FINANCIAL AID
Bend FC Timbers & Thorns 2022-2023 Club Policies

Bend FC Competitive Program Financial Policy

Team formation in competitive club soccer requires the commitment of the player and player’s family for the entire seasonal year (May-April). Bend FC (the Club) hires and commits to coaching staff, operations staff, facilities and other expenses based on the number of players and teams we confirm through payment of the deposit each May. As such, once you accept your player’s spot on the team they are offered in May, you are committing to the full year’s membership fee for each player. A non-refundable commitment fee of $300 is due upon acceptance of a roster spot. The remaining balance will be due June 1, 2022.

Bend FC annual membership fees are non-refundable. Specific coaches, training times, tournaments, playing time and the like are not guaranteed, except as described on our website under Competitive Programs . All staffing and programming is subject to change and is at the sole discretion of Club Directors and/or Board of Directors.

Financial Aid and Payments Plans 

Financial aid is available, please find our financial aid application here. This application must be filled out to be considered for financial aid. The financial aid committee will also review requests for payment plans. All requests should be directed to [email protected] Please include the number of payments you are requesting. Completing a full financial aid application is not required when requesting a payment plan.

Early Cancellation of Membership/OYSA Player Card

Should a family wish to remove their child from Bend FC prior to the conclusion of the seasonal year, their full financial commitment to making all payments will not change. Bend FC will charge all outstanding monies in full, no later than 10 (ten) days of the family notifying the club of their intent to leave. Once a member’s financial commitment is fully satisfied, OYSA player cards will be released to the district pool or to a designated club, and the player will be removed from team rosters.  No exceptions.

Membership Fee Insurance

Bend FC is offering membership fee insurance through a third party as an added cost available to all members. Bend FC is not the facilitator of this insurance, all claims made to the insurance company are decided upon and managed by the insurance company. This insurance covers events such as season ending injury and relocation due to job transfer (exclusions apply, click here  for details).

Cancellation of Season due to COVID-19

In the event that the 2022-23 season is unable to take place as a result of continued measures to address the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Bend FC will refund any and all tuition fees proportional to that part of the season that does not take place. In such an event, this paragraph will supersede the previous  provisions, which will otherwise remain in full force and effect.

Heat, Lightning/Thunder, Air Quality, Inclement Weather

Bend FC adheres to the Heat, Lightning/Thunder, Air Quality and Inclement Weather safety  parameters in the PTT League Rules. We know late cancellations can be difficult for working parents, but we will make decisions as early as possible. The safety and well-being of the player is our number one priority. In the event that a program, game or training  is cut short due to inclement weather or any other unforeseen issue, every effort is made to make up lost time by rescheduling. In the event that the program, game or training cannot be made up, no refunds or credits are offered.

Membership Suspended or Canceled by Club

If a membership is suspended or canceled by the club due to the behavior or actions of the member or player, all membership fees will be due in full immediately. No refunds will be given for suspended or canceled memberships and the OYSA player card will only be released upon payment in full. No exceptions.

Fines Due to Member/Parent/Player Actions

Any fines incurred by the Club as a result of Member/Parent or Player actions are the financial responsibility of the Member/Parent and must be paid in full to the Club within 10 days of the fine levy. Membership may be suspended or canceled due to non-payment and OYSA card will only be released according to this financial policy.