True Cost Calculator
Club dues are usually 40–60% of what a season actually costs. Build the full picture — tournaments, travel weekends, gear, private training, and the line items that never come up at tryouts — and save a budget per child or per club you're considering.
We don't have published fees for Coast Futbol Alliance (Coast FA) yet, so the calculator is starting from level presets instead.
In South Carolina, u-11 to u-12 local competitive programmes post a median of $1,595 and model about $3,020 all-in (3 clubs). Medians pool boys and girls.
Presets load typical numbers for the level — adjust every line to match your club's actual quotes.
Tournament cost = your family's share of entry plus hotel, food, and gas for the weekend. Travel weekends are league away games that need an overnight stay.
$3,550
≈ $296 per month
49% of your real cost is beyond the quoted dues.
$2,000 – $4,500 all-in. Your budget sits inside the typical range for this level.
South Carolina median for u-11 to u-12 at this level: $3,020 all-in — your total is $530 above it.
Estimates are planning aids, not quotes. Confirm every number with the club before committing.