Pickering Football Club

What Pickering Football Club does

Pickering Football Club (PFC) is a registered non-profit community soccer organization incorporated in September 1984 and headquartered in Pickering, Ontario, Canada. The club delivers a tiered soccer program portfolio spanning recreational (U8 through adult, including All Abilities/Special Olympics programming), competitive (REP-level U13-U18 in Durham Region Soccer League, iModel, and OPDL), and high performance (OPDL and League1 Ontario men and women), supported by developmental add-ons (LEAP! and Super 7's), a multi-week Summer Camp, an annual Summer Festival, and an Elite Player Pathway bridging youth to semi-professional and university/collegiate play. The Pickering Soccer Centre, opened November 8, 2014 in partnership with the City of Pickering, is PFC's anchor asset: an 8,300 square metre FIFA 1 Star indoor turf pitch under a 9,000 square metre air-supported dome, a 125m 4-lane indoor sprint track, a 700 square metre clubhouse, 1,350 square feet of event space, and (since 2023) a hard-floor multi-use sports court supporting futsal, pickleball, volleyball, and other sports; the facility accommodates over 100,000 visitors annually. PFC is one of only 39 Canada Soccer National Youth Licensed clubs in Canada and one of only four Ontario clubs with both male and female squads in both OPDL and League1 Ontario.

The business model is multi-stream and non-profit. Revenue is generated from seasonal program registration fees (recreational, competitive, high performance), facility rentals (indoor turf, outdoor fields, track, event rooms, multi-use court), Summer Camp weekly fees, Summer Festival/tournament entry fees, pickleball drop-in sessions and multi-play passes, branded fanwear (Under Armour and Campea via Affiliated Sports Group), and sponsorship packages distributed through Kidspired Media (recreational), Affiliated Sports Group (competitive/high performance), and direct relationships (facilities). Distribution is direct-to-consumer: members register through the SportsEngine Sports Relationship Management (SRM) platform; facility bookings moved to DASH by Daysmart in October 2025; program delivery relies on 7 full-time and 10 part-time staff alongside 500+ community volunteers. Governance is provided by a 9-member volunteer Board of Directors, with Warren Hutchinson as President, Matt Greenwood as Executive Director, and Frankie Mohammed appointed Director of Football Operations on August 26, 2025. The club serves the Durham Region community exclusively, has no parent company, no equity investors, and operates as a non-profit with no external funding rounds disclosed.

Name

Pickering Football Club

Legal name

Pickering Football Club

Website

https://pickeringfc.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pickering Football Club is a Pickering, Ontario-based non-profit community soccer club (founded 1984) operating recreational, competitive, and high performance programs plus camps, pickleball, and facility rentals out of the Pickering Soccer Centre indoor dome for Durham Region families and players.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Youth Soccer Services

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Collegiate & School Athletic Facilities (MPAKAEAJ), Team & Club Coaching (seasonal team coaching) (HSADAEAF)

Keywords

• Youth soccer programs
• Competitive soccer training
• Indoor soccer facility
• Soccer camps clinics
• Community sports club

Headquarters

HQ city

Pickering

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Program Registration Fees: Seasonal registration fees for recreational, competitive, and high performance soccer programs. Fees vary by program level and include indoor and outdoor seasons.
2. Facility Rentals: Turf field, track, event room, and sports court rentals to individuals, teams, and organizations for practices, games, events, and birthday parties.
3. Camps and Festivals: Summer camp programs (weekly rates) and tournament/festival registration fees for youth age groups.
4. Pickleball Drop-in Sessions: Pay-per-session and multi-session pass options for indoor pickleball on weekdays. 12-play passes available.
5. Fan Wear and Merchandise: Sale of branded apparel including Under Armour competitive wear, Campea recreational gear, and pickleball shirts.
6. Sponsorship: Sponsorship packages across recreational, competitive, high performance, and facilities categories. Includes divisional sponsors, team sponsors, and facility naming/opportunity sponsors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Pickering Football Club is a community-based soccer organization that operates recreational, competitive, and high-performance youth and adult soccer programs, runs summer camps and tournaments, and manages the Pickering Soccer Centre indoor facility (8,300 sqm FIFA 1 Star turf under an air-supported dome). The club also offers ancillary programs including indoor pickleball, goalkeeper academy training, facility rentals, and branded fanwear.

Product overview

Pickering Football Club is a community soccer organization offering a multi-tiered program portfolio. The core offerings include the Pickering Soccer Centre (indoor facility), Competitive Soccer (REP), Grassroots Development (U8-U12), Recreational Soccer, and High Performance programs including Ontario Premier League/OPDL. Supporting programs include LEAP! and Super 7's (youth development), Summer Camp, Pickleball, Goalkeeper Academy (UNO), Summer Festival/tournaments, field rentals, and a Fan Wear Store. The club operates as a non-profit organization incorporated in 1984, governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, and is one of only 39 National Youth Licensed Clubs in Canada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pickering Soccer Centre Indoor soccer facility operated in partnership with the City of Pickering, providing year-round 8,300 sqm FIFA 1 Star full-size turf pitch under an air-supported dome, a multi-use sports court, 125m 4-lane sprint track, and event rooms. Hosts over 100,000 visitors annually and is available for rental.
• Competitive Soccer Program (REP) Rep-level competitive soccer programming for players U13 to adult, offering quality licensed coaching with additional training and teams competing in Durham Region Soccer League, iModel league (York Region, Toronto), and Ontario Player Development League (OPDL).
• Grassroots Development Program (U8-U12) Youth development program for players ages 8-12 focused on fundamental skills and game understanding through fun, player-centered, game-based activities across U8 (5v5), U9/U10 (7v7), and U11/U12 (9v9) formats.
• Recreational Soccer Program Community-based soccer programs for all ages and abilities including outdoor and indoor seasons, All Abilities/Special Needs program, Women's Rec League, and volunteer-coached teams.
• Ontario Premier League (OPL) / League1 Ontario High performance semi-professional program with men's and women's squads. PFC holds licenses to operate in both Ontario Premier League and Ontario Player Development League (OPDL), completing the Elite Player Pathway.
• LEAP! Program (Learn.Engage.Advance.Play) Pathway program between recreational and competitive levels for players aged 8-12, providing weekly outdoor training alongside regular recreational games to prepare athletes for future competitive play.
• Super 7's Program Introduction program for young players (born 2019 and 2020) just starting their development, learning fundamental soccer skills and body movements in a fun indoor and outdoor environment.
• Summer Camp Multi-week summer soccer camp for children held at Kinsmen Fields, offering full-day, half-day, and extended care options with structured soccer activities and coaching.
• Pickleball Program Indoor pickleball program at the Pickering Soccer Centre in partnership with City of Pickering, featuring weekday drop-in sessions with 4-6 courts available and multi-session pass options.
• Summer Festival and Tournaments Annual tournament events including the Summer Festival offering Canada Soccer Grassroots Soccer Fests for U9-U13 age groups with various formats (5v5, 7v7, 9v9).
• UNO Goalkeepers Academy Official goalkeeping program partnership providing professional goalkeeper coaching with over 7 years' experience in the Canadian Premier League, aligned with Ontario Soccer's LTPD model.
• Field Rentals Facility rentals including indoor turf fields (quarter, half, or full field), outdoor grass and turf fields, 125m sprint track, and event rooms for meetings or parties.
• Fan Wear Store Official merchandise store featuring uniforms and equipment supplied by Affiliated Sports Group, including Under Armour products for Competitive/High Performance and Campea brand for Recreational programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40+ years of continuous operation since 1984, serving Pickering and Durham Region community
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• City of PickeringcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 November 2014Partnership for Pickering Soccer Centre development and operation. City of Pickering provided support for facility construction. Club provides programming and facility management. Centre opened November 8, 2014.
• Ontario SoccercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoverning body affiliation providing standards, licensing requirements, league sanctioning, and coach/official education pathways. PFC operates under OS jurisdiction for all programs.
• Durham Region Soccer Association (DRSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional governing body for soccer in Durham Region. Provides league structure, referee coordination, and district-level administration for PFC programs.
• Ontario ParaSport/Special OlympicscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing inclusive soccer programming for athletes with disabilities through All Abilities program.
• Kidspired MediaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing partnership since December 2017 for recreational sponsorships. Consultative approach to building custom marketing solutions for local and regional businesses.
• Affiliated Sports Group (ASG)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerUniform and equipment supplier partnership through summer 2024. Provides Under Armour products for competitive/high performance and Campea brand for recreational programs. PFC was first community club in Canada to use Under Armour (2009).
• Ontario Player Development League (OPDL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStandards-based high performance league for U13-U17 players. Province-wide competition from Ottawa to Windsor. PFC holds license as one of approximately 24 clubs in Ontario.
• League1 Ontario (L1O/OPL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSemi-professional Pro-Am league bridging players to highest levels (CIS/OCAA, NCAA, CPL, MLS). PFC holds license since March 2014. One of only 10 clubs with both OPDL and L1O licenses.
• Canadian Universities and Colleges (U Sports, NCAA, NAIA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity/college pathway support including partnerships with Algoma Thunderbirds, Brock Badgers, Durham Lords, and 30+ other institutions. Facilitates student-athlete recruitment and scholarship opportunities.
• SportsEnginecoreTechnology or IntegrationSports Relationship Management (SRM) platform providing member registration, team management, scheduling, communication, and field status updates. Mobile app for real-time notifications.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Vaughan Soccer Club: GTA-based licensed community soccer club operating recreational, competitive, and high-performance streams in the same Ontario Soccer ecosystem. Comparable in license tier, program breadth, and member-driven delivery model.
• North Mississauga Soccer Club: A large community soccer club in Peel Region holding Canada Soccer National Youth License and operating OPDL/L1O programming. Directly comparable to PFC as a multi-tier licensed community club serving recreational through high-performance players.
• Burlington Youth Soccer Club: Long-established Halton Region community club with recreational, competitive, and high-performance programming and Canada Soccer licensing. Strong operational and structural peer in the Ontario community-club tier.
• Oakville Soccer Club: One of Ontario's long-standing community clubs with National Youth License history, supporting recreational through elite development pathways. Highly comparable in governance (community-led non-profit) and program structure.
• Sigma FC: Standards-based competitive/academy program operating in League1 Ontario and OPDL. Comparable to PFC's high-performance arm in male/female semi-pro and development programming.
• Etobicoke Youth Soccer Club (YSC): Toronto-based community/youth soccer club with Canada Soccer licensing and competitive tier programming. The prior employer of PFC's incoming Director of Football Operations, making it a direct operational and structural peer.

Broad incumbents

• Toronto FC Academy: MLS professional club's youth development pipeline. Participated in the 2014 Pickering Soccer Centre opening exhibition. Sits at the apex of the same player pathway PFC feeds into.

Regional players

• Ajax FC: Pickering's immediate neighbour within Durham Region, offering community soccer programs under DRSA. Operates in the same catchment with overlapping volunteer pool and field network.
• Whitby FC (formerly Oshawa KIA FC): Adjacent Durham Region soccer program with similar recreational-to-competitive structure. Regional peer serving neighbouring municipalities within the same DRSA/Ontario Soccer governance umbrella.

Others

• League1 Ontario: Governing semi-professional Pro-Am league in which PFC holds a license since 2014. Indirect ecosystem peer defining the competitive landscape and standards PFC must meet.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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