Home
Leagues & Schedules
Online Registration
Player Bulletin Board
Facility FAQs
Youth Soccer Clinics
Sports Camps
Events & Parties
Tournaments
Photo Galleries
Advertising
About Us
Directions
Contact Us



Facility FAQs

What is the size of your fields?
Portland Sports Complex has an open FieldTurf surface measuring approximately 230'x 160' that can be used as a large single field, two half fields or divided into three cross fields. A custom designed drop down sports curtain allows this separation. Our facility has NO DASHER BOARDS and offers the best playing surface in the industry! The clear span (no center posts) playing area has 62' +/- ceilings with no obstructions or ceiling nets. Custom designed Musco Sports Lighting illuminates the field house.
[top]

What is the surface on your field?
Our surface is covered with FieldTurf. FieldTurf is a revolutionary synthetic turf, designed to duplicate the playing conditions of real grass. FieldTurf surfaces deliver optimal performance and provide ideal playing conditions all year long. FieldTurf fibers are made from a polyethylene and polypropylene blend, treated and tufted into a unique porous surface backing. Specially engineered equipment places each individual grass fiber in a pattern that emulates real grass. The patented hybrid fiber is strong, smooth, soft, and forgiving.

The infill is made from graded silica sand and ground rubber and surrounds each FieldTurf fiber like natural earth holds a blade of grass. The infill provides a non-compactable, resilient, natural earth feel. The interaction between the synthetic grass fibers and the patented ground rubber and silica sand infill system delivers the ultimate footing for all athletes. It looks like grass, feels like grass and plays like grass.
[top]

What is the size of your facility?
Portland Sports Complex is over 50,000 square feet. The field house is more than 45,000 square feet offering the best playing surface in the region. The field house is adjacent to Frozen Rope?s Baseball Training Center and Joker?s Fun & Games.

The field house has handicapped accessible bathrooms and large changing rooms. The adjoining temporary administrative building provides administrative offices and a large open vestibule entrance area. Also adjoining the building is "Turf's", a sports pub & restaurant featuring multiple TV's (including a 9' wide screen!), great food and beverages, and incredible mezzanine viewing.
[top]

What is the hourly rate for your fields?
The Portland Sports Complex offers competitive hourly pricing and delivers a better quality-designed facility with the player in mind.

  • Full Field A - $300 per hour
  • Half Field B or C - $185 per hour
  • Split Fields D-F - $125 per hour
Call 207-878-0865 or email us at info@portlandsportscomplex.com for availability and more information. We do offer "off-peak" discounted rates and multi-date commitment discounts.
[top]

How is the field separated?
Because we wanted to offer the most realistic playing experience in the seacoast region, we have specially designed this facility from the "Player Up". We DO NOT have any dasher boards separating our fields. Specially engineered drop down sports curtain and netting is secured in the 62' high galvanized steel rafters providing a solid, yet flexible dividing mechanism. The netting is not intended to be 'played off of', yet offers versatility while providing optimum indoor performance. Painted touchlines surround the perimeter of the field allowing an official out-of-bounds territory. This netting also allows us the flexibility to change field specifications to accommodate a variety of other needs, including tournament play and clinic training.
[top]

Do you have a community or meeting room?
Portland Sports Complex has two large separate rooms that can easily accommodate a team for meetings. Please call 207-878-0865 or email us at info@portlandsportscomplex.com for more details, if needed. The adjoining restaurant is also a great place to meet with your group!
[top]

Can I register a team online?
Yes, absolutely! The Portland Sports Complex website was designed so that anyone can access registration information anytime of the day. Since team registration is based on a first come first serve basis, it is critical to be able to sign up and pay for your team slot as soon as possible. Payment is accepted for our online registration process through Pay Pal's secure server. Confirmation of your payment is sent directly to your email address once your credit card information has been verified. More than 90% of all teams register and pay their deposit online! It's easy, it's fast, and it's secure. We encourage all our teams to register through this convenient method!
[top]

Do you accept credit cards for payment?
For your convenience we accept Visa and MasterCard at the facility or you can register online through our secure server, PayPal. You can also call in your credit card information anytime to pay for a team or clinic registration, field rental or deposit.
[top]

Can you help me find a team to play on?
The Portland Sports Complex website hosts a Player's Bulletin Board where players can post their desire to play on a team or a team can post their need for a player. This can be easily accessed through your online connection and can be updated by us once your needs are fulfilled. Please drop us an email if you find what you are looking for so we can remove your request from the website. With your permission, we can also give individual players who are looking for a team, your contact information.
[top]

Is there practice time available?
Due to the extreme popularity of the indoor sports season, practice time has limited availability October through May to off-peak hours, consisting primarily during the weekdays and some early mornings and late evenings. Additional practice times may become available but times may vary. We encourage you to call for availability.

Field rates for practice sessions during off-peak hours are discounted. Advanced scheduling and prepayment is required for all practice field requests. Field rental fees are non-refundable. If you must cancel your commitment and do it within 30-days of the scheduled field rental, we will issue you a facility credit only if we can fill your slot, less a $100 cancellation fee. If we cannot fill your slot, there will be no credit issued and your entire fee is forfeited. A written, dated cancellation notice is required and can be dropped off at the facility or faxed to 207-878-0866.

Please call for more information on off-peak field rental rates.

    Portland Sports Complex reserves the right to change field rental rates and availability without notice.

Please call 207-878-0865 or email us at info@portlandsportscomplex.com for hours and availability.
[top]

What sessions are available for playing soccer, field hockey or lacrosse?
The season is divided into five 8-week sessions and offers playing time for each sport. All sessions offer 7 weeks of league play and 1 week for playoffs, unless otherwise noted. Typically, something is awarded to the league playoff champions for each division in divisions that have a minimum of four teams only. Some sessions do not offer every sport. It depends on the demand during that session.

Occasionally, 6-week sessions may be offered. Portland Sports Complex reserves the right to alter award distribution and the term of the session schedule if necessary, without notice.

*Some sessions may seem slightly longer in the schedule to make up for games that will not be scheduled due to facility closure on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day and Easter Sunday.

The session dates are as follows:

  • Session I: September - October
  • Session II: November - December
  • Session III: January - February
  • Session IV: March - April
  • Session V: May - June
Please call 207-878-0865 or email us at info@portlandsportscomplex.com for schedule details and availability.
[top]

How much does it cost to register a team?
Team registration varies by age level and specific field assignment. With a roster of 14-15 players playing an 8-week session on Half Field B or C, the average cost per player is about $48-$56.

Please call for league fees or check online. Each team is required to have matching team shirts. In many cases, a business will sponsor the cost of these items as well as the team registration fee. It is the team's responsibility to solicit this sponsorship, if desired. Another option is to have a company sponsor half the costs associated and the team members pay the other half.

Referees will officiate each game and be paid for and provided by Portland Sports Complex. Although Portland Sports Complex makes every effort to secure qualified referees for every game, we DO NOT guarantee it. Occasionally, something may happen beyond our control and we may have to improvise. Portland Sports Complex DOES NOT issue any sort of credit to any team or individual for unofficiated games.
[top]

What is the cancellation policy at Portland Sports Complex?
A $100 deposit is required at the time of registration and is non-refundable. In the event you need to cancel your team registration, we will issue you a credit to be used for another session as long as we have a 14-day notice, less a $20 processing fee. We will waive the processing fee if we cannot put you in the league you registered for and we must collapse that division for any reason. If you cancel within 14 days of the session's first scheduled game and we cannot fill your slot, then there will be no credit issued and your deposit is forfeited. A written, dated cancellation notice is required and can be dropped off at the facility, mailed, or faxed to 207-878-0866. Emailed cancellations are not accepted. If you choose to fax a cancellation, it is your responsibility to call us to confirm receipt of the fax.

The balance of your team registration fee, individual Participant Registration & Waiver Forms for each member and a completed Team Roster is due on or before the first scheduled game of the desired session. If full payment is not received on or before the start of the first scheduled game, your team may be assessed a $25 late registration fee. If full payment is not received before the second game, your team will not be allowed to play until payment is received in full, including the late fee. Portland Sports Complex will no longer waive this fee under any circumstances. Premier Clubs must have their team fees paid in full on or before the first scheduled game in the session. If a premier club registers multiple teams and requires an invoice, it is the clubs responsibility to inform us so we may print one in a timely manner to assist getting a check cut from your club prior to the first scheduled game.
[top]

Do you have traveling teams playing at Portland Sports Complex?
Yes. Many elite and premier level teams play at Portland Sports Complex and are scheduled primarily on the weekends. These teams are registered through local premier soccer clubs.

Portland Sports Complex is now sanctioned by Soccer Maine which offers registered premier clubs and its members additional insurance benefits while enjoying their indoor season.
[top]

What are the age requirements to play on a particular league?
The United States Soccer Federation age requirements are as follows:

  • U8: Turning 8 on or before August 1st of that current year
  • U10: Turning 10 on or before August 1st of that current year
  • U12: Turning 12 on or before August 1st of that current year
  • U14: Turning 14 on or before August 1st of that current year
  • U16: Turning 16 on or before August 1st of that current year
  • U18: Turning 18 on or before August 1st of that current year

[top]

How will I know if a game has been cancelled?
The general policy of the Portland Sports Complex will be to remain open except during the most severe weather conditions. However, we DO NOT encourage players to travel if they feel the road conditions are unsafe. It is the decision of the team or its individual players to decide whether or not to play. It is also the responsibility of the team manager or individual players to find out if we have closed the facility. PLEASE check our website first before calling to assist in efficient communication.

If the Portland Sports Complex closes due to inclement weather, a news bulletin will be posted immediately on the home page of our website. We will also leave a message on our answering service at the facility (207-878-0865).

If a cancellation does occur due to weather, there will be NO make up games, make up clinics, or make up training sessions scheduled.
[top]

How many players play on the field at one time?
These numbers vary according to the field size and league, as well as the division. Please call the facility for more details on this. Occasionally, Portland Sports Complex does allow some discretionary alterations to these numbers if both team managers/coaches agree.
[top]

If I want to coach a premier team, what kind of license do I need?
Registration of premier level teams requires a certified trained coach with at least a valid E license from the State of Maine. Portland Sports Complex will schedule coaches licensing clinics for soccer, field hockey and lacrosse throughout the year.

Please call 207-878-0865 or email us at info@portlandsportscomplex.com for more information.
[top]

Can I register my team for more than one session at a time?
If your team is registered in the first session of the season then you will have first right of refusal for the following sessions thereafter, so long as you don't miss any sessions in between.

All of our registration is a first come first serve basis. Registration for each scheduled session ends 3 days prior to the start of the first game in the first week. If prepayment is received at the time of registration and you were in a previous session in the current season, your team slot is guaranteed.

If your team chooses not to register early, you will have up to the fourth game in the current session you are playing in to secure your slot for the next session. If you do not register by that time, your name goes on a list and as slots become available, you will be notified.

Each confirmed registration must be accompanied by the full registration payment, completed Team Registration Form, a completed Team Roster and a Participant Registration & Waiver Form for each player. The individual Participant Registration & Waiver Form is now a requirement for anyone who participates in any activities at Portland Sports Complex, including team manager's and/or coaches. This waiver only needs to be completed once and its term is indefinite, unless withdrawn by the adult participant or a parent or guardian on behalf of a minor child. Please be sure to print one for each of your team members or have them download it and return it with your completed roster form on or before the first scheduled game. Participant's who have not returned a completed waiver will not be allowed to participate and/or play until a completed and signed waiver is returned to the facility management.
[top]

Do you have a concession or vending area?
We have on-site vending machines in the field house that are available any time. Additionally, we have an adjoining family-style sports pub called "Turf's" that offers mezzanine viewing, multiple TV's (including a 9' projection wide screen), and hot & cold appetizers and beverages.

Joker's Fun & Games is also right next door offering a fun and interactive children's environment!
[top]

Can I have a team party at Portland Sports Complex?
We have a great team party package available that includes pizza, cold beverages, ice cream and exclusive use of our private party room. We have limited availability and pre-scheduling is necessary. Upgrade your party package and include a private hour of field use time as well! Call for details and pricing packages.
[top]

Can the space at Portland Sports Complex accommodate a large function or special event?
Portland Sports Complex was designed with versatility in mind and therefore can certainly host large functions. Due to the RUBB building structure, the inside of the building has no support poles dividing the building and it is completely clear span. The 45,000 SF field house is one, big wide-open space with a grass surface and a 62' ceiling height. Two large bay doors (10? x 12? and 13? x 14?) have been installed to allow for easy access of large equipment and/or retail products such as small boats, campers, motorcycles and cars. Please call 207-878-0865 or email us at info@portlandsportscomplex.com for more information, pricing and availability.
[top]

Can I have a birthday party at Portland Sports Complex?
We can provide a fun-filled birthday party package for your child at Portland Sports Complex. It includes a 2-hour block in a private party room, 1-hour of exclusive use of field time, a gift for the birthday child, pizza, cold beverages, cake and ice cream. We even provide a party coordinator to assist with the field games.

Our birthday party packages are very popular so book early! Click Here for more information, pricing or to download our birthday party flyer and commitment forms. Please call us at 207-878-0865 for availability.
[top]

What if I lose something at Portland Sports Complex?
The Portland Sports Complex has a Lost & Found. However, we make no guarantees that your lost item(s) will be found or turned in to the facility manager. We strongly recommend that you keep all valuables at home. Items that are not retrieved in a timely manner will be donated to the local community thrift shop without notice.
[top]

How can I take advantage of the advertising opportunities in Portland Sports Complex?
There are several advertising opportunities at Portland Sports Complex including banner advertising, direct mail advertising, and web link advertising. Corporate sponsorship packages are also available.

Beautiful full color banners promoting your business can be seen by thousands of participants all year long. Call 207-878-0865 or email us at info@portlandsportscomplex.com for pricing and more information.
[top]

What equipment do I need to play at Portland Sports Complex?
All soccer and field hockey players must wear shin guards during play. Lacrosse players must wear goggles and full-face helmets (boys/men). Each lacrosse and field hockey player is also required to wear a mouth guard for their own protection.

Sneakers or turf shoes are required and both work well on the FieldTurf surface. We suggest that you bring both with you to your first game to see what feels best to you. Street shoes are not permitted on the field sections of the turf at any time.

Each team is required to have matching team shirts. In many cases, a business will sponsor the cost of these items as well as the team registration fee. It is the team's responsibility to solicit this sponsorship on their own, if desired. Another option is to have a company sponsor half the costs associated and the team members pay the other half.

Portland Sports Complex has limited availability of pennies and we DO NOT guarantee having them for your team.The team will be charged $20 for each issued pennie that is not returned at the end of the game and the team will not be allowed to play again until it is paid.

PORTLAND SPORTS COMPLEX DOES NOT PROVIDE GAME BALLS ANY LONGER. We also DO NOT provide practice balls for training or pre-game warm ups (if space permits). Be sure to have someone on your team bring a ball with them. We also reserve the right to take any ball from any participant who is using it outside the netted field area of the field house or in an inappropriate manner. This includes balls being thrown against the walls, doors, signs, nets or people.
[top]

Why should youth soccer players register with Soccer Maine?
Portland Sports Complex is now a sanctioned facility by Soccer Maine. As of January 1, 2005, youth soccer players must be registered with Soccer Maine to receive the insurance benefits offered by the Soccer Maine Indoor Policy while playing in our facility. Soccer Maine Registration Forms can be easily downloaded from our website and must be sent directly to Soccer Maine with the required $10 player registration fee. Out of state teams that are registered within their own state organization must have an Authorization to Travel Form completed and do not have to pay the required registration fee to Soccer Maine in order to receive their own benefits. Please call your state organization if you have any questions about this.

This fee is set by Soccer Maine and is not connected with Portland Sports Complex. We DO NOT receive any portion of it. In fact, we are required to pay a per team fee to Soccer Maine and incur additional miscellaneous administrative costs in order to be recognized as a sanctioned facility and provide these additional benefits to the youth soccer players and coaches. Soccer Maine sanctioned facilities do not keep scores and/or standings for U11 and below. They also do not have playoffs in these divisions.

For more information about the details and benefits of playing in a sanctioned facility, please visit the Soccer Maine website or call them directly.
[top]

©2008 Portland Sports Complex