Marlton Soccer

One of our goals is to bring additional structure from a financial perspective.  Our registration fees remained flat for the third year in a row as we continue to find ways to effectively utilize our resources.   As a volunteer-based, non-profit organization, we expect to provide “transparency” as to the use of your registration dollars which is noted below:

This is a cummulative representation of the overall "In-Town" / Recreational programs.  There are differences within each program that are not noted such as the differences in registration dollars ($50 to $100), participation trophies vs. league champion only, usage of referees, and Cup Day events.  All registrations from Tot to U18 share a common MRC "Technical / Registration" Fee of $15; irrespective of the cost of a particular program / league.

• Standard / Consistent Costs:
  • MRC Fee:  This is a standard $15 fee per registration that goes towards the operation of the Marlton Rec Council.  This fee as previously noted is the same regardless of the program or league.
  • Insurance:  This is currently a standard $6 fee assigned to every child participating in the soccer programs during the season as appropriately required by New Jersey Youth Soccer
• Varying Allocated Costs:
  • Equipment:  This area covers all items that allow the games to commence and includes such components as soccer balls, goals (pug-type nets to 18x24 goals), nets, goal spikes, goal ties, cones, equipment bags, pinnies, goalie shirts, corner flags, and portable "facilities" at the various locations.
  • Uniforms:  For all leagues (with the exception of the Tot program), uniforms consist of a soccer shirt, shorts, and socks.  For the Tot program, the uniform is a t-shirt.  In addition, many leagues conduct a "Cup Day" event that may include a special t-shirt.
  • Trophies:  For the "small-sided" leagues (U10 and below), all particpants receive a participation trophy.  For the "big-sided" leagues (U12 to U18), first and second place trophies are provided.  In addition, many leagues conduct a "Cup Day" event that may include medals or other item.
  • Referee Fees / Trainers:  Many of the older leagues employe a two-person or three-person referee system where we provide payment to the refs along with securing referee insurance.  Professional trainers are used to lead our five week Tot Soccer program

For the travel program, as of 2010, the entire registration fee is tranferred to the travel organization minus the $15 MRC fee assigned to every registration.  The overall soccer program will charge the travel program a percentage of the equipment costs as their uniforms, insurance, and other anciliary items are cared for by the various travel teams.