Pickering FC
Weekly Update
June 18, 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 Parents,

A big thank you goes out to our coaching staff who put a big emphasis on FUN and FRIENDSHIP this week as the Grassroots, Competitive, High Performance and All Abilities players returned to the field. While this game is all about competition we know that the social component of the game is essential to a players long term love of the game. We know this past 18 months has been a hard period of distance and disconnect so building those bonds is an important part of the re-start. 

Many of you will have watched in shock last week as Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen collapsed from a heart episode during the game against Finland last weekend. These events are very rare and we hope to never deal with something like that at our fields. It may prove critical that we are prepared though and want to point out that a second PFC AED device has been relocated to the Kinsmen Field complex where the majority of our training and games happen. This is in addition to the following ongoing safety elements that we have in place to keep our players, staff and supporters safe.

  • One AED device to the left of the revolving doors in the Soccer Centre lobby
  • All Facility, Administration and Technical Staff are CPR and AED trained (ongoing 2 year renewal)
  • OPDL Head Coaches are CPR/AED qualified as part of OPDL licensing requirements
  • All Grassroots and Competitive teams have a First Aid kit for the 2021 Outdoor season
  • One AED onsite at Kinsmen Field during the entire Outdoor season (returned to the Soccer Centre for the winter).                              
PFC hopes that in some small way this provide you with comfort that our ongoing care for the safety of our Members is vital to us and that we will do everything in our power to keep you safe. If you have any concerns or would like to know more please contact us at memberservices@pickeringfc.ca and we can best direct your comment. In the meantime we continue to monitor the return of Eriksen to good health and are thankful for the swift response of all those involved on the day.
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*2021 Outdoor Recreational Update COMING SOON!*
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.
It was great to be on the field this week to welcome back our returning and new athletes to our All Abilities Programs. We have been able to increase our field numbers effective immediately and still have a few spaces available for our programs this summer.

For more information about our programs, please check out the link
The submission deadline for our Pickering Football Club’s All Abilities Lucas MacIsaac Memorial Volunteer Scholarship is June 30th.

For submissions requirements, please click the link
We are happy to share that we have received Jumpstart Sport Relief funding that has allowed us to offer our programs this summer at NO COST to our families. Our first priority is to get our athletes back on the field and get them moving and socializing with one another (from a distance).

How does Jumpstart raise funds to support organizations like the PFC All Abilities Program across Canada? Through the generosity of shoppers at Canadian Tire, Canadian Tire Gas Bars, Sport Check, National Sport’s, and Mark’s. Have you been asked at the check-out if you would like to make a small donation? It is programs like the PFC All Abilities Programs that benefit from those donations.
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
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Pickering Football Club
(905) 831-9803
PickeringFC.ca
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