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Match Official abuse is a common problem that can be felt across most sports. It is an issue that threatens the viability of our sport given games cannot take place without officiating. Maltreatment is the number one factor affecting retention of referees. It is not OK to Insult, Argue, Berate, Yell at, or worse, Threaten … Continue reading "It’s Only a Game" It’s Only a Game

If you are thinking about becoming a soccer referee, now is the perfect time to register for a clinic. Both Small Sided (7 v 7) and Entry Level (full field) referee clinics are available locally but you will have to act now. Space is limited and is being filled up quickly. Please go to our … Continue reading "Referee Clinics Offered Locally" Referee Clinics Offered Locally

Match Official Clinics for 2025 are now LIVE! Did you know that you can play soccer AND be a referee on your off nights? Think pocket money while gaining a greater understanding of the subtleties of the rules to become a better player. If you are 12 years of age or older on March 31, … Continue reading "Want to be a Soccer Referee?" Want to be a Soccer Referee?

In keeping with our shared vision, the very youngest players at our sister club, PYSC, are getting the best possible introduction to soccer thanks to the instruction being provided by our very own coaches at the start of this year’s indoor program. In the PYSC U4-U6 girls and boys divisions, the first 3 weeks of … Continue reading "PCSA Coaches Pitch In" PCSA Coaches Pitch In

We decided to have a little “in-club” contest to add to the enjoyment and spirit of Family Fun Day (August 18).  The organizers came up with “Heart of City” for the team that had the most players attend the event. This year’s “Heart of City” award goes to the U9 Boys team! This award recognizes … Continue reading "Heart of City" Heart of City

Peterborough City U15 Girls continued their winning ways with a successful outing at the Girls Soccerfest Tournament in St. Thomas on the weekend of July 27/28. They blanked all 5 teams they faced to reach the championship final where they defeated Woolwich by a 3-1 score to claim the trophy. That was the only goal … Continue reading "U15 Girls Winners at St. Thomas" U15 Girls Winners at St. Thomas

During the first month of our season, we have seen an alarming number of serious incidents involving the treatment of Match Officials. It is not OK to Insult, Argue, Berate, Yell at, or worse, Threaten the Referee in any way, shape or form. Spectator behaviour is increasingly the source of the problem. Starting Immediately, ECOSA … Continue reading "Referee Abuse Must Stop" Referee Abuse Must Stop

Registration for this summer’s Peterborough City Soccer Camp is now open. The camp runs for 4 weeks from July 2 to July 26 at Eastgate Park for children aged 5 to 12 years old of all skill levels, or none. For details go to the Summer Camps web page.

PCSA is pleased to announce Liz Chamberlain as the 2023 Volunteer of the Year “for her creative work in promoting the club on our social media platforms”. She has spent many hours posting on our Facebook and Instagram pages to highlight the many important club events, team highlights and coaches pick for Player of the … Continue reading "Volunteer of the Year – Liz Chamberlain" Volunteer of the Year – Liz Chamberlain

Congratulations to Abby Edge (tech coach and long time player) and Brad Kang (U18 Boys), winners of the 2023 Hogan Awards. In addition to helping out with the development program, Abby is an assistant coach for the U12 girls program as well as past volunteer and counselor for the summer camp. On top of his … Continue reading "2023 Hogan Awards" 2023 Hogan Awards

Congratulations to Spencer van Engelen and Nicholas Tripp, recently announced recipients of PCSA Mark Forster Scholarships for 2023. Both players are members of this year’s Peterborough City U18 Boys team and have a combined total of 16 years of playing with the club. The Mark Forster Scholarship was established by the Peterborough City Soccer Association … Continue reading "Mark Forster Scholarship Awards" Mark Forster Scholarship Awards

Spain 1 England 0, and with that Spain triumphed for the first time in a Women’s World Cup Final played on Sunday (August 20) in Sydney, Australia. Remarkably, Spain had won only one previous World Cup match prior to this year’s competition. Pre-tournament favourites such as USA, Germany, Brazil, and the Netherlands suffered early exits. … Continue reading "FIFA Women’s World Cup" FIFA Women’s World Cup

Without the referee there would be no game. Yet we are inclined to take them for granted, ignore them when they do a good job but let them know every time we think they make a mistake, and neglect to thank them when the game is over. Not any more. Kindness and respect are essential … Continue reading "Stop the Cycle – Change the Culture" Stop the Cycle – Change the Culture

PCSA has opened a new ordering opportunity at the online ‘leisure wear/spirit wear’ shop just in time for the upcoming outdoor season. Orders placed by Sunday April 2 will be shipped on May 8, 2023. Shipping is free to the club for central distribution.

The ugly bin in the corner is no more. No, the large storage container at Eastgate Park hasn’t gone anywhere, but it did get a major face lift recently. Under the watchful eye of local illustrator and muralist Jason Wilkins, some 20 students from the Integrated Visual Arts Program at Thomas A. Stewart Secondary School … Continue reading "Bin Beautification Project" Bin Beautification Project

Take a look around when you visit Eastgate. There’s a fresh look about the place. Lots of bright blue paint. There’s a new vinyl/aluminum signboard at centre field. The City of Peterborough supplied the paint. Kudos to DOC Biren and his helpers who supplied the elbow grease.