Timbers/Thorns Regional Training Center (RTC)
What is the Regional Training Center Program (RTC)?
The Regional Training Center program, also known as RTC, is a player s first step in the Timbers and Thorns Developmental Pyramid with opportunities to reach the Oregon Olympic Development Program (ODP) and beyond. Elite players from all over the state, born in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011/12 will try out for the RTC program in late-August and will train with high-level coaches we’ve put in place in each RTC location.
The sole purpose of the RTC program is to regionalize competitive pools all over the state in order to offer more players the opportunity for additional training, while also allowing the Oregon ODP staff to identify players for the ODP program. The RTC program has been a huge success with players from all over the state making their way to the Oregon ODP program while also helping to produce players like Timbers first-team player, Marco Farfan and a host of other players who have gone through the Timbers and Thorns Academy program and have made their way to collegiate soccer.
For a very detailed guide to the RTC program and the Developmental Pyramid, we would highly recommend you read the RTC Information Documents located on the Timbers RTC page at www.timbers.com or by clicking on either the Boys or Girls documents below.
Boys RTC Information Document
Girls RTC Information Document
Where is each RTC located?
The RTC program will have training centers in the following locations: Portland West (Beaverton), Portland East (Gresham/Clackamas), Portland North/Vancouver (Delta Park/Luke Jensen), Portland South (Tigard), Salem, Bend, Eugene/Corvallis, Medford/Grants Pass and the Gorge (Hood River).
How to Register for Tryouts
Tryouts will begin for all groups around the state no sooner than August 20th. Each location will offer 3-4 tryout dates over a two-week period in case families have conflicts and can’t make tryouts during a particular week. Tryout Information will be posted under the RTC section on the Timbers website once we confirm dates and times at each location! To register for tryouts, type in registration.timbers.com or click here.
Covid-19 Protocols for Tryouts
The safety of players is the number one priority, always, and we will have a very structured plan in place for tryouts in regards to the Covid-19 situation. This will be very clear for all staff and families with safety being the top priority as tryouts approach. There is a chance that we are not in a good place by late August to hold tryouts in some areas, but we are moving forward as if tryouts are happening and our protocols for this will be communicated to all, well-before tryouts begin.
RTC Directors and Staff
RTC Directors who have been confirmed have bios included in the RTC Information Guides for both the boys and girls. We are close to finalizing all staff for each location as well and each staff will be posted under the RTC coaches section on the website very soon.
Tryout Schedules and Locations and Dates
Tryout schedules for each part of the state have been set.
RTC (U10-U14) Boys & Girls:
Date: October 2nd, 2020
Location: Fir Grove Park, Roseburg
Time: 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
DA Conflicts no longer in place
With the USDA and Club DA programs being shut down by US Soccer at U12-14, there are no longer any conflicts for players to try out for the Timbers and Thorns RTC program. A number of families have already inquired about this and are excited they get to return to the RTC program.
Again, we would highly recommend you read through the RTC Information Document for a detailed look into the program and don’t hesitate to email if you have any questions.