Club fees directly support the league requirements outlined below and help our club provide the training, competition opportunities, coaching staff, facilities, and resources needed for our teams to compete successfully within the EA/DPL and CSA platforms.
FOR EA-NO CSA
League Membership & Operations
- EA league membership fees
- Team registration fees
- League administration costs
- Scheduling and operational requirements
- Referee and assignor fees for 16-game season
- Insurance and compliance requirements
Coaching Standards Required by EA
- Licensed professional coaches
- Continuing coach education and development
- Match preparation and scouting
- Staff planning meetings and curriculum implementation
- Player evaluations and development tracking
Expanded Competition Schedule
- Approximately 16 league matches
- Increased field rental and match-day expenses
- Additional referee fees
- Additional game staffing and operations
- Travel coordination for league play
- Higher facility usage throughout the season
Player Development Requirements
- Consistent year-round training environment
- Position-specific and goalkeeper training
- Competitive league matches and showcase opportunities
- Tactical development sessions
- Individual player feedback and evaluations
Medical & Player Safety Support
- Athletic trainer support for games/events
- Injury management and player safety resources
- Emergency action planning and medical compliance
Facilities & Match-Day Standards
- High-quality practice and game fields
- Field maintenance and preparation
- Lighting and facility costs
- Match-day staffing and operations
- Training equipment and supplies
Video, Analysis & Technology
- Game filming and video analysis
- Tactical breakdown sessions
- Communication and scheduling platforms
- Recruiting and player exposure tools
Showcase & Exposure Opportunities
- League showcases and events
- College recruiting exposure
- Competitive regional match opportunities
- Club-hosted identification events
Administrative & Compliance Requirements
- Background checks and SafeSport compliance
- Player registration systems
- League roster management and reporting
- Club administrative support staff
EA Standards & Expectations
As an EA member club, we are expected to provide:
- A professional and competitive training environment
- Licensed and qualified coaching staff
- Consistent developmental standards
- Safe, high-quality facilities
- Increased competitive match opportunities
- A structured pathway for long-term player development and exposure
FOR DPL/CSA
League Membership & Operations
- DPL league membership fees
- CSA league fees
- Team registration fees
- League administration costs
- Scheduling and operational requirements
- Referee and assignor fees
- Insurance and compliance requirements
Coaching Standards Required by DPL
- Licensed professional coaches
- Continuing coach education and development
- Match preparation and scouting
- Staff planning meetings and curriculum implementation
- Player evaluations and development tracking
Competition & Scheduling
- League matches and showcase participation
- Field rental and match-day expenses
- Referee fees
- Game staffing and operations
- Travel coordination for league play
- Facility usage throughout the season
Player Development Requirements
- Consistent year-round training environment
- Position-specific and goalkeeper training
- Competitive league matches and showcase opportunities
- Tactical development sessions
- Individual player feedback and evaluations
Medical & Player Safety Support
- Athletic trainer support for games/events
- Injury management and player safety resources
- Emergency action planning and medical compliance
Facilities & Match-Day Standards
- High-quality practice and game fields
- Field maintenance and preparation
- Lighting and facility costs
- Match-day staffing and operations
- Training equipment and supplies
Video, Analysis & Technology
- Game filming and video analysis
- Tactical breakdown sessions
- Communication and scheduling platforms
- Recruiting and player exposure tools
Showcase & Exposure Opportunities
- League showcases and events
- College recruiting exposure
- Competitive regional match opportunities
- Club-hosted identification events
Administrative & Compliance Requirements
- Background checks and SafeSport compliance
- Player registration systems
- League roster management and reporting
- Club administrative support staff
DPL Standards & Expectations
As a DPL member club, we are expected to provide:
- A professional and competitive training environment
- Licensed and qualified coaching staff
- Consistent developmental standards
- Safe, high-quality facilities
- Competitive match opportunities
- A structured pathway for long-term player development and exposure
