2023-24 Player Fee Information

The GESA Board has established the following fees. To determine total fees, an amount from each category below would need to be included to determine the total fees that a player will incur for their participation.  These fees are typically paid via an initial offer acceptance payment in June and then 2-4 months of installments during Aug-Nov.

Club Fee
Club Fees fund the player activities such as player registration, Free team entry in the Glen-Ed Kick-Off tournament (except HS Girls), Glen-Ed Fall Champions Cup (U12 and below), plus 2 tournaments per team, team equipment allowance, insurance, trainer fees, field maintenance, club administration, etc..

• U7-U8 Youth Academy – $400 Club Fee (in-house program with only 2 Glen-Ed tournaments included)
• U7/U8-U18 – $554 Club Fee

Volunteer Buyout Fee
The volunteer fee offers families the option to volunteer time to reduce their cost while providing the club with much needed help at tournaments, field prep and other events sponsored by the club.

• U7-U8 Youth Academy – $0
• U7/8 – U14 $100 fee per family. (8 hours)
• U15-U18 (High School) $50 fee per family. (4 hours)
• The fee is charged once per family. It is reimbursed after the season is over if the number of volunteer hours required has been met.  Children of Executive Board, Club Managers, Coaches and Managers will not be charged.

League Fee
Almost all Glen-Ed Soccer teams participate in the St Louis Youth Soccer Association (SLYSA) League,  The average league participation fee per player is $255 ($175 per player on half-year high school teams). 

Field Use Fee
The Field Use fee is $170 per player ($120 for players on half-year high school teams). These are funds Glen-Ed Sports Association collects to partner with the City of Edwardsville for the use of our Glen-Ed Complex at Plummer Family Park. The Club has signed a multi-year partnership to make it the Home of Glen-Ed Sports Association.

Team Fees
At the discretion of the club or Coach/Manager, a single GESA team may charge additional team fees to cover experienced club coach, indoor sessions, additional training sessions, additional tournaments, season ending parties, equipment, SLYSA league fees, 3rd jersey/sock set, team ball, etc… Team expenses typically range from $70-$250 depending on how many additional activities are planned. The fees are assessed prior to the season to ensure the parents are aware of the full financial commitment.

Uniform Fees
The uniform fee is based upon the needs of the player. A new player would require a full uniform including 2 kits (shirt, short, socks). Returning players are not required to purchase new uniforms if in the middle of a uniform cycle.  Uniform cycles run 2 years and new cycles start in the fall of odd-numbered years (ie… 2023, 2025, 2027, etc).
• Total cost for 2 kits (shirt/shorts/socks) is approximately $170 (including shipping) depending on youth or adult sizes ordered. Additional costs are incurred if player elects to purchase additional socks, optional bag and/or warm-up suit. All uniforms and accessories are ordered online using the club’s uniform vendor’s website.

Discounts
Discounts are available for:

• $100 – Multi-child discount for each additional child
• $500 – Parent Head Coach
• $350 – Team Manager
• $150 – Assistant Coach
• $200 – Club Leadership positions approved by Officers

Example of a Typical Player Offer

COMPETITION & TRAINING CALENDAR

• SLYSA League Play in Fall (Aug-Nov) AND in Spring (Feb-May)
• Outdoor Fall Training will start in mid August – 2 times per week (12 weeks)
• Additional training may be available in the winter (1 per week in Nov-Feb)
• Outdoor training sessions on turf (Glen-Ed East @ Plummer Park) as weather/schedules permit (Jan-Feb)
• Outdoor Spring Training will start mid-February – 2 times per week (12 weeks)
• 4 local tournaments are included in Club Fees
  • 2 Fall (one local and free entry in Glen-Ed Fall Champions Cup) 
  • 2 Spring (one local and free entry in Glen-Ed Spring Kickoff) 

FEES (cover activities in the competition calendar above except for uniforms)

• $554 Club Fee (for club and team operation)
• $255 League Fee (for league games)
• $170 Field Use Fee (for partnership with Plummer Family Park)
• $100 Volunteer Buyout Fee (Parents will qualify to receive refund back after season by donating 8 hours of time)
• $1,079 TOTAL PLAYER FEES

Please contact treasurer@glenedsoccer.com with question on players costs to participate.