Shortdutchcanuck Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 Great surge for Forge FC yesterday. I'm guessing there's a big marketing push at TiCats games (there was a game yesterday). 133 memberships in one day! This far removed from launch that is pretty impressive. Check out @VictoriaGooner’s Tweet: gator, shamrock, Greatest Cockney Rip Off and 4 others 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortdutchcanuck Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 2 hours ago, Shortdutchcanuck said: Great surge for Forge FC yesterday. I'm guessing there's a big marketing push at TiCats games (there was a game yesterday). 133 memberships in one day! This far removed from launch that is pretty impressive. Check out @VictoriaGooner’s Tweet: Should be noted as @shorty mentioned in main CanPL thread, this was a weekly update as opposed to the daily update that is also out there. So good increase but not quite the surge I initially thought. Still gaining ground on Valour FC though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grande Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 We're coming for that Number 1 spot, Valour FC. aldo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldo Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Battalion pub night, 19th August - The Capitol Bar link for the facebook event below. https://www.facebook.com/events/1306260652843247/ gator 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazlo_80 Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 Over 1200 now according to twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortdutchcanuck Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 In regards to CanPL club membership perks, just received an offer of free TiCats tickets to an upcoming game as a thank you. There will also be a Forge FC Co-Founders pre-game event. johnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickC Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 (edited) They sold out their allotment and now have an offer for some TiCats tickets to their next home game, also with a Forge pre-game event. No indication of how many tickets available to members for either game, not likely too many, but helps to build some excitement. For the first event, they also mentioned there will be Forge FC representatives will be on hand to talk about upcoming club timelines & milestones as well membership pricing and processes." Edited August 16, 2018 by RickC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shorty Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Interesting. By contrast, Victoria is announcing its coach Monday and as far as I know members got no email notice of this event. Learned of it from the Victoria thread on this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toronto Ruffrider Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 I'm really impressed with what I'm seeing from Forge FC - excellent communication and cross-marketing. This team seems very professional. deschamp86, gator, lazlo_80 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baulderdash77 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 The Ti-Cats organization is deeply ingrained in Hamilton and understands the community and market very well. They also tied into really well with the Hamilton District Soccer Association and its 25,000 players. They are running a top notch program and it should be a huge success. gator, Toronto Ruffrider, maccaliam and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazlo_80 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 So pumped on this team. Excited for the next announcements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheatreRed Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 I’d love to go to the September 15th game but that’s my first wedding anniversary and if I don’t focus on that it will probably be my last MtlMario, gator, mtlsab and 3 others 1 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Observer Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 hopefully the CPL league office is monitoring what is working in the various communities where the league has teams and has some structured way of sharing that across the league. We still have along way to kick off so hopefully the (somewhat) laggards like York 9 and Pacific FC can learn from those that have generated the most support already. There is still time but the clock is ticking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickC Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 (edited) 9 hours ago, TheatreRed said: I’d love to go to the September 15th game but that’s my first wedding anniversary and if I don’t focus on that it will probably be my last last game or anniversary?...one would be bad, the other may happen anyway (just kidding) Edited August 17, 2018 by RickC MtlMario 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 11 hours ago, TheatreRed said: I’d love to go to the September 15th game but that’s my first wedding anniversary and if I don’t focus on that it will probably be my last My hockey buddies always said the only excuse to miss a game was a wedding or funeral and they better be your own!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 22 hours ago, Toronto Ruffrider said: I'm really impressed with what I'm seeing from Forge FC - excellent communication and cross-marketing. This team seems very professional. I got a phone call yesterday from James ( @marauder01) who works in the ticketing office for the team now, no pressure to buy tickets he just wanted to know if I had any questions about the team or anything else within the organization, he did tell me a manager should be hired next month! Agree they are doing a fine job so far! maccaliam, Keegan, Unnamed Trialist and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TheatreRed Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 On 8/17/2018 at 9:23 AM, gator said: I got a phone call yesterday from James ( @marauder01) who works in the ticketing office for the team now, no pressure to buy tickets he just wanted to know if I had any questions about the team or anything else within the organization, he did tell me a manager should be hired next month! Agree they are doing a fine job so far! I met him at Because Beer, seems like a really solid dude. Not just Forge, but league-wide I'm really encouraged by what I'm seeing. Probably the only thing I'm skeptical about is York 9's far-long-term future when the league pyramid has evolved to a point where it doesn't make sense for one team to cover 9 towns, but let's get there when we get there. marauder01 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 2 hours ago, TheatreRed said: Probably the only thing I'm skeptical about is York 9's far-long-term future when the league pyramid has evolved to a point where it doesn't make sense for one team to cover 9 towns, but let's get there when we get there. IMO, That's a leap that is unnecessary to even worry about. YORK9 has the right formula by representing the whole region, it just needs to be executed right. The reality is that as the league pyramid grows, whether it be in Ontario there is soo many potential markets/teams that can be regionally represented. Durham, KW, London, Peel, etc. My point is that regionalizing teams broadens the reach for inclusion by residents of the given region. Im from Ajax, and if there was a team branded as Oshawa whatever... Chances are I wouldn't support it/care. But Durham whatever, and they play in Oshawa is another thing. I'm sure it would be the same sentiment for others. Blackjack15 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnyb Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 On 8/20/2018 at 2:12 AM, BringBackTheBlizzard said: I haven't seen an update on Valour FC in a while but I think this puts Forge in the lead. Bbeto 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdude Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Wondering who would be their coach. I'm kind of thinking that Alex Bunbury could be amongst the names. I know he has a title at Forge. And I'm guessing that he will be involved in soccer decisions in some way. Blackjack15 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KW519 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 On 8/21/2018 at 12:34 AM, Jahinho Guerro said: IMO, That's a leap that is unnecessary to even worry about. YORK9 has the right formula by representing the whole region, it just needs to be executed right. The reality is that as the league pyramid grows, whether it be in Ontario there is soo many potential markets/teams that can be regionally represented. Durham, KW, London, Peel, etc. My point is that regionalizing teams broadens the reach for inclusion by residents of the given region. Im from Ajax, and if there was a team branded as Oshawa whatever... Chances are I wouldn't support it/care. But Durham whatever, and they play in Oshawa is another thing. I'm sure it would be the same sentiment for others. You're right about the formula for representing the region. If Waterloo region had a "Grand River fc or ROW fc" that played in Cambridge id be all over that....but a club called Cambridge I couldnt possibly support. Shway 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 20 hours ago, KW519 said: You're right about the formula for representing the region. If Waterloo region had a "Grand River fc or ROW fc" that played in Cambridge id be all over that....but a club called Cambridge I couldnt possibly support. "ROW fc"? Is that supposed to be an acronym of something in the KW area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KW519 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 17 minutes ago, Kent said: "ROW fc"? Is that supposed to be an acronym of something in the KW area? Region of Waterloo Kent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 1 minute ago, KW519 said: Region of Waterloo Ah. I've never heard/seen that as an acronym before. Haven't lived in Waterloo Region for 14 years though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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