Pickering FC
Weekly Update
June 4, 2021
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Dear Member, Supporter, Stakeholder,

We still remain in a holding pattern for a return to organised sports and can confirm that, following discussions with Ontario Soccer this week, the expectation is still in place for a June 14th start date. Ontario Soccer have provided the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries with their revised version of the proposed Return to Play (RTP). This has to be approved by the Ministry and then relayed to Member Clubs before we can return to the field.

Club Staff have attended Ontario Soccer webinars in the last week in order to learn of any changes to the Return to Play that we had delivered in Summer and Fall 2020. We don’t expect any significant changes but will provide information direct to your Inbox on the June 2021 Return to Play plan. 

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 July 2nd, 2020
  3. Any additional constraints that the Regional Public Health Unit may place on us and our community.
  4. Any additional constraints that the District Soccer Association may place on us.

Our strategic planning process for 2022-2026 has started and will now engage YOU, as Club Members, Supports and Stakeholders so look out for specific online surveys in the coming weeks. 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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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.
June Marathon
We have had such a great time participating in our May Marathon Challenge, we are doing a June Marathon Challenge. All you need is the FREE Adidas App to log your Walk, Roll or Run. To join our All Abilities Challenge, please contact Tammy
We are excited to share that @CTJumpstart has selected the PFC All Abilities Program as a recipient of their #SportReliefFund! 🙌

The fund helps community sport organizations provide access to sport & play for Canadian kids. This grant will help us provide accessible recreational activities for children and youth with varying abilities this summer!
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 
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.
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
Our website will continue to be the ‘go to’ place for all the information you need on program structure, costs and schedules. Compare us to others and you’ll see that professionalism, transparency and quality are important to us - after all this is YOUR Club!
Pickering Football Club
(905) 831-9803
PickeringFC.ca
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