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Dear Member, Stakeholder, Supporter,

Finally the day has arrived and exactly a year after we saw the dome come down we are now back, up and running in our fantastic new home.

Monday started with a visit from the Mayor of Pickering and City staff who were guided around the new field house by PFC Director of Facility and Strategy, Corrado Roccasalva, joined by President Ed Whitehead and Treasurer Warren Hutchinson. Alongside City CAO Marisa Carpino and Director of Community Services Sarah Douglas-Murray, our Mayor even took the chance to test out the pickleball courts and walk the new turf field. Everyone was happy to learn of the Clubs commitment to daily pickleball sessions and an expansion from the original 4 courts to 6.

Later in the day our younger age groups in the Development program got on the turf for the first time and it was plain to see from the smiles on their faces that this was the place to be. It was great to welcome parents back too. If you think back to the last time we were in the dome the pandemic was still going through it's latest wave and limited numbers were allowed to enter the dome. Seeing the looks of surprise on parents faces as they took in the new lighting, sunroof, and field configuration made it all worthwhile.

Tuesday saw the Club host senior management from the City of Pickering who oversee outdoor field maintenance and new field development, specifically at New Seaton. We of course took the chance to show them the latest jewel in the City's crown, however the greatest success was our ongoing discussions with them about the City's growth, field demands for this year and our ongoing efforts to work in partnership with them on the current City inventory.

Later in the day our older teams with OPDL and League 1 Reserves were on the field for fitness testing with Richard Buccarelli of Speed Training. This is an OPDL requirement so having it completed on the brand new turf was a perfect environment to give our players the best chance to perform ahead of the new season which kicks off Saturday April 29th.

Wednesday was our first day to welcome pickleballers from across the City and the Region to the Pickering Soccer Centre. For most it was their first time in the facility and getting to meet new members of the community is always a bonus. Having them see the quality of court we have to offer and experiencing it for the first time was the icing on the cake. The PFC Board and City Staff have worked long and hard to get the courts just right and the litmus test was for serious players to give it a test drive. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive and we look forward to the pickleball courts becoming a lively space every day of the week.

For more details on rates and session times take a look at our dedicated webpage HERE.

2022-2023 PFC Board of Directors

• President - Ed Whitehead
• Vice President - John Antonopoulos
• Past President - Corrado Roccasalva
• Secretary - Roz Lavoie
• Treasurer - Warren Hutchinson
• Director of Grassroots, Competitive, & High Performance - Paul Baba
• Director of Recreational, All Abilities, & Community - Clem Murdock
• Director of Marketing & Sponsorship - Ryan Taylor
• Director of Facility & Strategy - Corrado Roccasalva

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OUTDOOR 2023 REGISTRATION NOW LIVE!

Registration for the on line 2023 Ontario Soccer Match Official Clinics is now open. You will register directly with Ontario Soccer. This link will take you to the information page/registration link for the clinics.

It is important that you read the Student Guide prior to registering for a clinic and it will provide you with valuable information on the clinics, the process, and the practical sessions. If you have any questions, please reach out directly to Ontario Soccer at matchofficials@ontariosoccer.net as this will speed up getting the answers you need. Also consult the FAQ document that can be found on the webpage to assist you.

Entry Level – must be 14 years of age as of March 31, 2023 - $135 fee

Small Sided Game – must be 12 years of age as of March 31, 2023 - $110 fee

Remember to list the Pickering FC as your club when you register!

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MATCH OFFICIAL?

PFC will be hosting new match officials courses in early 2023.

If you are interested please email:

DAVID LORD