Community Stories

Matt Greenwood is a leader in driving a societal shift towards a barrier-free soccer environment for individuals with disabilities. Discover Matt’s story and learn more about accessible soccer, blind soccer programs and how Pickering Football Club is an inclusive and diverse community.

Sponsorship is often perceived as a donation, but it is far from it. It's a relationship between club and business, with the matchmaker in the middle. A marketing and public relations initiative that meets the needs of the business and club. These needs are specific, as in any relationship; each side has its own needs, but they meet in the middle with a common goal —the why.

West Ottawa Soccer Club Teen Tournament, a weekend event that had families, players and sponsors connect with the community.

Symphony Senior living eagerly sponsored both the boys and girls team in the U8 divisions at West Ottawa Soccer Club.

Summer soccer camps across Ontario were fuelled by the generosity of Pizza Pizza providing hundreds of free pizzas to campers and volunteers.

Mindful eating is an approach to food that focuses on individuals’ sensual awareness of the food and their experience of the food. It has little to do with calories, carbohydrates, fat, or protein. The purpose of mindful eating is not to lose weight, the intention is to help individuals savor the moment and the food and encourage their full presence for the eating experience.

Working from the principle that it takes 21 days to form a habit, consistency in pregame prep is key and athletes who follow a comfortable, thought-aligning pre-game routine not only minimize the chances for outside noise distractions, but lower the risk of injury that could hinder not only performance, but being able to have a lasting season.

By guiding a child through their emotions of defeat and providing valuable perspectives, you can equip them with essential life skills. Remember, it's not just about winning or losing; it's about the journey, the lessons learned, and the character developed along the way.

Weekend tournaments are a big deal to sport families. Plan ahead to avoid pitfalls: forgotten equipment, scrambling for meals, getting...

Are you positive, energetic, organized, patient and passionate? This could be for you! The application process is now open! There are a...

Oakville Rangers U11 Advanced Team Triumphs at Richmond Hill Jaguars Hockey Tournament! The strength of a team can often be the deciding...

By partnering with Fan Saves, we can offer a digital Game On! Coupon Book, which provides parents and players deals from local business...

The Player of the Game (POG) awards do not go to the "best", or to those that scored the most goals; they are a way to highlight players that have shown true team collaboration and displayed a positive attitude and dedication to the sport. These awards are given to  players in all sports and regions that we serve.    This is an award that is based on improvement, both physically and mentally.    Did they attend all practices? Did they show up with enthusiasm in all game condi