Mission:
The Half Century Club provides a year round opportunity for soccer players, age 45+, to play soccer in an environment that promotes enjoyment of the game while reducing the risk of injury. We provide a wide range of soccer playing opportunities to support many different levels of skill and fitness.
History:
The Half Century Club (HCC) was started in 2000 by Ed Sabin and Doug Sowers with a small group of soccer friends to give themselves an opportunity to enjoy soccer without getting hurt. Their original mission has been very successful; HCC now has over 100 rostered players. This included year-round Sunday afternoon pick-up games, a 7v7 tournament in July, 7v7 tournament n August, a Day-After-Thanksgiving tournament, a Boxing Day tournament, and in January sending teams to a Florida tournament or a Hawaii tournament.
Organization:
Half Century Club, Inc. is an Illinois non-profit corporation formed 6 October 2011.
Rules:
One of the keys to the Half Century Club success is strict adherence to HCC safety rules that prevent rough play. Hard contact is forbidden even if it’s FIFA legal. All players are expected to conduct themselves in a sportsman like manner and to represent our HCC group well. Violators are subject to board sanctions including probation and suspension. HCC rules document.
Days of Glory Tournament 2024:
The Half Century Club is please to host the Days of Glory Tournament once again and would like to extend an invitation to all of you.
The tournament will be held on August 3-4, 2024 at the WAA facility located at 2323 Liberty St, Aurora, Il. 60502. It is a 7v7 with a guaranteed 4 games per team. The tournament fee is 500/team. As in the past year, we will have three categories, the 50-59-year old, 60-64-year old, and 65+ year old. All players must be able to provide proof of age based on a US government issued ID (driver’s license or passport).
Please see links below for documents for rules and registration. Registration closes on July 20, 2024. Payment can be made via check (made out to Half Century Club) or electronically via Zelle or Venmo to AL Tineo. Please use my telephone number (630) 408-2119 or my email [email protected] when paying electronically. Checks should be sent to 6599 Fernwood Dr. Lisle, Il 60532.
We will have a captain’s meeting on Friday August 2, 2024 – place TBD to discuss any issues you may have. A captain could represent several teams.
As in previous years, we will provide fruits and drinks throughout the tournament.
I will be providing updated emails as the tournament approaches. However, I will appreciate your prompt response in terms of registration.
Please do not hesitate to contact me for any questions you may have in the meantime.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
AL Tineo
Click here to open then download the individual waiver form 2024.
Click here to open then download tournament rules 2024.
Click here to open then download team roster form 2024.
Affiliates:
Thank you to our affiliates of:
Wheatland Athletic Association Team Chicago
http://WAASports.org http://TeamChicagoSoccer.org
Questions email: Rick Warren at [email protected]