Columbus United Soccer Club

Columbus United works hard to keep our registration fee among the lowest in the region. Indeed, it is a fraction of the cost of other area competitive clubs. The club has an open budgeting process and the budget for CSO, which includes United, is published annually on our webpage.

The registration fee is determined annually. It covers the following items:

*Salary of the team’s coach
*Salary of United’s club coach who provides support for training sessions
*Goal Keeper Training
*Speed/Agility Coach & United Player Health and Wellness Coordinator
*Registration of player with US Club (or USYS) and accompanying insurance
*Fees for coach’s required background check, Safe Sport certification, and Disqualification Review
*Money to pay for refs for non-tournament matches set up by the team
*Kickin’ For a Cure Tournament (October)
*Starkvegas Soccer Jamboree (Spring 2025 date TBD)
*MSA League Fee (for teams that opt into league play. Ref fees for league play are the responsibility of the team)
*It further covers a portion of the common expenses of the club including
*DOC salary
*Registrar salary
*Salary of our technology expert and creative content producer
*Fees to keep webpages and registrations online
*Office rent
*Player development funding
*Coaching development funding
*etc.

It does not cover the cost of uniforms and expenses related to tournaments and travel. The latter is determined by each team. Team managers may collect these expenses through a team fee or a “pay as you play” arrangement. Regardless of the method, if the coach is receiving reimbursement for expenses the money must be deposited in a team account with CSO. All funds and expenses must be run through that account (see relevant policy statement).