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Pickering FC
Weekly Update
March 18, 2022
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#DareToCompare #DestinationClub #PFCProud #WestDurham
With more information than ever before, we know you’ll find the
answers to most of your questions on our website.
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Dear Member, Stakeholder, Supporter,
Sunday marks the first day of Spring and with the continued warm weather this week our Facility Staff and volunteers have made great progress in the removal of ice and water from the dome surface. We will have to monitor for high winds during the start of next week but we are hopeful that the remaining repairs can be made. Of course, we will keep an eye on the weather conditions to ensure the safety of our staff and contractors as we #raisetheroof and then assess any internal damage.
Please note all programs continue to operate with the exception of Recreational U12, U15, U18 and Women. Dave Lord, our Recreational Administrator, has a plan in place for those missing Recreational divisions and will keep teams informed. On the Development and Competitive side the indoor status remains the same for the younger ages as they use a range of facilities across Durham. We had hoped to get the older age groups out on the turf by this weekend but there are still reservations regarding the readiness of City fields at Kinsmen and Pine Ridge. We are speaking regularly with City staff to get those permits as soon as possible.
With the kick off for the Outdoor season coming soon for OPDL (6 weeks), Competitive (8 weeks) and Recreational (9 weeks) we would like to encourage families to get registrations in and completed as soon as you can. This helps us manage the mountain of planning and preparation we have to do for team entries, training times, coach screening, field permits, uniform/equipment ordering, sponsorship work etc. Don't forget our Early Bird savings for Recreational end April 1st!
Finally, PFC would like to welcome two new Board members to the Club. Seana Haley (Director at Large - Recreational, All Abilities and Community) and Paul Baba (Director at Large - Marketing and Sponsorship). We are really glad to have their experience, knowledge, and passion on the PFC Board and look forward to their leadership. If you would like to contact a PFC Board Member with an idea or suggestion their contact details can be found HERE.
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INTERESTED IN EARNING SOME EXTRA CASH THIS SUMMER?
PFC is looking for Match Officials for this summer.
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Congratulations to Mike Balfour and Tristan Forgie on being appointed as Provincial Development Officers with Ontario Soccer's Long Term Officials Development Program. In their role as Development Officers, Mike and Tristan will work with clubs in the district and province to help them with their development of match officials. Mike and Tristan will be participating in a introduction/training session over the next couple of weeks and move in the role for the start of the 2022 Outdoor Season.
Mike is the Pickering Football Club's Head Referee and also referees at the District, Regional and OPDL Levels. Tristan has recently been promoted to a Grade 8 Level Match Official and will work as a match official at the District, Regional, OPDL, League1 and College/University levels this season. Tristan has also completed the Ontario Soccer Mentor course and is one of 3 Ontario Soccer certified mentors in the PFC.
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Stay up to date with our League1 teams: |
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Please contact Kati find out more information.
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All Abilities Summer Program Assistant Job Opportunity |
Pickering FC is seeking an outstanding candidate to join our team in the role of All Abilities Program Assistant. This 19-week part-time position will provide the right candidate with a fantastic opportunity to springboard their career into wider sport development opportunities and make a real impact on the sport landscape.
The role of the All Abilities Program Assistant is to lead the “on-field” segment of the outdoor All Abilities Program primarily by creating session plans and for providing leadership to all on-field personnel including other coaches/instructors, volunteers, summer and placement students, and athletes during each session and to perform other tasks and projects in collaboration with the All Abilities Coordinator.
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Our first PFC All Abilities book is now available! |
Logan longs to play soccer when he sees his classmates playing out on the field. Kicking the ball with his walker seems like a daunting task as he has grown up with Cerebral Palsy. When he is introduced to an inclusive and accessible All Abilities program, he finds himself surrounded by a community of friends, family and fun”!
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FLIP GIVE – EARN $100 FOR SOCCER
Hey, soccer parents! We’ve teamed up with FlipGive to ensure no family must choose between sports, their budget, and their time. Earn cashback on all the things you’re already buying, like gas, groceries, equipment, travel, and more. Plus, sign up today and get a bonus $100 when you raise your first $100!
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NOTE: All programs have been suspended until further noticing following the collapse of our dome.
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Walk the Dome, Monday, to Thursday (9am - 11am)
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Walking Soccer, weekly on Tuesdays (55+) and Fridays (open ages) (10:00am - 11:30am) (registration required)
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Adult Drop-In Soccer weekly on Sunday (10:00pm - 11pm)
* Covid-19 protocols and participant waivers will be in effect for all community programming
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Please check out all the great offers from sponsors for your family available in Pickering! |
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