West Elk Soccer Association: costs, fees & tryouts
West Elk Soccer Association soccer costs by tier: recreational $225–$275†, youth development Not published, competitive $375–$550†. Tryouts: Player evaluations for fall 2026 (U12–U19) were held May 27–June 5, 2026; required to play fall (club evaluations page). Details
Heads up: recreational and competitive fees include prices labeled for the 2025-26 season, so they may be outdated. Confirm with the club.
Crested Butte / Gunnison Valley · Mountain, Colorado
Open-registration, in-house or local-league play, usually volunteer coaches, no tryouts. The lowest-cost entry point.
| Program | Ages | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Development Team (fall) | U10–U19 | $275/season |
| Development Team (spring) | U10–U15 | $225/season |
What's included: Non-tournament development teams for players not on league/tournament rosters.
Season: Fall 2026 / Spring 2026
May be outdated: Some or all of these fees are labeled for the 2025-26 season (club label: “Fall 2026 / Spring 2026”), not 2026-27. Confirm current fees with the club.
Source: www.westelksoccer.org · www.westelksoccer.org · Checked: 2026-10-18
Younger-age academy, pre-competitive or development tracks (mostly U5–U10/U12), often with paid trainers; some need an evaluation.
What's included: Not published
Fees for this tier are not published on the club’s public pages. We never estimate — check the club page below.
Source: www.westelksoccer.org · Checked: 2026-10-18
Tryout-based club teams (typically U11–U19) in CSA, ECNL, MLS NEXT, GA and similar leagues; full-year commitment and most travel.
| Competitive fee range | $375–$550 |
|---|---|
| Fee details | Fall 2026: U10–U15 league season $450; U19 girls league season $550 (includes socks). Spring 2026: tournament team $375; spring U19 league $500. |
| Season | Fall 2026 / Spring 2026 |
| Extra costs | $100 late fee after deadlines; tournaments and travel extra. |
| Scholarships / aid | Financial aid for almost all programs; $6,167.50 given to 28 players in 2023 (club financial aid page). |
| Tryouts | Player evaluations for fall 2026 (U12–U19) were held May 27–June 5, 2026; required to play fall (club evaluations page). |
| High school play | Not published |
| College placement | Not published |
| Leagues | CSA, CSA Mountain Region League |
| Note | Founded 2014; serves 325+ youth and adult players in the Gunnison Valley (club pages). |
May be outdated: Some or all of these fees are labeled for the 2025-26 season (club label: “Fall 2026 / Spring 2026”), not 2026-27. Confirm current fees with the club.
Source: www.westelksoccer.org · www.westelksoccer.org · www.westelksoccer.org · Checked: 2026-10-18
| Tier | Recreational | Youth Development | Competitive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $225–$275 per season | Not published | $375–$550 per season |
| Status | Published | Not published | Published |
| Ages | U10–U19 | Not published | Not published |
| Season | Fall 2026 / Spring 2026 | Not published | Fall 2026 / Spring 2026 |
| What's included / details | Non-tournament development teams for players not on league/tournament rosters. | Not published | Fall 2026: U10–U15 league season $450; U19 girls league season $550 (includes socks). Spring 2026: tournament team $375; spring U19 league $500. |
| Extra costs | See tier details | See tier details | $100 late fee after deadlines; tournaments and travel extra. |
| Source | www.westelksoccer.org · www.westelksoccer.org | www.westelksoccer.org | www.westelksoccer.org · www.westelksoccer.org · www.westelksoccer.org |
Units differ by tier and club (per season vs. per year). In the competitive column, “What's included / details” shows the club's published fee breakdown. Never compare fees across tiers.
Staff & coaches
Names and roles come from West Elk Soccer Association's public website (or its league's public pages) as of 2026-10-18. We list official club roles only, never personal contact details, and we don't infer licenses or backgrounds. Report a correction.
The club posted an Executive Director job opening (applications due Oct 2), so leadership may change.
Directors & leadership
| Name | Role | Teams / age groups | Licenses & background (as stated) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emilya Ramsey | Executive Director | — | — | westelksoccer.org |
| Tom Lewis | Director of Coaching; U19 Girls Coach | U19 Girls | — | westelksoccer.org |
Competitive & team coaches
| Name | Role | Teams / age groups | Licenses & background (as stated) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Caldwell | Coach | U12 Boys | — | westelksoccer.org |
| Eve Gutheinz | Coach | U12 Girls | — | westelksoccer.org |
| Rebecca Calhoun | Coach | U12 Girls | — | westelksoccer.org |
| Eric Larsen | Coach | U14 Boys | — | westelksoccer.org |
| Jovanny Aguirre | Coach | U14 Boys | — | westelksoccer.org |
| Melissa Fenlon | Coach | U14 Girls | — | westelksoccer.org |
| Ross Matlock | Coach (club co-founder) | U15 Boys | — | westelksoccer.org |
| Jordi Sendra | Coach | U15 Girls | — | westelksoccer.org |
| Karen Barney | Coach | U15 Girls | — | westelksoccer.org |
| Presley Bennett | Coach | U17 Girls | — | westelksoccer.org |
| Matt Wilson | Coach | U18 Girls | — | westelksoccer.org |
| Jason Lain | Coach | U19 Girls | — | westelksoccer.org |
Parent-reported costs & reviews
Coming soon. No parent reports or reviews have been collected yet — we will never show fake or seeded reviews. Reports will be moderated and labeled as parent-reported, separate from published club fees.
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FAQ
How much does West Elk Soccer Association cost?
By tier — Recreational: $225–$275 per season; Youth Development: Not published; Competitive: $375–$550 per season. Fall 2026: U10–U15 league season $450; U19 girls league season $550 (includes socks). Spring 2026: tournament team $375; spring U19 league $500. Note: recreational and competitive fees include prices labeled for the 2025-26 season, so they may be outdated. Travel, uniforms and tournaments may be extra.
Does West Elk Soccer Association have recreational soccer and how much is it?
Yes. Published recreational fees: Development Team (fall) (U10–U19): $275/season | Development Team (spring) (U10–U15): $225/season. Season: Fall 2026 / Spring 2026.
What does West Elk Soccer Association charge for younger players or its development academy?
Youth development fees are not published (checked 2026-10-18).
When are West Elk Soccer Association tryouts?
Player evaluations for fall 2026 (U12–U19) were held May 27–June 5, 2026; required to play fall (club evaluations page).
Does West Elk Soccer Association offer scholarships?
Financial aid for almost all programs; $6,167.50 given to 28 players in 2023 (club financial aid page).