Pickering FC
Weekly Update
December 3, 2021
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Hello Everyone, before we start our weekly newsletter we ask that you take our quick and easy 'End of Year - 2021 Survey'. This survey will allow us to understand how everyone's experience was in 2021. This will allow us to continue to build upon all our great programs and improve them to give YOU, our members, an even better 2022!
Dear Member, Stakeholder, Supporter,

While we still have 28 days left to go in 2021 we wanted to thank you for your support and perseverance through another testing year. In the coming weeks we will reflect on the club success stories that caught our attention this year and also take time to thank the areas of our club that prove when we come together we are so much greater than the sum of our parts. Before then we want to alert you to the upcoming PFC AGM that will occur on January 26th, 2022. We are hoping for an in-person AGM, the first since November 2019 and this AGM will introduce some significant changes to our Board structure. We will have Board positions open and up for election as well as by-law changes that bring us in line with Canada Soccer requirements and improve our overall governance. Please check the website regularly as these updates will start to populate our AGM page.

If you haven't taken the chance to order your copy of Logan Learns to Play please do so soon and it will be with you in time for the holiday season! (see below)

The League1 license holder group are now shortlisting applicants for the positions of Men's Head Coach and Women's Head Coach. We have been overwhelmed by the caliber of applicants and the geographic reach that our Club has attracted. This exciting new season will bring a lot of attention to the City of Pickering and we can't wait to showcase local talent at Kinsmen Field in 2022.
PFC PET FOOD & PET TOY DRIVE
During the COVID-19 pandemic many of the local community groups have been coming up short. Pickering Football Club u12 competitive girls would like to help. Therefore, we are hosting a Charitable Pet Food and Pet Toy Drive to help animals in our community.

Date: Mon Dec 6 - Sun Dec 12 ⠀
Time: 7:15 - 7:35pm ⠀
Location: Pickering Soccer Centre

All proceeds will go directly to the Humane Society of Durham Region. Together we can make this a great donation on behalf of our community. 
Help Support our All Abilities Program
Our first PFC All Abilities Book is now available!

Author and illustrator Anusha Broekhuyse joined us as a volunteer at the height of the pandemic, assisting with our virtual soccer programming. She then brought her love of our program to the field and joined us this summer as an All Abilities Coach.

We uncovered Anusha's amazing artistic talent which lead her to writing "Logan Learns to Play". She used her visual art skills to illustrate the enjoyment, fears, and challenges that youth living with disabilities face on a daily basis and hopes that this book will help inspire more children living with intellectual and/or physical disabilities to participate in sports.

Anusha is donating ALL proceeds of book purchases back to our All Abilities Program. "Logan Learns to Play" can be purchased from the front desk at the Pickering Soccer Centre for $15.00. You may also click the link below to purchase the book directly through Amazon.
PFC Facility Staff will be positioned in the lobby to check everyone in, subject to their vaccine requirements. PFC will not accept any abuse of staff or volunteers as we all try to navigate this difficult time. Please have patience and come prepared.
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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! 

Volunteer Needed

The Pickering Football Club’s All Abilities Program is a unique program which offers children and youth with special needs a chance to have fun, make friends and get fit through the great game of soccer. We have grown to become one of the largest programs in Canada. We are always looking for volunteers to join our program. You will receive specialised training and the opportunity to truly make a difference in our community. Join our team to help us continue to bring much needed sports programs to the many children  in our community who may never get a chance to play and have fun in a sports environment.

As a Volunteer, you will: 
  • Work one-to-one with athletes, guiding them through the sessions
  • Work closely with other volunteers and instructors to learn how to be a great mentor and friend
  • Help set up and take down equipment
  • Demonstrate and help athletes learn soccer skills, physical literacy skills, and teamwork skills
  • Help athletes to make friends and have a great time!
  • SOCCER EXPERIENCE IS NOT REQUIRED!

Volunteers are needed Saturdays, January 8 - April 7, 2022 - 9:00 am - 11:00 am at the Pickering Soccer Centre.
 
  • Walk the Dome, Monday, to Thursday (9am - 11am) begins September 20/ Free Mondays in October/ November
 
  • Walking Soccer, weekly on Tuesdays (55+) and Fridays (open ages) (10:00am - 11:30am) 
begins September 21
(registration required)

  • Adult Drop-In Soccer weekly on Sunday (10:00pm - 11pm) 
begins October 3

* Covid-19 protocols and participant waivers will be in effect for all community programming
We are happy to report that we are extending our FREE Monday morning recreational activities until December 13th. This Monday, we will be enjoying a Frisbee Golf tournament and we will be trimming our Holiday Tree.

Come join us while we enjoy a variety of recreational activities followed by Coffee and Tea.
Pickering Football Club
(905) 831-9803
PickeringFC.ca
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