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Many
parents question the differences between leagues, levels
of play, and the commitment required. Below is a
comparison to help you make the decision about the best
way for your and and your family to enjoy the soccer
experience. Please contact
us if you have questions, comments, or suggestions as
you decide which team is right for you. |
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|
House
League
|
Travel
Select |
Advanced
and Premier |
Independent
& Sponsored Teams |
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|
(WSSL,
SEMSA, GLSL) |
(MSPSL
and Challenger League) |
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| player
registration (per season) |
$75 |
$75 |
$100 |
$50 |
| referee
fees* |
included |
*
$25 - $35 |
*
$25 - $40 |
*
$25 - $40 |
|
*
vary by age group and scheduling league |
| game
field fees |
included |
Soccer
Blast home game field included. |
Soccer
Blast home game field included. |
Home
field included if it is a Soccer Blast home field but
other home fields must be paid for by team |
| practice
field fees |
included |
Practice
field included if it is Soccer Blast home field but other
practice fields must be paid for by team |
Practice
field included if it is Soccer Blast home field but other
practice fields must be paid for by team |
Practice
field included if it is Soccer Blast home field but other
practice fields must be paid for by team |
| coaching
fees |
parent
volunteer coach or $25
Soccer Blast coach |
**per
attached schedule |
**per
attached schedule |
team
provides coach or may contract individually with Soccer
Blast coach |
|
**vary
by league/age/level/coaching experience/number of
practices |
| uniform
costs |
$10 |
$10
- $40 |
$40
- $80 |
$10
- $80 |
| practices |
1/wk |
2/wk |
2/wk
+ |
team
decision |
| amount
of travel for games |
all
located at Soccer Blast home field |
half
the games are at home field; remainder 1/2 to 1 hour from
Ann Arbor |
Ranges
throughout state and/or region |
team
decision |
| other
benefits |
may
attend free coaching clinics |
may
attend free coaching clinics |
may
attend free coaching clinics |
may
attend free coaching clinics |
| approximate
total financial commitment for the year for outdoor play |
$85
- $110 /season= approx $200/year |
$100
- $300 /season = approx
$200 - $600/year |
$200
- $1000 per season= approx $400 - $2000/year |
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| level
of commitment |
fall
season; may move up in spring |
fall
and spring contract; may not move without scheduling
league approval and MSYSA signed release |
fall
and spring contract; may not move without scheduling
league approval and MSYSA signed release |
fall
and spring contract; may not move without scheduling
league approval and MSYSA signed release |
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OTHER
EVENTS ASSOCIATED WITH OUTDOOR TEAMS |
| oTHER
EVENTS MAY The
costs above reflect only the outdoor playing
seasons. Other events such as the following may be
associated with team play, but generally are not
considered "required" unless premier or higher
level. |
| tournaments |
first
and last days of season are mini-tourneys with other teams
in division |
team
decision; avg cost per tournament (not including
travel/hotel expenses) is $50/player |
team
decision; avg cost per tournament (not including
travel/hotel expenses) is $50/player |
team
decision; avg cost per tournament (not including
travel/hotel expenses) is $50/player |
| indoor
play |
Not
required, however frequently teams decide to play together
during winter months at local indoor facilities such as
Wide World Sport Center, High Velocity (Canton), or Total
Soccer (Wixom). Arrangements
are made to do this seperately by coaches and team
managers. Soccer Blast will provide advanced notice of
deadlines for registration. The cost per 8 game session for the team (to be divided by
total number of players) ranges from $200 - $600. |
| clinics |
optional
fee based clinics and practices are offered but not
required |
optional
fee based clinics and practices are offered but not
required |
in
addition to the optional clinics, indoor play and
practices may be required by the coach to maintain the
competitiveness of the team |
optional
fee based clinics and practices are offered but not
required |
