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ONE CLUB

 

Established in 2012, Old Growth Football Club was created to provide adults who are over the age of 40 and love soccer, the Portland Timbers and Thorns, an opportunity to play the game we adore.  All skill levels and experiences are welcome and no one is turned away due to availability of resources. OGFC is part of the broader Timbers Army Football Club. You can learn more about the TAFC by visiting here.  


Old Growth FC plays in the Greater Portland Soccer District over 40, division 2 league and the over 50 division. OGFC 40s are comprised of two teams, GREEN and GOLD. Green is for players who are new or returning to the game and developing their playing and tactical skills. Gold is comprised of more experienced players who wish to play at a high pace. Players are assigned to the OGFC teams by the coaches and managers while taking into account information provided on a pre-season survey. All teams practice, play and build community together. The Old Growth FC mantra is ONE CLUB.

 

OUR SPONSORS

We are very grateful to our sponsors, Bazi Bierbrasserie and Hot Lips Pizza for their commitment to our club. Both organizations are a perfect match for our club as we value their deep commitment to our community and responsible business practice. We highly encourage you give them your business and support them via social media.

 

Key to the OGFC ethos is community giving.  OGFC participates in many Timbers Army community initiatives and has work directly with community organizations like Girls, Inc., Football Club Himalayan Cypress, TOPS soccer, AC Portland, local schools and much, much more.  We encourage any team member to share their passion for community service with the club.

 

 

OGFC HQ

If you haven't noticed, there are a lot of people who comprise our club and many folks who help make things happen. Here is the contact information for the OGFC HQ team:

 

 

PRACTICES

We practice every Sunday at 8:30 am. Locations have been changing based on our team size and field availability.  Practice is usually 90 minutes - 2 hours and is open to all regardless of age or experience.  We run a structured practice and are very fortunate to have coaches to lead us through the paces. Practice is not required, but it is fun as heck and greatly encouraged. Check the schedule on Team Cowboy for practice times and to RSVP!

 

 

TEAM BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS

Some of the Old Growth FC organizers came from other clubs where the team culture lacked fun, openness to learning and a means to work out differences.  OGFC is all about the love of the game and love of our Timbers and Thorns, no matter your skill or ability.  

 

OGFC discourages disruptive, overly aggressive (or passive aggressive) behaviors and members are asked to resolve team conflicts in a calm and adult manner.  It is very important for members to understand that these types of behaviors will not be tolerated and members who cannot control themselves will be asked to seek another team.  We value the spirit of hard play, but not at the expense of team camaraderie or team play on the field.

 

 

JOINING OLD GROWTH FOOTBALL CLUB

If you are interested in joining Old Growth FC, we encouarge you to begin by joining us at our Sunday practices. To join our community, please contact us at OldGrowthFC@gmail.com and one of our HQ members will be in touch.  Space may be limited for league games, but you are not required to play league games to be a part of our community. Many join us just for practices and to stay in touch with our activities and events. 

 

 

OGFC COMMUNICATIONS & SCHEDULING

Team Cowboy is our communications portal for practice + game schedules and other important team related information.  New players must be sent an invite to join our Team Cowboy page in order to receive our communications. Contact us at OldGrowthFC@gmail.com to ask for an invitation. We ask that once you receive and accept your invitation that you fully complete the Team Cowboy registration, including your OASA card number/expiration and kit size (shirt and shorts).  We cannot guarantee you a spot on the playing roster by registering on Team Cowboy.

 

 

JOINING AN OGFC TEAM

New members are invited on to one of our 3 teams as space is available by the team coaches and managers.  If you intend on playing with the team during league play and space available, you MUST accomplish a few tasks:

  • Become a 107ist member.  Our team is supported though the generous work of the Timbers Army, 107 Independant Supporters Trust (107ist) and we ask that as a member of this club, you support the broad-based community work of the 107ist by becoming a member (which has many wonderful benefits!) http://timbersarmy.org/107ist/what-why

 

  • Get or update your OASA player card.  This can be found here: http://gpsdsoccer.com/faq.php You cannot play in any sanctioned game unless you have a card.  Annual fee is $40.

 

  • Make sure your Team Cowboy profile is fully complete.

 

  • Pay the fees (see below)

 

 

ABOUT FEES

No member will be turned away if you are unable to pay team fees. If circumstances warrant financial support, contact our club treasurer, Lane Scheideman, for assistance.  Seriously, we mean it.

 

 

LEAGUE FEES

OGFC plays in all GPSD sanctioned seasons: spring, fall and winter.  League fees MUST be paid or payment arrangements made before the start of each league season and fees are determined by OGFC HQ.  The 107ist uses paypal for all team business transactions. If it is impossible for you to use paypal, please contact the OGFC treasurer, Lane Scheideman: lane1222@gmail.com to make other arrangements.

 

 

TEAM KITS

The team kit includes a printed green Bazi uniform, the gold Hot Lips uniform, white pants and green socks.  The full kit is available and is yours to keep.  If you choose to NOT pay for the kit, you will receive the top at no cost which must be returned to OGFC by the end of the season.

 

We ask that all team members have both kits. If you are missing any part of your kit that you have paid for, contact Dale Montgomery and Lane Scheideman.

 

We also understand that paying team fees can be very challenging for some while others are fortunate to have the resources available for the privilege to play. If you have the means, we would greatly appreciate any donations you are willing to make to the club to support players who might have financial barriers to playing, procuring a uniform or to supply needed team equipment like: first aid materials, balls, nets, pinnies, and other much needed supplies.

 

PLEASE CONSIDER AN OPEN DONATION TO OLD GROWTH TEAM FUND:

https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=4ZKRQYVZ43ML4

 

 

THE CALENDAR & RSVP'ing

As a courtesy to the team organizers, please do your part in managing your participation by RSVP'ing for all events (practices, games, scrimmages, viewing parties, community involvement, etc.) at the Team Cowboy calendar.  Here you should find all the information you need about each event including date, time, location, type of event, uniform (if needed), etc.  You will receive one notification via email 4 days in advance of a calendar event and if you do not RSVP, you will receive another the day before. IT IS REQUIRED THAT ALL PLAYERS RSVP FOR GAMES BY THE WEDNESDAY BEFORE A WEEKEND MATCH. If your plans change after Wednesday, you must contact your team manager or coach immediately. Failure to RSVP before games may result in you not playing for OGFC. Yes, it is that important.    

 

 

SOCIAL MEDIA

You and your friends can follow the shinanigens of Old Growth FC on twitter at @OldGrowthFC and facebook at http://www.facebook.com/OldGrowthFC

 

Be sure to follow our sponsors too!

Bazi Bierbrasserie:

twitter - @BaziPDX 

facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bazi.bierbrasserie

 

Hotlips Pizza:

twitter - @HotLipsPizza 

facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HOTLIPSPIZZA

 

Please read through the Team Cowboy message board for other interesting tidbits our about our club and to know who the rabble-rousers are. For any other questions, comments or thoughts, please contact Todd Diskin at todddiskin@gmail.com or 503.313.1059.

 

Welcome to Old Growth Football Club!

Your OGFC HQ Team.

Inaugral OGFC Match - Spring 2012

2015 Kit Release at Bazi

Pints wisdom being dispensed

2012 Summer Picnic at Vista Hills Vineyard

OGFC 50s after their first scrmmage

Maxi Urruti is one of us

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