Frequently Asked Questions

FACILITY/CLUB FAQ

How much does it cost to rent your banquet hall?

We have a number of rental packages available to suit your needs.  For pricing please contact us at 519-623-2020 or email us at orientalclub.president@gmail.com.

Can we get married at the club?

Absolutely!  Please contact us at 519-623-2020 or email us at orientalclub.president@gmail.com to learn more about our Wedding Packages!

Can we bring our own caterers?

Yes.  If your caterer meets our quality control standards you are welcome to bring in your own caterer.  Please contact us at 519-623-2020 or email us at orientalclub.president@gmail.com to learn more.

What does the name Oriental mean?

Our Club was named after a newspaper that shared stories and connected Portuguese Immigrants from around the world.  Want to learn more about our history? Check out our content under the About Us tab.

How do I become a Member?

Thank you for your interest in becoming a member please email us at orientalclub.president@gmail.com to arrange your membership.

How much is it to become a Club Member?

The current cost of membership is $65/annually.

What do I get with my Membership?

Members receive several perks including a discount on Club Rentals, Preferred Pricing for Club sponsored events, access to Member Only Special Events and also an Invite to our Annual General Meeting. 

We are also working on new perks and ways to provide value to our Members.

How do I become a Sponsor?

Thank you for your interest in becoming a club sponsor.  As a Not-for-profit Organization sponsorship is critical to helping us deliver our program and differentiated experience to our members and wider community.

 Please visit our Sponsorship page for more information.

SPORT/FUTEBOL FAQ

Are you a Soccer Academy?

No.  We are a Not-For-Profit Club that has been offering Futebol (soccer) since 1965.  Our program is run by volunteers with a goal offering a high level of player development and player opportunities while aiming to keep player fees low.  

Please visit our Futebol page to learn more about our program, our Futebol mission and principals.

Why do you call it Futebol?

Our club was established in 1965 by a group of New Canadians from Portugal who brought their love of Futebol (soccer) to their new home.  We value and cherish our history and heritage and to help us celebrate and honour our club’s beginnings we have started to refer to our program as Futebol Program – Futebol meaning football/soccer in Portuguese. 

Beware - If you’re heard using the word soccer in and around the club you might be asked to put a quarter in a jar!

Do you have to be Portuguese to play for Oriental Sport Club?

Absolutely not! One of our Guiding Principals is Respect and we are committed to building a respectful environment for all, in which we celebrate and embrace Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.