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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]6:37 - that's about what we spent this year for U9.
$1,800 club fees (going up to $1,900)
$345 team fees (covered 4 tournaments, winter futsal, coach gifts, equipment)
probably $300 in uniforms, cleats, balls, maybe more
$100 for a tent and chairs, but I can use those for other things

plus meals and the occasional hotel when we have an early Sunday tournament game in Ellicott city and don't want to get up at the crack of dawn to drive back there.[/quote]

Jesus Christ!  All that for U9!  [/quote]

This does sound like a lot!

DS participated in the ASA U9 tryouts last weekend, and he'll go back next Saturday.  I'm not at all sure that he will be selected, but if he is, I'm wondering if it's worth it to accept the spot.  I know the answer to this question will vary kid to kid and family to family, but would you say it's worth the time and money to play U9 travel soccer as a 7 year old?  It all seems like too much too soon, but plenty of people are doing it.  Honestly, I kind of wish this wasn't even an option at this age.  [/quote]

If cost is an issue perhaps you could look at clubs with ODSL teams.  From what I understand they are a bit more economical and a higher level than a rec team.  Also keep in mind that you are paying for 10months of training as opposed to Rec which you pay for each season.  Yes the cost is still high but does put it into perspective.  We do it for the level of training he receives and to play with other kids at his level and with the expectation that he will be in some competitive games.  There are some blow outs for an against some times.  We enjoy traveling to other areas to watch him play and make a day out of it.  Every family is different.[/quote]

Clubs with ODSL teams do not charge less for those teams just because they are in ODSL.  Ask Arlington, Alexandria, Premier AC, VYS, Chantilly, etc if there is a lesser cost.  The answer is NO.  You may play less tournaments but the standard fee will be the same as an NCSL team.[/quote]

BRYC has a lower cost ODSL tier of teams[/quote]

BRYC ODSL is part of the recreational side of the club which is why fees are low and teams are often coached by a parent volunteer.  [/quote]

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