Altitude FC (Belize)

Altitude FC is a Belizean Football Club based in Independence, Belize. Their semipro male team currently competes in highest Football League in the Country, the Premier League of Belize & their Female Team, The Altitude Chicks compete in the National Amateur Women's League (NAWL). They also have a Grassroots Soccer team as a part of their youth development program. They play their home game at The Michael Ashcroft Stadium located in downtown Independence, Belize. Altitude FC represents the Mid-South Football Association from the Stann Creek District of Belize. Altitude is a young, strong Football Club. Founded in 2013, They have competed in local 1st division competitions. For the past year, they have been competing in the top league in the country! In this short time, they have managed to build one on the biggest fan bases in the country.

Altitude FC
Full nameAltitude Football Club
Nickname(s)AFC
Founded2013
GroundMichael Ashcroft Stadium
Independence,  Belize
Capacity4500
OwnerJordan Zabaneh
ChairmanAdrian Gonzalez
ManagerHilberto Muschamp
LeaguePremier League of Belize
2019–20PLB 4th
WebsiteClub website
Old Logo

History

Altitude FC was founded in 2013 as a 1st Division Football Club. During their first year, they competed in The Ferguson Cup, an amateur tournament that was held in Placencia. Thereafter they competed in the 1st division Banana League Tournament. They quickly gained recognition as they became a dominant team in the league, having finally won the Championship in 2018 against Sagitun Farm 8.

Altitude FC formed a merger with The Placencia Assassins and came to an agreement in 2018 and the Placencia Assassins Premier League of Belize Franchise was leased for a year, and the team name was changed to Altitude Assassins, in which they participated in the 2018–19 Premier League of Belize.[1]

At the end of the 2018-19 Premier League of Belize Tournament, after completing a year as Altitude Assassins, the lease with Placencia Assassins was terminated and they regained their franchise, and have returned to the Premier League of Belize.

In 2019, Altitude FC entered the Premier League of Belize as a provisional franchise, placing 4th in the 2019-20 Opening Season. In 2020, Altitude was officially inducted in the Premier League of Belize and given full membership. They currently compete in the 2019–20 Premier League of Belize closing season.

Stadium

In 1994, through the efforts of Antonio & Elizabeth Zabaneh & Michael Ashcroft, The "Majestic" Michael Ashcroft Stadium was established. It is a multipurpose sporting complex in Independence, Belize. It has been host to a number of amateur & semipro football clubs over the years. Sagitun FC, Texmar Boys, & Placencia Assassins are just a few who have had the honor of calling this Majestic Stadium their home. In 2018, Altitude FC was given the privilege of playing their games at the Michael Ashcroft Stadium, and it has now become their "Home"!

The Stadium is located in the Heart of Independence and has a seating capacity of 4,500. It is currently managed by the Independence Sports & Stadium Committee under the Independence Village Council.

Altitude's 2020 logo base color is Blue! It has been passed down from generation to generation. From the days of their parent club Big Bad Sagitún FC! Blue has always been a part of their history. The yellow on their logo represents the Banana Industry, the richness of where they are from! The Banana Capital!

The main shield design is the same. Adding a stripe of yellow across and ALTITUDE bold in white in the middle!

The crest has few minor changes. The crown has been updated and The Belize Coat of Arms is now in color! Altitude is 100% Belizean owned & managed! The Roman numerals MMXIII stands for 2013. The year they were established. The lions stand guard with valor! As they protect what they hold dear to their hearts! Belize! The Jewel! Below the crest, a scroll that reads Loyalty | Honor | Respect was added.

The 5 Stars were added along with 5 Stripes. They represent the 5 years Altitude was an amateur Club, before being given the opportunity to join the Premier League of Belize!

Current squad

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK  BLZ Devin Nunez
3 DF  BLZ Elroy Coe
4 DF  BLZ Aldin Forman
5 DF  BLZ Allan Barillas
6 DF  ARG Matias Llobet
7 MF  BLZ Rene Leslie
8 FW  BLZ Jardehl Muschamp
9 FW  COL Miguel Garcia
10 FW  COL Andres Orozco
11 MF  BLZ Luis Torres
12 DF  BLZ James Mejia
13 DF  BLZ Jose Urbina
14 GK  ARG Julian Ortiz
No. Pos. Nation Player
16 DF  BLZ Ashley Torres
17 DF  BLZ Kyle Lozano
18 MF  BLZ Gabriel Ramos Jr.
19 MF  BLZ Jeffton Apolonio
20 MF  COL Ronaldo Vergara
22 GK  BLZ Devin Longsworth
24 FW  BLZ Joel Cabral
25 MF  BLZ Jesse August
27 MF  BLZ Elmore Godoy
29 FW  BLZ Jonard Castillo

Management
Name Role
Jordan ZabanehOwner/CEO
Adrian GonzalesGeneral Manager/Team Physician
Enrique ZabanehAssistant Manager
Warren BrooksAccountant
Hilberto MuschampHead Coach
Darren HindsGoalkeeper Coach

List of Coaches

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References
  1. "Week 2 results in PLB 2018-2019 Opening Season". Amandala. 15 August 2018. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
  2. "PLB 2019-2020 Opening Season kicks off this weekend". Amandala. 24 July 2019. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
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