccer? Practices + Skills+ Speed/Agility or are these coupled together on certain nights????

Last year we went to Vegas and Denver Cup. Team was invited to WAGS but declined because they won Vegas and that qualified them for Surf Cup.

This year they're doing Surf Cup and probably one other out of state tourney. Futsal girls drove to Kansas for USYF nationals.

Skills 1 hour with JM or a skills coach, and speed agility 1 hour with coach Edgar are usually done the same night. During season is typically 3 nights a week @ soccer for 2 practices plus skills/conditioning. One practice is on Sundays to minimize parents driving during work week.

During offseason or summer? Add up pickup games,scrimmages,futsal/indoor, team camps...it's no telling...usually more than 3.

3-4-3 wrote:

futbollove wrote:

Androfan aka Kicksfan wrote:Sorry justasport.  Not even close.  

I heard the same. So what are Kicks fees?

Kicks Blue / Kicks Black  - $1,600 Includes 5 tournaments, 2 months of indoor rental fees, pick up games & ref fees for scrimmages. Also includes one separate skills session and another separate speed & agility session per week.

Kicks SC / Kicks Gold - $1,890. Includes all of above, but teams are expected to travel out of state for major tourneys.

Uniforms are Nike and run about $200 for 2 jerseys, 2 shorts, socks, bag and practice gear. Warmups are done separately by dads and end up about $60.

Last year dues were around 1,200, but all the extras were out of pocket paid as they were incurred (indoor fees, tourney fees, skills sessions, conditioning sessions, etc..)

This year they're rolled into club fees, and I think net will be less expensive this year for girls who take advantage of all the training.

Also includes league registration fee and the usual expenses that come with tournament travel per team.

Looking at starting an independent '02 girls team, quick look at estimated cost is getting us in the $1300-1500 range.  Why don't more people go that route?  Seems like people would be interested unless they just want a club name....

I'm guessing most people do their best to seek out the best coach for thier DD...whether they be part of a big club, small or independent. The price you pay is all relative. Everyone had thier own pecking order of what's important. Somewhere on this forum there was a lengthy discussion of ROI for competivitve soccer.

Bottom line, find the best coach, then mix of girls where your dd can grow and develop. Assess the rest after that.

Just my opinion.

MUTigerfan wrote:Looking at starting an independent '02 girls team, quick look at estimated cost is getting us in the $1300-1500 range.  Why don't more people go that route?  Seems like people would be interested unless they just want a club name....

Its not about the name, its the support, stability, and structure numbers brings. It can just be done for a lot less than the rest do it. Come check out Kicks and see for yourself.

RightWingDad wrote:I'm guessing most people do their best to seek out the best coach for thier DD...whether they be part of a big club, small or independent. The price you pay is all relative. Everyone had thier own pecking order of what's important. Somewhere on this forum there was a lengthy discussion of ROI for competivitve soccer.

Bottom line, find the best coach, then mix of girls where your dd can grow and develop. Assess the rest after that.

Just my opinion.

100% Agree with this! Find the best coach for YOUR DD. Different styles work for different kids. Beyond the soccer, it also means I'm comfortable with the coach as a leader and role model in her life...but not everyone has the same criteria.

Starts with the coach, then the girls, then the parents, then the location. The club name and cost are both near the bottom of my criteria.

For our family, IT is all about location and how far I am NOT willing to drive 2-3 times a week for practice when I have other children playing other sports. This is our second year going select and even still the cost shocks me, but we still pay it...Where there is a will there is a way.

Club fees are less than half our true cost of select soccer.  I sat down and figured up my gas to and from practice (easily over 2K a year), plus tourneys, 1 out of town tourney, GK gloves, 1 pair of cleats for the year, etc. I stopped when the cost was over $6K for the year.  Why make myself sick???

Androfan aka Kicksfan wrote:

MUTigerfan wrote:Looking at starting an independent '02 girls team, quick look at estimated cost is getting us in the $1300-1500 range.  Why don't more people go that route?  Seems like people would be interested unless they just want a club name....

Its not about the name, its the support, stability, and structure numbers brings.  It can just be done for a lot less than the rest do it.  Come check out Kicks and see for yourself.

You are right, even getting consistent fields with and without lights, etc. It is really a long shot and you need to have a fantastic coach who is dedicated, otherwise they will move you to a club... for the $$$ eventually, and only if you can be competitive.

mommabear1 wrote:Club fees are less than half our true cost of select soccer.  I sat down and figured up my gas to and from practice (easily over 2K a year), plus tourneys, 1 out of town tourney, GK gloves, 1 pair of cleats for the year, etc. I stopped when the cost was over $6K for the year.  Why make myself sick???

1 pair of cleats a year, must be a goalie thing. My DD is lucky if a pair makes it through a season.

TripDDs wrote:

mommabear1 wrote:Club fees are less than half our true cost of select soccer.  I sat down and figured up my gas to and from practice (easily over 2K a year), plus tourneys, 1 out of town tourney, GK gloves, 1 pair of cleats for the year, etc. I stopped when the cost was over $6K for the year.  Why make myself sick???

1 pair of cleats a year, must be a goalie thing.  My DD is lucky if a pair makes it through a season.

That stuck out to me as well. I think 3 to 4 months is the most a pair of cleats lasts in our house. At $100 a pair it comes to about $350-$450 a year for cleats.

TripDDs wrote:

mommabear1 wrote:Club fees are less than half our true cost of select soccer.  I sat down and figured up my gas to and from practice (easily over 2K a year), plus tourneys, 1 out of town tourney, GK gloves, 1 pair of cleats for the year, etc. I stopped when the cost was over $6K for the year.  Why make myself sick???

1 pair of cleats a year, must be a goalie thing.  My DD is lucky if a pair makes it through a season.

The cost of gloves each year more than make up for the lack of cleat purchases.
4 game gloves at $140.00 ea
4 practice gloves at $70.00 ea

RunsLikeWind wrote:

TripDDs wrote:

mommabear1 wrote:Club fees are less than half our true cost of select soccer.  I sat down and figured up my gas to and from practice (easily over 2K a year), plus tourneys, 1 out of town tourney, GK gloves, 1 pair of cleats for the year, etc. I stopped when the cost was over $6K for the year.  Why make myself sick???

1 pair of cleats a year, must be a goalie thing.  My DD is lucky if a pair makes it through a season.

That stuck out to me as well.  I think 3 to 4 months is the most a pair of cleats lasts in our house.  At $100 a pair it comes to about $350-$450 a year for cleats.

3-4 months???  Tell your dd to quit walking on concrete with them.  Put them on at he field.  It's bad for the ankles and knees to walk in cleats on concrete anyway.

I've heard the Copa's last a full season. My DD's foot is not quite big enought for them yet, but that's what I've heard. Is that anyone else's experience with them?

97keepersdad wrote:

RunsLikeWind wrote:

TripDDs wrote:

mommabear1 wrote:Club fees are less than half our true cost of select soccer.  I sat down and figured up my gas to and from practice (easily over 2K a year), plus tourneys, 1 out of town tourney, GK gloves, 1 pair of cleats for the year, etc. I stopped when the cost was over $6K for the year.  Why make myself sick???

1 pair of cleats a year, must be a goalie thing.  My DD is lucky if a pair makes it through a season.

That stuck out to me as well.  I think 3 to 4 months is the most a pair of cleats lasts in our house.  At $100 a pair it comes to about $350-$450 a year for cleats.

3-4 months???  Tell your dd to quit walking on concrete with them.  Put them on at he field.  It's bad for the ankles and knees to walk in cleats on concrete anyway.

She doesn't, and it usually isn't the cleats (unless a couple rip off), the shoes just break down.