HFC 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, tournament entry fees, referees, field rental, administration, etc.).  Fees average $750/ season, not including the cost of a uniform (about a $220 cost in the first season).

It is the philosophy of HFC that cost should not be a deterrent for any qualified player to participate in classic soccer.   HFC has established 4 programs to mitigate the costs of playing classic soccer: the Ingles Scrip, Tournament Program Ad Sales, Loyalty Shopping and G.O.A.L.S. Financial Aid programs.

Ingles Scrip Program

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

Tournament Program Advertising Sales

• ABYSA now hosts 3 separate invitational tournaments each year.
   
• For each of these events, a tournament program is produced. 
  
  
• HFC 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 families’ 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 3rd  annual Asheville Riverside Summer Shootout in August 2008.

Loyalty Shopping Program

• Being developed for Fall 2008 launch
  
  
• Allows families to purchase products on-line from national retailers such as Office Max, 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 your 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 scrip, Tournament Ad Sales and Loyalty Shopping programs, and if necessary, G.O.A.L.S Financial Aid program, HFC is confident that any committed player and family can financially afford to participate in classic soccer.