The Cost of ABYSA Challenge

• All players pay $280 per season in ABYSA Challenge Player Training Program Fees. These fees are paid
  directly to ABYSA.
  
  
• Uniform Expenses (Previous style has been discontinued - all players will need a new kit this year)
  • Uniform – 2 jerseys, 1 short, 1 pair socks - $78.00
    
    
• Payment Schedule for Fall Season (or First Season):
  • May - $50 Deposit due at tryouts
  • June – $230 full balance plus uniform ($308) OR $100 partial payment plus uniform cost ($178)
  • August – $130 if balance due
    
    
• Payment Schedule for Spring Season:
  • November - $280 full balance OR $130 partial payment
  • January - $100 if balance due

ABYSA makes every effort to contain the cost of providing such a program through tournament hosting, fundraising and the use of a growing volunteer base.  Players are assessed a fee each season to pay for the remaining costs (coaches, referees, field rental, administration, etc.).  Fees average $330/ season, not including the cost of a uniform ($78 cost in the first season).

It is the philosophy of ABYSA that cost should not be a deterrent for any qualified player to participate in Challenge soccer.   ABYSA has established 3 programs to mitigate the costs of playing Challenge soccer: the Ingles Gift cards, Tournament Program Ad Sales, and G.O.A.L.S. Financial Aid programs.

Ingles Gift Card Program

• Ingles gift cards (formerly called “scrip”) are purchased by ABYSA at a discount from Ingles.
  
  
• Player families purchase these gift cards at face value from Ingles Gift Card representatives during regular training times. 5% of the purchase is applied as a credit against their player fees.
  
  
  • Example: A purchase of $100 of Ingles gift cards yields $100 worth of groceries and a $5 reduction of the player’s fees.
    
    
• Some families have paid all their fees from Ingles gift card purchases alone.

Tournament Program Advertising Sales

• ABYSA hosts invitational tournaments each year.
  
  
• For each of these events, a tournament program is produced. 
  
  
• ABYSA families are encouraged to solicit local businesses to place tournament advertisements, post on-site banners, etc.
  
  
• 50% of all ad sales will be returned to the player’s team to be used specifically towards their account balance.
  
  
• Information on the program is available on our website and will be given to player families prior to the 4th annual Asheville Riverside Summer Shootout in August 2009.

G.O.A.L.S. Financial Aid
(Granting Opportunities for Advancement in Life through Soccer)

Provides financial support to committed players who otherwise would not be able to participate in Challenge soccer.  The Financial Aid Application (click for form) is a one-page form, and all information is kept confidential.  Applicants should be committed to Challenge soccer and regularly participate in the other fundraising opportunities offered by ABYSA.

The Financial Aid is need-based and each application is individually reviewed by the G.O.A.L.S. Funding Committee.

Utilizing the Ingles gift card, Tournament Ad Sales and OneCause Shopping programs, and if necessary, G.O.A.L.S Financial Aid program, ABYSA is confident that any committed player and family can financially afford to participate in Challenge soccer.