CLASSIC: All training is ON as scheduled. If weather becomes dangerous a decision will be made AT THE FIELDS.
Poor weather alone is not a sufficient reason for cancellation of training. In the event of lightning, players are to be moved to vehicles. If vehicles are unavailable they are to move to the covered shelter between JBL fields 2 and 3.
You may also call 828.299.7277 for a recorded update.
ABYSA/HFC makes every effort to contain the cost of its programs through tournament hosting, fundraising and the use of a growing volunteer base. Players are assessed a fee each season to pay for the cost of coaches, field rental, administration as well as team based costs for referee fees and tournament entry costs. Fees average $800/ season, not including the cost of a uniform (about a $200 cost in the first season).
It is the philosophy of ABYSA/HFC that cost should not be a deterrent for any qualified player to participate in classic soccer. ABYSA/HFC has established 4 programs to help mitigate the costs of playing classic soccer: the Ingles Gift card program, Tournament Program Ad Sales, ONECause online shopping and the G.O.A.L.S. Financial Aid programs.
Ingles Gift Card Program
Ingles gift cards (formerly called “scrip”) are purchased by ABYSA/HFC at a discount from Ingles.
Player families purchase these gift cards at face value from their team representative and 5% of the purchase is applied as a credit against their team fees
Example: A purchase of $100 of Ingles gift cards yields $100 worth of groceries or gas and a $5 reduction of the player’s fees.
Some families have paid all their fees from Ingles gift card purchases alone.
More information about the Ingles Gift Card Program can be found HERE.
Tournament Program Advertising Sales
ABYSA/HFC now hosts invitational tournaments each year.
For each of these events, a tournament program is produced.
ABYSA/HFC families are encouraged to solicit local businesses to place tournament advertisements and post on-site banners.
50% of all ad sales will be forwarded to the player’s team to pay the player’s fees. (The remaining 50% covers the cost of printing and helps to fund the GOALS financial aid program.)
Information on the program is available on our website and will be given to player families prior to the annual Asheville Riverside Summer Shootout in August of each year.
One Cause Shopping Program
Allows families to purchase products online from national retailers such as Office Depot, Target, Eddie Bauer, Eurosport, and around 500 other on-line retail businesses.
Player families register with an on-line service.
Products purchased on-line through the loyalty shopping program and ABYSA earn rebates, applied to player’s soccer fees.
More information about that program will be e-mailed to families following team selection.
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 classic soccer. The Financial Aid Application (click for form) is a one-page form, and all information is kept confidential. Applicants should be committed to classic 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/HFC is confident that any committed player and family can financially afford to participate in classic soccer.
