The Board would like to announce the membership fees for season 2012 in advance of our Registration Day this Sunday 26 February 2012 at 11am.

With a greater understanding of our external costs we are able to ensure the fee structure this year covers the minimum amount required to remain financially viable.  We have tried to provide a fairer system where players not available to play the whole season can opt to pay for a half season or social membership.

The Board also recognises that through extended bar opening hours and more social events in 2012 we should increase revenue and profit.  In view of this we have decided to reduce all fees by 15-20% compared to those in 2011.

This strategy is aimed to keep lacrosse affordable to all players however its success relies heavily on members paying their fees as soon as possible.

FEE SCHEDULE FOR SEASON 2012

Category of Membership	Half Season (4 - 7 games)	Full Season (8 games or more)	Latest Date For Payment
Men – Senior (Div 1-3)	$150	$295	Prior to Game 1
Men – Student (Uni)	$130	$265	Prior to Game 1
Women – Senior (A Grades)	$125	$250	Prior to Game 1
Women – Student (Uni)	$110	$220	Prior to Game 1
Junior (Under 13s to Under 17s)	$60	$120	Prior to Game 1
Mozzie	NA	$60*	Prior to Game 1
Social Member (Player)	NA	$50#	Prior to Game 1
Social Member  (Non-Player)	Family	$20^	NA
Social Member (Non-Player)	Single	$10^	NA

*Fundraising option to discount this fee further   # Can play 1-3 games   ^ Social Memberships are not compulsory and will be available all year around.

We have introduced a couple of new membership categories to cater for all players and to encourage non players to the Club. 

All players will automatically receive free social membership as part of their fees.  For senior players this also includes your spouse and children under 18.  Parents, friends, supporters etc will be encouraged to take up a social membership throughout the year.

Social membership will have real tangible benefits such as – member’s discount on merchandise, reduced ticket prices to social functions and free workshops and interactive activities throughout the year.

We have invested in a new mobile EFTPOS machine.  Our committee members will be available with the machine at training nights and game days to assist our members with their fee payments.

As a final note - the Board is willing to pass on further discounts in fees (in the form of reduced costs to the annual wind-up or lower fees in 2013) in the event we turn a profit over and above budget forecasts.  This outcome largely rests with your support and the payment of fees – so please get behind us in 2012!

On behalf of the Board we wish everyone an enjoyable season.

 

David Miller (Treasurer)