Competitive FAQ

How much does it cost to play competitive soccer (2025/2026 pricing)?

  • -  The competitive registration fee is $485 for U9-10 players. The season runs August to Late June.

  • -  The competitive registration fee is $600 for U11-U14 players, and any U15 players not playing High School Soccer. The season runs August to Late June.

  • -  The competitive registration fee is $535 for U15-U19 players. The season runs October – Late June.

  • -  Full payments are accepted at time of registration, monthly plans are also available.

    What do the competitive registration fees cover?

    Players
    o 2-3 Sessions per week – (2 sessions 7v7 teams)
    o Coach/Player evaluation
    o Access to Fishback Soccer Complex

    o Access to Fishback Indoor Training Facility

    Parents
    o Team meeting to start season
    o Access to player evaluation
    o 2 – home tournaments at a discounted rate of $25
    o Rental of FIT at 20% discount
    o Goal Kick Soccer membership – 15% off all purchases.

    o SoDak Spurs SC Car Decal

    General
    o Administrative costs

    o Maintenance of Facilities
    o Passes to play US Youth Soccer

    o Access to BOD meetings

    My child is a multi-sport athlete, what does this mean when it comes to all-year soccer?

- While our preference would be for all players to train as much as possible with their teams throughout the whole season not only to help with both individual and collective development, but to also create a good team chemistry, we realize this may not be possible due to other sporting interests and as such we have created Full Season and Partial Season fee plans.

- We ask that you communicate proactively through TeamSnap on your availability.

My child is a multi-sport athlete and won’t be able to participate the entire season, do I still pay the full amount listed?

  • -  No, we have a partial season fee structure available for the 2025-2026 season. See Competitive Program and Fees page for more details.

  • -  Remember the Spurs SC is a competitive soccer program and as such, training time with your team will provide the best opportunities for individual growth and development.

    What does ‘professional coach’ mean?

- All of our competitive head coaches are licensed. This means they went through an extensive coach education course to receive a specific license. We pride ourselves on continuing education for our coaches to be up to date with how U.S. Soccer and the United Soccer Coaches Player Development Philosophy is structured, as well as their expectations.

Where are practices held?

Outdoor Training - Fishback Soccer Complex.

1100 20th St S

Brookings, SD 57006

Indoor Training - Fishback Indoor Training Facility

3105 Main Ave. S.

Brookings, SD 57006

  • What age group does my child play in?

  • -  Age groups are split up by birth year. In order to find out your child’s age group, you take the year the season ends, and subtract the year your child was born.

  • -  For example: In the 2024/25 season, if your child was born in 2006, you subtract

    2006 from 2025. 2025– 2006 = 19, so your child is a U19.

    Where would we travel for tournaments?

  • 7v7 teams are offered mostly local tournaments (Sioux Falls, Brookings, Watertown, Yankton, Aberdeen, Mitchell).

    • They may be offered Regional events based on player/parent/coach interest.

  • 9v9 Teams will be offered a mix of Local & Regional Tournaments.

  • 11v11 Teams will be offered mostly Regional Tournaments and a couple Local Tournaments.

  • Local Tournaments include Brookings, Sioux Falls, Watertown, Yankton, Aberdeen, Mitchell, Sioux City.

  • Regional Tournaments include Rapid City, Minneapolis, Omaha, Kansas City, Des Moines, Fargo.

  •  We also host 4 local tournaments in Brookings as part of our home tournament options – 1 outdoor (Spring) and 3 indoor (U12 Festival, U13+ Girls, U13+ Boys).

    Are tournament fees included in our registration?

  • No, each individual tournament has a specific fee associated based on tournament registration fee, coaching, travel cost, etc.

  • Most of the events will cost $75

  • Some of the more distant or premiere events will have additional costs and calculated

    per event.

    How often would my age group/team practice?

  • 7v7 Teams will train twice a week.

  • 9v9 & 11v11 teams will train 3 times a week.

  • Coaches may schedule additionally trainings & friendlies for their teams.

    What if I can’t afford it, are there scholarship opportunities or a program to help?

  •  We offer a number of payment plan options. Please email execdir@sodakspurs.com

  •  We also offer scholarship opportunities for players – email execdir@sodakspurs.com to learn more.

    Can Players join the club in mid-season?

- Yes, player can look to join at any time during the season. Contact our DOC: dircoaching@sodakspurs.com

What is a team manager?

  • -  A team manager is responsible for running the off-field operations of the team. This usually includes managing the team’s shared site (Teamsnap), registering teams for tournaments, checking teams in for tournaments, communicating logistics to the team. The team manager is a parent who does this as a volunteer.

  • -  The team manager is not responsible for questions/issues with the team. The first person of contact is the coach, then the Director of Coaching, then the Board of Directors (VP Competitive) if not satisfied with outcome.

    How should I expect communication to come to me?

  • -  TeamSnap is our primary mode of communication.

  • -  TeamSnap can be accessed through an app or their website.

  • -  Please make sure when you receive an email invite to join your teams. After accepting, you will gain access to your calendar and start receiving communication. Your manager and coach contact info can also be found in the ‘Roster’ section. Your schedule is found in the ‘Schedule’ section.

  • -  Please be diligent in marking your availability for all training and events!

Will I be required to volunteer as a parent?

  • -  Every family is required to earn volunteer points. There are many opportunities to volunteer throughout the season. A more detailed description of deposit amount and positions can be found on our website. It is important to read and understand before signing this form.

  • -  A check and the volunteer points agreement must be submitted to your team manager before your athlete can participate in his/her first training session.

    Will I be required to purchase a uniform kit?

  • -  Yes, all players must purchase a kit.

  • -  The kit will include the following:

    o Home and Away Competition top @ 1 ea.

    o Short@1
    o Home and Away Sock @ 1 ea. (2 pair)
    o Practice Jersey @ 1

  • -  The cost of the kit bundle will be between $170-$200

How many seasons will the uniform be used?

  • -  Uniform style cycles are 2 seasons.

  • -  Our next uniform cycle will start the 2025-2026 season.

    Will my player have a chance to try on the uniform to determine the correct size?

  • -  Yes, our uniform distributor Goal Kick Soccer will come to Brookings and host a fitting day.

  • -  Your player will try on uniforms at this event to establish the correct size and be provided instructions on how to order the kit on their website.

  • -  The kit will be delivered directly to the address you provide.

    If I have a player in High School, do I still need to order my kit by the same deadline as the younger players?

- Yes, uniforms take 8-10 weeks to receive after they are ordered. If you wait until after your HS season, you wouldn’t receive your kit on time for the first events.

Any other questions?

If you have any additional questions, please contact the SoDak Spurs Executive Director.

execdir@sodakspurs.com