TRAVEL FEES

FC Ellicott City Travel Fees - Payment Options

Following a successful tryout, players will receive an offer to join a team. Upon registration, families will have two payment options.

The first option is to pay in full. The full payment amounts are listed in the table below, plus processing and credit card fees.

The second option is a four-installment plan. Families choosing this option will pay a $425 deposit, followed by four installments spread across the season. Each installment includes an additional $25 fee, plus processing and credit card fees.

FC Ellicott City Travel Fees Includes:

FC Ellicott City Travel Team Structure

• FC Ellicott City offers three levels of travel teams within each age group to ensure the right environment for every player’s development:
  

Elite (First Team)

• This is the top team in each age group. Elite teams are made up of the highest-performing and most committed players. They train and compete at the highest level available, with a focus on advanced development. 
  

Premier (Second Team)

• Premier teams are strong, competitive teams for players continuing to develop toward the Elite level. These teams train in a challenging environment and compete in competitive leagues, with an emphasis on growth, consistency, and progression.
  

United (Third Team)

• United teams provide a structured and supportive travel experience focused on development, confidence, and enjoyment of the game. These teams compete at an appropriate level while helping players build skills and grow within the club.
  

Overall Philosophy

• All three levels are part of one club pathway, with opportunities for players to move between teams as they develop.

Training Environment

• City coaches are professional, experienced, and licensed- Minimum of 2 team practices per week run by the team coach- Winter Technical/Agility Training- Goalkeeping Training for goalkeepers in the club
• Minimum of 2 team practices per week run by the team coach
• Winter Training for small sided teams - U8- U12.
• Goalkeeping Training for goalkeepers in the club

Leagues

• FC Ellicott City coaches and leadership will place travel teams in leagues and divisions that will provide an appropriate level of competition
• FC Ellicott City teams will participate in local leagues with games primarily within a 1-hour radius with home games scheduled in Howard County
• There will be an average of 8 league games in the fall season and 8 league games in the spring season

Tournaments

• All teams will be placed in 4 tournaments/events per year
• Tournament events determined by the teams coach and club directors
• State Cup Competitions are a potential option for selected teams

FC Ellicott City Team Fees:

• League Fees
• Tournament/Event Fees
• Referee Fees
• Field Rental Fees
• Club wide goalkeeping and technical/agility training
• Coaches Fees
• Travel Player registration and team rostering
• **FC Ellicott City uniforms are a separate cost (Soccer.com is our clubs retailer)

FC Ellicott City Club Dues:

• Administrative Costs
• Risk Management/Background Screenings for all coaching staff
• Off-the-Field educational opportunities
• Club Insurance
• Equipment Purchases
• Coaching Education
• All Travel team players receive a club customized soccer ball

Club Benefits and Off-the-Field Opportunities

• Written Player Feedback from the team’s head coach
• Sports Counseling available as needed
• Mental Health Awareness
• Special Needs Clinics – Volunteer Opportunities

International Travel (Optional)

• FC Ellicott City will organize international trips to play in the Gothia Cup for interested teams and players in the U13-U15 age groups. Participants will experience the worlds largest youth soccer tournament which is held in Gothenburg, Sweden in mid-July 2027. Information for the 2027 tournament will be sent out to families at a later time.