Pickering FC
Weekly Update
May 21, 2021
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With more information than ever before, we know you’ll find the
answers to most of your questions on our website.
Dear Member, Supporter, Stakeholder,

Yesterdays announcement from Premier Ford got us all excited about an imminent return to the pitch. We hope your household feels the same way.

In the context of where we are as a Club and how we see the next few weeks and months playing out we are taking into account the following factors:
  1. That Ontario meets the vaccination targets in order for us to reach the June 14th projected start date for Stage 1 and a return to outdoor practice
  2. The direction from Ontario Soccer who may or may not adjust the Return to Play protocols that we implemented during our RTP last July 2nd
  3. Any additional constraints that the Regional Public health Unit may place on us and our community.
  4. Any additional constrains that the District Soccer Association may place on us.

As we know more, we will communicate specifically to each program so keep an eye out for emails and social media in the coming days.

As we explained last week, the pandemic has provided Club Board, Staff and Coaches with a good chance to reflect on the work we do. Our strategic planning process for 2022-2026 has started with that reflection and will now engage YOU, as Club Members, Supports and Stakeholders so look out for specific online surveys in the next few weeks that will be sent to you. We want to hear your thoughts on the current direction and future plans for the Club. This is your club after all and we want you to be #PFCProud.

As a reminder the Canada Soccer Member Survey is currently out and you are encouraged to let our national association know how you feel. It may also give you some ideas for the direction we as a Club want to head.
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May Marathon

Thank you to everyone who has participated in our All Abilities May Marathon! To date, we have collectively completed 526 km. We will be starting a new challenge on June 1st. If you would like to participate in our June Marathon Challenge - please contact Tammy
With fingers crossed, we are hoping to be able to start our All Abilities winter make up sessions on June 14/15 and expand our program to returning and new athletes on July 6/7. There are still a lot of details to confirm. If you would like to be added to our All Abilities Summer Program Waiting List, please click 
We are excited to welcome back Coach T, Coach Jarod, Coach Sarah and Coach Hannah to our All Abilities team this summer. We are also excited to welcome two new coaches to our staff All Abilities program this summer.

Charlotte has been a volunteer with our All Abilities program since 2018. She loves teaching new skills and making friends on the field! Charlotte is a student at Dunbarton High School and is hoping to transition into psychology or special education. When she is not at school or on the field she enjoys going on hikes, watching films and reading. 

Anusha has been volunteering with our All Abilities Program since June of 2020 and has been assistanting with our virtual programming. She has played competitive soccer her whole life and she enjoys sharing her passion for soccer with all the athletes and fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment on the field. Anusha is currently studying Biomedical Engineering at McMaster University and enjoys creating technical and human-centered design solutions to healthcare problems. Anusha is also a volunteer art instructor with Community Living Toronto, using visual art as a medium to help students with disabilities improve their fine motor skills and gain a sense of independence in their community. 

Welcome to the Team!!!
If Anusha coordinated a FREE weekly All Abilities virtual art-class through the summer, would you be interested in participating?
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The Allstate Soccer Show: Live Online

We received overwhelmingly enthusiastic feedback from those who attended our event last August, so The Allstate Soccer Show is back in 2021 – with even better fan experiences!

You are invited to join us for another FREE fun-filled day at the first of three upcoming The Allstate Soccer Show: Live Online events, starting in May. As a guest of last year’s event, you are receiving this invitation before anyone else, so please register ASAP to secure your spot, and mark the event in your calendar!

We’re excited to announce that the 2021 version of The Allstate Soccer Show: Live Online will offer the same great activities that you loved at the 2020 Show and even more. You will still have 1-on-1 Meet & Greets with your soccer idols, interactive presentations and panels with audience Q&A sessions, the chance to win prizes and much more soccer fun. And this year, we are introducing an eSports exhibition where you can watch some of your favourite pro soccer players compete against each other – with bragging rights on the line!

Price: Free
Date: Sunday, May 30th
Time: 11:00am – 5:00pm MDT / 1:00pm – 7:00pm EDT
For More Details Visit: CLICK HERE
 
In our first event of the year, you will have the chance to meet and interact with some of your favourite soccer heroes*, including: Christine Sinclair, Desiree Scott, Stephanie Labbé, Derek Cornelius, Junior Hoilett, Marco Carducci and Amer Didic. That’s not all! You can also meet Manchester United Legend Dwight Yorke presented by KOHLER.
Space is limited so register now!
*Register TODAY to save $20 off the listed Full Season Registration Fee*
1. My son/daughter wants to play with a friend, is this possible? 
Yes, of course! It is important to create the best possible experience for all players. Please email admin-rec@pickeringfc.ca to request a Play with Request form that will need to be submitted to manage any request. 

2. What equipment will I need to purchase for my child? 
Shin pads and soccer shoes. The registration fee for all players includes a jersey, shorts and socks. For players U3 to U12 a ball is included in the registration fee. 

3. What are the plans for 2021 outdoor recreational? Is registration open? 
We are planning and working towards a 2021 Outdoor Season subject to the Covid guidelines that we all must follow.
Ontario Soccer is hosting its 2021 Match Official Clinics online. There is space available in these clinics and for more information on how to register please CLICK HERE.

There are user guides for Students to review to help with the registration process and the expectations of the clinics. When registering you will be asked to identify a club so please remember to enter Pickering FC! Once you register we will add you to our contact list to keep in touch with you regarding PFC Match Official Education Sessions and updates on the 2021 Outdoor season.

The online clinics end on May 27th, so if you are interested you will need to start the clinic no later than May 15th in order to have enough time to complete the modules before attending the mandatory webinar and writing the exam.
Thank you to Barbara and Pat, for coming down to the Pickering Football Club this week to help weed our Community Garden
Community Programs* are suspended until we have confirmed safe access to the Pickering Soccer Centre.  
  • Walk the Dome, every Tuesday and Thursdays (9 - 11am). SUSPENDED 
  • 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
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