Pickering FC
Weekly Update
February 26, 2021
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COMPETITIVE & HIGH PERFORMANCE
  • Returned to the field for training once a week, and twice a week where feasible. 
  • Under the current Red Zone restrictions this is limited to 10 players per session plus coaching staff for the entire dome. 
  • Virtual training continues as well with both PFC Technical Staff and Head Coach,
  • Any missed field sessions will be made up during the break between Indoor and Outdoor (usually April to mid May). 
  • We calculated a pro-rated amount per week that was shared during our September 2020 webinars for every level of play and that will be assessed in late April. At that point we will know exactly how much of our program has not been delivered and this will be refunded to the payee’s credit card.

We calculated a pro-rated amount per week that was shared during our September 2020 webinars for every level of play and that will be assessed in late April. At that point we will know exactly how much of our program has not been delivered and this will be refunded to the payee’s credit card.


Training Days and Times will be confirmed by your Head Coach for the weeks ahead.
PFC All Abilities
All Abilities Virtual Movie Event

Grab some popcorn, a favorite snack, and get comfy for our first All Abilities Virtual Movie get together. Join us via Webex on Saturday February 27 at 4:00 pm (EST) for Disney's Big Hero 6. This event is for our All Abilities athletes and their families. To register, please email allabilities@pickeringfc.ca.

The All Abilities Programs rely on the generosity of our community partners including Jumpstart and the Pickering Football Club. We have a commitment to our community to create quality programming for children and youth that is accessible and financially available to all to participate in. 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. 

Thank you Jumpstart! The next time you are in Canadian Tire, Canadian Tire Gas Bars, Sport Check or Mark’s and are asked if you would like to make a donation, think of programs like the All Abilities Soccer Program – any donation amount helps.   
MATCH OFFICIALS
Ontario Soccer announced this past week that it is targeting April for the 2021 Match Official Clinics. 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 Pickering FC will hold its next Match Officials Education session on Tuesday, March 16 at 6:30 pm. The webinar will centre on Game Day Preparation and is open to anyone interested in listening in. To register please email Dave Lord at scheduler@pickeringfc.cawith Match Officials Education in the subject line.

A reminder to returning Match Officials that registration for the 2021 season opened February 19! You will have received an email from refcentre with registration information. Fees for the 2021 season can be found HERE.

If you wish to referee in 2021 you must register with Ontario Soccer.
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Community Programs* are suspended until we have confirmed safe access to the Pickering Soccer Centre.  
  • Walk the Dome, every Tuesday and Thursdays (9 - 11am). Limited of 10 people. First come, first served. 
  • Walking Soccer, weekly on Tuesdays (10:30-12pm). SUSPENDED
  • 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
PFC Digital Rewards
Governance and Operations
The PFC Board have tentatively proposed a date of Wednesday, March 24th 2021 (7pm) for the hosting of our 2020 AGM. We will continue to assess whether this will be carried out in-person or hosted virtually.

This gives everyone a little more time to consider our positions up for election and to think about how you might want to volunteer. Club Secretary, Roz Lavoie is managing this area and can be contacted at secretary@pickeringfc.ca for more information. Board positions up for election:  

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
Nothers
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
Notices
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