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SUNDAY, JUNE 25, 2023
The end of June brings the end of another school year And this past year, Pacific FC looked to make a lasting impact in the community through its school visits program.
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panning an area all across Greater Victoria, Pacific went to both elementary and middle schools to do everything from Q&A’s to book readings to soccer drills and games. Hoping to inspire the next generation of soccer players and fans, Pacific FC’s school visits program gives kids the chance to meet and hear from professional athletes about the skills it takes to do well in school and anything you look to accomplish later in life. Take for example, Keating Elementary School. During Pacific’s visit to Keating, Thomas Meilleur-Giguère and Cédric Toussaint stopped by a French immersion classroom to provide the students with francophone role models in their community. The two players answered questions in French and read French-language children’s books to the kids before heading
out for a soccer game on the field. Through the program, students in the participating classes - as well as the entire school community - have the chance to come out to a Pacific FC match afterwards. There is also the option to be ball kids or player ambassadors and walk out on the pitch next to players they previously met in person. Although a light summer in regard to home matches, there are still opportunities to take the whole family out for a match this July, August, and early September, and watch those soccer stars who could come into your school in the near future. Once September rolls around and school is back in session, there will be further opportunities to see Pacific FC visit even more schools in the community. pacificfc.canpl.ca
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