| Line | Amount | When it falls due | Collected by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly tuition (Team 2) | $240 × 12 | 1st of each month | Club |
| Annual registration | $95 | August | Club |
| Athlete registration | $70 | August | Club |
| Meet entry fees | $120 × 6 meets | Dec – Mar | Club |
| Meet coaching fee | $40 × 6 meets | With each meet | Club |
| Coaches' travel share | $180 | February | Club |
| Booster dues | $150 | September | Booster |
| Fundraising | $200 or 10 hours | By March | Booster |
| Competition leotard | $185 | October | Club |
| Warm-up and bag | $160 | October | Club |
| Practice wear | $60 | August | Club |
| Choreography (floor routine) | $120 | November | Club |
| Floor music edit | $25 | November | Club |
| Family travel to away meets (estimate) | About $900 | Jan – Apr | Family |
| Privates, clinics, camps | Not included | — | — |
| Estimated annual total | $5,985 — Team 2 example. Tuition changes by team; see below. | ||
Withdrawal and refunds: club's counsel to supply. The booster is a separate organisation; the club does not collect booster dues.
Tuition by team
| Team | Tuition | Hours a week | Days a week | Typical ages | Meets a season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team 1 | $195/mo | 9 | 3 | 7–9 | 4 |
| Team 2 | $240/mo | 12 | 4 | 8–11 | 6 |
| Team 3 | $285/mo | 14 | 4 | 9–13 | 6 |
| Team 4 | $340/mo | 16 | 5 | 11–15 | 7 |
| Team 5 | $420/mo | 20 | 5 | 13–18 | 8 |
When it hurts
| Month | What lands | Approx. |
|---|---|---|
| August | Registration, athlete registration, practice wear | $465 |
| October | Leotard, warm-up and bag | $585 |
| February | Meets, coaching fees, coaches' travel | $500 + travel |
Questions families ask
Can we spread the cost?
Yes — the leotard and warm-up can be split over three months.
Can we skip a meet?
Yes; that meet's entry and coaching fee are not charged.
Is the leotard reusable?
Usually for two seasons.
What if we withdraw mid-year?
Set out in the withdrawal policy: club's counsel to supply.