Refund Policy

By accepting a roster spot with Marin City Sausalito FC, you are making a full-season commitment—physically and financially—to your team and the club. The success of each team depends on every family honoring their commitment to both the season calendar and the budget.

To protect the health and development of all players and the integrity of our teams, all non-MCSFC soccer activities must be approved in advance by the team coach, in consultation with the Director of Coaching and the Technical Director. Activities such as ODP, PDP, and school teams are encouraged with coach approval.

Fee Structure & Payment Terms

• Families are provided with fee details and payment plan options prior to accepting a team invitation.
• Once a roster spot is accepted, payment deadlines are mandatory, unless a financial aid contract has been issued with a modified schedule.

Refund Policy

• The initial deposit collected at registration is non-refundable.
• There are no refunds after accepting a team invitation.

This policy exists to maintain team stability and fairness. After tryouts conclude and rosters are finalized, it becomes difficult to replace players who withdraw. Season budgets are based on a set roster size, and losing players post-acceptance disrupts both the team’s development and the club’s financial planning. Fewer players increase the burden on remaining teammates and diminish the training and game experience.

Commitment & Exceptions

We aim to ensure that all families understand and agree to the financial and participation commitments before joining. Information regarding participation commitment is embedded in the registration process and is agreed to by all players prior to participation/registration. Being part of a competitive team requires consistency and reliability. We ask families to review this policy carefully before accepting a roster spot.

In cases of injury, relocation, or other unforeseen changes, families remain financially responsible for the full season. Exemptions or suspensions of payment may be granted only if:

• A replacement player joins the team and offsets the departing player’s share of team costs.
• Approval is granted by the coaching staff, based on the replacement player’s ability and fit.
• The potential refund or exemption is calculated based on the payment schedule and team expenses to date.

Delinquency and Outstanding Balances

• Families are notified regularly of upcoming and overdue payments.
• Delinquent accounts are subject to the club’s Delinquency in Fee Payments Policy, which may result in:
  • Suspension from practices or games
  • Removal from the team
  • Withholding of release paperwork until financial obligations are resolved

Financial Aid Families

Players receiving financial aid are fully subject to this policy, with terms adjusted as specified in their financial aid contract.