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Uniforms are actually one of the larger variables in cost; I've seen clubs requiring kits ranging from under $60 up to the $200-300 range. That can make a pretty big difference in total cost for a season, even when the advertised club fees are very similar. I guess it just reflects a difference in philosophy as to whether it's more important to keep up a certain image, or to make things as affordable as possible for the players and parents.



I agree. Just as some clubs include ref fees, league fees, etc in the club fees while others don't. Further, in the case of CESA, their uniform cost is about $200, but the uniforms are kept for three years, so that makes it about $70 a year. When looking at costs, just realize you may think that one club appears much less but find that some of what is included up front by a club isn't included by another. Just do your homework.