Cost of Academy

HFC makes every effort to contain the cost of this program through tournament hosting, fundraising, and the use of a growing volunteer base. It is the philosophy of ABYSA that cost should not be a deterrent for any qualified player to participate in academy soccer. 

Academy Full-Year (fall and spring) Fees: $840
Total full-year (fall and spring) fee includes coaching, fields, facility rental, facility maintenance, equipment, club and state player registration, insurance and other administrative costs. The $840 annual fee covers two season (Fall $420 and Spring $420). 

Uniforms
Academy players joining the program for the first time must purchase the Academy game day uniform package (approximately $100). A link to the uniform purchase site (Lloyd's Soccer) will come from the HFC travel program administrator and be purchased directly by the family. Players that have previously played in the HFC Academy will have the option to purchase a uniform but do not need to as they can use the game day uniform from the previous year. The basic uniform package includes two jerseys (one red, one black), one pair of shorts and one pair of socks. Other items, including a warm-up suit, gear bag, rain jacket, sweatshirts, and fan gear can also be purchased for an additional cost. 

Payment Plan Option:

HFC offers a payment plan for Academy players. The $840 full-year (Fall $420 and Spring $420) fee does not need to be paid all at once. The $420 fee for each season can be paid in three installments of $140. For more detailed information regarding payment plans please contact Nancy McCord at [email protected]

ABYSA has established 3 programs to mitigate the costs of playing Academy soccer: Ingle's Gift cards, Tournament Program Ad Sales, and G.O.A.L.S. Financial Aid programs.

Aid to Players and Families: 
It is the philosophy of ABYSA/HFC that cost should not be a deterrent for any qualified player to participate in classic soccer. Therefore, affordable monthly payment plan options are available for players in all programs. In addition, ABYSA/HFC has established 3 programs to mitigate the costs of playing classic soccer: the Ingle's Gift Card program, Riverside Tournament Program Ad Sales, and G.O.A.L.S. Financial Aid. 

Ingle's Gift Card Program
Ingle's gift cards are purchased by ABYSA/HFC at a discount from Ingle's. Player families purchase these gift cards at face value from their team representative or HFC scrip volunteers. 5% of the purchase is applied as a credit against their team fees. Example: A purchase of $100 of Ingle's 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 Ingle's gift card purchases alone! 

Click here for more information about the Ingle's Gift Card Program.

Tournament Program Advertising Sales
If you’re looking for ways to help pay for your family’s cost of playing HFC Academy, Intermediate, or Classic soccer, you can raise money to help directly offset your player’s fees by participating in program ad sales for the Annual Riverside Summer Shootout soccer tournament program. Families will receive credit for 50% of the value of each ad they sell. 
(For example, if you sell a full page ad for $450, you will receive $225 credit.). The deadline for tournament Ad Sales is July 28, 2022.
We hope you will find this program helpful for your family as an effective way to offset travel soccer costs. It has not been unusual for families to pay for nearly all of their player fees using this program!

Information for the 2022 Riverside Summer Shootout Ad Sale Program
Details about the Riverside Summer Shootout Tournament Ad Sales
Riverside Summer Shootout Ad Sale Form for Businesses
Riverside Summer Shootout Letter for HFC Players



Financial Aid Program
G.O.A.L.S. Financial Aid (Granting Opportunities for Advancement in Life through Soccer)
This program provides financial support to committed players who otherwise would not be able to participate in classic soccer. The Financial Aid Application is an online form (via your new Playmetrics account) and all information is kept confidential. Applicants should be committed to competitive soccer and should 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.

ABYSA is confident that, by utilizing the Ingle's gift card, Tournament Ad Sales and if necessary, G.O.A.L.S Financial Aid program, any committed player and family can financially afford to participate in our competitive soccer program.