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Pickering FC
Weekly Update
March 26, 2021
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Recreational and Competitive Outdoor registrations are both live and with more information than ever before, we know you’ll find the answers to most questions on our website.
For Grassroots and Competitive parents, we communicated last week about the overlap in Indoor 2020-2021 and Outdoor 2021 payment plans. We will continue to be transparent with our families.
For Recreational parents and players, we have seen a great start to our registration numbers, a real boost to staff and club moral as we look forward to a wonderful summer season when it’s safe to get our there and scrimmage!
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After a long winter break, we are now ready to host our 2020 AGM on March 31st at 7pm. The AGM will present reports on our efforts during the 2019-2020 year and many of the highlights as we navigated a tough year. A special thanks has to go to PFC Secretary Roz Lavoie who has helped coordinate the first ever virtual PFC AGM and to Vice President Ed Whitehead who has worked night and day with our auditors to ensure they have all the information they need to assess our Clubs financial standing thoroughly. Without their effort we would not be hitting this March 31st date. Details have been sent to all that had registered.
We will welcome guests from Durham Region Soccer Association to oversee the elections of;
President - 2 year term and nominee must be a current Board member
Treasurer - 1 year term and should possess accounting knowledge & experience
Secretary - 2 year term
Director at Large - Full Field Recreational Soccer - 2 year term
Director at Large - Boys' Competitive Soccer - 2 year term
Director at Large - Girls' Competitive Soccer - 1 year term
Director at Large - Special Projects - 2 year term
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Yesterday, Ontario Soccer shared an excellent letter with us. The letter outlines the current statistics regarding youth sport and the exposure to our players compared to other environments that they may be exposed to. As part of that ongoing effort, Ontario Soccer issued the letter to Dr. David Williams, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer, detailing how Soccer in Ontario is a vital platform for restoring Ontario’s health and tabled specific requests to help our sport safely recover and better service our participants this year.
Ontario Soccer and Pickering FC encourage your membership to use the letter and contact our own local MPs, MPPs, Municipal Officials and Public Health Units. The letter, which can be found here, may be replicated. It details why soccer is well-positioned for a safe Return to Play this summer and how our communities can be leaders in a holistic solution to dealing with the damaging effects Covid-19 has had on Ontario.
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Toronto FC and Ontario Soccer have partnered up on an outstanding fundraising initiative, while offering exclusive pricing on the 2020 TFC Kit. To take advantage of this exclusive offer please click on this link Real Sports SHOP HERE and shop the 4 TFC Red Kits that are part of this deal.
With every kit sold through this offer Toronto FC will donate $5 back to the Pickering Football Club, so please use this promotional code TFCOSA4K4EZ84T at check-out to assist with our fundraising efforts.
Happy shopping and thank you for supporting our Club!
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Indoor:
On Sunday, March 28th we will start up Season 2 for U3 to U8 with a skills program. If you have registered for Season 2 you will receive an email early next week with more details.
In addition, to check out the times please click HERE
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Outdoor:
Coaches will be needed for teams in all divisions, U3 to U18, and candidates can be parents, high school students, university students and anyone else who has a love for the game and would like to be involved for 2 to 4 hours a week from May to September. High School students can earn Community Volunteer Hours by being a coach and it is a great way to add to your resume and grow your network.
For More Info Click the Link:
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We want to share with you our plans for a smooth transition from Indoor 2020-2021 into Outdoor 2021. From an Outdoor 2021 perspective;
- Technical - our coaches are working hard to deliver as much as we can under the current limitations, delivering on as much Indoor content as possible under the circumstances, and then prepare to move outdoor as soon as possible.
- Administration - we are well ahead on staff screening for the Outdoor season, league entry and player books are quickly getting completed.
From an Indoor 2020-2021 perspective, the remaining component is the balance on each family’s payment plan and assessing the subsequent refund or credit on accounts in good standing. There will be an overlap from the completion of the Indoor payments and the start of the Outdoor payments. The big question around refund/credit amounts is one that we’re getting closer to answering and by late April we will have a clear picture of the Indoor season and our move to the Outdoor season.
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For Outdoor 2021, the $100 initial payment is considerably less than our typical first payment and effectively secures your child's spot because of outgoing costs to leagues etc. As we have always stated, we would honour refunds for program components that don’t go ahead. We have planned for a normal outdoor season and at the same time monitor the ongoing situation.
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All Abilities Program Testimonial - Everett
"The program is important to us because we know how much Everett loves it. He is extremely social and active and loves the safe, inclusive environment the program provides him.
I’m not 100% sure what Everett loves most about the program as he can’t verbalized it to us. However, the first day back after lock down Everett ran as soon as his feet hit the pavement getting out of the car. He ran as fast as he could into the building. He was so excited to get on the turf he barely made it through the screening.
I’m not really sure what other inclusive programs are available in our community.
We love the coaches and volunteers. They are very supportive and respectful. The curriculum has been very helpful for Everett. We’ve seen a lot of growth in him through this program and his ability/willingness to participate.
Everett does not participate in the virtual program. He needs hands on interaction.
The indoor program is invaluable to Everett. His need for social connection and physical outlet are strong. With Covid a lot of opportunities to express these needs have been removed. This program has provided a safe place for these needs and keeps our little guy so happy! "
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- Tuesday: Learn to Play 5:30 - 6:30 pm (Indoors)
- Wednesday: Fundamentals (Group A) 5:00 - 6:00 pm (Indoors)
- Wednesday: Yoga for All Abilities 7:00 -8:00 pm (Virtual - FREE for All Abilities Community)
- Thursday: Fundamentals 6:30 - 7:30 pm (Virtual - FREE for All Abilities Community)
- Saturday: Fundamentals (Group B) 9:00 - 10:00 am (Indoors)
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Through the support of Jumpstart, we have been able to keep our registration fees low and offer subsidies to those families who need it. In addition, we have been able to purchase specialized equipment allowing our athletes to be challenged both physically and mentally. |
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For the second year in a row these clinics will be held on line under the direction of Ontario Soccer. The clinics that will be presented are:
- Small Sided Game - this clinic will allow the successful participant to referee games in the U7, U8, U9 and U10 age divisions. Participants must be 12 years of age as of March 31, 2021
- Entry Level - this clinic will allow the successful participant to Referee/Assistant Referee in games in 11 v 11/Full Field games from U13 up as well as in the U11 and U12 divisions. Participants must be 14 years of age as of March 31, 2021.
Successful completion of these clinics will require 100% attendance, passing mark of 80% for the Entry Level Clinic/75% for the Small Sided Game Clinic in the on line exam and completion of feedback questions. Successful participants will be eligible to join the Pickering FC's Match Officials Crew for the 2021 season.
Registration for both of these clinics is with Ontario Soccer. If you have a son or daughter (or a parent) interested in attending a clinic please email Dave Lord at scheduler@pickeringfc.ca and put 2021 Match Official Clinics in the subject line and we will let you know when registration opens!
The next Match Officials Education Session will be on Tuesday, April 20 at 6:30 pm. The session will cover the topics of Game Management and we will also be having a special guest Q & A with Gord Arrowsmith. Gord is a long time match official at the FIFA, professional, national, provincial and regional levels.
Open to anyone, just email David at scheduler@pickeringfc.ca and list Match Official Education Session in the subject line. David will then send you the WebX information so that they can join the session.
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Community Programs* are suspended until we have confirmed safe access to the Pickering Soccer Centre.
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Walk the Dome, every Tuesday and Thursdays (9 - 11am). Limited of 10 people. First come, first served.
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Walking Soccer, weekly on Tuesdays (10:30-12pm). SUSPENDED
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Adult Drop-In Soccer weekly on Sunday (8:30-10pm). SUSPENDED
* Covid-19 protocols and participant waivers will be in effect for all community programming
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Mentors Needed
We are looking for some people to;
- Support at risk youth via active mentorship
- Volunteer 2-4 hours per month
- Be apart of a virtual training session - details to follow
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We would like to introduce you to one of our current partners, Nothers the Awards Store. For the past several years Nothers has provided us with quality products, excellent customer service and fair pricing. Nothers has always gone the extra mile and during the past year they have been very helpful to the PFC in terms of managing our needs during the pandemic.
Nothers is offering a client referral plan where the PFC will benefit financially from orders placed by referral clients. If your business, company or place of work is looking for a source of recognition awards, promotional items or signs we would like to suggest Nothers. Nothers has a large selection of awards and promotional items which they can custom design to promote your company or business and recognize contributions made by staff.
Nothers is a supplier to key sports organizations such as Ontario Soccer, USports, Swim Ontario, the Canadian Lacrosse Association and Skate Ontario.
We hope that this program will be of interest to you, your place of work or business. Please contact Dave Lord at admin-rec@pickeringfc.ca so he can connect you with Jim Nothers at Nothers.
For more on what Nothers has to offer in terms of products and services please visit: www.nothers.com
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Our website will continue to be the ‘go to’ place for all the information you need on program structure, costs and schedules. Compare us to others and you’ll see that professionalism, transparency and quality are important to us - after all this is YOUR Club! |
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