Program areas at East Hudson Youth Soccer League
League operations: the operation of a Youth Soccer program in the Hudson valley of new york. Services in the program include the operation of a competitive travel Soccer League for member clubs, support for noncompetitive recreation programs, education, background checks on volunteers and coaching and administrative support for over13,000 children and numerous volunteers. Revenue is derived from per player registration fees paid to the League by member clubs. Expenses include per player registration fees paid to the eastern new york Youth Soccer association in affiliation with the united states Soccer federation located in chicago, Illinois. Other operating expenses include the cost of player registration services, salary and wages of the office manager and one staff, office rent expense and other administrative expenses.
Academy program: Soccer program for all-star caliber players from member clubs. Services included in this program are near year-round training of players by top notch coaches in indoor and outdoor facilities rented by the program. Academy teams participate in high level competitions inside and outside of the new york area. The program provides uniforms to the players. The program is open to all eligible aged players and acceptance into the program is earned by a competitive tryout. Revenue is composed of registration fees paid to the League by parents of participating players. Expenses primarily include coaching stipends, field and gymnasium rentals and tournament fees. The League introduced a pre-academy program in 2021 geared towards 7 and 8 year olds. The hope is that the participants in this program will move on to the academy program. Revenue and expenses for both programs are combined for reporting purposes.
Indoor and outdoor Soccer tournaments:these are Soccer tournament competitions that facilitate competition amoung our member clubs snd help bolster enthusiasm for the game. The competitions are open to all member clubs and outside teams and are held annually in january and july at various field locations. Revenue is comprised of registration fees paid to the League by participating teams. Tournament expenses include field and gymnasium rental fees, referee fees, trophy costs, site preparation expenses and other operational costs. The tournaments are manned on site by members of the board of directors who are unpaid for these volunteer duties. The League introduced a new tournament in 2021 that was held presidents day weekend in february 2022.
Eh premier program:developmental and supplemental Soccer program for Youth Soccer members of the League from member clubs. Services included in this program are near year-round training of players to develop their skills to raise the level of play with their teammates in indoor and outdoor facilities rented by the program. Players participate in several outdoor competitions inside and outside of the new york area. The program provides uniforms to the players. The program is open to all eligible aged players. Revenue is composed of registration fees paid to the League by parents of participating players. Expenses primarily include coaching stipends, field and gymnasium rentals and tournament fees.this program was introduced to the League in 2021.
Other program service has been a dinner of champions for teams winning their respective division championship. Revenue is from ticket sales and expenses include the cost of renting the venue including the cost of dinner . Due to covid restrictions, the dinner of champions was cancelled in 2020 and 2021. The dinner of champions will not resume going forward and will be replaced with another form of recognition not yet determined.