What is an "athletic fee"? What is the breakdown for these costs? How is the money utilized by the Athletics department?
A totally understandable question...you want to know where your money is going. We guarantee full transparency with money/funding and costs - at all times.
Unfortunately, like most things, the cost of sports and the cost to participate and compete in sports is rising each year. Things like field bookings (reminder ALL South Surrey Athletic Park fields are city owned and we need to rent them; we do not own any fields), uniforms, tournaments, league registration fees (SSSAA, SFAA & BCSS), referee/officials costs, new equipment, provincial tournament costs, etc. are rising each year. We appreciate your gracious understanding with this and empathize with rising costs.
***All students on any Semiahmoo sports team pay an athletic fee. Without payment, students cannot compete/participate in their selected sport(s). We ask that payment be made in FULL before the first league game is played, if and when possible.***
If necessary, payment plans/instalment plans can be offered. Please reach out to Mr. Plumb if you require a payment plan/instalment plan. There is also the option to apply for a KidSport grant HERE: https://kidsportcanada.ca/british-columbia/surrey-white-rock/apply-for-a-grant
At Semiahmoo, there are two tiers of athletic fees - plus "tier X" (ice hockey), which fees fluctuate year to year, depending on the number of teams competing and active in the league. Tier 2 sports are "cheaper" due to cheaper facility/field booking prices and length of seasons (which reduces referee costs). Tier 1 sports are more expensive due to far more expensive facility/field booking prices and a typically longer length of season (which significantly increases referee and other general costs).
Tier 1 - $140/eason
Tier 2 - $90/season
Tier X - $x/season (Ice Hockey)
***Please note that we will be welcoming our first ever ice hockey team in 2026-2027, but league fees for this vary, depending on the amount of teams in the league (league fees are distributed amongst active teams). The league fee owing from the league will be announced at some point in September, at which point the cost will be divided equally amongst the total number of eligible players on the team.
Uniform costs are also TBD and whether students wish to order a uniform they get to keep or if uniforms are school issued. Uniform direction will be discussed at a future pre-season meeting. Students will need to follow Semiahmoo Athletics (@semiahmoo.athletics) on Instagram and download and install the ThunderbirdTImes app to stay updated.***
Is it a one time fee or do I pay for each sport?
Students will need to pay an athletic fee for each team/sport, even if they play multiple sports within the same sports season (fall, winter, or spring).
Again, this is due to the rising costs for our student-athletes to compete in sports, sadly. Athletic fee payments are what our program relies on for any sustainability.
Where can I pay my student's athletic fee?
Fees can be paid HERE: surreyschools.schoolcashonline.com
Notes:
Why am I seeing a "lost jersey/uniform fee" on SchoolCashOnline?
Students who fail to return their jersey(s)/uniform(s) to their coach or Mr. Plumb within two weeks of the season concluding will be charged a missing uniform fee to replace the uniform(s). Please note the cost of this uniform can vary. Some can exceed $200.
Why am I seeing a "team gear/team apparel" charge on SchoolCashOnline?
Semiahmoo Thunderbirds is proud to be in partnership and in an active contractual agreement with Under Armour and, beginning in 2024-2025, we are in the process of switching our uniforms over to Under Armour.
Team gear/apparel is beyond looking the part of a student-athlete; it can help enhance belonging to the Thunderbird community, something we hope our student-athletes are proud to belong to and do their very best to represent in a healthy and professional manner.
Coaches have been provided with an Under Armour apparel digital magazine to select apparel from. Coaches, in conjunction with players who wish to order apparel, can select apparel to order for the team, limiting choices to a few different choices (and colours).
Notes:
A totally understandable question...you want to know where your money is going. We guarantee full transparency with money/funding and costs - at all times.
Unfortunately, like most things, the cost of sports and the cost to participate and compete in sports is rising each year. Things like field bookings (reminder ALL South Surrey Athletic Park fields are city owned and we need to rent them; we do not own any fields), uniforms, tournaments, league registration fees (SSSAA, SFAA & BCSS), referee/officials costs, new equipment, provincial tournament costs, etc. are rising each year. We appreciate your gracious understanding with this and empathize with rising costs.
***All students on any Semiahmoo sports team pay an athletic fee. Without payment, students cannot compete/participate in their selected sport(s). We ask that payment be made in FULL before the first league game is played, if and when possible.***
If necessary, payment plans/instalment plans can be offered. Please reach out to Mr. Plumb if you require a payment plan/instalment plan. There is also the option to apply for a KidSport grant HERE: https://kidsportcanada.ca/british-columbia/surrey-white-rock/apply-for-a-grant
At Semiahmoo, there are two tiers of athletic fees - plus "tier X" (ice hockey), which fees fluctuate year to year, depending on the number of teams competing and active in the league. Tier 2 sports are "cheaper" due to cheaper facility/field booking prices and length of seasons (which reduces referee costs). Tier 1 sports are more expensive due to far more expensive facility/field booking prices and a typically longer length of season (which significantly increases referee and other general costs).
Tier 1 - $140/eason
- Basketball
- Golf
- Track & Field
- Soccer (Boys & Girls)
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
Tier 2 - $90/season
- Aquatics/Swimming
- Badminton
- Cross Country
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
- Rugby
- Wrestling
Tier X - $x/season (Ice Hockey)
***Please note that we will be welcoming our first ever ice hockey team in 2026-2027, but league fees for this vary, depending on the amount of teams in the league (league fees are distributed amongst active teams). The league fee owing from the league will be announced at some point in September, at which point the cost will be divided equally amongst the total number of eligible players on the team.
Uniform costs are also TBD and whether students wish to order a uniform they get to keep or if uniforms are school issued. Uniform direction will be discussed at a future pre-season meeting. Students will need to follow Semiahmoo Athletics (@semiahmoo.athletics) on Instagram and download and install the ThunderbirdTImes app to stay updated.***
Is it a one time fee or do I pay for each sport?
Students will need to pay an athletic fee for each team/sport, even if they play multiple sports within the same sports season (fall, winter, or spring).
Again, this is due to the rising costs for our student-athletes to compete in sports, sadly. Athletic fee payments are what our program relies on for any sustainability.
Where can I pay my student's athletic fee?
Fees can be paid HERE: surreyschools.schoolcashonline.com
Notes:
- Login information is required. If unsure of your specific login information, please contact Semiahmoo Secondary's main office.
- We do not accept cash or cheque.
Why am I seeing a "lost jersey/uniform fee" on SchoolCashOnline?
Students who fail to return their jersey(s)/uniform(s) to their coach or Mr. Plumb within two weeks of the season concluding will be charged a missing uniform fee to replace the uniform(s). Please note the cost of this uniform can vary. Some can exceed $200.
Why am I seeing a "team gear/team apparel" charge on SchoolCashOnline?
Semiahmoo Thunderbirds is proud to be in partnership and in an active contractual agreement with Under Armour and, beginning in 2024-2025, we are in the process of switching our uniforms over to Under Armour.
Team gear/apparel is beyond looking the part of a student-athlete; it can help enhance belonging to the Thunderbird community, something we hope our student-athletes are proud to belong to and do their very best to represent in a healthy and professional manner.
Coaches have been provided with an Under Armour apparel digital magazine to select apparel from. Coaches, in conjunction with players who wish to order apparel, can select apparel to order for the team, limiting choices to a few different choices (and colours).
Notes:
- Coaches should be reaching out to parents/guardians BEFORE ordering, so there isn't a surprise charge on SchoolCashOnline.
- If payment is an issue, please contact Mr. Plumb. We can also offer instalment payment plans for this, similar to our athletic fees, if necessary.
- Reminder that ordering team apparel is OPTIONAL, though encouraged when possible. We recognize families have many other climbing costs to consider and do not wish to add another financial burden.
- Team apparel is restricted to school colours (royal blue, white & red) or neutral colours such as black, grey (including any variants of grey), and white.
- Typically, the more senior the team, the more apparel they might order. For instance, grade 8 boys basketball might order a "shooter"/long sleeve top and a team hoodie. Senior boys basketball might order a full Under Armour fleece track suit, a "shooter"/long sleeve top, t-shirt, and backpacks - all team issued through Under Armour.
