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Toronto International Soccer Show
Visit Score Soccer Academy and many other soccer organizations and merchants.  You can participate in some fun activities.  Enter some free draws to win great prizes.  Watch JFK alumni and Canadian freestyle champion Jose in action.  Chat with Score Academy's and one of the highest internationally licensed coaches Geoff. Meet one of Canada's most popular coaches Tyler from JFK.  Visit Soccer Show for details.  Runs January 22-24.


Bend It Like Beckham - One of the most important skills to master in soccer is kicking the ball.  Accuracy is everything.  JFK is holding a free introductory clinic called “Bend it Kicking” to teach players the skill of kicking.  David Beckham is famous for his ability to accurately kick the ball.  JFK has brought in professional Score Academy Coach Tyler Smith, England's clone of Beckham (yes, he’s actually looks like him), to teach the art of kicking.  Players will learn fancy kicks like bending the ball (aka banana kick), bicycle kicks, volley and more.  This introductory clinic is free to JFK members (past & present) and friends.  That's right, invite your school mates, neighbors and relatives.  For ages 6 to 16 year old.  The clinic is 1.5 hours long.  We are also including a free introduction to Freestyling (the sport of ball juggling).  In order not to over crowd the session, each clinic has a capacity of 30 players.  Please RSVP the name of the player(s), age and which clinic number.  Those that RSVP will be given confirmation and guaranteed entry to the clinic.  Those that show up without RSVP confirmation will be first come first served based on availability.  Pictures and video from the 2009 Bend it Clinic.  Schedule for 2010 Winter Bend it Clinics:

Bend it Kicking Clinics - Basics
For beginners and recreational players. 
#1 - Saturday, January 16 at Francis Libermann at 4:00pm.  (Session #1 is full.)
#2 - Sunday, January 17 at West Hill at 3:00pm.  (Session #2 is full.)
Bend it Kicking Clinics - Advanced
For experienced players including All-Star, Rep & Academy. 
#3 - Saturday, January 30 at Francis Libermann at 4:00pm.  (Session #3 is full.)
#4 - Sunday, January 31 at D&M Thomson at 10:30am.  (Session #4 is full.)
#5 - Sunday, January 31 at West Hill CI at 3:00pm.  (Session #5 is full.)
Location addresses:
Francis Libermann School - 4640 Finch Ave E between Brimley & McCowan.
West Hill CI School - 350 Morningside Ave between Kingston & Ellesmere.
David & Mary Thomson School - 2740 Lawrence Ave E between Midland & Brimley.
Free Clinics brought to you by Score Soccer Academy.  Training Scarborough's Elite Players. 


Coach Tyler demonstrates proper kicking technique at the first indoor Bend it Clinic.


Bend it Clinic players pose with the coaches.


Freestyling with Coach Tyler at the Bend it Clinic.


Coach Tyler finishes in top row in the Coaching Association of Canada and the Campbell's Chunky Soup Most Valuable Coach of the Year Contest.  An astounding 2,000 plus fans and countless beautiful testimonials. Thank you members and friends for all your support.  Tyler is especially grateful.

Members and friends of JFK, 
I would just like to take this time to express just how truly grateful i am for all the support shown and all the wonderful testimonials you have all written about me on the Campbell's website.  Coaching Soccer is an extremely rewarding job, every weekend i travel in the snow for an hour on the bus, from my home in North York, knowing that when i get there i am greeted by the warmest smiles from your children.  I look forward to coaching them, and am so incredibly proud of how far they have all come.  And I trust you can see an improvement in them also.  When i was a child, the greatest thing my parents could have done was to enroll me into a soccer program.  The friends I made, the lessons I learned, the social skills I developed, the sense of being part of a team (even though i am sure my mum's reasons were to tire me out so I would sleep when I got home.)  This being said, it is really a great thing that you have decided to enroll your children into soccer and you should be commended for that.  I have been Coaching now for 5 years in many different countries, but you and your children have really made Canada feel like home.  I look forward to seeing you all again in the Summer 2010.  Yours in Youth Soccer, Coach Tyler Smith.


Super Smash Bros. Brawl Video Game Tournament Saturday, January 9 at the JFK Club House was a packed house.  More details at SmashBoards.  Next tournament Saturday, February 27 for amateurs (beginners/novice).  Details coming soon.

JFK Staff get Together for some Cheer Some of the office and indoor coaching staff get together to celebrate the holidays.  In this photo are Nick, BK, Warren, Patti, Mary & Helen.  Not in this photo are Geoff, Tyler, Jake, Paul, Dany, Steve and Amanda.  Happy holidays from us all and have a Happy New Year!

Time for a Dell Computer

Coaching Jobs Available Are you a coach looking to earn some extra income part time?  Contact JFK to learn more about JFK's Technical Team.

Gift Sale on Saturday December 12 & 19

Christmas Gift Sale at the JFK Warehouse 445 Midwest Road, Unit 35 on Saturday, December 12 & 19 from 2pm to 4pm.  Do you need a gift for your teacher, postman, co-worker, schoolmate or some one special?  Brand new merchandise including soccer items.  Up to 90% off on merchandise.  Do your Christmas shopping at the JFK Holiday Sale.  

December Raffle Winners
Where the Wild Things are . . . Rachelle C 
The World of Eric Carle . . . Matteo M. 
Gama-Go Gift Basket. . . Matthew. 
Princess Gift Basket . . . Khandi M. 
Thank you to everybody that supported this fund raiser raffle.  


Pix from the Score Academy holiday party at th Club House.


Toronto FC came to Scarborough on Thursday for a free pub crawl party at Jack Astor's Restaurant.  Pictured here is Danny Dichio autographing for these JFK players (left to right are Justin G, Dichio, Ocean H & Daniel M).  There were 2 types of jerseys in the house - TFC and JFK.  Adrian Serioux, Gabe Gala and Amadou Sanyang were also among the guests.  Gabe received an honourary super-sized photo of his goal in the TFC vs Real Madrid game.  Adrian is a Scarborough native.

France vs Ireland Handball Goal 2009
It's sad it played out this way, but those are those rules.  If the referee doesn't call it, it's fair game.  See youtube for the handball goal that counted.  Thierry Henry handled the ball preventing it from going out of play and passed it for the winning goal.  It was even offside which didn't get called either.  He isn't the first to handball and get away with it and he won't be the last.  Diego Maradona did the same thing in the World Cup.  Check this top 5 handball goals video.  Just For Kicks in no way endorses handball goals or any type of cheating, but when it comes to handballs, the only thing that counts - is what the referee calls.  That call is final.  That's the law.  Can FIFA over-rule it?  Yes, but they never have.

Feeling sick?
If you are ill & more specifically, think you may have the flu?  Then, please do not go to soccer. 
Protect yourself from infection:
The Public Health Agency advises:
- Wash hands often with soap.
- Keep your hands away from your face.
- Cough & sneeze into your arm.
- Eat healthy & stay physically active.
If you get sick, stay home.  Talk to a health professional if you have flu-like symptoms.  More info on H1N1 at www.fightflu.ca.

Women's Fitness Twice a Week
Register today for the Women's Fitness Program that runs Saturdays and Sundays.  Only $180 for Oct to May season. 

JFK's Jose Freestyles to 2nd Place
Jose "Avalos" started his career at JFK.  Last year he came first place in the Canadian Red Bull Freestyle Competition.  This year he came second to Scarborough's Jaime "Magnet".  Great job to both Scarborough natives for keeping us on the map.  Soon, we'll be seeing JFK's 12 year old Sameer & JFK's Mario in competition.  P.S. Turn the sound off when watching to the video clip (lyrics rated PG).

Win $1,000
Check out this chance to win a $1,000 RESP.  Thanks to Nutrilite, BMO and Kumon for their contributions.


The U6 players at West Hill race to the ball.  Check out Pictures of the Week for more photos. 
 

Coach Tyler demonstrates turns and tricks for the U13 Agincourt-Malvern players. 

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Nintendo Smash Bros. Brawl Video Game Tournament on October 24.  Another packed house.  Gamers as far as Niagara attenended.  More pix & info at Video Game Tournament.


Score Academy year end party a huge success.  Winners of the skill competitions show off their new trophies.  Thank you to everybody that supportd the party. 

Awards Banquet & Appreciation Party Pictures and news from the Appreciation Party are now online.  Check it out and see who won awards.  Pictures, news, champions and fund raiser winners from Fun Day. Record High Return Rate An incredible 80% of current members are returning members this season.  That's an all time high record.  Thank you for your dedication.   How did we do this summer? Please send us an email, phone call or letter stating how your JFK experience was this summer.  Your feedback is important to us in order for us to know where to improve and what not to change.  If returning business is any factor of your experience, we must have done a great job.  We have registrations from 18% of our summer membership, compared to 12% this time last year, and it's only September.  That's an all time high record for this period.  Thank you everybody.

Score Soccer Academy teams had a great weekend playing in Niagara Falls.

Some of the players from the freestyling clinic show off their newly learned skills.

Evaluation Sheet for Coaches
Every coach should have received the JFK Evaluation/Fund Raiser Tracking Sheet.  If you misplaced it, please download it, fill it in and hand it in to our office.

Nominate a Volunteer
It's time to nominate a volunteer for volunteer of the year.  Here's how it works.  Did somebody do a great job?  A coach, assistant coach, referee, administrator, or other volunteer.  Even a soccer mom, dad or family of the year.  Who demonstrated great dedication to their job whether it was a volunteer coach or a supportive soccer mom?  Nominees will be announced in September and the winners will be announced at the Annual Banquet.  Send an email or letter to JFK stating who you want to nominate and why.  The JFK Executives will sort through the nominees to choose the winners.  Categories for volunteer awards are as follows: Recreational Coach of the Year, All-Star Coach of the Year, , Volunteer of the Year, Soccer Mom of the Year, Soccer Dad of the Year, Family of the Year, Fair Play Award (usually a referee).  Click on Awards to see who won last year and previous years.


Super Smash Brothers Brawl Video Game Tournament Sunday, August 23.  Kids started off with doubles play. For more info, click on Super Smash.

Chewing Gum can be Deadly
A player in Brazil ended up in hospital after colliding with an opponent and choking on his chewing gum during a match.  Striker Aloisio lost consciousness for a few moments as he collapsed to the ground after challenging for the ball.  Doctors said he stopped breathing momentarily as the chewing gum obstructed his airways.  Luckily they identified the problem quickly and took the gum out to help him breathe again.


This U06 All-Star semi-final play-off game was won in a penalty kick shoot-out.  Click on the image for a video of the winning goal.

Freestyling Clinic  What is freestyling?  It's also known as keep-ups.  It's the art of keeping the ball off the ground.  Kicking it, heading it, bouncing it off any part of your body, balancing it on your foot, face or back, performing tricks, etc.  Back by popular demand, Coach Tyler from the Bend it clinics, will be heading up this clinic at 6:30pm on Friday, August 21 at Bendale BTI School 1555 Midland Avenue (the field on the west side of D&M Thomson & Donwood Park).  Click on above picture for a video clip of some JFK Freestylers.  Pictured above is JFK's very own Jose, who is the Canadian Freestyling Champion. Fun Day It's trophy day on Saturday, September 12.  For details, click on Fun Day.

All-Star Top Scorers for Season Player/Goals Darrius S  18 Aaron W  26 Jaden G P  29 Dondrae B  10 Joshua P  10 Aghilan A  10 Paolo D  10 Mardel F  10 Kabrillraj M  10 Brian R  14 Division/Team U06 Kelly U08 Royal U10 Orange U12 Gold U12 Gold U12 Royal U12 Red U14 Orange U14 Orange U18 Blue

All-Star Best Keepers for Season GA / Main Keepers 10  Aiden/Athish/Brayden 16  Liam & others 42  Thomas & David 14  Raniel/Brandon/Rishi 24  Patrick & others 12  Shane/Chris/Sebastian Div/Team U06 Royal U08 Royal U10 Gold U12 White U14 Royal U18 Kelly For more details on statistics, log on to the Members Area and see the schedules and standings.

Did you miss Picture Day?
You have an opportunity to have an individual picture taken on Saturday, August 15 at
Bendale BTI School 1555 Midland Avenue (the field on the west side of D&M Thomson & Donwood Park). 
Time schedule is as follows:
U03 at 1:00pm   U05 at 1:15pm   U06 at 1:30pm   U07 at 1:45pm
U08 at 2:00pm   U09 at 2:15pm   U10 at 2:15pm   U11 at 2:30pm
U12 at 2:30pm   U13 at 2:45pm   U14 at 2:45pm   U18 at 2:45pm


JFK volunteers cheery at the Ribfest.                       Largest crowd yet at this year's Ribfest.                 


Freestyling at the Ribfest.                            Thank you to all the volunteers that helped at Ribfest.      

Win $100 cash and TFC Tickets at RibFest this weekend (July 31 to August 3) at Thomson Memorial Park on Brimley (and Lawrence).              Wear your Just For Kicks jersey, t-shirt or hat at the Ribfest and you could win $100 cash plus 6 tickets to see Toronto FC.  Just come to our booth wearing any JFK gear from 12pm to 8pm on any of the Ribfest days and fill out an exclusive ballot for your chance to win.  One ballot per JFK geared-up person (players, coaches, family and friends).

“True champions aren't always the ones that win, but those with the most guts.”  Mia Hamm.

ANOTHER Super Smash Brothers Brawl
The second JFK Video Game Tournament is on Sunday August 23.  Cash and other prizes to be won.  This one is exclusively for JFK members and friends.  Only $10 to join.  Practice up kids, this is a really exciting tournament.  For more info, click on Super Smash.

Toronto Argonauts Special Special offer for all members, friends and neighbors.  The Toronto Argonauts have a special on game tickets available through this JFK only.  You save approximately 25% on tickets.  Good seats in the lower levels.  You can even get discount on the more expensive seats.  Please feel free to pass the word around and recommend to your team, work place, family and friends to catch an Argos game or two.  It’s a great affordable outing to the Rogers Center (Sky Dome).  Great for team building, family outings, work get-togethers or just a night out for some famous Sky Dome fries and hot pretzels.  Why the Toronto Argos?  TFC tickets are sold out, Leaf tickets way too expensive, Raptors out of season and Blue Jays seat availability is usually in the nose bleed section.  JFK seats at the Argos games are on the lower levels and you get the JFK exclusive discount.  Plus, live, in person Argo football action is great.  You can get the special price discount on any Argos home game.  Tickets are $25.  That’s $8 off the regular Argo price – exclusively at the Just For Kicks link and you don’t have to be a member as long as you use this link.  Just visit www.ticketmaster.ca/justforkicks or call 416-341-2729.  The Toronto Argos and Just For Kicks with  Mike “Pinball” Clemons, uses a portion of these sales to put back into several sport programs in the GTA including JFK.  Help youth sport and use this link to buy tickets.

Learn to kick the ball like a pro and more.  Try the University of Soccer DVD Set.  The best training aid off the pitch.  See the best seller "Blast the Ball" DVD for great kicking demonstrations.

 

Free Goalkeeper Clinic
All players wanting to learn or increase their skills at goalkeeping are invited to attend any or all of the 3 keeper clinics on Friday, July 10, 17 & 24 at  6:30pm at D&M Thomson School 2740 Lawrence Ave E.  Bring your ball and uniform.  Keeper gloves will be for sale at field.  Head keeper instructor is Score Soccer Academy's Keeper Coach Luciano, an OSA certified keeper coach and U of T keeper with a number of awards and achievements.

Bend it Like Beckham Clinic
Learn to kick a ball like David Beckham.  Free for all ages.  Penalty shots, direct kicks, indirect kicks, corner kicks, banana kicks, bicycle kicks and more.  Straight kicks or curve it like a pro.  

Toronto Argo's Games
Save ~25% on Argo tickets through JFK only, visit Toronto Argonauts Tickets.

Super Smash Brothers Brawl
JFK Video Game Tournament on Sunday July 12 at the Club House. Details at Smashboards.
 

Coach Tyler heads down south
You may know him as the young David Beckham look-a-like, but to us, he's a great part of our technical coaching team.  Tyler's a UEFA licensed coach and is in Pennsylvania the week to get his US National Diploma.  Good luck Tyler.

Congratulations Coach Toby & Family

It's a future soccer player!

JFK not affected by City Strike
Parks & Rec fields might not be having their grass cut and garbage picked up, but JFK fields are maintained by the school boards, so no worries.  Game on as usual. 


Some of the ladies from the Women's Fitness program take 5 for a kodak moment.


True headlines this week at http://www.teamtalk.com/
Agent smooths criminal United link
Johnson moonwalks into Anfield
Blues won't stop 'til they get enough
You rock my world, DM tells Saints
Rovers chief Sam: The Gael is mine
PB will move earth to keep on-song Geo
Fab's Toon exit bid could be history
Los Che: They don't care about Villa
Utd wanna be startin' somethin' with Karim

Toronto Argonauts Special The Toronto Argonauts have partnered up with Just For Kicks Soccer to help harvest health and activity in youth through sport.  In support of Just For Kicks Soccer, the Toronto Argonauts are offering an exclusive discounted ticket offer with percentages of the ticket sales going back to the Just For Kicks Soccer program. You will be receiving a minimum of a 23% discount off the regular season ticket price for every ticket.  More at Argos/JFK. Check out the video message from Pinball Mike Clemons.

Schedule & Rosters
Did you know you can view the schedules and team rosters online in the JFK Members Area?  Not only that, but you can view the most up to date standings and which players have been scoring,  Just log on to the Members Area.  Also visit Pictures of the Week.

Picture Day
Saturday, June 27 is Picture Day for JFK.  Log on to the Members Area to view your team's schedule.  Rain or shine, Picture Day is on as scheduled.  If raining, pictures will be taken inside the school gym (Bendale BTI).

Good Luck in Ireland Geoff
JFK's Technical Director Geoff is completing his UEFA "A" License is Ireland this week.  Although he's technically already passed the year long apprentice and evaluation, he's in Ireland for the final set of lectures and graduation ceremony.  Geoff will be 1 of less than 20 coaches in Canada with the UEFA "A" License and JFK is very proud of his great achievement.  The UEFA "A" License is the highest standard of coaching certification in the world.

2009 Summer Soccer Season Starts Off with Great Success
Records indicate that 70% of our members this summer are returning members.  That's great dedication.  Thank you for your patronage and welcome back.  To the almost 1,000 new members this year, welcome to JFK.  We wish you all have a super season on behalf of our technical crew, administrative staff and volunteer committee members: Geoff, Paul, Warren, Nick, Brian R, B.K., Helen, Tyler, Luciano, Mary, Nuhu, Jake, Andrea, Barb, Amanda, Marguerite, Ken, Bobby, Brian G , Patty and all the rest of the volunteers including the hundreds of coaches. 

“True champions aren't always the ones that win, but those with the most guts.”  Mia Hamm. 
 
The referee is Always Right
Here’s a great example: In 1986, Diego Maradona scored the “Hand of God” Goal in the quarter finals World Cup Match against England.  The referee didn’t see him purposely push the ball into the goal with his hand.  It counted as a goal.  Nothing anybody could do about it.  FIFA could not over-rule it and video replays couldn't change it.  When Maradona was asked why he pushed it in with his hand, he basically stated he scored the goal “with the hand of God”.  Maradona won the game for Argentina.  Also, it isn’t the only time Maradona had used his hands to score.  The video is on Youtube if you’ve never seen it before.  



Over a hundred coaches have already attended one of the several coach clinics in preparation for the outdoor summer season.  Left photo shows some coaches on the field learning some hands on skills from Coach Brian.  Photo on the right has Coach Warren addressing a packed house of coaches on policies and procedures.  Bottom pic shows Coach Warren & Nick demonstrating more technical practice sessions.  More clinics to be announced soon. 


The Sky Blue team triumphs over the Silver team in the U14 West Recreational division.  Both teams played a great game.  If you have any pictures from your games or practices you would like to share with JFK, please email them to us with a little description of who and when.


Toronto FC players take time out to sign autographs for hundreds of JFK players and other fans.




Spring Fever Program came to an end on Mother's Day.  This group of players, coaches and parents took a Kodak moment with their pennant awards.  More pix coming soon.  If you missed the last day of the Spring Fever program, you may pick up your award at the Club House.


Thank you to everybody that came out to the Play Soccer event at RONA.  It was just too windy for the crew to set up their equipment.  Keep checking JFK's web site for more news and events.

Mother’s Day Soccer Games JFK’s affiliated academy – Score Soccer Academy, had some games at Birchmount Stadium.  It was a brilliant day for the teams.  Here's one of Score's shining U8 players in action. Readers Choice Awards Three years in a row!  JFK has been nominated for Best of the Best in the Scarborough Mirror.  Thank you for all of your support. Rules while on school property: No dogs. No littering. No smoking. No peanut products.  No unsportsman-like behaviour.

Free trip to see the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Center
Free Blue Jay game for 50 JFK members born 1996 to 2000.  JFK, in cooperation with Toronto Blue Jays, GO Transit and Toronto Police have an special day at the Jays for kids that may have never seen the Jays live before.  Details were sent via email to selected members. Families on government assistance and single parents have first priority for the trip. 

Respect! A demonstration of why respect is needed from not only the players, but the parents (and coaches) as well. Also, view the Respect Guide for Parents, provided by the English FA for more videos and information for soccer parents.  This is a great demonstration of what NOT to do.  This type of behavior is not acceptable at JFK.  JFK's Code of Conduction is inside the JFK Member's Guide all members will be receiving this month when you meet with your coach after Victoria Day.

Some Just For Kicks members pose with Toronto FC's Dwayne De Rosario on April 29.  Merchandise autographed by De-Ro will be used in upcoming fund raisers.  You can meet De-Ro and other TFC players in person near the end of May.  Details coming soon.  



Check out the latest issue of Argyle Magazine for the cover story on Dwayne De Rosario, appropriately titled Just For Kicks".  Argyle Magazine is a Canadian lifestyle quarterly magazine.  Available on news stands near you.  Pictures above from Argyle Magazine Spring 2009 edition.


Spring Fever program coming to an end on Sunday, May 10.


Spring Fever Awards Day on Sunday May 10.  Same time and place as your weekely schedule.


Danny Dichio from Toronto FC speaks to players from Score Academy at practice.  He told them the secret to great ball playing.  Sorry but we can't reveal the secret due to confidentiality agreements. :)

Pre-Season Assessments

Players at one of the assessments.  JFK uses the ratings to help create evenly skilled teams.  Our goal is to have fair and fun games where no one loses or wins every single match.


Uniforms and balls arrived at the JFK Club House this week.  Soon, coaches will have them and be handing them out to their teams.  Season starts after Victoria Day for most divisions. 


"Pinball" Mike Clemmons from the Toronto Argonauts visited the JFK Club House April 20.  Members may have a chance to meet Pinball and Argo players this summer.  Details coming later.  Pictured from left to right are Nick, BK, Pinball and Brian.

Pre-Season Assessments

Coach Brian speaks to one of the groups after their assessment game.  Many more coming up.


Kids have a fun game at the assessment so JFK can use the ratings to help create evenly skilled teams.  Our goal is to have fair and fun games where no one loses or wins every single match.

More Teams Added to Summer Roster
We've just added 14 more teams to some of the divisions that were full to accommodate the people that were on the waiting list.  This is your last chance to register.  Check here for availability. 

Summer Outdoor Season Starts After Victoria Day
If you have registered for the summer league, it starts after May 18 (Victoria Day).  A coach will call you to set up a meeting with the team and at this meeting you will receive your schedule, uniform, ball, etc.  Different teams may start on different days.  Tots start later.  If you have registered already and have not received an email titled "Summer Outdoor Season", we may have an incorrect or no email for you.  Please email JFK so we may update your file accordingly.  Thank you.  . 

Final Rummage Sale

Thank you everybody that participated in the JFK rummage sale.  Picture from April 18 sale. 

Earn $100 Cash plus over $100 in freebies.
It's true.  Real cash - not coupons.  You can make $100 cash and more this summer if you coach a team.  It's a great deal worth over $200 in total.  No experience required.  JFK will teach you.  JFK is serious about getting dedicated coaches that we are offering any one who coaches a great bonus package.  For more details, visit the Coaches page.

Referees can make $70 in 2 Hours
Teens and adults with soccer knowledge can referee games (U6 to U18) to make some extra cash - up to $70 a night for just over 2 hours of work.  JFK wants you!  More details at the Referee's page.


Score Academy players (gold jerseys) were off to a great start with their first games of the season this weekend.  Here, the U10 team plays at one of the artificial turf stadiums in Toronto.  Score Academy is JFK's official representative for elite training.  Are you interested in stepping up your competitiveness?  Want to increase your skills?  Want to be trained by the best coaches?  If you answered yes to these questions, then contact Score Academy for your next soccer level.

Outdoor Summer Season Schedules - Click on a location.
 Agincourt - Bluffs - Malvern - Port Union - Thomson - West Hill
All locations are co-ed (mix boys & girls).  Girls Only also available at Thomson & Port Union.

Coach Geoff getting an "A" from UEFA
JFK's Technical Director had his coaching skills evaluated in March in sunny Florida.  He passed.  Now he just has to go to Ireland for the final lecture and presentation ceremonies.  He would have then earned his UEFA  "A" License, the highest standard of professional coaching certification in Europe (and the rest of the world).  We always thought you were an "A" in our books.

Congratulations Coach Luciano
JFK & Score Soccer Academy are proud of coach Luciano, one of the latest additions to the Technical Advancement Crew.  He's the new Academy Keeper Coach and will be helping JFK keepers too (free clinics coming up soon for JFK keepers).  Luciano was recently nominated for the GEORGE M. BIGGS TROPHY which is an major athletics award with the University of Toronto.  He also received a Silver T Award for career athletics achievement. 

Contest to Win Tickets to Toronto FC
Name one of the three players from Scarborough that play on TFC.  Email the answer to JFK before 3pm on Friday, April 10.  Six winners will be notified by 4pm via email.  Winners will be emailed the tickets upon confirmation.  Tickets are for the home game on Saturday, April 11 at 3:30pm.

Toronto FC Autograph Session

Check back here next week for info on meeting Toronto FC players live and getting their autographs.

Spring Fever Video Classroom

There wasn't an empty seat in this session at the Club House.  Players (and parents) checked out some cool videos and had some great interactive time with their coaches.  Thank you to all the members that attended Saturday's sessions and to coach Mary and coach BK for their time.

Toronto FC might have lost their game on Saturday, but JFK fans still had a ball.  Here's JFK coach Tyler (right) and friends at the game, as published in the Toronto Sun.  JFK will be giving away dozens of TFC tickets to members throughout the summer.  JFK will also be holding draws to win tickets and other TFC merchandise.  Check here regularly to see how you could win.  Click on the picture for the Toronto Sun's video interview with coach Tyler.

Spring Fever training at West Hill. 

Three More Tot Programs Added for the Summer
The Just For Tots Program is run directly by JFK's technical staff.  The tots (born 2006) and their parents participate together in learning soccer in a fun environment.  A truly unique program which provides the grassroots foundation for family fun and learning.


Trainers are teaching the players dribbling in the Spring Season.


Spring Fever is Here.  Members had their first session a couple of weeks ago.  It was an orientation day including an address from the head coaches, schedule/newsletter handout, uniform distribution and some soccer playing of course.  Very limited registration spots available at Spring Indoor Season. 


Trophy Day (Fun Day) at JFK.  All players received a trophy, certificate and pizza lunch on Sunday.
For more Winter Season Fun Day pix and winners from the draws, see Winter Fun Day.  Also see the same page for some of your comments, what to do if you were absent on Fun Day & winners.
Even more pix at Pictures of the Week page and latest info on the News page.

March Break Activity Camp Some of the campers playing foosball (table soccer) at the activity camp.  More camps in the summer. Coach Geoff gets an "A" from JFK. JFK's Technical Director is having his coaching skills evaluated this weekend in sunny Florida.  If he passes, he would have earned his UEFA  "A" License, the highest standard of professional coaching certification in Europe (and the rest of the world).  We think you're already an "A", now make it official.

Thank you to all our staff, volunteers and helpers from the Indoor Winter Season:
Geoff, Warren, Nick, Brian, BK, Helen, Tyler, Luciano, Mary, Nuhu, Jake, Charles, Hajime, Andrea, Barb, Heather, Ashleigh, Amanda, Muffin, Alexandra, Haleema, Marguerite, Marina, Lahaina, Steve, Ken, Visar, Jackie, Brian, Steve, Ivan, Radu, Toby, Goran, Jamie, Michelle, Tracy, Joshua, Ian, Teresa, Gail, Bob, Liam, George and all the parents, siblings and friends that also helped.


Wow!  March Break Challenge Tournament was a super exciting day.  Click on the picture for a short low res video clip.  More pix at March Break Challenge.  Winners from the draws will be posted soon.

Earn $100 Cash plus over $100 in freebies.
It's true.  You can make $100 cash, get a free polo shirt, a free shoulder bag, a free rope pen, a free whistle and lanyard, a free air pump, a free coaches' guide to soccer and all the free coaching clinics you want.  No experience required.  JFK will teach you.  This summer, if you coach a team, you will receive all of the above.  It's a great deal worth over $200 in total.  JFK is serious about getting dedicated coaches that we are offering any one who coaches a great bonus package.  All you have to do is be committed to your team (and Club) for about an hour twice a week (yes you can still take a vacation), take a least one of the 3 hour coach clinics, do some administration work for your team (phone/email your players, fill out game sheets, complete simple player evaluation report, etc).  Assistant coaches can help with any of the duties.  Want to coach?  Just check off "I want to Coach" on your registration form (for U4 to U18 teams, not U3).  Coach clinics are starting in April.  You can even take an additional free coach clinic to become a JFK Certified House League Coach.  There's more, you can also attend a free referee's clinic is you want to step up your knowledge of soccer rules.      

JFK Web Site Getting Really Busy

The JFK web site has doubled the number of unique visitors to its web site in the last 2 weeks, a direct reflection of the spike in registrations for the Spring and Summer programs including Camps and even next year's Winter programs.  If you haven't registered yet, you must do so ASAP before all the programs are full and to avoid late registration fees. 

Help with Data Entry Needed
With the huge number of recent registrations, JFK is looking for some extra help with data entry.  If you have a couple of hours to spare here and there, let us know.  We'd like to keep up to date on all of the administration work and get the summer off to a smooth start.

World's Greatest 6 Year Old Player
Check out this video of Madin Mohamed.  He's above and beyond the average 6 year old or even 16 year old.  Do a search on Youtube for more videos of him.

Born 1995-2005	Born 1995-2003	Born 1991-2006	Born 1995-2003	Born 1991-1994
$225	$80	$139	$97	$95
Summer & Winter Combo	March Break Activity Camp	Summer Outdoor	Summer Soccer Camps	Summer Outdoor
May-Sep, Nov-Mar	March	May-Sept	July & August	Ref Special

Watch 3 Scaroborough players on Toronto FC.

TFC's won it's season's first game 3-1.  TFC's first ever season opener win.  TFC's first home game is against Seattle Sounders FC on April 4.  SSFC part owner & comedian Drew Carey was instrumental in having what special powers given to season ticket holders & supportors?  Email JFK the answer for a chance to win a pair of tickets to a TFC game.

Players were testing how fast they can kick a ball.  This player kicked it 58 KMH.  Wow!
More pix at Pictures of the Week page.

Tax Receipts
All tax receipts from 2008 programs were mailed out in February.  If you paid for a 2009 program, those tax receipts will be mailed out in conjunction with the 2009 tax season.

2009 Technical Advancement Crew
JFK Soccer Club and Score Academy are looking for coaches to join our expanding technical staff.  Interested?  Send JFK an email.  The TAC team is responsible for training players and coaches. 
They work directly with players in the indoor programs and directly with coaches in the outdoor programs.  They also work with selected players in the summer to further advance their skills.
Please welcome our current 2009 TAC team coaches/trainers:
Geoff, Warren, Nick, Brian, BK, Helen, Tyler, Luciano, Mary, Nuhu, Jake, Charles, Hajime.

 

Coaching Certificates
Ten certificates have been awarded by the Ontario Soccer Association, Coaching Association of Canada and National Soccer Coaches Association to coaches on JFK's Technical Team in the past month or so.  Congratulations coaches for increasing your coaching skills and contributing to JFK's dedication to quality soccer.  Want to join JFK's technical team, send us an email.

Third Scarborough Native Joins TFC First, Dwayne De Rosario signs with Toronto FC, then O'Brian White and now Adrian Serioux.  Scarborough's got talent.

Communicating was this week's theme and it went well.


U12 Academy team warming up for their season which starts in 2 months.  Happy to be on artificial turf.

JFK Casino Rama Bus Trip
Join JFK on Saturday, February 28 for a bus ride to & from Casino Rama.  Bus leaves Scarborough at 2pm, back at 11pm.  50/50 draw for cash on the bus.  Movie on the bus.  Free buffet dinner at the Casino.  Limited availability.  $20 per adult.  For tickets or details, contact JFK. 

March Break Activity Camp
The kids are off school but you have to work.  Can’t leave the kids at home alone.  Day care costs too much for the week.  So what to do with the kids . . . Bring your kids to the JFK Club House Activity Camp from March 16 to 20 from 9am to 4pm.  Drop off after 8am, pick up by 6pm.  Must pre-register.  Limited availability.  For ages 6 to 14 years old.  Fun activities. Big screen movie theater.  Foosball (table soccer), air hockey, arts & crafts and more.  Bring your Gameboy or PSP games.  Do homework or reading.  Free pizza lunch on the Friday.  Not a soccer camp.  Only $80 for the week. 

Bingo!
JFK is having a bingo event on Saturday, February 7 at 3pm (ending approximately at 5pm).  All members and friends are welcome.  Any age.  It’s $1 to reserve your seat and bingo cards are only $1 each or 3 for $2.  Great prizes to be won.  Refreshments available.  Rescheduled, to be announced.

JFK March Break Challenge
Are you interested in adding some competition to your program?  Recreational players from Thomson and West Hill are getting a chance to face each other in a show down.  Who has learned the most over the winter?  West Hill or Thomson players?  Are you up for the challenge?  You need to register for this tournament.  Those that register will be put into challenge teams to play against their rivals.  Each team will play at least 2 games each, refereed by our trained refs.  All participants will receive a medal whether you win or lose.  See your coach/instructor on Sunday.  You can also register in person at the Club House.  Tournament is on March 15. More info and schedule at March Break Challenge.

Indoor Soccer Making Strides  (Partial News Article from CBC News)
As minor hockey faces a lull in registration, another winter sport is on the rise . . . Registration for indoor soccer in Ontario has more than doubled since 2004.  For B.K. Mitchell, a single mother of three who works part-time, choosing indoor soccer for her kids was a no-brainer. It only cost her $90 to register each child.  “It was close to home, so it was convenient, and the price was really, really cheap,” she said.  Mitchell’s kids are registered in Scarborough’s Just for Kicks soccer club.  While cost is one of many factors, the Mitchell family is one of thousands across the country choosing soccer over other sports. In fact, soccer is the No. 1 participatory sport in the nation, according to a recent study by Statistics Canada.  A 2007 Canadian Soccer Association report shows 867,869 players registered across the country.  In Ontario, for instance, indoor soccer registration has more than doubled in the past four years, from 40,000 players in 2004 to 86,300 this year, said Guy Bradbury, chief executive officer of the Ontario Soccer Association.  Read more at Soccer on the Rise.

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Interesting Web Facts

There are over 110 million distinct known web sites in the world.  Last year, JFK’s web site was ranked as the 9,563,761 most viewed web site in the world.  This year our rank climbed to 5,765,153.  No other club in Scarborough is ranked even close.  By comparison, WRSC is ranked 22,124,253. 

Scarborough Native Joins Toronto FC
First, Dwayne De Rosario joined TFC, now O'Brian White joins TFC.  Let's face it, Scarborough's got talent.  


Nick's team receiving some coaching instructions at the coach clinic in Florida.  Congratulations Coaches Warren & Nick on passing the National Residential Coaching Course.


Congratulations Coach Warren on geting one of the highest marks on the written test.  Details below.  


Coaches Warren & Nick are taking an intensive national coaching course in Fort Lauderdale.  The residential course takes place at a beautiful $60,000,000 complex.  The physically demanding course has the 210 coaches in classroom and field sessions including a lot of work-through breakfast, lunch and dinners, plus homework (actually hotelwork).  They rise at 6am and and finish at 9pm for 7 straight days.  A lot more than the 50 hours the course is classified as.  Good luck on your written and practical tests guys and keep the sunscreen flowing. JFK looks forward to seeing your increased coaching skills.


Santa visited JFK at the Committee Christmas Party & gave all the kids gifts.  More party pix.

Increasing Coaching Skills
Good luck to Warren & Nick who are taking a 50 hour intensive national coaching course next month.  Don't be nervous during your tests.

Want a great gift?  Try the University of Soccer DVD Set.  The best training aid off the pitch . . . 

 

     Merry Christmas     -     Happy Hanukkah     -     Happy Kwanzaa     -     Blessed Eid al-Adha

Dwayne De Rosario traded to Toronto FC
Scarborough native Dwayne is coming home.  He continues to have a great career, the best any Scarborough player has ever had and now he's going to have it all right here in Toronto.  Great news for TFC to pick up the MLS MVP and Canada's Player of the Year.  Dwayne made his start with some of Scarborough's local youth clubs.  Welcome home Dwayne.

Diving is Cheating
Check out these diving two videos.  When will FIFA crack down on diving?

It's a GIRL! Congratulations to volunteers Frank and Carmela on making Mary an auntie.  JFK welcomes future soccer player - Isabella to the world. Indoor Winter Season Last day of Winter sessions before the holiday break is Dec 14 and we're returning back on Jan 4.

Picture Day at the Club House
Member from the Winter Indoor Season had their photos taken at the Club House recently.  Here are some samples of being inserted into a magazine cover, an 8x10 portrait and sports cards.  Lots of other choices too.  Pictures will be delivered to the gyms on December 14.  Haven't picked up your pictures from the summer yet, call our hotline for pick up instructions.



Join the JFK Committee
Just For Kicks is committed to providing the best service in the industry.  In order to do that, we need more volunteers, not just coaches.  Everybody needs coaches from time to time, but we need the volunteers that help behind the scenes.  We hold regular meetings to discuss and plan the future of JFK.  What is JFK, how should things be run, plan the details, implement the program, help raise funds and sponsors, what are the rules and policies, all sorts of planning goes into making a club.  As a concerned parent or member, you probably care about what it is you are a part of.  We’ll this is your chance to have a say.  Come to our General Meeting to ask questions or give advice.  Maybe you want to be a part of the regular planning and join one of the committees.  Send us an email or call us to find out more about being more involved in the Club.


Tots at West Hill are having a lot of fun chasing after the ball.  More at Pictures of the Week.

Indoor Training Coach Nick teaches dribbling to the tots with some help from his little friend and one of the many assistants - Liam. Great job everybody! Registration Specials Winter Indoor Season $125.  Outdoor Summer $135 Rec, $149 All-Star,  Join Winter & Spring for only $179 or Winter & Summer for $225 (Rec or All-Star).   Indoor seasons are run directly by our technical staff, not volunteers.  U15 to U18 - ask about our $95 summer outdoor registration special. Women's Fitness Indoor Season.  For more info, see Women's Fitness.

Some JFK members met with Toronto FC players and staff last week and enjoyed some complimentary appetizers, cool conversations and some Kodak moments. Smile!

Toronto FC Party in Scarborough One of JFK Vice Presidents, B.K., chats it up with fellow Trinidadian and Toronto FC player Julius (J.J.) James at the TFC party in Scarborough.  You probably remember J.J. for scoring in the 49th minute of his first ever MLS game against David Beckham's L.A. Galaxy. Score Academy Practices & Tryouts Sunday, November 30 & December 7 at David and Mary Thomson CI School (2740 Lawrence Ave, east of Midland) U08 (born 2001/02) 10:30am front gym. U10 (born 1999/00) 10:30am back gym. U12 (born 1997/98) 1:00pm back gym. U14 (born 1995/96) 3:30pm back gym. Dress accordingly, no cleats.

Giant Sale on Saturday November 22 & 29

Christmas Gift Sale this Saturday at the JFK Warehouse 445 Midwest Road Unit 34 & 35 from 10am to 3pm.  Thousands of brand new merchandise including soccer items, plus Rummage and Bake Sale section.  Up to 90% off on merchandise.  Do your Christmas shopping at the JFK Super Sale November 22 & 29.  All item must go.  Need to make room for our upcoming Christmas Parties and Santa Claus. 

Happy Birthday Lucas and everybody else celebrating a birthday this month.  Click here.  Speaking of birthdays, JFK turns 5 years old on December 1.  Happy birthday Just For Kicks. Fall Fever 50/50 Winners Thomson: $90 Andrea G. #4856771 West Hill: $100 Dion J. #4856686 Please come to the Club House to collect your winnings.  Thank you to everybody that participated. To enter the JFK Forum, click on Members Area.  When you enter the Forum, you can make your comments anonymous by not entering you email address and using an alias name if you like.

Ontario Soccer Association's Annual Coaching Conference brought together about 500 coaches.  One of the guest coaches, Tosh Ferrell from Everton Youth Academy, works with a group of U11 players at the Ontario Soccer Centre in Vaughan.  Several JFK coaches attended the conference this weekend. 

2008 Best of the Best Just For Kicks Soccer Club won the Toronto Sun Readers Choice Awards again. Thank you to all that voted JFK #1. Why join Just For Kicks? There are many reasons to join Scarborough's largest soccer club.  Some reasons to join. To enter the JFK Forum, click on Members Area.  When you enter the Forum, you can make your comments anonymous by not entering you email address and using an alias name if you like.

The Winter Indoor Season is starting November 9.  Last chance to register.  All registered members will be contacted by November 4 with instructions.  Above picture is from last year's winter season.  Winter season includes a full uniform (color jersey, shorts, socks), practice t-shirt, trophy, pizza party, report certificate, practice and games weekly and direct training by professional certified coaches.

   
Fall Fever comes to an end. From tots at West Hill to teens at Thomson, some of the teams proudly hold up their pennant awards.  Next up is the Winter Indoor Season.  Some availability.

 

Hospital patients need your help now.  More blood donors needed urgently.  Canadian Blood Services has increased its recruitment efforts but demand is still outpacing supply.  Please give blood.  Click on the Canadian Blood Services logo on the left to learn more about donating or call 1-888-2-DONATE.

Members watched videos at one of the Special Pizza Parties at the JFK Club House.


Playing some foosball and watching some of the Score Academy games on the big screen.

JFK Member Canada's Best Freestyler
Canada’s 16 best ballers took their freestyling skills to the stage on October 12 at the Great Hall in Toronto, as they battled head-to-head to claim the title of Canada’s best freestyler, and earn a spot in the Red Bull Street Style World Final. The moves were fluid and the tricks were cool, but it was only one freestyler who battled his way to the top by showing ultimate control of the ball and creativity in style.  Just For Kicks own Jose Pena made the ball dance effortlessly to beat out 15 other top freestyler qualifiers from across the country. Wowing the judges with his skill, style and creativity, Pena was not only crowned the Canadian freestyle champion, but is now heading to Sao Paulo, Brazil to represent Canada in the Red Bull Street Style World Final on November 18, 2008!  Congratulations Jose. Read/see more at CP24.


Three weeks into the Fall Fever Program and already many of the tots don't need to hold hands.


Women's Fitness is one of JFK's most popular new programs.

JFK's own Jose wins Provincial Freestyle competition.  Congratulation Jose!  We're routing for you.  For more info, visit redbullstreetstyle.com.  To see a video clip of Jose freestyling, visit Jose freestyles and scroll down to his video also titled Jose freestyles. There's also a video of him performing for the Mayor. Red Bull news is quoted as saying "it was 17 year-old Jose Pena who came out on top and established himself as the man to beat at the upcoming Red Bull Street Style National Final."

Fall Fever's inter-active Video Classroom sessions at the JFK Club House taught the players and parents the importance of practice and how it makes you a better player by improving confidence.  What else is taught and discussed at these sessions?  Join the Winter Indoor Season to find out. 


Recipients of the Volunteers of the Year awards pose at the Annual Banquet.  More at Banquet. 

Mary Kay at JFK
Say hi to Candice at MARY KAY Consultants.  JFK's newest sponsor. 

Five Years and Counting
Wow! 152 current players have been with Just For Kicks since we started the Club.
That's more than 10% of the players from the very first season.  Thank you for your dedication.  Check out our Honorary page.


Coach Mary encourages one of the Tots before scoring. Want to register for Fall Fever?  Some spots still available.  Only $75.  Last day to register for Fall Fever is October 4.


First Day of Fall - Fall Fever that is.  Top left, Coach BK & Helen work with the Tots and their parents.  Top right, Coach Mary, Charles and Jake work with some U10 players.  Bottom left, "Catch me if you can".  Middle, players race to the ball.  Right, first to the ball challenge.  Want to register?  Some spots still available.  Register this week on line, by phone or in person.  Only $75.

Fun Day 2008
News & Pictures from Fun Day now on line including winners from draws and final champions.  If you took any pictures you would like to see on the web site, please email them to JFK.  Visit the JFK Forum in the Members Area to make and view member comments on Fun Day 2008.

Did you miss out on Fun Day?
If you did not attend Fun Day (Sat Sept 6), you can pick up your trophy at the Club House after September 14.  Same applied to gift certificates and pictures (check to see if your picture is ready first before coming to the Club House).  Fund Raising tickets (sold or not) must still be returned if anybody has not done so. 


Bye Bye and Thank You Volunteers!
Thank you to all the volunteers this summer.  225 team coaches, 375 assistant coaches and team administrators, 30 committee volunteers, and a special thank you to the 100 Fun Day volunteers.

Registration Specials
Indoor Fall Season $75.  Indoor Winter Season $125.  Outdoor Summer $135 Rec, $149 All-Star,
Join Fall & Winter for only $179 or Winter & Summer for $225 (Rec or All-Star).
Indoor seasons are run directly by our technical staff, not volunteers.
U15 to U18 - ask about our $95 outdoor registration special.

Born 1994-2006	Born 1991-2006	Born 1994-2006	Born 1991-2006	Born 1994-2006
$75	$125	$179	$225	$75
Fall Indoor	Winter Indoor	Fall & Winter	Winter & Summer	Spring Indoor
Sept-Nov	Nov-Mar	Sept-Mar	Best Combo	Great Deal

Mary Kay at JFK
Say hi to Candice at MARY KAY Consultants.  They were at Fun Day. 

Paul M, the goalkeeper jumping 10 feet up for the ball, has been with JFK since the Club was started.  Paul is arguably the best keeper in the Club (and there maybe a few that come a close second).  Watching him play in the U18 games is always a great treat.  Paul is also a referee and his family volunteers on big events like Fun Day, which is coming up on Saturday, September 6 at Donwood Park.  Thank you for your patronage and dedication!

The referee is always right
Here’s an example: In 1986, Diego Maradona scored the “Hand of God” Goal in the quarter finals World Cup Match against England.  The referee didn’t see him purposely push the ball into the goal with his hand.  It counted as a goal.  Nothing anybody could do about it.  FIFA could not over-rule it, video replays can’t change it.  When Maradona was asked why he pushed it in with his hand, he basically stated he scored the goal “with the hand of God”.  Maradona won the game for Argentina.  Also, it isn’t the only time Maradona had used his hands to score.  The video is on Youtube if you’ve never seen it.


JFK at the Scarborough Rotary Ribfest at Thomson Memorial Park on the August long weekend.

Results from 3v3 Tournament on line. 

Check out the pictures & results including the fund raising winners.  The first goal is to have fun.


Just For Kicks hosted a First Aid Certification Course on Sunday at the Club House.  Coaches from Score Academy as well as coaches and referees from JFK attended and received 2 certifications for the double course (Emergency First Aid and CPR).  We'll host another next winter.  First Aid.

200 Free Tickets for Toronto FC up for Grabs
JFK has 200 tickets to a special TFC event.  Details on how to get tickets for you and your family was sent by email.  Thank you to everybody that replied to the email.  Many more members than there are tickets replied.  If you won tickets, we did send you instructions on how to pick them up.  All others, try again for our next draw coming soon.


Kids at the soccer camp proudly show off their camp certificates.


One of the activities at the Club House camp is video games.  It's actually very popular.

Win Tickets to Toronto vs Montreal
Members can win Toronto FC Tickets to see them play against Montreal Impact for the Nutrilite Canadian Championship to represent Canada in the CONCACAF Champions League.  Game is on Tuesday evening.  Send an email to JFK stating who your favorite UEFA Champions League team is.  A random draw will be held for two winners of 3 tickets.  George and Domenic won the tickets.

WEATHER NOTICE:  
All games are on as scheduled unless there is lightning or hard rain at game time.  If lightning, all practices and games are cancelled.  If raining, check with your coach if your practice is on.  It is recommended to practice in light rain.  Check the Hour by hour forecast for Scarborough. 

Win 4 Toronto FC Tickets
Members can win Toronto FC Tickets to see them play against Independiente.  Send an email to JFK stating which country Independiente is from.  A random draw will be held for one winner of 4 tickets.  Congratulations to Peter for winning the tickets.  The answer to the question was right below this message yet a few people got the answer wrong.  Please read the main page of our web site for news and important information.

This week's soccer camp kids learn dribbling and shooting skills as well as play a myriad of outdoor and indoor games and activities.

Special Toronto FC Ticket Package
JFK's U7's players have a chance to win a pair of tickets to see Toronto FC on July 15 play against Independiente (Argentina).  Not only that, you will receive a special Toronto FC jersey, go to the field level to watch the warm-up before the game.  Send an email to JFK stating who your team sponsor is.  A random draw will be held for two winners (2 tickets each).  Congratulations to Ryan and Joe for winning the tickets.

Picture Schedule
Now on line. See Picture Schedule for your team's day and time. 

The Problem with Youth Sports
Research shows that organized sports for kids are often a hotbed of self-interest, second-guessing and unsportsmanlike behaviour. So how do we make them fun again?  Read More.

JFK Casino Rama Bus Trip
Join JFK on Saturday, August 30 for a bus ride to & from Casino Rama.  Bus leaves Scarborough at 2pm, back at 11pm.  50/50 draw for cash on the bus.  Movie on the bus.  Free buffet dinner at the Casino.  Limited availability.  $20 per adult.  For tickets or details, contact JFK.


These JFK U14 All-Star teams played at Birchmount Stadium during the Caribbean Festival.


Picture Day at JFK.


Camp JFK this week.  To register for other camps, check out Activity Camps & Soccer Camps.


JFK's affiliate academy - Score SA (in gold) played against Trendsetter Hawks which came all the way from Trinidad to play in the International Robbie Tournament.  Want to see more of the Trini team and other teams play this weekend, check out more info at the Caribbean Stars festival.


3v3 Tournament:  All ages can register.  Here's last year's U7 in action.
Adults divisions too.  Coaches, parents and friends can register.  Open to Rec and All-Star players.
For more info, check out 3v3 Tournament.  It's only $5 extra.  Open to everyone.

 
Time to Register for Camp.  Activity Camps $80. Soccer Camps $97.  Six weeks to choose from. 


Friday Night Football (Soccer) kicked off on July 4.  Teens on the left, mini soccer on the right.




Camp JFK this week.  To register for other camps, check out Activity Camps & Soccer Camps.

The "No" Rules while on permitted property . . .

No smoking.    
No littering.

No pets.          
No peanut products.

No illegal parking.  
No dangerous driving.

No poor sportsmanship.

No entering school buildings.

No shin guards means no participating. 


Watch the top European teams compete this month.  On Sunday, June 29, JFK is hosting a Euro Cup Party.  Only $10 per family.  Watch the final game.  Free food and snacks.  Starts at 2pm.  Watch the game on the big screen.  The other TVs in the Club House will also show the game so you can watch it from any angle.  Must email JFK to confirm you are going.  Pay at the door on Sunday.  Limited seating. 


At the JFK Club House about to watch the final Euro Cup game.  Check out more at Euro Cup.

2008 Readers Choice Awards Two years in a row!  JFK is voted Best of the Best.  Not only did JFK win again in Children's Entertainment, thanks to all of your support, but JFK also won Diamond for Best Fitness Club.  Check out the Scarborough Mirror on Friday, June 27 for the complete list of winners and an advertisement on JFK's latest specials.  Thanks again to everybody that voted JFK #1. Congratulations Toby and Pauline They're one of the many JFK members which met on the field and have tied the knot.  Have a happy marriage.  Toby was also Recreational Coach of the Year in 2007.  Why join Just For Kicks? There are many reasons to join Scarborough's largest soccer club.  Some reasons to join.

GoalKeeper Clinics 

We are excited to announce one of our former players will be conducting keeper clinics for us this year.  Emily played with JFK and is excited to come back and share her knowledge with fellow players (goalkeepers and those who are interested in learning the position).  Every skill level and age is welcome.  You can come to one of the clinics or all 4 at no charge to you.  Just be prepared to have fun, work hard and get dirty.  Bring a soccer ball and keeper gloves if you have them.  We will be selling gloves at the clinic if you want to buy a pair.  You don't need to reserve a spot, just come to David & Mary Thomson CI soccer field (on top of the hill).  Co-instructing with some of the clinics is JFK's Technical Director and UEFA Keeper Trainer Certified coach - Geoff.  Clinics are on:
Monday, June 16 - 6:30pm to 8pm
Monday, June 23 - 6:30pm to 8pm
Friday, June 27 - 6:30pm to 8pm
Friday, July 4 - 7pm to 8:30pm


Just For Tots Orientation Day:  Kicking the ball with dad while mom looks on.
Check out the "Tots 2008 Pictures" for more pictures.


The Purse Party was a BIG hit.  Lots of free food, great designer-inspired purses and the company was number one.  Check out some more pictures of the Purse Party.

Special Requests
Please note that JFK receives a thousand requests each year for friends to play on the same team.  We are able to meet 99% of those request as long as they were submitted before April 1.  We have receive hundreds more requests in the last couple of weeks alone.  While we will try to accommodate most of these, it will be impossible to accommodate all of them because the teams must remain balanced in strength and in number of players.  Switching players around may take until the middle of June, so please be patient while we process the requests.  We will in due time reply to each request via email or telephone.  Thank you for your patience.  UPDATE: We expect to have almost all the requests facilitated by June 9.


It was a little chilly and a little wet, but when did that ever stop kids from having fun.

Attention Ladies JFK is having a Purse Party on Saturday, June 14 at 7pm at the JFK Club House.  Designer inspired, trendy handbags, purses, wallets and more at amazing prices.  Proceeds will go to support the Club and its ongoing generosity of providing a fun and affordable sport to our community.  What's a Purse Party?  Like a Tupperware Party or Avon Party.  No RSVP, just show up to JFK at 445 Midwest Road, Unit 34.  Complimentary refreshments including Nick's famous cheese cake.

Toronto F.C. blanks Beckhamless L. A. Galaxy
Who is the most talked about player on TFC? On Galaxy?  The answer is Danny Dichio (TFC) and David Beckham (Galaxy).  Brooke and Neal (and guests) won 6 tickets in total (compliments of JFK) to see the fantastic game on May 31. 

JFK Coaching Clinics
Clinic	Divisions	Date	Time	Location	Instructor
Intro to Coaching	U5 & U7	Monday, June 2	7:00pm	PU-Cent	Brian
Intro to Coaching	U8 & up	Friday, June 6	7:00pm	PU-Cent	Brian
Intro to Coaching	U5 & U7	Sunday, June 8	1:00pm	Club House	Warren
Intro to Coaching	U8 & up	Sunday, June 8	3:00pm	Club House	Warren
More Coaching	U5 & U7	Saturday, June 14	3:00pm	Thomson	Brian
Advanced Coaching	U8 & up	Sunday, June 15	1:00pm	Thomson	Nick
Rain or shine.  Clinics at the Club House will be indoors if raining, otherwise all clinics are outdoors.  Dress accordingly.  Bring a ball and a drink.  All coaches and assistant coaches are welcome to attend any or all of the clinics.  More clinics to come.  Club House is at 445 Midwest Road, Unit 35.  PU-Cent is at 271 Centennial Road School.  Thomson is David & Mary Thomson CI School 2740 Lawrence Ave.  See our coaches in training . . .

Some of JFK's referees received last minute instructions before the start of the season.  Since the weather was great, Head Referee Paul, took them outside of the Club House and they enjoyed some Pizza Pizza from our sponsor.  Another referee clinic is scheduled for June 14.


Congratulations to the Score Academy teams for a great start to the season.  Just For Kicks players: Are you interested in stepping up your competitiveness?  Want to increase your skills?  Want to be trained by the best coaches?  If you answered yes to these questions, then come out to the try-outs for the Score Academy competitive teams.  Details below.


Even in the really cold weather we had Monday, players came out for the academy try-outs.


Women's Fitness kicks off.  $55 for the summer.  Play twice a week. 

 Just For Chicks
Not including the Tots Program, our girls only league received the largest growth this year, especially in the older ages.  More teams have been added.  Girls ages 4 to 14 years old can still register.  New Women's Fitness Program also receiving many registrations daily.  Girls prove they just wanna have fun. 


On the last day of Spring Fever, a group of U9's posed for kodak moment.


These parents got to play with the players on the last day of Spring Fever.


JFK's V.P. of Administration - B.K. and Secretary - Mary, accepted an award from the Toronto Sun Readers' Choice Awards Banquet on May 7.  Just For Kicks Soccer won for Favourite Youth Sports Organization.  Thank you to all the members that believe in JFK.  Of the hundreds of celebrities at the gala event, meeting winner for the Favourite Pro Sports Player - Danny Dichio (pictured bottom right inset) of the Toronto FC, was an exciting moment for any soccer volunteer.

Registration still on-going
JFK has added some last minute teams to create more spots for registrations.  We've exceeded last summer's count by 19 league teams plus almost doubled the Tots division.  The outdoor season will be starting near the end of the month.  Check the for Availability Chart for current registration status.

 Incredible Multi Season Specials
Fall & Winter Seasons $149...
Runs from Sept to March. 
Summer & Fall Seasons $184...
Runs from May to Oct. 
Summer & Winter Seasons $199...
From May to Sept & Nov to March. 
Summer, Fall, Winter & Spring $299...
From May 2008 to May 2009. 

Did you Email JFK?
If you emailed JFK April 24 to May 9, there may be a possibility that we did not receive the email due to technical difficulties.  If you did not receive a reply, please call our Hotline at 416-285-5425.

 Are you an Experienced Player?
Are you interested in stepping up your competitiveness?  Want to increase your skills?  Want to be trained by the best coaches?  Are you 7 to 12 years old (born 1996 to 2001)?  If you answered yes to these questions, then come out to our try-outs for the competitive teams.  Next set of try-outs is at 6:30pm on Friday, May 30 at David & Mary Thomson CI School soccer field, 2740 Lawrence Ave E.  More details will be available at the try-outs.  Try-outs for older age groups coming in June.

 Shin Guards, Cleats & Soccer Merchandise Sale
Need to switch your old cleats for a bigger size?  Need new shin guards?  They are mandatory.  Looking for other merchandise such as Toronto FC, David Beckham, Club or National team items?  Check out one of our many merchandise sales.  Used cleats from $5, great quality shin guards from $15. 
Saturday, May 31 from 2-4pm. 
Saturday, June 7 from 2-4pm. 
Saturday, June 14 from 2-4pm.  


JFK member - Andree, scans the some 4,000 balls in stock and wonders where the uniforms and other stock is going.  No problem, our 3,000 square foot Club House has plenty of room. 

Happy Birthday Coach Brian! Actually it's his birthday on our Fun Day, but his trade mark orange socks just arrived and he's all smiles Uniforms & Balls Arrived To the volunteers at JFK, receiving this shipment is a lot like Christmas.  It's what we've been anticipating for all year.  Our shipment of uniforms, balls and other equipment have arrived this week with still more to come.  Our dedicated volunteers will count them, sort them and prepare them for the team coaches.  Then in a couple of weeks, the team coaches will pick them up along with their team rosters (player list) and start contacting their players for the uniform hand out and first practice.  Patience members while we finalize everything.  The Outdoor Summer Season starts after Victoria Day.  Your coach will call you around that time.  Coach Clinics Thank you to everyone that attended our coaching clinics in April.  More will be coming in May.  Details to come.

Referees Meeting Some of the referees meet at the Club House for a pre-season intro. Win Tickets to see Toronto FC JFK Members, how many goals has TFC put in so far this season?  Email JFK the answer for a chance to win 3 tickets to see them for the Thursday, May 1 game at BMO Stadium for 7pm.  Two winners will each receive 3 tickets.  JFK membership has its benefits.

Wednesday was the busiest day for registrations at the Club House.  This year, JFK expects to break the 4,000 player mark.  Our staff and volunteers are hard at work preparing for the season.

Tots Program Expands, AGAIN
The U3 Tots program for kids born in 2005, has expanded once again due to the huge popularity.  For more info, see Just For Tots.  We had a lot of fun last year. 


In this rare photo, Coach Brian isn't wearing his trademark orange socks.  What happened?


Don't forget to register for the 3v3 Tournament.  It's only $5 extra and open to everyone and any one.


During the Spring Fever, Coach Jake works with some of the U6's and their basic ball control.

Cleat Exchange Program & Soccer Merchandise Sale
Saturday, May 2 from 2-4pm.  Need to switch your old cleats for a bigger size?  Need shin guards?  They are mandatory.  Looking for other merchandise such as Toronto FC, David Beckham, Club or National team items?  Check out one of our merchandise sales.  Used children cleats for only $5.  Name brand and newer shoes may sell for more.  Some of the cleats and equipment for sale are pictured below.
More sales coming Sat May 31 from 2-4pm.  Sat June 7 from 2-4pm.  Sat June 14 from 2-4pm.

Interested in doing some part time work at the JFK Club House?
This is the busiest time for JFK.  We are receiving hundreds of registrations every week (sometimes in a single day).  Our crew is hard at work processing and entering into our database all the incoming registration info.  If you have some extra time on your hands during the day or evening, we could use your help with data entry and filing.  Email us at info@JustForKicksSoccer.com if you could help.  Thank you to everyone which contacted us.  If we haven't replied yet, we will this week.

Women's Fitness Expands for Summer
Twice a week.  May to September.  One and a half hours per session.  Free T-shirt.  Bonus video classroom session.  For more info visit Women's Fitness.


Toronto FC wins 1-0 at its first home game this season.  Real Salt Lake player in white, demonstrates that it's no easy task taking a corner kick when the greatest fans on Earth are throwing streamers at you to make you miss.  Just a typical game at BMO field in Toronto.  Go TFC!


            
Just For Kicks Store: Now in stock - Original Adidas Toronto FC jerseys and David Beckham LA Galaxy jerseys.  Adidas, Nike and other brand name shin guards, keeper gloves and more.  Almost everything was sold at the sale on April 12.  We'll restock by our next merchandise sale on April 26.

Coach Clinics have started.  Pictured here, the coaches watch a presentation on the big screen at the JFK Club House.  More clinics to come with field clinics starting in May.  If you would like to coach, assist or just curious, please come to one of the clinics.  Referee clinics also staring this month.

Spring Fever Video Classroom Don’t forget we have the video classroom sessions coming up.  This does not affect the regular program on Sundays.  The video classroom session is a bonus session which is held at our Club House.  We’ll watch a training video on our big screen and discuss it.  We’ll also discuss some soccer fundamentals, terminology and rules (all based on the age group of the players).  Ultimately, we are looking to have some fun in a way we can’t experience at the gym.  This session is for the players and parents.   Members watch an entertaining video during the video classroom session at the Club House.

        
Spring Fever: Just For Kicks players are top of the class when it comes to skill development.

Coach Geoff gives instructions to a grouip of players at the Spring Fever Program.

Win a pair of Toronto Blue Jay Tickets To win tickets, email JFK the answer: Did the Jays win more games than they lost in 2007? If more than one person emails the correct answer by April 15, a random draw shall decide the winner.  Seats are ground level (100) in front of third base (bring your glove).  Game on Friday, May 23 at 7pm vs Kansas City.

Spring Fever - Coach Geoff works with one of the many U6 groups.  Geoff has over 30 years coaching & instructing experience having worked with some of the biggest clubs & academies in Canada & England. 


First Day of Spring - Actually, we mean first day of Spring Fever Soccer.   Coach Nick was one of the many coaches that worked with the kids on the first day.  Due to the popularity of the Spring Program, JFK has added some more gym times allowing for a few more registrations this week.   More details and schedules at Spring Fever.  Check out the 2008 Spring Fever Pictures.

3v3 Tournament
For all members, players, coaches, referees, parents, siblings and friends.  All skill levels (beginners and experienced).  All age groups including adults.  On Saturday, July 26 only $5 per player.  Must pre-register ASAP.  Register individually or in a team of 3 to 5 players.  Same age divisions as our house leagues.  Everyone gets a medal win or lose.  Champions gets a trophy.  Lots of fun, great for development and adds new level of competition.

Purse Party
JFK is having a Purse Party on Saturday, June 14 at 7pm at the JFK Club House.  Designer inspired, trendy handbags, purses, wallets and more at amazing prices.  Proceeds will go to support the Club and its ongoing generosity of providing a fun and affordable sport to our community.  What's a Purse Party?  Like a Tupperware Party or Avon Party.  More details coming soon.

Rave Reviews
Women's Fitness program which is on Sunday's at 2pm, received rave reviews.  Some space is still available.  Only $49 for the Spring season.

Coach Clinics
Did you want to coach or assist this summer or just curious about how to coach?  We are beginning our coaching clinics next month.
These first 4 clinics are at 7pm at the JFK Club House 445 Midwest Road, Unit 34.
Mon April 14, Wed April 16, Tue April 22 and Thurs April 24.  Please come out to at least one of them if you are volunteering. 

General Meeting

A General Meeting was held on Wednesday, March 26 at the JFK Club House.  Discussions included the Spring & Summer Programs, what's new, fund raising, coach & referee clinics, new committees, picture month & more.  Thank you to all the members which attended & especially for your valuable feedback.  We were happy to see many first time attendess at our meeting.

JFK March Break Challenge

Adding some competition to your program.  Recreational players from Thomson and West Hill got a chance to face each other in a show down.  Who has learned the most over the winter?  West Hill or Thomson players?  All participants received a medal whether they won or lost.  Check out the tournament pictures, news and silent auction winners at March Break Challenge.

Why join Just For Kicks Soccer
There are many reasons to join Scarborough's largest soccer club.  Here are some reasons to join.

Calling all Experienced Players
Are you interested in stepping up your competitiveness?  Want to increase your skills?  Want to be trained by the best coaches?  Are you 7 to 18 years old?  If you answered yes to these questions, then come out to our try-outs for the competitive teams.  Next set of try-outs is at 9:30am on Sunday, April 13.  More details will be available at the try-outs.

Tots Program Expands
The U3 program for kids born in 2005, has expanded due to the popularity.  More more info, see Just For Tots.

Open Forum - Speak up

Join our open discussion on soccer clubs in Scarborough and the surrounding area.  What's your experience with them?  What do they do right?  What do they do wrong?  What is their reputation?  How does JFK compare to the other clubs?  JFK would like to use your comments to help make JFK a better club for you.  Click on the Forum icon after you log into the Members Area to read what others have said and give your own opinion.   

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