Sporting Wichita Academy

2024-2025 Sporting Wichita Financial Overview

FEES

Sporting Wichita fees are determined by age group and level and reviewed annually. As our club continues to grow in numbers and expand in levels of play and programs offered, we acknowledge the need for transparency and the support of our families in various ways to allow every player an opportunity. All information regarding fees, financial aid, scholarships, payment plans, late fees, and refunds are found below.

ANNUAL BASE FEE

Annual fees are determined by age of team, level of team, roster size, league assignment, number of practices per week, and number/location of tournaments. The following are all covered under the base fee:

 -one league and associated fees
-tournament fees (registration, check in, coaches game pay, coaches travel)
-coaching education/licensure
-SKC Observation Day and Market Experience
-coaches pay
-directors pay
-administrative fees
-goalkeeper training
-Optimal Performance fitness training
-coaches gear and training equipment
-player insurance fees
-practice facility fees
-SKC membership fees
-Playmetrics
-Veo for teams who qualify

TOURNAMENT FEES

Each team’s coach for our U9-U19 age groups works with our directors to choose tournaments that are most beneficial for the team. We consider the age of the team, the level of the team, and the location of the tournament. Our developing teams stay in/near Wichita while our traveling and Elite level teams will participate in tournaments farther from home such as Dallas, St. Louis, etc.. We also consider the purpose and pathway of tournaments. In other words, is it a qualifier for a future tournament, a showcase, a girls only tournament, an affiliate tournament, etc. The following are covered under the tournament fee (which is included within the base fee with the exception of the elite/high school level teams:

 -registration cost
-online check in fee
-coaches game pay
-coaches travel cost
-travel permits (for tournaments outside of KS)

TRAVEL LEAGUE FEES: SDL/ECNL-RL/DPL

For teams who travel to participate in regional league play, additional fees apply. This includes league fee, league cards, home facilities rent, home referees and assignor cost, home game trainer, uniform patches, coaches pay, and coaches travel. For DPL teams, this also includes the mandatory national tournament fees. This does not include fees related to advancement to regional playoffs, national tournament, or regional league events.

WINTER FEES

U5-U14 teams are responsible for all winter fees. This includes practice facility fee, league fee, and coaches pay. These fees are calculated using the club’s guidelines and collected by the manager of each team. U15-U19 teams pay for their winter practice facility and coaches pay costs through their base fee. The manager of each team will collect league fees from each player and pay directly to the league and to the coach.

UNIFORM FEES

Soccer Master is our uniform partner for all of our U9-U19 players. Sporting Wichita kits are ordered using the MyUniforms platform. Each player will order 1 home kit and 1 away kit, with a cost of $200. This does not include duplicate items or additional gear that is optional for order. This is year 2 of our 2-year ordering cycle, meaning June 2025 new uniform kits will be ordered by all players. Additionally, all ECNL-RL/DPL players are required to order the warm-up kit found on MyUniforms.

PRACTICE KIT FEES

Every player in the club will be required to wear their Sporting Wichita training shirt to every practice, ordered via our website’s online store and fulfilled through Gear For You. Navy shorts with Sporting Wichita logo and navy socks are offered via the online store, but should a player already have Adidas or non-branded navy shorts and socks these are approved items as well and no additional purchases are necessary. The fee for the required practice shirt is $15/shirt.

PAYMENT PLANS

Down payment is the first payment and it is due at time of roster spot acceptance. At time of registration, payment plans may be selected. There are options for 1, 4, or 8 payments. Please note that service fees apply to 4 and 8 payment plan options.

FEES NOT COVERED

Some fees apply only to specific players. These are invoiced on an individual basis. These include:
-10 month futsal training program
-double roster fee (rec: $20, competitive: $80)
-redshirt program fee (rec: $110, competitive: $155-$205)
-additional league (team or individual)
-playing up in league that warrants additional fee (7v7 to 9v9, 9v9 to 11v11)
-additional weekly practice (team)

FINANCIAL AID

Offered to all families. You must apply and qualify based on the established federal criteria. Discount is up to 50% of annual base fee. No financial assistance is given for uniforms, practice kits, and/or travel expenses. Documents to qualify for financial aid must be submitted no later than 6/30/2024. Alma Perez is the point of contact for all financial aid inquiries. Each team’s manager can help connect you if needed.

FUNDRAISING

Throughout the year there are a variety of fundraising opportunities for those who are interested. Some of the fundraisers will go directly to the club, where others will go directly to the player. Examples of these are restaurant give-back nights, bingo, etc. Additionally, players and teams are always permitted to create and run fundraisers at their discretion to cover fees.

SCHOLARSHIPS

A limited number of scholarships are awarded to players who have demonstrated the need for financial assistance. The amount of scholarship and frequency of the established amount are determined on a case-by-case basis. If you wish to provide a scholarship to a player, team, or age group please contact us privately.

LATE PAYMENTS AND LATE FEES

As a club, we understand circumstances arise that may occasionally prevent you from paying on time. We are willing to work with you to create a plan to pay the fees temporarily outstanding. Any player who is 10 days past due and has not communicated with the club to establish a plan will be ineligible to participate in practices and/or games until a plan has been confirmed. If no communication or plan has occurred, player will be immediately ineligible. Any previous year’s balance will be due before a player can participate in practices and/or games. A $5 late fee is automatically applied by the invoicing system for all payment past due and will not be refunded or credited.

REFUND POLICY

Our fees are based on the player's annual commitment to the club and their team. It is the general practice of competitive clubs that refunds are not given. Club credit will be considered in extenuating circumstances on a case by case basis in regards to base fee only.

Sporting Wichita Juniors

2020-2017

Boys and Girls

About Our Program

Sporting Wichita believes that our club is built from the youngest ages up. Because of this, we are committed to providing a year long program to our U5-U8 players just as our older players receive. Our curriculum created by our technical director and implemented by our trained coaches teaches each player the basic foundational principles of soccer in both an outdoor and futsal setting in a positive, safe, and fun environment. We believe players fall in love with the game at an early age and we desire to grow their love over time as they develop in a variety of ways.

Format

Fall/Spring: 1 weekly 60 minute turf practice at Stryker Sports Complex, 1 weekly 60 minute futsal practice at Sports Forum mandatory. 8 league games with assigned team based on age and gender at Stryker Sports Complex.

Winter: 1 weekly practice at indoor location TBD for players who sign up for winter training program within each age group (not included in base fee)

Practice Kits

Every player in the club will be required to wear their Sporting Wichita training shirt to every practice, ordered via our website’s online store and fulfilled through Gear For You. Navy shorts with Sporting Wichita logo and navy socks are offered via the online store, but should a player already have Adidas or non-branded navy shorts and socks these are approved items as well and no additional purchases are necessary. The fee for the required practice shirt is $15/shirt.

Cost

U5/6 (2020/2019): $400/year

U7/8 (2018/2017): $480/year

Cost includes: one league and associated fees, coaching education/licensure, SKC Observation day and Market Experience for coaches, coaches pay, directors pay, administrative cost coaches gear and team training equipment, player insurance cost, practice facility fees, and SKC membership fees.

Payment plans, financial aid for those who qualify, and fundraising are available for all players

2024-2025 Costs and Fees

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