how are members’ fees used by the club?

Running a community football club involves more than just game day logistics — managing finances is a big part of the job. One of the largest costs is registration fees, which are paid directly to Football Victoria and Football Australia through the registration portal via credit card.

Other major expenses include playing kits, coaching (including Saturday Skillz), referee fees, team entry fees, equipment like balls, goals, bibs, and goalkeeper gloves, as well as wages for canteen staff.

There are also less visible costs, such as ground hire and utility bills for electricity and water.

Program fees are listed on each program’s page. You’ll find links in the main menu or in the ‘Our Programs’ section further down this page.

How do Brunswick Zebras’ fees compare?

Every club has different overheads, but we believe our fees offer excellent value for money. While some clubs may charge less, we’re certainly not among the most expensive.

The graphs below show results from surveys into Juniors and MiniRoos fees. Unfortunately, Seniors fees at nearby clubs are often too opaque to provide reliable comparisons.

These graphs aren’t about direct comparisons — we understand that every club operates differently, with unique goals, facilities, and costs.

Some of the data comes with caveats: not all fees include kits, some clubs charge extra for new players, and others reflect an average across various pricing tiers. The aim here isn’t to compare like-for-like, but to give a sense of the broader fee landscape.