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SFEA PLAYER REGISTRATION AND ANNUAL DUES

This page covers everything you need to register your player and manage club fees for the upcoming season.

 

SF Elite uses BYGA, an all-in-one platform for registration, communication, scheduling, and payments.

 

Through BYGA, families can:

  • Register for the season and complete all required forms

  • View team schedules, training sessions, and game details

  • Receive club and team communications in one place

  • Track payments and manage billing

 

All families are required to create a BYGA account and use the platform throughout the season to stay organized and up to date.

2026–2027 SEASON

All players must complete registration online through BYGA.

  • Registration Deadline: May 11, 2026

  • Deposit: Required at the time of registration

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Families may choose to:

  • Pay in full, or

  • Split payments into two installments:

    • First installment: July 15, 2025

    • Second installment: August 15, 2025

2026–2027 ANNUAL DUES

All annual fees include professional coaching, league registration, player registration, field and referee fees, team training equipment, and training jerseys (one for U8–U12 and two for U13–U19 & U12 Pre-ECNL).

 

Annual fees do not include tournaments, uniforms, travel-related expenses (including coach travel, lodging, and meals for overnight tournaments), or additional programs such as futsal.

PROGRAM

PROGRAM DETAILS

INCLUDES

ANNUAL FEE

ECNL &
ECNL RL
11v11 | U13-U19

3 Practices per week
Fall and Spring
+Winter U13 & U14

2 Practices per week, Winter

College Recruiting Tool
All Games Filmed
College Advisor
Goalkeeper Training
Coaches
Athletic Trainers

$4,495

Pre ECNL
9v9 | U12

3 Practices per week, Fall and Spring

2 Practices per week, Winter
Norcal Premier &
Pre ECNL Winter

Goalkeeper Training

Coaches

ECNL Winter League

ECNL Player Registration

$3,795

Orange Teams
11v11 | U13-U19

2 Practices per week, Fall & Spring

2 Practices per week, Winter

Norcal Premier

Goalkeeper Training

Coaches

$3,495

Grassroots
9v9 & 7v7 | U8-U12

2 Practices per week, Fall and Spring

Norcal Premier

2 Practices per week, Winter

Goalkeeper Training

Coaches

$3,295

ECNL Showcase Requirements

 

Boys Showcase Participation:

  • U13, U14, U15: One showcase

  • U16, U17: Two showcases

  • U19: One showcase

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Cost:
ECNL showcase fees are not included in annual club dues.

Each showcase has an approximate cost of $1,400, which includes:

  • Showcase entry fee

  • Player flights

  • Player accommodations

  • Transportation during the trip

  • Meals

  • Coach travel (flight, transportation, accommodations, per diem)

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Travel Policy:
All players are required to travel using club-arranged bookings. No independent travel arrangements are permitted.

2026-2027 Membership and Participation Agreement

Participation in SF Elite requires a signed Membership & Participation Agreement, completed electronically during BYGA registration.

 

Once registered, players and families are committed to SF Elite for the full seasonal year. This includes responsibility for all club fees based on the selected financial plan, regardless of participation level due to injury, schedule conflicts, or personal decisions.

 

Failure to complete payments may result in loss of participation and could lead to further action. Players who request a release may forfeit fees already paid.

Payment & Refund Policy

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  • $500 non-refundable deposit due: May 11, 2026

  • Second payment due: July 15, 2026 (non-refundable)

  • Final payment due: August 15, 2026 (non-refundable)

 

Refund Policy:
All payments are non-refundable, including deposits and installment payments. By registering, families are committing to the full seasonal cost regardless of participation.

 

Late payments:

  • Subject to a $75 monthly late fee

  • May result in restricted participation in team activities
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Non-Profit:  

SF Elite is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Our mission is to provide a pathway for youth in the City to develop as players and people, with access to opportunities regardless of background or financial situation.



Financial Aid:

SF Elite is committed to making the game accessible to families across the City.

 

We offer need-based financial aid through an application process and award over $200,000 annually.

 

How it works:

  • Request a Financial Aid Application from the Director of Operations

  • Submit the completed application with prior year tax returns

  • Decisions are typically made within two weeks

  • Applications must be submitted each year

 

Financial aid is aligned with San Francisco Recreation & Park Department scholarship guidelines.

 

Eligibility (50% scholarship):
 

Household income at or below 250% of federal poverty guidelines:

  • Family of 2: $49,300

  • Family of 3: $62,150

  • Family of 4: $75,000

  • Add $10,450 per additional family member

 

Full scholarships (up to 2 players per team) may be available for families who meet income requirements and participate in programs such as:

  • CalWORKs

  • Food Stamps (SNAP)

  • Public Housing Assistance


Playing Time Policy:

Playing time varies by program and is influenced by attendance, attitude, and performance.

  • Recreational: Minimum 50% playing time

  • SF Competitive (SFYS): Minimum 40% playing time

  • Travel Competitive (NorCal): Minimum 40% playing time

  • ECNL/ECNL RL/Higher Levels: Earned playing time

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Guest Playing Policy:

SF Elite teams are built to roster full squads without relying on guest players.

However, in certain situations, guest players may be used to support team needs. In these cases:

  • Coaches will prioritize rostered players based on ability, fitness, and commitment

  • Guest players will be integrated in a way that supports both team performance and player development

 

SF Elite reserves the right to approve guest players when necessary.​

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