The Peterborough Festival & Challenge Cup for Boys wrapped up on Sunday (June 19). We could not have asked for better weather while we enjoyed the enthusiasm of the players and the excitement of the competition as the final stages played out. Congratulations to the winners and runners-up in the six competitive divisions. The organizers … Continue reading "Peterborough Festival & Challenge Cup" Peterborough Festival & Challenge Cup
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
The long wait is over; the summer playing season is here. Games in all divisons from U8 Girls and Boys to Senior Women and Men are getting underway. It’s been three years since we saw teams from outside our own district. All that is changing. Game schedules, results and standings are available on-line for OSL … Continue reading "Let the Games Begin" Let the Games Begin
Several PCSA players got a taste of the big leagues (League1 Ontario that is) when they took part in the opening ceremonies at ECFC Women’s home game at Fleming Knight’s field on Wednesday evening (May 18). The U9 and U11 girls accompanied the players during the walkout parade and the National Anthem. PCSA U14 Girls … Continue reading "A Knight to Remember" A Knight to Remember
Players, coaches and parents are thrilled with the return to a “normal” season of soccer. With Covid and early-summer storms in the rear-view mirror, we have settled into an easy routine of home and away games and endless practice sessions. It’s great to be back. Game schedules, results and standings are available on-line for OSL … Continue reading "Game On!" Game On!
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 they make a mistake, and neglect to thank them when the game is over. Not any more. We are facing a critical shortage of … Continue reading "What If There Was No Referee?" What If There Was No Referee?
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.
The U14 Girls squad got an unexpected bonus when they travelled to York Lions Stadium to watch the Canadian Premier League game between York United and FC Edmonton on October 17. In the parking lot head coach Rich Bergman spotted Canadian Men’s National Team and Toronto FC player Richie Laryea who was also taking in … Continue reading "Just When You Least Expect it…" Just When You Least Expect it…
Congratulations to Lillian Bleecker (U14 Girls) and Claire Hamilton (U15 Girls), winners of the 2020 and 2021 Hogan Awards, respectively. This award is made annually to the Peterborough City youth player best representing skill in soccer, commitment to the game, team and club and team leadership. The award honours the memory of PCSA U12 player … Continue reading "2020 and 2021 Hogan Awards" 2020 and 2021 Hogan Awards
The PCSA Board recently announced four worthy recipients of the Volunteer of the Year Award, two for the 2020 year and two for 2021. Congratulations to Matt Strano and Dan Moore (2020) as well as Emery McLaughlin and Leigh Proctor (2021). The club owes a huge debt of gratitude to these four tireless volunteers – … Continue reading "Volunteer of the Year Awards" Volunteer of the Year Awards
Congratulations to PCSA U18 player Belle Onusko who is the recipient of the Mark Forster Scholarship for 2021. In addition to playing soccer from an early age, Belle also enjoyed community volunteer activities such as summer soccer camp counsellor, the 2019 Women’s U19 Lacrosse World Championships, United Way, Mental Health Run, and the arts…just to … Continue reading "Mark Forster Scholarship Award" Mark Forster Scholarship Award
When the pandemic and state of emergency was declared in March 2020, PCSA paused all soccer programs for its 200+ families and 350+ players. This has placed a financial strain on PCSA players, families, and operations. There will be additional costs associated with starting up again due to enhanced health and safety regulations. Now PCSA … Continue reading "PCSA Receives $15,000 Jumpstart Grant" PCSA Receives $15,000 Jumpstart Grant
It was with great sadness that we learned of the passing of a true friend of the club, Denise Moore, who died on April 9. In addition to being a devoted soccer Mom and team manager, Denise was best known as the friendly face behind the canteen counter at Eastgate Park for the past 12 … Continue reading "A Sad Loss – Denise Moore" A Sad Loss – Denise Moore
Following the recent open competitive application and interview process, the PCSA Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Biren Patel as the Director of Coaching for a two year term. A long time Peterborough resident, Biren brings many years of coaching, volunteering, administrative and business experience to the position. He is an … Continue reading "Director of Coaching – Appointment" Director of Coaching – Appointment
The PCSA Board announces Dale Bolton as the recipient of the Volunteer of the Year award for 2019. Dale has served as Club Treasurer for many years, as well as making a tremendous contribution to the club in numerous other ways. She is always ready to “pitch in” when something needs doing. Dale is also … Continue reading "Volunteer of the Year – Dale Bolton" Volunteer of the Year – Dale Bolton
Congratulations to Eden Hazeldine (U14 Girls), winner of the 2019 Hogan Award. This award is made annually to the Peterborough City youth player best representing skill in soccer, commitment to the game, team and club and team leadership. The award honours the memory of PCSA U12 player Mark Hogan and his mother Joanne who were … Continue reading "2019 Hogan Award Winner Announced" 2019 Hogan Award Winner Announced
The PCSA U11 (2009) Boys team visited the children’s ward at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre on Friday (November 22) where they donated a bumper crop of stuffed animals to the young patients there. The toys were purchased from the proceeds of the charity car wash the team held back in July when they raised … Continue reading "‘Tis the Season for Giving" ‘Tis the Season for Giving
Peterborough City U15 Boys Blue were undefeated at the Thornhill Challenge Cup tournament held on the weekend of August 17/18. They defeated Bolton Wanderers by a 1 – 0 score in the championship game. They went 2-1-0 (W-T-L) in the preliminary round to advance to the semifinal where they defeated Aurora Stingers by a 2 … Continue reading "U15 Boys Blue are Thornhill Champions" U15 Boys Blue are Thornhill Champions
Peterborough City was well represented at the Cameron Memorial Festival and Tournament hosted by the Quinte West Soccer Club in Trenton on the weekend of August 10/11. Our U9, U10, U11 and U12 Girls participated in the festival while PCSA U14 Girls (both teams) and U16 Girls White competed in the tournament section. Peterborough City … Continue reading "U14 Girls Blue Take Gold in Trenton" U14 Girls Blue Take Gold in Trenton
The Tournament Round of the Ontario Cup featuring thirty-two of the best U15 Boys teams in Ontario was held at eight different centres across the province on the weekend (July 26 – 28). The Group 1 Tournament Round was held at Eastgate Park, featuring Peterborough City Blue, Ottawa TFC Academy, Vaughan Azzurri and Woodbridge Strikers. … Continue reading "Ontario Cup Weekend in Peterborough" Ontario Cup Weekend in Peterborough
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