Pickering Soccer Centre Update
December 17, 2021
In response to Provincial Government mandates:
Government mandate summary and references:
As a result of the Province of Ontario mandate that was released on December 10th, and further confirmation on December 15th from the Durham Region Commissioner and Medical Officer of Health, Dr Robert Kyle you are being made aware that;

As of December 20th Pickering Football Club will require proof of vaccination for all participants 12 and older entering the Pickering Soccer Centre. The new government wording states; 'Effective December 20, 2021, requiring proof of vaccination for youth aged 12 to 17 years participating in organized sports at recreational facilities'.

Proof of vaccination is defined as a Health Canada approved receipt of a COVID-19 vaccine and photo identification. Further details can be found in the references section below.

Vaccination is defined as having 2 DOSES and a 14 DAY WINDOW before participation.

References:

Facility details
Effective January 4, 2022, PFC will require the use of the enhanced vaccine certificate with QR code and the Verify Ontario app. No other forms of certification will be accepted.

The QR code can be used digitally or by printing a paper copy. Individuals can download here their enhanced certificate with QR code. Individuals can visit their local library or can call the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900 to have their vaccine certificate mailed to them. They can also visit a Service Ontario centre to receive a printed copy.

In addition, due to a rising concern over 'kiss & ride' drop-offs in front of the facility, we will be blocking the front driveway so it can be used as a safe pedestrian area. Facility staff will meet players and parents at the door to scan the vaccine certificate and confirm identification. Please be prepared so we can get you in as quickly as possible.

We want to thank everyone in advance for the time taken to prepare for this transition. It has been thrown on us all very quickly and naturally we all have to adjust.

Sincerely,
Matt Greenwood
Executive Director
Pickering Football Club
IMPORTANT FACILITY REMINDERS:
  • Please arrive no more than 15 minutes before your booking to allow for time to check in and complete Covid screening. Warm-up time is not provided unless included in your booking.
  • Only water is allowed in the dome. No energy drinks, no coffee, no food. These efforts have kept, and will continue to keep, our turf field in such great condition.
  • Please do not walk across a field when it is in use by another group. Use the perimeter lane ways to get to where you are going.
  • Parents/spectators must remain behind the mesh curtain for insurance purposes.
CONTINUING RULES (Covid-19 Specific):
  • All Pickering Soccer Centre patrons must complete a screening questionnaire prior to entry using a QR code, and contact tracing requirements (name/phone number) remain in place. 
  • All rental groups must provide (prior to their first session) a complete roster/participant list detailing all participants and their contact information to be used to verify attendance, confirm vaccination status, and also serve as a contact tracing backup.  
  • Participants 18+, parents/guardians/spectators must be screened for vaccine compliance each visit upon arrival, and must carry proof of vaccination status at all times in the event of a random compliance inspection.
  • One parent/guardian/spectator is permitted, for each player under the age of 18 and they must provide proof of vaccination, photo ID, and contact tracing information.
  • Face masks must be worn at all times unless engaging in physical activity on the field of play. Masks may only be removed once you enter the field of play.
  • Physical distancing is required at all times while in common areas of the facility.
  • No access to change rooms or showers (washrooms only) unless authorized and at the discretion of the Pickering Soccer Centre.
  • All rules/restrictions are subject to change without notice as provincial, municipal and sport governing bodies fine tune their requirements.
2022 Facility Availability
Beginning in January 2022, our recurring availability for quarter field rentals is as follows:
  • Monday-Thursday - daytime (prior to 6:00 pm) and after 10:30 pm

  • Friday - daytime (prior to 6:00 pm) and one slot at 9:00 pm; all 10:30pm slots are available

  • Saturday - one quarter field is available between 12:15 pm-3:45pm and evening slots begin at 11:00 pm

  • Sunday - daytime 3:30-5:30pm but don't forget, Adult Drop-In at 10 pm for only $10/person!
There are also lots of opportunities to rent space in our event room for meetings, or birthday parties, and the track has openings too!

Please visit the Facility Rentals Information webpage for rates and capacity info.
PFC & PSC Holiday Hours 2021-22
  • The administrative offices of PFC and the Soccer Centre itself will be closed on Dec 25th, 26th and Jan 1st

  • We will also be closing early (at noon) on Dec 24th and 31st

  • We are hosting a youth Holiday Soccer Festival from Dec 20th to Dec 30th

After a trying 21 months (or thereabouts) let us all enjoy our time with loved ones and look forward to the coming year with hope and positivity! 

On behalf of the Board and Staff of the Pickering Football Club and Pickering Soccer Centre, we want to wish all of you the safest, healthiest, and happiest of Holiday Seasons! 
Pickering Soccer Centre
Main: (905) 831-9803
Facility Office Direct: (289) 624-2106
www.pickeringfc.ca
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