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SYC is a non-profit volunteer organization supported by a small paid staff with a governing Board of Directors. The majority of people running SYC, including the Board of Directors, are volunteers. Families often wonder why we collect the fees that we collect when most of the people running the program are volunteers. That's a fair question.
Expenses vary among the different sports programs, and commissioners manage their budgets and expenses accordingly. Some programs, such as Travel Soccer, where there is a paid coaching staff, you'll find that registration fees are much higher to cover those costs. Here is a list of typical SYC and sport expenses.
- Gym Usage Fees (Fairfax County Schools)
- Field Usage Fees (Fairfax County Schools and Parks)
- Community Use (Fairfax County Schools – classrooms, cafeterias, multi-purpose rooms)
- Out of County Fee – when applicable and merely a pass through to Fairfax County
- Yearly Audit to maintain our non-profit status
- Administrative Overhead (Facility Rental/Maintenance, Website, Phones, Utilities, Office Equipment & Supplies, Payroll, etc.)
- Background Checks/Abuse Awareness Training
- Capital Improvements
- Uniforms
- Officials
- Tournament Fees
- League Fees
- Awards/Trophies
- Equipment
- Coach Supplies
- Scholarships/Financial Aid
- Field Maintenance (Adopt-a-field programs through Fairfax County)
- Insurance
- Training
- Volunteer Credits
There are many costs associated with running a successful youth sports club and having the hundreds of volunteers who donate their valuable time, energy, and talents to the club are essential in keeping registration affordable. Thank you to all of our volunteers! You make a difference!
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