WEST SIDE ALLIANCE S.C.

Fees and Explanation

Competitive Fees & Explanation

Frequently Asked Questions

BACKGROUND

The WSA Soccer Club is proud to be one of the most affordable, if not the most affordable, soccer club in the state of Oklahoma. WSA adheres strictly to the founding mission of providing every kid an opportunity for a competitive soccer experience. Our staff is primarily volunteer-based. Our coaching staff has consistently worked for modest pay, and we are ongoing in our search for staff that work first because of their heart for kids and passion for the game, and secondarily for compensation. The club’s Director of Coaching works for a small fraction of normal "director" pay to help offset a normal large expense to a typical club’s operating budget (in fact the club did not incur an expense for "director pay" until 2007). Our club offers one of the most generous, if not the most generous, scholarship and financial hardship program in competitive soccer in the Midwest United States. The club’s PERSPECTIVE is sincere: "Heart for Kids".

HISTORY

Prior to 2010 our club was budgeted to achieve a “NET LOSS” on every team formed. This insured that WSA would never be in the “business” of generating revenue off of player fees, or extra teams formed. During an intensive financial review during 2009, chief club officers determined that due to the growing number of teams and forecasted club growth, that the club could not continue to maintain fees that generated a "net loss" per team. The magnifying effect, due to club growth, was depleting the fundraiser resources. Thus, in 2010 club fees were increased.

COMMITMENT

Our commitment to WSA’s ongoing mission remains pure – to serve kids, to foster goodwill, and to promote character growth through the sport of soccer -- it is not to generate money. Our volunteer driven fundraisers throughout the year subsidize the pay of coaches and the club operating expenses that are not covered by the monthly and annual membership dues. Our scholarship budget is covered primarily (over 80%) by fundraisers, and by coaches voluntarily taking on less pay each month. Only a small contribution of fees at registration is dedicated toward the financial assistance budget.

BUDGET, HONESTY

Our annual budget is set to the penny so that your family is charged only for services that are rendered. WSA is “above board’ and HONEST with all financial expectations. There are no hidden fees. Imbedded in WSA’s monthly fees is EVERY EXPENSE you can expect to incur other than your team’s tournament/travel expenses and referee fees. We feel like our mission to serve requires of our club officers the ongoing effort to maintain fees that are as affordable as possible for our membership. We have the hardest working and most committed volunteer base in youth sports. Our parents’ efforts consistently provide the resources, revenue, and innovation to operate a first class program, geared towards serving first class kids. We have adopted an attitude of prudence to safeguard the club’s finances, your money. We trust our members to pay timely and faithfully to insure that club operations continue to serve children.

West Side Alliance S.C. embraces a servant-like attitude, and commits to being good stewards of all our resources, for the sake of kids.

2010-2011 Monthly Dues
** Monthly dues are collected 10 months of the year, every month, including off season months, beginning August 1^st, ending May 1^st **

u11-u14 $55/month or $550/year
u15-u19 $60/month or $600/year

Breakdown of Monthly Dues

58% towards Training Fees (Coach Pay)
20% towards Club Directors (Goalkeeper Trainer, Technical Director, Academy Director, Player ID Coordinator, and DOC)
22% towards Club Operating Expenses (Fields, Office, Equipment, Bills, Programming, Risk Management, College Search, Education, etc)

2010-2011 Annual Dues -- $150/year

** Annual dues are collected in June/July at tryouts during registration and are applied once per year **

** Registration fees are due upon registration at tryouts after team selection **

Breakdown of Registration Fees

54% Toward WSA Operating Expenses
- Office & Administration
- Awards & Events
- Field Maintenance
- Scholarship Program
- Referee Scheduler
46% Toward Club Membership Affiliation and Insurance (Oklahoma Soccer Association, Green Country Soccer Association, Sand Springs Soccer Club, Sapulpa Soccer Club)
- Portions of these fees pay Sand Springs Soccer Club (SSSC) and Sapulpa Soccer Club (SSC). Every WSA player and family becomes a member of SSSC and/or SSC and is entitled to SSSC/SSC membership privileges and bound to SSSC/SSC membership obligations. SSSC/SSC are the host clubs of all WSA teams and players. SSSC and SSC pays rental fees for use of the facilities at the River City Parks Complex and Blake Bingman Complex. SSSC/SSC absorbs fees to maintain the facilities and operate the club. SSSC pays GCSA for membership privileges in the district and state association.
- Portions of these fees pay Green Country Soccer Association’s(GCSA) office and administrative expenses, including office expenses, staff salaries, referee education, coach education, advertising, etc… GCSA is Tulsa’s citywide soccer advocate – our District Association. GCSA directs registration for all players and administers GCSA district-wide leagues. GCSA pays OSA for membership privileges as a “country/district” associate.
- Portions of these fees pay Oklahoma Soccer Association (OSA) office and administrative expenses, including office expenses, staff salaries, referee education, coach education, advertising, etc… OSA is Oklahoma’s statewide soccer advocate – our State Association. OSA directs and monitors club-wide player pass, state competitions (i.e. State Cups), Oklahoma Premiere Leagues, and Olympic Development Programs. OSA affiliates with U.S. Youth Soccer to obtain those membership privileges.
- Portions of the OSA fees secure player insurance through OSA’s insurance provider, through U.S. Youth Soccer, afforded to every player is a member in good standing.
- Portions of these fees help administrate our National affiliate, U.S. Youth Soccer who oversees coach education, referee education, national competitions, and many other programs and services available to local clubs through our national association. U.S. Youth Soccer is affiliated with the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) who is affiliated with F.I.F.A., world’s soccer governing body.

2010-2011 WSA Uniform Fees -- $160/year

** WSA Uniform fees are generally incurred every two to three years **

Breakdown of Basic Uniform Kit

Nike FC United Jersey Home Navy Blue w/ WSA Shield
Nike FC United Jersey Away White w/ WSA Shield
WSA Training/Tournament Jersey w/ WSA Shield
Numbers and WSA Customized Logo all three jerseys
Nike FC United Shorts Navy
Nike Park Socks Red
Nike Park Socks Blue
TAX

** WSA maintains a uniform “buy-back” program as an option that allows uniforms to be recycled through the club to help offset expenses. **

Scholarship Program

** WSA contends that only those families that are in serious need will apply and that application for financial assistance reflects a need. **

WSA maintains a generous scholarship program which offsets expenses such as uniforms, registrations, and monthly dues, for those families who apply.
Applications are available and should be submitted at WSA tryouts, and applications are available throughout the year.
Families are expected to maintain a monthly fee commitment to the club that is “adjusted” to offset expenses.
WSA’s club scholarship program is not intended to offset team’s tournament or travel expenses.

Gear Recycle Program

** WSA gains the privilege of SSSC’s gear recycle bin located

at the WSA fields at Rivercity Parks. **

Players are encouraged to turn in old shoes, shinguards and other reusable equipment when it has become outgrown or replaced.
The “Gear Recycle Bin” is available every night of training and on match day at WSA fields.
Any WSA or SSSC officer will have access to the “Gear Bin” if you wish to make a deposit or search for equipment. It is available to all club members.