Cost and Program Comparisons
Overview of Costs
Bucks Program
Usually costs less than other programs.*
One Fee Covers Everything:
- Home Ice
- Uniforms
- Admin Fees
- Program Fees
- Coaching Stipends
- Equipment Fees
- Tournament Entry Fees
- Exhibition Game Fees
- Dryland
- Parties & Events*
* Families may need to pitch in a small amount per party or event
The only cost not included in the player fee is lodging and travel to one out-of-state tournament.
Other Programs
Typically break the costs out into two separate fees: 1) Hard Costs; and 2) Soft Costs.
Hard Costs typically include:
- Ice Slots
- Admin Fees
- Program Fees
- Coaching Stipends
Soft Costs/Team Funds typically include:
- Additional Ice Slots
- Uniforms
- Equipment Fees
- Tournament Entry Fees
- Exhibition Game Fees
Out-Of-State Tournaments:
- Typically costs $1,500 - $2,500 in airfare, hotel and meals per tournament.
- Typically occur over holiday weekends and require players to miss a day or two of school for travel.
Program Comparison Example 2023-2024
12U Bucks
FIXED FEE: $7,000
Program Costs:
- 3 Shared Practices + 1 Full per Week
- 2 Professional Dryland Sessions per Week (Conant)
- Professional Goaltender Consulting (Caruso)
- AZYHL League Fees
- AZYHL Seeding Tournament
- AZYHL Championship Tournament
- All Program Fees (Admin, Processing, Coaching Stipends, Team Equipment).
- Dryland
-- ALL INCLUDED IN PRICE --
Player Equipment Package:
- Home and Away Game Jerseys & Socks
- Custom Pant Shell
- Practice Jersey & Socks
- Warmup Hoodie and Pants
- Dryland T-Shirt and Shorts
- Hockey Equipment Bag
-- ALL INCLUDED IN PRICE --
Team Account Funds:
5 Local Tournaments:
- Icebreaker Invitational (Sept)
- CAN/AM (Oct)
- Vegas Knights Tournament (Nov)
- Cactus Cup (Jan)
- President's Day (Feb)
-- ALL INCLUDED IN PRICE --
TOTAL FIXED COST: $7,000
12U AHU Knights
FEES UNKNOWN: $9,338 (ESTIMATE)
Program Costs:
- 2 Shared Practices + 1 Full per Week
- No Professional Dryland
- Weekly Skills Coaching during practices
- Weekly Powerskate and Goalie Coaching sessions
- AZYHL League Fees
- AZYHL Seeding Tournament
- AZYHL Championship Tournament
- All Program Fees (Admin, Processing, Coaching Stipends, Team Equipment).
- No Deer Camp
-- "PLAYER PROGRAM COSTS: $3,342" --
Player Equipment Package:
- Home and Away Game Jerseys & Socks
- Custom Pant Shell
- Practice Jersey & Socks
- Warmup Jacket and Pants
- Off-Ice T-Shirt and Shorts
- Hockey Equipment Bag
-- "EQUIPMENT PACKAGE: $525" --
Team Account Funds:
3 Local Tournaments:
- TBD - Tournament Fees Unknown
3 Out-of-State Tournaments:
- TBD - Tournament Fees and Coach Travel Costs Unknown + $1,500 - $2,500 per trip for airfare, hotel and car rental.
-- "TEAM ACCOUNT FEES ESTIMATED: $971" --
President's Day Tournament:
-- UNKNOWN -- (Team is REQUIRED TO FUNDRAISE or PAY AND ADDITIONALY AMOUNT for the President's Day Tournament)
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $9,338*
*$4,500 in travel costs + $4,838 in published fees + unknown team account fees and fundraising requirements