Payments / Contracts for 2020-2021 Season

[Anonymous]

How many families are willing to sign a contract and begin paying for an uncertain 2020-2021 soccer season? May is nearly here and Clubs have to secure rosters and contracts.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How many families are willing to sign a contract and begin paying for an uncertain 2020-2021 soccer season? May is nearly here and Clubs have to secure rosters and contracts.

I would sign a contract that deferred the majority of fees until play resumed. I would support the club, but I'm not coughing up the whole shot on an assumption that play will return.

[Anonymous]

Thanks for your response. I could accept a deferred type of payment agreement. I hope Clubs are on the same page.

[Anonymous]

I will always want full payment upfront for my kid. And I never commit him to more than two years with any club. I'm worried that the clubs won't pay as much this year though .

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How many families are willing to sign a contract and begin paying for an uncertain 2020-2021 soccer season? May is nearly here and Clubs have to secure rosters and contracts.

Before the clubs start asking about next year, I would assume they should address the cancellation of this year. Many have not. Why would anyone pay for a potential upcoming season when the clubs can’t provide any certainty about when that would start. It dishonest for any club to be asking for money or making promises about services they will deliver if they have no clue on when kids can return to play.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How many families are willing to sign a contract and begin paying for an uncertain 2020-2021 soccer season? May is nearly here and Clubs have to secure rosters and contracts.

Before the clubs start asking about next year, I would assume they should address the cancellation of this year. Many have not. Why would anyone pay for a potential upcoming season when the clubs can’t provide any certainty about when that would start. It dishonest for any club to be asking for money or making promises about services they will deliver if they have no clue on when kids can return to play.

It's not dishonest, its business. Do you want them to fire everyone but the volunteers and default on their loans ?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How many families are willing to sign a contract and begin paying for an uncertain 2020-2021 soccer season? May is nearly here and Clubs have to secure rosters and contracts.

Before the clubs start asking about next year, I would assume they should address the cancellation of this year. Many have not. Why would anyone pay for a potential upcoming season when the clubs can’t provide any certainty about when that would start. It dishonest for any club to be asking for money or making promises about services they will deliver if they have no clue on when kids can return to play.

It's not dishonest, its business. Do you want them to fire everyone but the volunteers and default on their loans ?

Here’s the truth of the matter if you have the money pay it I know we will be. These coaches and the clubs depend on this financial stability. I think that people forget that if we don’t put in to their programs they may not survive which means that our children will not have a place to go to play when all this is said and done. Here’s the truth of the matter if you have the money. I know we will be. These coaches and the clubs depend on this financial stability. I think that people forget that if we don’t put in to their programs they may not survive which means that our children will not have a place to go to play when all this is said and done. And if that doesn’t make people feel comfortable make sure that they say that if the season doesn’t happen then you can get a full refund but the coaches in the clubs need this money just like you need your money to survive for your families they do as well.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:How many families are willing to sign a contract and begin paying for an uncertain 2020-2021 soccer season? May is nearly here and Clubs have to secure rosters and contracts.

Before the clubs start asking about next year, I would assume they should address the cancellation of this year. Many have not. Why would anyone pay for a potential upcoming season when the clubs can’t provide any certainty about when that would start. It dishonest for any club to be asking for money or making promises about services they will deliver if they have no clue on when kids can return to play.

It's not dishonest, its business. Do you want them to fire everyone but the volunteers and default on their loans ?

Here’s the truth of the matter if you have the money pay it I know we will be. These coaches and the clubs depend on this financial stability. I think that people forget that if we don’t put in to their programs they may not survive which means that our children will not have a place to go to play when all this is said and done. Here’s the truth of the matter if you have the money. I know we will be. These coaches and the clubs depend on this financial stability. I think that people forget that if we don’t put in to their programs they may not survive which means that our children will not have a place to go to play when all this is said and done. And if that doesn’t make people feel comfortable make sure that they say that if the season doesn’t happen then you can get a full refund but the coaches in the clubs need this money just like you need your money to survive for your families they do as well.

Then that sounds like a charitable donation. And if I can deduct a $3000 donation then sure.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:How many families are willing to sign a contract and begin paying for an uncertain 2020-2021 soccer season? May is nearly here and Clubs have to secure rosters and contracts.

Before the clubs start asking about next year, I would assume they should address the cancellation of this year. Many have not. Why would anyone pay for a potential upcoming season when the clubs can’t provide any certainty about when that would start. It dishonest for any club to be asking for money or making promises about services they will deliver if they have no clue on when kids can return to play.

It's not dishonest, its business. Do you want them to fire everyone but the volunteers and default on their loans ?

Here’s the truth of the matter if you have the money pay it I know we will be. These coaches and the clubs depend on this financial stability. I think that people forget that if we don’t put in to their programs they may not survive which means that our children will not have a place to go to play when all this is said and done. Here’s the truth of the matter if you have the money. I know we will be. These coaches and the clubs depend on this financial stability. I think that people forget that if we don’t put in to their programs they may not survive which means that our children will not have a place to go to play when all this is said and done. And if that doesn’t make people feel comfortable make sure that they say that if the season doesn’t happen then you can get a full refund but the coaches in the clubs need this money just like you need your money to survive for your families they do as well.

Then that sounds like a charitable donation. And if I can deduct a $3000 donation then sure.

Did you read the whole post? If the season doesn’t happen then refunds get distributed. But the season will happen don’t worry. I know you guys all think you know everything but you don’t. Phase 2 will happen in June, relax.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How many families are willing to sign a contract and begin paying for an uncertain 2020-2021 soccer season? May is nearly here and Clubs have to secure rosters and contracts.

I appreciate a coach posting this to put the feelers out. Not being a smart ass, I genuinely mean this.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:How many families are willing to sign a contract and begin paying for an uncertain 2020-2021 soccer season? May is nearly here and Clubs have to secure rosters and contracts.

Before the clubs start asking about next year, I would assume they should address the cancellation of this year. Many have not. Why would anyone pay for a potential upcoming season when the clubs can’t provide any certainty about when that would start. It dishonest for any club to be asking for money or making promises about services they will deliver if they have no clue on when kids can return to play.

It's not dishonest, its business. Do you want them to fire everyone but the volunteers and default on their loans ?

Here’s the truth of the matter if you have the money pay it I know we will be. These coaches and the clubs depend on this financial stability. I think that people forget that if we don’t put in to their programs they may not survive which means that our children will not have a place to go to play when all this is said and done. Here’s the truth of the matter if you have the money. I know we will be. These coaches and the clubs depend on this financial stability. I think that people forget that if we don’t put in to their programs they may not survive which means that our children will not have a place to go to play when all this is said and done. And if that doesn’t make people feel comfortable make sure that they say that if the season doesn’t happen then you can get a full refund but the coaches in the clubs need this money just like you need your money to survive for your families they do as well.

Then that sounds like a charitable donation. And if I can deduct a $3000 donation then sure.

You are probably the same person who wants a tax refund because schools are not in session. Lets not pay our teachers either unless we are getting a tax refund! You are a real piece of work.

[Anonymous]

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Then that sounds like a charitable donation. And if I can deduct a $3000 donation then sure.

I get it, you are tight with your money, tighter than tree bark. You should find a cheaper club.

[Anonymous]

If the spring season is cancelled vs postponed, then I think partial refunds should be issued for fees the club did not incur - eg field rentals, referee fees, etc. I don’t have a problem with keeping fees for coaches salaries. However. I don’t think the clubs should profit due to covid cancellations.

For what it’s worth, one of my DC swims competitively year round. Fairfax County is issuing a refund for the pool rental. The club is passing this savings back to the parents. That seems extremely fair.