U11 and U12 Premier Academy Team Fee Information

AGE GROUP - U11/U12

LEAGUE - Grand Valley Soccer Association (GVSA) - Elite Division

USA DESIGNATION - Premier Academy = Top U11 and U12 Teams

SEASONS - Full Year (Fall 2026 and Spring 2027)

SEASON FLOW

Summer

Pre-Tryout ID Camp

Tryouts

Team Elevation Training (4 hours with USA Technical Team)

Team building/training

Fall (approximately 10 weeks)

2 team practices per week x 1.5 hours (with technical team specialist)

Extended practice instruction from Technical Team Instructor during the regular season

In-season keeper training

League games

Junior State Cup/Tournament

Winter

Team Elevation Training (4 hours with USA Technical Team)

Indoor league play (at the Soccer Stop)/training/futsal (not included in team fees)

Spring (approximately 10 weeks)

2 team practices per week x 1.5 hours (with technical team)

Extended practice instruction from Technical Team Instructor during the regular season

In-season keeper training

League games

Junior State Cup/Tournament

SEASON GAME COUNT - at least 4 home games (Helder Park) and 4 away games per season, plus tournament and scrimmage play

TRAVEL - Extending beyond local, generally centered around GR but may extend to Kalamazoo Area to play teams in the West Michigan Youth Soccer Association (WMYSA)

TEAM FEES & PAYMENT OPTIONS

Option 1 - Installment plan of 14 bi-weekly payments of $59.23 over 7 months with a non-refundable first payment $100.00 (*)(**)(***)(****)

Option 2 - Pay in full team fee of $870.00 (*)(***)

* there is a service charge applied by TeamSnap that does not go to USA

** there is no additional charge from USA for using the installment plan

*** installment plan balances can be paid ahead of schedule if desired

**** there will be a 10% per day charge for any failed payments

REGISTRATION & PAYMENT METHOD - Both options use our online TeamSnap platform with payment via credit or debit card

WHAT IS INCLUDED with TEAM FEES

Coaching - dedicated, nationally-licensed team coach, many with advanced licensing and certification

Technical Team Instruction

Team Elevation Training (both seasons)

Extended practice instruction from Technical Team Instructor during the regular season

Two tournaments - one in the fall and one in the spring (total team value not to exceed $1,190) (if either tournament cost is more than $595, the difference will be divided up between team members for payment, if either is less, the club retains the difference)

Priority use of VEO systems

Fall & Spring Season Facility Fees

League & Referee Fees

Club Operations Team/Administration

Team Equipment

Coaching Support Resources (e.g., VEO, training, licensing, etc)

UNIFORM

Not included in team fee

Cost is approximately $209.00

Includes Adidas brand kit: 2 game tops, 1 practice top, 1 pair of shorts, 1 pair of socks

Unique USA Premier Academy Patch

Ordered directly from Team Gazelle

New kit style was offered in fall 2025 (kept for 2 competition years)

Will be maintained through completion of the spring 2027

Other gear is available throughout the season