Opening a Bank Account All Fire FC teams have an account at Alpine Bank. The Alpine Bank located at 2424 Patterson Rd, Grand Junction, co. 81505(north of the Mesa Mall) is the branch that you will set up your account. Please ask for Annie, Brittaney or Bridget to help set up your account. You will need you ID. As an example, you will set up your account as: We would recommend that you have a team manager and team bookkeeper for each team. We would recommend that both parties are signers on the account. Along with your signers, Larry Johnson from the Club will be a signer on each account. The two signers will go into the bank together to open the account. Larry will then go in and sign his portion. PLEASE make sure that you have the monthly statements to your bookkeeper person. We would recommend that you get a debit card as you will get a limited amount of checks. If you get checks for your account you will BE CHARGED by the bank.. This account is a free account but checks are extra. Bookkeepers, you will need to submit account records for your account twice a year. Please refer to pages 14, 15 and 16 in the team manager s handbook for the documents needed. You will need to set up individual accounts in your book keeping for each player. This is to be able to track what each player has from any fundraising your team has done. If you have any questions on opening your team bank account, please call Larry at 970-242-4550 x2 Notes from the Bookkeeper Fall books need to be turned in January 15th, need (6 months) copies of bank statements for support. Spring books need to be turned in June 30th, need (6 months) copies of bank statements for support. 1. 12 months of bank statements is required. 2. Invoice sent to the teams by the Club is required to be paid upon receipt. 3. Any team with a past due balance will not receive their team rosters, etc. 4. Teams will have to collect the coaching fees from parents and turn into the Club. The coach will be paid accordingly by the Club. 5. If the Team receives an individual gift/donation in the amount of $250 or more, the Club needs to be notified so a "donation" letter can be sent. (Information needed from donor: Name, address, amount of donation) 6. ANY team using Mesa State practice field should pay Mesa State directly. You are not allowed to put your practice session in the Clubs name. Items #1 & #5, of the above items, were requested by the Accountant. It's important for the Club to maintain accurate records for the IRS and that includes the team records that operate under the Clubs 501,c,3 status. Without this documentation the Club runs the risk of losing our IRS exempt status. Desiree Turner Bookkeeper GJ Soccer Club Page 13
GRAND JUNCTION SOCCER CLUB TEAM: FIRE FC TEAM - BANK ACCOUNTS JUNE 1, NOVEMBER 30, COACH'S NAME JUNE JULY AUG SEPT OCT NOV TOTAL BEGINNING CASH BALANCE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 DEPOSITS 0.00 FROM PLAYERS FOR FEES 0.00 FUNDRAISERS 0.00 DONATIONS 0.00 MISCELLANEOUS 0.00 TOTAL DEPOSITS 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL CASH AVAILABLE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 DISBURSEMENTS BANK CHARGES 0.00 CLINICS 0.00 COACHING FEES 0.00 GOAL KEEPER TRAINING 0.00 POSTAGE 0.00 PRACTICE FIELD FEES 0.00 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 ENDING CASH BALANCE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 GRAND JUNCTION SOCCER CLUB TEAM: FIRE FC TEAM - BANK ACCOUNTS Page 14
DECEMBER 1, MAY 31, COACH'S NAME DEC JAN FEB MARCH APRIL MAY TOTAL BEGINNING CASH BALANCE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 DEPOSITS 0.00 FROM PLAYERS FOR FEES 0.00 FUNDRAISERS 0.00 DONATIONS 0.00 MISCELLANEOUS 0.00 TOTAL DEPOSITS 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL CASH AVAILABLE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 DISBURSEMENTS CLINICS 0.00 COACHING FEES 0.00 FUND RAISER EXPENSES 0.00 GOAL KEEPER TRAINING 0.00 POSTAGE 0.00 PRACTICE FIELD FEES 0.00 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 ENDING CASH BALANCE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Page 15
Reporting Home Games Information CHANGES each season Referees will NOT report scores. Referees will still provide Game Incident Reports Score reporting will be the responsibility of the HOME coach or team manager. Clubs are responsible for forwarding this information to their team managers/coaches. All that is needed is the phone number, event ID, pin ID and game #. The first three are listed below and the game # s can be found next to each game on the individual team schedules. Advanced League-- CSA Event ID: Pin#: 904-758-0875 You can also report game scores online: Score Reporting Online Any score discrepancies please email to advancedadmin@coloradosoccer.org. Advanced League--WSSL Event ID: Pin#: 904-758-0875 Online input of scores: https://www.gotsport.com/events/scoring/games.aspx Link for all schedules: http://events.gotsport.com/events/default.aspx?eventid=43232 Page 16
Grand Junction Soccer Club Program Manual U11-U14 Fire FC Premier Mission The purpose of the Fire FC Premier Teams is to create a player developmental program which gives kids a more challenging soccer experience through higher level coaching, increased number of training sessions, and a higher level of league/tournament competitions. Player Selection Players will be selected at tryouts. The selections will be based on coach and staff evaluations throughout the previous year. The criteria for selection will be based on; Commitment/motivation Physical ability Soccer ability Coachability Number of Players 11v11 a maximum of 18 players will be selected for the Fire FC Premier teams. 9v9 a maximum of 14 players will be selected for the Fire FC Premier teams. Training The Fire FC Premier teams will train 3x per week in the fall and the spring. Supplemental training will be available in the winter and summer months. In addition each player will have 11 extra winter training sessions League Play The Fire FC Premier teams will play in the Colorado Soccer Association (CSA). Training Objectives The training objectives for the Fire FC Premier teams will be determined by the Technical Director. Cost The registration cost for each Fire FC Premier player will be $277.50 per season, $555 per year (this includes 11 winter indoor training sessions). In a case where a player chooses to leave the program and play in the recreational league (MRL), there will be no refunds. Coaching fees are additional and will be based on the coach s playing and coaching experience. Page 17
Uniform Each Fire FC Premier team player will wear the Fire FC competitive uniform. Training Gear Each Fire FC Premier team player will be required to purchase the club training gear and wear it to each training session. The training gear will include the club training t-shirt, sweatshirt. The purchase of the training suit and back pack will be optional and each team will have that choice. Commitment The expected commitment of a Fire FC Premier team player will be for two seasons (Fall and Spring). Winter and summer programs will be optional. Tournaments The Fire FC Premier teams will be expected to participate in various tournaments throughout the year per the direction of the U11-U14 Program Coordinator. Those tournaments might include an out of town tournament as well as the GMIT Boarder Battle. Player Movement Players will be evaluated throughout each season of competition. Player movement can occur between seasons if it is in that player s best interest to move. Players can be offered the opportunity to guest play for league or tournament play. Fire FC Premier team players might be offered the opportunity to guest play with the Fire FC United team (if approved by the executive director only) A player who moves to town can be added immediately if it is in his or her best interest. Removing Players Players who have behavioral or discipline problems can be removed from the Fire FC Premier team at any time. Players can choose to leave the Fire FC Premier team at any time, but the club would prefer for them to finish up the season. Registration fees will not be reimbursed unless there is a special circumstance and coaching fees will not be reimbursed for any reason. Scholarships Scholarships are available upon request and only during time/dates set forth for that year. Please contact the Fire FC office for dates. Applications can either be downloaded from our website under forms and links or picked up at the Fire FC office. Limited amount available. Team Coach Selection Fire FC Premier Team coaches will be selected by the U11-U14 Program Coordinator and Technical Director. They will be paid according to their experience and ability. Page 18
Grand Junction Soccer Club Program Manual U11-U14 Fire FC United Mission The purpose of the Fire FC United Teams is to create a player developmental program which gives kids a more challenging soccer experience and the opportunity to develop to the next level. This will be done through exposure to staff training, more challenging training sessions, and an appropriate level of league and tournament play. Player Selection Players will be selected at tryouts. The selections will be based on coach and staff evaluations throughout the previous year. The criteria for selection will be based on; Commitment/motivation Physical ability Soccer ability Coachability Number of Players 11v11 a maximum of 18 players will be selected for the Fire FC Premier teams. 9v9 a maximum of 14 players will be selected for the Fire FC Premier teams. Training The Fire FC United teams will train 3x per week in the fall and the spring. Supplemental training will be available in the winter and summer months. League Play The Fire FC United teams will play in the Colorado Soccer Association (CSA) or Mountain Region League (MRL). The decision will be made by the Head Coach, U11-U14 Coaching Director and Technical Director. Training Objectives The training objectives for the Fire FC United teams will be determined by the Technical Director. Cost The Registration cost for each Fire FC United player will be $215 per season, $430 per year. In a case where a player chooses to leave the program and play in the CYS league then family will be asked to pay the difference...otherwise this is a year commitment and no refunds will be given Coaching fees are additional and will be based on the coach s playing and coaching experience. Page 19
Uniform Each Fire FC United team player will wear the Fire FC competitive uniform. Training Gear Each Fire FC United team player will be required to purchase the club training gear and wear it to each training session. The training gear will include the club training t-shirt and sweatshirt. The purchase of the training suit and backpack will be optional and each team will have that choice. Commitment The expected commitment of a Fire FC United team player will be for two seasons. Winter and summer programs will be optional. Tournaments The Fire FC United teams will be expected to participate in various tournaments throughout the year per the direction of the U11-U14 Coaching Director. Those tournaments might include an out of town tournament as well as the GMIT Boarder Battle. Player Movement Players will be evaluated throughout each season of competition. Player movement can occur between seasons if it is in that player s best interest to move. Players can be offered the opportunity to guest play for league or tournament play. Fire FC United team players might be offered the opportunity to guest play with the Fire FC Premier team. A player who moves to town can be added immediately if it is in his or her best interest. Removing Players Players who have behavioral or discipline problems can be removed from the Fire FC Premier team at any time. Players can choose to leave the Fire FC Premier team at any time, but the club would prefer for them to finish up the season. Registration fees will not be reimbursed unless there is a special circumstance and coaching fees will not be reimbursed for any reason. Scholarships Scholarships are available upon request and only during time/dates set forth for that year. Please contact the Fire FC office for dates. Applications can either be downloaded from our website under forms and links or picked up at the Fire FC office. Limited amount available. Team Coach Selection Fire FC United team coaches will be selected by the U11-U14 Coaching Director and Technical Director. They could be volunteers or paid professional coaches. The salary will be paid according to their experience and ability. Page 20
Grand Junction Soccer Club Program Manual U15-U18 Fire FC Premier Mission The purpose of the Fire FC Premier teams is to create a player developmental program which gives kids a more challenging soccer experience through higher level coaching, a higher number of training sessions, and a higher level of league competition and tournaments. Player Selection Boys will be selected at tryouts following the High School boy s soccer season. Girls will be selected at tryouts during summer tryouts. The selections will be based on coach and staff evaluations throughout the year. Number of Players A maximum of 18 players will be selected for the roster. U15 and U18 teams could carry a maximum of 22 players. Training The team will train 3x per week in the winter and the spring. Supplemental training will be available in the summer months. In addition each player will have 11 extra winter training sessions. League Play The Fire FC Premier Teams will participate in the CSA League or MRL. Cost The registration cost for each Fire FC Premier Player will be $315 per season (This included 11 winter training sessions). In a case where a player is choosing to leave the CSA program and play in the recreational league (MRL), the difference will be refunded to either the credit card that it was originally charged on or by check (for registration only) Coaching fees are additional and will be based on the coach s playing and coaching experience. Uniform Each Fire FC Premier team player will wear the Fire FC competitive uniform. Training Gear Each Fire FC United team player will be required to purchase the club training gear and wear it to each training session. The training gear will include the club training t-shirt and sweatshirt. The purchase of the training suit and backpack will be optional and each team will have that choice. Page 21
Commitment The expected commitment of a Fire FC Premier team player will be from either November through the last tournament the following summer (Boys) or August thru end of Fall Season (Girls). Summer programs will be optional. Tournaments The Fire FC Premier teams will be expected to participate in various tournaments throughout the year per the direction of the Technical Director. Those tournaments might include numerous out of town tournament. Player Movement/adding players Players will be evaluated throughout each season of competition. Player movement can occur between seasons if it is in that player s best interest to move. Players can be offered the opportunity to guest play for league or tournament play. Fire FC Premier team players might be offered the opportunity to guest play with the Fire FC United team (if approved by the executive director only). A player who moves to town can be added immediately if it is in his or her best interest. Removing Players Players who have behavioral or discipline problems can be removed from the Fire FC Premier team at any time. Players can choose to leave the Fire FC Premier team at any time, but the club would prefer for them to finish up the season. Registration fees will not be reimbursed unless there is a special circumstance and coaching fees will not be reimbursed for any reason. Scholarships Scholarships are available upon request and only during time/dates set forth for that year. Please contact the Fire FC office for dates. Applications can either be downloaded from our website under forms and links or picked up at the Fire FC office. Limited amount available. Team Coach Selection Fire FC Premier Team coaches will be selected by the Technical Director. They will be paid according to their experience and ability. Page 22
Grand Junction Soccer Club Program Manual U15-U18 Fire FC United Mission The purpose of the Fire FC United Teams is to create a player developmental program which gives kids a more challenging soccer experience and the opportunity to develop to the next level. This will be done through exposure to staff training, more challenging training sessions, and an appropriate level of league and tournament play. Player Selection Boys will be selected at tryouts following the High School boy s soccer season. Girls will be selected at tryouts during summer tryouts. The selections will be based on coach and staff evaluations throughout the year. Number of Players A maximum of 18 players will be selected for the roster. U15 and U18 teams could carry a maximum of 22 players. Training The team will train 2-3x per week in the spring. Supplemental training will be available in the winter and summer months. League Play The Fire FC United teams will play in the Colorado Soccer Association (CSA) or Western Slope Soccer League (WSSL). The decision will be made by the Head Coach, Coaching Director, and Technical Director Cost The registration cost for each Fire FC United player will be $215 per season. In a case where a player chooses to leave, there will be no refunds. If a player decides to move up to CSA, they will be expected to pay the difference between MRL and CSA. Coaching fees are additional and will be based on the coach s playing and coaching experience. Uniform Each Fire FC United team player will wear the Fire FC competitive uniform. Training Gear Each Fire FC United team player will be required to purchase the club training gear and wear it to each training session. The training gear will include the club training t-shirt and sweatshirt. The purchase of the training suit and backpack will be optional and each team will have that choice. Page 23
Commitment The expected commitment of a Fire FC Premier team player will be from either November through the last tournament the following summer (Boys) or August thru end of Fall Season (Girls). Summer programs will be optional. Tournaments The Fire FC United teams will be expected to participate in various tournaments throughout the year per the direction of the Technical Director. Those tournaments might include an out of town tournament and the GMIT Border Battle. Player Movement/adding players Players will be evaluated throughout each season of competition. Player movement can occur between seasons if it is in that player s best interest to move. Players can be offered the opportunity to guest play for league or tournament play. Fire FC United team players might be offered the opportunity to guest play with the Fire FC Premier team. A player who moves to town can be added immediately if it is in his or her best interest. Removing Players Players who have behavioral or discipline problems can be removed from the Fire FC Premier team at any time. Players can choose to leave the Fire FC Premier team at any time, but the club would prefer for them to finish up the season. Registration fees will not be reimbursed unless there is a special circumstance and coaching fees will not be reimbursed for any reason. Scholarships Scholarships are available upon request and only during time/dates set forth for that year. Please contact the Fire FC office for dates. Applications can either be downloaded from our website under forms and links or picked up at the Fire FC office. Limited amount available. Team Coach Selection Fire FC United team coaches will be selected by the Technical Director. They will be paid according to their experience and ability. Page 24