Fury at Footbal Fees

A shocking price increase for games in the Washington 5-a-side League has been imposed for the new season
Despite claiming to be one of the cheapest leagues in the area, the increased costs have prompted H-ton Hawks to re-examine their membership in the league.

A letter was issued to all teams. It reads as follows;

Washington 5-a-side
Leagues Association
10a Victoria Rd. Concord. Washington.
(0191) 4187204
20-10-06


Dear Manager,
It is with regret that unfortunately due to circumstances beyond our control. the cost of the games (indoor) w ill increase by £5 per game. per team as from the 1st January 07. We have always tried to keep the cost of football reasonable to team members. However due to a big increase in court fees at venues and referee fees increasing also spiralling costs and loss of funding £50,000, we have no alternative but to increase the cost of football in the new seasons.

The court fees for the Friday league will increase in the new season November 06.

At present we are trying to raise more funding to reduce this cost back down and you will be informed if we are successful in doing so. We pride ourselves on been the only league trying to keep the cost down for individual members.

As from November 06, for the new season in the Friday league and 1" January 07, for the new season in the Sunday leagues increases in football will be as follows:

Riverside 7-A-Side League cost per game £22.00
Northumbria Centre 5-A-Side Leagues per game (indoor) £22.00
Northumbria Centre Men's Work 5-side League per game (indoor) £22.00

The Cost per member 7-a-side no subs =£3.14 per person
With 3 subs (outside) =£2.20 per person
The cost per member 5-a-side no subs =£4.40 per person
With 3 subs (indoor) =£2.75 per person

Annual registration fees will remain the same £25.00 per team, per season and fines will remain the same. This includes all cup games and your Durham Affiliation Fee is included in this amount.

Finally the committee have decided to come down hard on teams not finishing the season and will charge teams full costs until the end season if they leave without the secretary's approval, also shin pads and the right footwear must be worn or players will not be allowed to play.

I am really sorry about the increases but we are still one of the cheapest leagues in the area according to Durham Football Association and the research we've done.
May I take this opportunity to thank you for you're continued support and I hope you can understand why we have had no alternative but to increase the cost.

Yours in Sport

D.A.Munneke
On behalf of the management committee