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Pickering FC
Weekly Update
January 14, 2022
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#DareToCompare #DestinationClub #PFCProud #WestDurham
With more information than ever before, we know you’ll find the
answers to most of your questions on our website.
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Dear Member, Stakeholder, Supporter,
With our 2021 AGM scheduled for January 26th (7pm) we urge you to registration and confirm your attendance by our deadline of January 19th, 2021. No additional attendees will be allowed on the night, so in order to get the log-in details out there we need your registration in advance. This year will be another virtual AGM due to pandemic restrictions and we're asking for an hour of your time to hear about the clubs efforts over the past fiscal year, and vote on the board positions for our newly restructured Board. All the information you need can be found here so please register, we'd love to see you.
During the pandemic we had a torrid time trying to complete our most recent Ontario Trillium Foundation grant. The focus of the grant was on outreach and innovation. We wanted to ensure no stone was left unturned and to connect with our community in a very personal way. Sadly, after multiple lock-downs and ongoing social distancing it can became very difficult to achieve that type of connection and, as with everyone else, we did a LOT of pivoting in order to reach our objectives. We're pleased to say as a result of Tammy's excellent engagement and Laura's analysis we will be able to share our final reports in the next 2 weeks and we encourage you to read and share them. Pickering FC truly wants to be YOUR destination club and we won't stop until we are!
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During the pandemic we had a torrid time trying to complete our most recent Ontario Trillium Foundation grant. The focus of the grant was on outreach and innovation. We wanted to ensure no stone was left unturned and to connect with our community in a very personal way. Sadly, after multiple lock-downs and ongoing social distancing it can became very difficult to achieve that type of connection and, as with everyone else, we did a LOT of pivoting in order to reach our objectives. We're pleased to say as a result of Tammy's excellent engagement and Laura's analysis we will be able to share our final reports in the next 2 weeks and we encourage you to read and share them. Pickering FC truly wants to be YOUR destination club and we won't stop until we are! |
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As you can see, while our players, families and staff are locked out of the dome we are still full steam ahead with an imminent restart. Adjustments are being made to schedules, plans and protocols in readiness for our return to the dome. Coaching staff have moved to online team sessions each night of the week and Coach Jamaal is having tremendous success with his 'Get Fit' online fitness session each Thursday evening and Saturday morning with 138 on this weeks session! Great work Coach Jamaal, keep it up!
That effort also extends to our All Abilities and blind soccer program participants who have been meeting each week online to stay connected. Social isolation during these restrictions is hard on us all but even more so on the disabled community. Take a look at these great stories from the past week about the power of our sport and inclusion.
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PFC Presents 'Our Community'
Episode 2 OUT NOW
'Our Community' is a series of interviews with members of our club to better understand their personal stories & why they chose PFC. Our club is full of amazing individuals & it’s time we highlighted their stories.
CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO WATCH THIS WEEKS EPISODE:
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THANK YOU!
For the second year in a row, Pickering FC has been awarded the Ajax/Pickering Readers Choice Diamond Award for “Best Local Sports Team”!!. PFC has also won a Gold Award for "Summer Camps"
We are indeed #PFCproud and send a BIG thank you for voting the Pickering Football Club as the best sports club in Ajax/Pickering for 2021!
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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.
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Check out the PFC MyTeamStore for all your baselayer/compression needs!
Stay warm - Order Today:
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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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Make sure to Follow Us on social media for all club stories, updates, and program info!!!
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*ALL PROGRAMS HAVE CURRENTLY BEEN POSTPONED AS WE HAVE BEEN FORCED TO CLOSE UNTIL JANUARY 26TH*
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*ALL PROGRAMS HAVE CURRENTLY BEEN POSTPONED AS WE HAVE BEEN FORCED TO CLOSE UNTIL JANUARY 26TH*
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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!
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NOTE: Walk the Dome & Walking Soccer will be hiatus Dec 20 to Mon Jan 3rd as PFC hosts our annual Winter Festival
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Walk the Dome, Monday, to Thursday (9am - 11am) begins September 20/ Free Mondays in October/ November
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Walking Soccer, weekly on Tuesdays (55+) and Fridays (open ages) (10:00am - 11:30am) begins September 21 (registration required)
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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
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