Timbers players, executives, sponsors and city officials will officially unveil King’s Court at King Elementary School.  The new futsal court, dedicated on behalf of the Fields For All initiative, will support local youth programs, encourage children to live a healthy, active lifestyle, and signifies the strong commitment the Timbers and our fans have to supporting and standing by the Portland community.

Fields For All is a collaboration between Operation Pitch Invasion (OPI) and the Portland Timbers’ Stand Together community initiative.  The partnership helps build youth soccer fields and futsal courts each year in the greater Portland area. The Fields For All partnership focuses on underserved areas with open community access and neighborhood support. In addition, Fields For All projects target locations in close proximity to schools, youth clubs and recreation centers, providing ongoing programming to support organized and structured play for local area youth.

King’s Court in NE Portland was made possible by Fields for All, a partnership between the Portland Timbers, Operation Pitch Invasion and generous community sponsors adidas, JELD-WEN Windows & Doors, KeyBank, Providence Health & Services, Ross Electric, and Uber and in partnership with the King Neighborhood Association.

Wednesday, August 17, 2016

 

LOCATION:                  King’s Court at King Elementary School

4906 NE 6^th Portland, OR 97211

TIMING:                        

1:30 PM            City Official Arrival

2:00 PM            Player Arrival  

2:10 PM            King’s Court Dedication Ceremony

2:30 PM            Media Availability/Photo Opportunity 

2:45 PM            Timbers Player Meet & Greet/Activity

3:30 PM            Player Departure

 

PARTICIPANTS:

Merritt Paulson, Owner, Portland Timbers 

Mike Golub, President, Business Operations, Portland Timbers  

Timbers Players: TBD

                        Shawn Levy, Operation Pitch Invasion

Josh Barrett, Operation Pitch Invasion

Charlie Hales, Mayor, City of Portland  

Mike Abbate, Director, Portland Parks & Rec.

Art Hendricks, Manager, Portland Parks Equity & Inclusion

Sponsor Reps: adidas, JELD-WEN, KeyBank, Providence, Ross Electric, & Uber

Matt Streng, Green King Neighborhood Association

Diego Gioseffi, Green King Neighborhood Association

                        Jill Sage, Principal, King Elementary School

Shelly Hunter, Portland Parks & Recreation

Britta Herwig, Portland Parks & Recreation

Brad Lebowsky, Active Children Portland

Jared Hoffman, Active Children Portland

Timber Joey, Emcee & Club Mascot

Kids, Blazer Boys & Girls Club and SEI