HOST HOMES – A VALUABLE MINISTRY TOOL

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Each summer, dozens of young people travel to Bucks County to help reach our community for Christ. You can serve alongside of them by being a summer host family. Host families provide a place for team members to eat, pray and rest each night, and many team members cite an experience at a host home as one of their favorite memories from their time with us. Our host families play a key role in our ministry and we are grateful for the willingness of those families who have been involved in this way! Allowing the Lord to use you in this way might make this one of the best summers you have had.

AGES  | Our players are college age and range from 18-24 years old.

NEED | We are looking for host homes that have a private bedroom available (this will be shared by two players). Additional private space, such as a bathroom or living area is a bonus, but most definitely not required.

DATES | May 15 through July 25th

TRANSPORTATION | At least one of the players will have his or her own car, and if not, Torch will provide a car for their use unless you have one you would be willing to let them use.

FOOD | Our host families are only responsible to provide 3 meals which are a wonderful time to enjoy time together as a family. We ask our host families to have a conversation with their players to set out expectations for the summer regarding food. Throughout the season, the Torch will cover some meals, and players often go out to dinner with each other and the summer staff.

For more info, contact us at torch@buxmonttorch.com.

Torch Release Men’s NPSL 2021 Keystone Conference Schedule

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SPRING OPEN PLAY

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March 6 Tryouts and Open Play are cancelled.

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Watch for news of an upcoming OPEN PLAY…..

TORCH FC OPEN TRYOUTS

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Register Online

TORCH OPEN TURF TONIGHT 6-8:30pm

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All Past, Current, and Future Torch players and any Torch friends are invited to join us tonight.

Torch FC Hires Jason Lollar To Succeed His Wife As Women’s Head Coach In 2021

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Jason Lollar – Torch FC 2021 Women Head Coach

Jason with Pennridge Head Coach, Audrey Anderson, at the 2020 PA State Championship.

After two successful seasons as the Torch FC women’s head coach, Melissa Lollar has stepped down to focus on the role of being “Mom” to the baby she will deliver in March. We want to both thank her for the time and energy she devoted to serving with Torch Sports Ministry and congratulate her and her husband, Jason, on the upcoming birth of their first child. We are excited to announce that he has accepted our invitation to become the 7th coach for the women’s program.

Jason played his college soccer for a very successful program at Wheaton College and played 2 years for Torch FC men’s teams which is how he met his wife. After college, Jason served in the youth ministry at Calvary Church in Souderton and eventually become the Director of Youth Ministries. Following the Lord’s leading, Jason stepped down from that role to join the staff of Young Life. He also is the assistant coach for the Pennridge High School girls’ soccer team under head coach Audrey Anderson. They are the  2020 PA State Champions.

Torch Erin Stevenson Selected To The Bucks and Montgomery Counties All Decade Team

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Congratulations to Erin Stevenson on this well-deserved recognition.

Erin has been a member of the Torch FC family for 6 years. “Always a tough competitor, Erin has a depth to her character that has helped her to achieve accolades that many players can only hope for” Rich Sparling, Torch President.

“Erin is a tireless worker who leads by example. She makes the people around her better and her presence is immediately missed when she’s off the field” Melissa Lollar, Torch Women’s Head coach, 2019-present.

“I always enjoyed watching Erin play, her ball control and field vision made her an exceptional player and her dedication to her team and her work ethic made her a great teammate” Brittany Bellitto, Torch Women’s Assistant Coach / Team Chaplain, 2014-2019.

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COVID-19 Camper Information

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Torch FC Return-to-Play Guidelines:

Torch FC families, players, and coaches are required to follow these guidelines as we resume soccer activities:

Communicable Diseases Waiver

All players must have a signed waiver in place before they are allowed to participate in any restart activities, no exceptions.

Pre-camp

  • Health check by parent on player to ensure regular temperature and no symptoms of sickness.
  • No player or coach can attend a session if they have an elevated temperature or are feeling unwell.
  • Each player must have their own equipment, including ball, cleats, shin guards, practice jersey, etc.
  • No water, water bottles, drinks or food of any kind can be shared between players. Please label all items.
  • Players should bring hand sanitizer, tissues, and any other personal health items they may require.

Arrival

  • Families should avoid carpooling with other children who are not in the same household.
  • Children should be dropped off in designated spots at the facility. Signs will be posted.
  • No child should arrive earlier than 15 minutes before start time.
  • Children will have a designated area for their bag and equipment.

During Camp

  • At the end of all activities and drills, participants will use hand sanitizer.
  • Coaches will wear masks when in proximity to other people.
  • Contact will be limited between children during the training session, including: high-fives, handshakes, or other celebrations.
  • Coaches will move all equipment as necessary. Children will not touch equipment.
  • Parents must maintain social distance at all times with anyone not in their household while at the practice facility.

Post Practice

  • Children must clean their personal equipment area, nothing may remain behind.
  • Children must be picked up at designated pick-up areas. And assigned Camp Manager will direct pick-up to ensure compliance and protocols are followed.
  • Children should wash hands once home.
  • Chidlren’s equipment should be sanitized after camp.
  • Coaches will sanitize team equipment after each day.

Reporting of COVID Exposure

  • Parents must notify Torch FC within 12 hours if the child or someone in the child’s home is presumed positive or tests positive for COVID.
  • Coaches must notify Torch FC within 12 hours if the coach or someone in their home is presumed positive or tests positive for COVID.
  • Operational protocols are in place for post-camp tracking.
  • Torch FC will notify participants who came in contact with the individual of potential exposure following CDC guidelines and HIPAA regulations on confidentiality.
  • Children or coaches confirmed positive for COVID must quarantine as required by CDC/PA Dept. of Health and can only return with a Doctor’s approval.

For all Torch FC COVID related policy questions and concerns, contact:
Lauren Rhoads
Torch Risk Manager – Certified Athletic Trainer