VUSC Refund, Honorarium and Education Policies

1. Refund Policy

       The following outlines the refund structure for players who withdraw from the program after registration:

• Administrative Fee: All refund requests or withdrawals after registration may be subject to a non-refundable administrative fee of $25.
• Withdrawal After Assessments but Before Team Submission: Players who withdraw after team/player assessments but prior to team submissions may be eligible for a refund of up to 75% of registration fees.
• Withdrawal After Team Submission to SYS: Players who withdraw after teams have been submitted to SYS may be eligible for a refund of up to 50% of registration fees.
• No Refunds After Season Start: No refunds will be issued once practices or games have commenced.

2. Board Member Compensation

• Executive Board Members (President, Vice President, Treasurer): Receive a $250 discount on their player’s registration fees per season.
• Members at Large: Receive an annual honorarium of $200.
• President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Equipment Coordinator: Receive an annual honorarium of $400.

3. Coach Honorariums

       Honorariums are issued only when the following condition is met:

• Minimum Attendance Requirement: Coaches must attend at least 80% of scheduled meetings, practices, and games.

       Honorarium amounts:

4. Team Manager Honorarium

• Team Managers: Receive $100 per team per season.

5. Coach and Manager Clothing Credit

• Coaches: Receive a $100 credit for apparel through the Soccer Locker online store.
• Team Managers: Receive a $50 credit for apparel through the Soccer Locker online store.

6. Coach Education and Training

• Annual Training Support: Coaches are eligible for up to $500 per year in education or training reimbursement.
• Commitment Requirement: To qualify, coaches must commit to coaching for two seasons following certification.

Policies Updated October 2025