International Futbol Club Dues

Costs included in annual player fees:

MSYSA Registration and/or US Club Registration (includes player insurance)

Fall and Spring Practice Sessions: Two sessions per week (locations may include the MD SoccerPlex or CUPF fields and private facilities in Montgomery County)
Winter Practice Sessions: One practice session per week and an indoor league
League Fees (EDP, CCL Championship, NCSL) (USYSA National League may be subject to additional fees)
Event Fees - vary by age group (College Showcases, Tournaments, Scrimmagefests, Festivals)
Game Fields in Montgomery County area
All Referee League Fees
Free Play sessions for U8-U12
Goalkeeper Training: specialized training for team goalies U9 and up
Striker Training: specialized training for all players
SAQ Training: specialized training for all players
Academy Night Training: club training for U13 and up
Age appropriate training curriculum established by USSF focusing on long-term player development
Formal player evaluations
Technical Director, Director(s) of Coaching and Administrative Support
United States Soccer Federation (USSF) professionally licensed coaching fees
Coaching education from United Soccer Coaches Association (USCA)
GotSport Team account
Administrative support and training from office staff to all coaches, managers and volunteers to assist with the successful functioning of each team
Fee does not include, required player uniform kit (two jerseys, two shorts, two socks, two training tops, warm ups, bag and/or Goalkeeper Jerseys, shorts), players travel related costs or coaches travel related costs (varies by league/age). Additional costs may include but are not limited to, tournament travel, additional practice fields, additional league costs, leadership training, individual training, camps, clinics and international travel. Uniform numbers are assigned by the club.
Uniform Supplier: www.soccer.com

Payment Schedule and Payment Options

An initial payment that is non-refundable and not transferable is due within 2 days (48 hours) of acceptance of a roster spot if Installment Plan is chosen.

Option 1: Pay in Full.
Option 2: Automatic Charge Payment Plan: Annual Player fee, less initial installment that is non-refundable and non-transferable, plus 5 installments. All installment plans will be charged a per transaction processing fee of 4%.

Late Payments

It is the player’s/family’s responsibility to remain current with the payments and maintain the membership in good standing. In the event that payments are not made within 30 days of the payment due date, the club will take the following actions: 31 days late: Notify Technical Director, Coach and Manager of balance due and that member is not in good standing. Players will receive a warning that if payment is not made within 30 days, the Technical Director will be notified and appropriate actions will be taken by the Executive Director (suspension from games, suspension from practices and games, suspension from club, etc.)

61 days late: Technical Director will discuss past due balances with the Executive Director and appropriate sanctions of player and family will take place until such time as player and family become a member in good standing. Member Player accounts with balances that are greater than 60 past due should expect that their participation in team and club activities will be suspended until such time as the balance due is paid in full.

Refund Policy and Releases

Participation in an IFC team is a full 10-month commitment to your coach, your teammates and the club for which you accept a roster spot. Players may ask to be released from their team according to the particular guidelines, rules and regulations of their team’s league and in accordance with Maryland State Soccer Youth Association. ALL FEES FOR THE SEASONAL YEAR MUST BE PAID IN FULL TO BE CONSIDERED IN GOOD STANDING UPON RELEASE. PLAYERS THAT DO NOT FULFILL THEIR FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS WILL BE REPORTED TO THE STATE ASSOCIATION AS IN BAD STANDING. This policy applies to players who voluntarily request a release from a team prior to the completion of the year (August 1 to July 31).

We do not grant refunds. However, refunds would be considered under the following extenuating circumstances (no refunds will be considered after April 1st). Any refunds that are granted will incur a $100 administrative fee.

Season ending injury
Family relocation due to job or military assignment with proof.

Player Release Dur to Injury

If a player is injured and cannot participate with his/her team, a Doctor’s note pertaining to this injury must be submitted to the Executive Director within five (5) days after the injury. After executive review, if merited, payments may be suspended until player is cleared (with Doctor’s note) to return to play. Fees and payments will continue to accrue for all players not in compliance with this policy regardless of injury.

Concussion Policy

IFC is committed to safe practice and provides a Sports Concussion Program to educate parents, student-athletes, and coaches about the nature and risks of concussions, and procedures to detect and treat these brain injuries prior to safe return to play. Coaches, parents and student-athletes form a team to work together to identify concussions once they occur and ensure safe return to play.

It is incumbent upon every parent and player at IFC to be in compliance with this policy.