2025-2026 SEASON: SHINING HAMMERS FC CORE PROGRAMMING SUMMARY
| PROGRAM | U8-U9 PREMIER | U10-U11 PREMIER | U12-U13 |
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| Birth Year | 2017 & 2018 | 2015 & 2016 | 2013 & 2014 | ||
| Fall | August 18 - Nov 9 | August 18 - Nov 9 | August 18 - Nov 9 | ||
| Winter | Dec - March | Dec - March | Dec - March | ||
| Spring | March 30 - June 7 | March 30 - June 7 | March 30 - June 7 | ||
| Outdoor Home Facilities | Humboldt Park, Chicago Clarendon Park, Chicago |
Humboldt Park, Chicago Clarendon Park, Chicago |
Humboldt Park, Chicago Clarendon Park, Chicago |
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| Indoor Home Facilities | |||||
| # of Games - Fall/Spring | 8 games | 8 games | 8 games | ||
| # of Games - Winter | 7-9 games | 7-9 games | 7-9 games | ||
| Tournaments | 2x per year | 2x per year | 2x per year | ||
| # of Training Sessions - Fall/Spring | 3x | 3x | 3x | ||
| # of Training Sessions - Winter | 2x | 2x | 2x | ||
| Games: # of Players (Outdoor) | 7v7 | 7v7 | 9v9 | ||
| Club Fees*** | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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*** Club Fee Supplements
- 1 month Summer Camp included. Total of 6 hrs a day Monday - Friday 9 A.M - 3 P.M .
Payment Information & Financial Aid
Payment plans are available, as is financial aid. The financial aid application can be found under the "Shining Hammers FC Parents" Tab Questions regarding financial aid should be directed to our administrator at [email protected].
Additional Program Details
- Teams may also participate in more tournaments than those provided in our core programming. Any additional tournaments will be charged to families on a "per player per tournament" basis for participants.
Uniform Costs
All Players will be required to purchase an official Shining Hammers FC Uniform Package for the 2025-2026 season. This will be the first year of our 2-year uniform cycle that will last through the end of the 2026-2027 season.
The required kit consists of two jerseys, 1 pair of shorts, 1 pairs of socks, and two practice jerseys.
NEW PLAYER UNIFORM PACKAGE: Approximately $150
Player Registration Fees
Shining Hammers FC is a nonprofit organization funded primarily by player’s annual fees. These fees provide for league fees, coaches/trainers salaries, one to three tournaments (depending on age level), field rentals, indoor training facilities, and general operating expenses.
Fees are due, in full, before a player's team registration in June. Once a player has accepted their position with Shining Hammers FC and paid the fee, no refunds will be given. Limited financial assistance is available through **Shining Hammers FC Financial Assistance Policy** and is based on need.
At registration in June, each new player is required to purchase an official **Shining Hammers FC** uniform package consisting of jerseys, shorts, socks, and additional designated **Shining Hammers FC** items. Other **Shining Hammers FC** logo’d items are available for an additional cost.
Once a player has accepted their position with **Shining Hammers FC** and paid the fee, no refunds will be given. A player's spot on a **Shining Hammers FC** team is accepted by completing registration for the 2025-2026 season. In order to keep within our mission, we are not able to offer refunds after registration is completed.
Shining Hammers FC Club Fees are nonrefundable.
