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2009 Season
Thursday, June 4
Pickering Power U12 gets strong start to soccer season
Check out the article in the Durham Region news about the Strikers success in West Niagara.
PICKERING -- The Pickering Power U12 soccer team won five games in a row at a tournament in Niagara Falls to win the championship.
String together five wins for tournament title
May 27, 2009 - NIAGARA FALLS -- The Pickering Power Strikers U12 girls kicked off their 2009 outdoor season with a win in the Under 12 North American Division of the West Niagara Tournament.
Not only did they face strong competition on the field, they had to deal with harsh inclement weather including cold temperatures, driving rain and very strong winds on the first day. They prevailed though against the weather and opposition to bring back the championship trophy from their division.
In their first round-robin game, Pickering faced Erin Mills United Eagles and came away with a 4-1 win. The next round-robin game of the day had them taking their second win of 2-1 against the Stoney Creek Angels.
These two wins put them through to the quarterfinals where they started the day by posting a 3-0 win against the Waterloo Warriors for their only shutout of the tournament. The semifinals saw them play against the Oakville Red Gaels. With a 3-1 score in this game, they headed to the championship game against the Darlington Fusion.
Pickering prevailed with a final score of 2-1 against the Fusion, returning home proudly with the championship trophy for the Pickering Soccer Club.
Thursday, May 15
2008 Season
 | |  | | Final2008 CESL U11 Div. 1 Standings |
The 2008 season starts soon with lots of anticipation. The Strikers have
been training and working very hard during the winter and are ready for
the outdoor season.
There will not be easy games for any of the teams, since for the first
time we play the creme of the DGSL crop as the the separation of teams takes effect with three divisions. The
season will be a good test for teams as further separation will take
place at the end of season.
How will things turn out - who knows only
time will tell. But its time to start to separate the serious soccer
players and teams. Which style will win. Will it be the short or long
game that makes the difference? Or will it be the kick and run approach
or kick out of bounds every chance you get mentality. Everyone has
their own opinion.
All I can tell you is that its going to be an enjoyable 2008 season.
Pickering Strikers strike for Robbie crown
2007 Wrap Up
The Strikers had a very good 2007 outdoor season. We experienced tournament success and won the CESL title. In addition to the titles, the Strikers also displayed a high level of skill and team play. Fans and families would come to the Strikers game for the shear enjoyment of the game and to watch a group of players work hard and excite the fans.
Success doesnt come easy, the Strikers needed to finish in the top 4 West division in order to be promoted to U11 Division 1, and we didnt disappoint. The Strikers won the West division title and are ranked # 2 the CESL. A great accomplishment for everyone.
Tournaments for the season included
- COVI - Champs
- Unionville - 4th overall
- Kingston - Semi Finalist
- Lake Simcoe - Champs
- League Cup - Champs
- West Division - Champs
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Sunday, September 9
Pickering Strikers end season with Lake Simcoe title
Sunday, August 26
Pickering Strikers CESL Cup Champs
Sunday, May 27
Pickering Strikers bring home COVI title again
2007 Outdoor Season
The 2007 season starts soon with great anticipation.
After a very successful indoor Player Development Training program were ready to go outside and play. Lots of changes for this season, as the players will be playing in the Central East Soccer League – west division – for the first time. We have 12 players on our roster, which includes 3 new players. The players have been working very hard and its amazing to see how much they have learned.
There will be a new kind of pressure on everyone this year, as winning starts to matter. Based on 2007 final standings, teams will be separated and the competition will be tougher. But we have to get there first.
Our objective for this season is to advance to the top tier for 2008 season. It’s that simple and nothing else matters. How will things turn out? Who knows, only time will tell.
Players for the 2007 outdoor season are:
Shalena “ Shay Shay”
Heather “Storm”
Megan “Ultimate”
Ashna “Trix”
Nicole L “Lainger”
Fiona “Fi Fi”
Nicole M “M”
Nikayla “Blazer”
Sara “Taz”
Kailey “Deeker”
Stephanie “Thunder”
Madison “Fire
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Summer 2006
The Pickering Strikers Girls 97 team was formed by its Head Coach, Gene Gesualdo in the spring of 2006. Pat Foster previously coached the Strikers in the 2005 season, helping bring the spirit of competitive soccer to the girls.
Right from the beginning, the girls exhibited natural athletic ability and talent. They were always very eager to learn basic skills and techniques in soccer. The Striker’s quickly developed an instinct for tough competition, and a strong desire to perform at a high energy level. This quickly propelled the team to be one of the top teams in Durham for the 2006 outdoor season.
For fun the Strikers would enjoy many an opportunity to learn, relax and be a kid. Pool parties, sleepovers and visits to cottages were the norm. BBQ’s at the park and the highly anticipated players vs. parent game were the highlights.
For many it was a special opportunity to watch the Strikers at play. Many of Ontario’s top teams had nothing but praise for the hard work and skill set that the Strikers possessed. Games against teams such as the Brams United Angels, Glen Shields Sun Devils Red, Vaughn Strikers, Whitby Attack and Ajax Thunder always meant great footwork and fine team play for this age.
The Strikers entered a number of Tournaments in 2006, winning the highly competitive COVI and Lake Simcoe Tournament and placing second in the Aurora Classic. During the regular season, the Strikers remain one of the top teams, especially in the area of goals, footwork, competitive play and teamwork.
Members of the 2006 team are:
Heather "Storm" B.
Alexa "Rocket" C.
Megan "Star" D.
Ashna "Trix" G.
Nicole "Flash" L.
Nicole "Lightning" M.
Aliya "Blaster" N.
Sara "Speedy" S.
Kailey "Deeker" S.
Stephanie "Thunder" T.
Madison "Chopper" T.
Nicole "Digger" W.
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Team Record
The Pickering Strikers has set the benchmark for excellence in girls soccer in Ontario for the U9 years of age. Undoubtedly, the Strikers will continue to set higher standards through the pursuit of excellence in everything we do, as they continue to strive to be the best.
Saturday, September 16
Pickering Strikers end season with title
Under-nine girls blank foes en route ...
Wednesday, June 14
Pickering girls Strike for COVI soccer title
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