Q: Why are fees increasing?
A: The Rep program has historically run at a considerable loss. We have calculated the average costs for development and competitive teams excluding the impact of any sponsorships or fundraising. This average cost is the basis for this year’s up-front fees.
Q: Were there any “extraordinary events” this year that are impacting fees?
A: No. Any extraordinary expenses due to uniform re-makes, expedited shipping, turf feasibility study etc. have been completely removed from the calculation.
Q: Why are we changing the way we charge out fees?
A: The Rep program has historically run at a considerable loss. Collecting fees up front and not estimating sponsorship or fundraising offsets will allow us to ensure that we recoup all costs.
Additionally, collecting fees up front will eliminate non value-add admin “chasing” of funds owing. Allows admin to focus on the value-added tasks that need to be done.
Q: What if our team gets sponsors or does fundraising?
A: Any credits will be added to your team spending reports. Any funds remaining at the end of the season will be returned to players via credits to player accounts, or via direct payment back to families – your choice.
Q: What if my team spends less than the “average” that was used to calculate the base fee?
A: The actual amounts spent by each team will be entered into QuickBooks. The only true allocation that will be charged to teams this year will be for administrative costs.
If your team spends LESS than the base fee amount per player, the team should have a credit at the end of the season. Any funds remaining at the end of the season will be returned to players via credits to player accounts, or via direct payment back to families – your choice.
Q: What if my team spends more than the “average” that was used to calculate the base fee?
A: The actual amounts spent by each team will be entered into QuickBooks. The only true allocation that will be charged to teams this year will be for administrative costs.
If your team spends MORE than the base fee per player AND that spending is not offset by sponsorships or fundraising, an additional charge will be made to each player’s account.
Q: What if I don’t pay my fees by the start of the season?
A: Kits will be handed out once payment has been received.
Q: Are there opportunities to reduce fees?
A: Volunteering at Bingo is an easy way to reduce your fees. Bingo credits will be applied to your account.
There are various “fee support” programs available – contact the Northumberland Soccer office for details.
Obtaining sponsors and fundraising are also excellent ways to reduce fees.
Q: How will we know our team’s spending position?
A: Reports will be sent to Coaches and Managers monthly to provide visibility as to spending status.