Old Farts, Family & Friends Soccer
Welcome to Ottawa Old Farts, Family & Friends Soccer
The group started in 1999 with a bunch of soccer dads whose boys were playing indoor soccer at the Oz Dome. While watching their kids play, the fathers came to the realization “We can do this”. Tim Reich formed the first group with Bill Munn, John Dolson and others playing at midnight on Fridays. Since then, the club has become more inclusive in age, gender and playing ability, whilst maintaining the culture of sportmanship, recreational play and just plain having fun. Newcomers are welcome, check below for current location, times and how to sign up.
2023/2024 Soccer Season
Start: 4th October 2023
End Date: 24th April 2024
Every Wednesday 9:30PM to 10:30PM
Location: Sooners Megadome (55X30m)
Contact: info@oldfartssoccer.com
Basic Rules
This is a recreational group, no serious play. Special kudos for passes made to less gifted/less experienced players.
No aggressive play permitted – no hard tackles, no sliding tackles.
Shin pads and soccer boots suitable for artificial turf must be worn.
Different teams picked each week.
Although not mandatory, regular attendance is encouraged.
Throw-ins and indirect free kicks are permitted. Offside rule does not apply.
Rotating goalkeepers are mandatory.
All players are required to play all positions – no favourites.
In the unlikely event that there are more players than capacity permits, priority will be given to players that paid for the full year and the last player to arrive that pay per game may not be able to play. This is to maintain quality of experience for all.