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Flashpoint Training is excited to welcome you to our Toronto FC SPE-ICE event. Our facilitators, along with Toronto FC staff will ensure your students have opportunities to participate in our mixed media and diverse learning techniques.  They will be actively involved in various games, activities and exercises, providing different avenues for learning. Physicality is always part of the day.  We provide a high energy, interactive training session including music, video and team building exercises.

The Top 5 Things You Need to Know About Today

1| ARRIVAL TIMES

• Plan to arrive at 9:15 AM.
• Programming starts at 9:30 AM
• Programming concludes at 2:30PM
• This event takes place on Wednesday, April 23, 2025
• This event includes game tickets for:
  • TFC vs. New York City FC on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Kick off 2:30 PM

2| LOCATION and ACCESSIBILITY

• BMO Field is located at 170 Princess Blvd, Toronto.
  • BMO Field is accessible by transit. CLICK HERE to learn about transit options.
•  A representative from Flashpoint Training will meet you in the GATE 2 Parking Lot. Enter through the doors marked BMO Club.
  • CLICK HERE to access maps and photos of the entrance.
• BMO Field offers Barrier Free sections. CLICK HERE to learn more about visitors with disabilities or special needs.

3| PARKING 

• Paid parking for personal vehicles is available at the Gate 2 Entrance via Green P.
• Bus parking is available in the Green P lot at the GATE 2 Entrance.
• CLICK HERE to access bus drop off and parking information.

4| STUDENT SUCCESS

• Please ensure students are briefed on our Tips for a Successful Day

5| NEED HELP?

• Contact Rebecca at 647-992-9684

Your Detailed Itinerary

9:15 AM	________________________________________________ Student Arrival
9:30 AM	_______________________________________________ Prompt Start Welcome Introduction to ICE – Innovation Creativity and Entrepreneurship Introduction to ICE Challenge
10:30 AM	___________________________________________ Career Exploration Panel + Q/A  TFC staff will share their passion for their work, personal stories of their own career journey, and the diversity of careers and paths in their respective fields.
11:45 PM	______________________________________________ Health Break
12:00 PM	______________________________________________ Working Lunch Collaboration in groups Brainstorm solutions Formulation of strategies Develop presentations Practice presentations Concurrent photo opportunity will take place during this working session A schedule for the photos will be distributed at a later date
1:30 AM	_________________________________________________ Presentations Follow up questions will be at the discretion of the panel of judges
2:15 AM	__________________________________________________ Debrief Feeback Awards
2:30 PM	___________________________________________________ End of Day ___________________________________________________

Sneak Peak

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Expectations for the Day

Food

A pizza lunch will be served and include the following:

• Pepperoni pizza
• Vegetarian pizza
• Gluten free pizza
• Pop
• Granola bars
• Nut-free treats such as bite-sized chocolate bars and lollipops during the session.

Allergies

• Flashpoint Training does not accommodate food allergies. Students with allergies are welcome to bring their own lunch and any medication they may require.  Vegetarian and gluten free options are provided.

Water Bottles

• We encourage students to bring their own reusable water bottle. Flashpoint Training will not be providing bottled water.

Student Behaviour

• Teacher partnership is required to assist in supervision and behaviour management at all times.

Arrivals and Departures

• Detailed parking, door entrance and meeting room information will be provided to you prior to the event. Please take a few moments to ensure you are familiar with these locations prior to the date of your selected event(s). Teachers will be responsible for bringing students to the assigned meeting room(s).
• Formal programming will start promptly at 9:30 AM and conclude at 2:30 PM. Students may arrive late or leave early but are expected to enter or leave the room quietly to avoid disruption to other participants. In these circumstances, students may miss some elements of the day.   *We strongly recommend planning for early arrival to allow for traffic concerns.

Communication

• On the day of your event you may receive notifications of changes/reminders via phone call and/or text message. The cell number you provided when you registered for this event will link you directly to our field trip team on site for the day.  

How to Ensure Student Success

We get it! Students don’t like email, so no matter how many times the information is sent their way it doesn’t always make it to them. We kindly request that you help prepare your students for the day by sharing the following with them prior to attending our event. A great way to communicate this message is to read it directly before entering the doors to BMO Club.

What exactly are we doing today?

Flashpoint’s Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship (ICE) exercise is the process of finding real-world solutions to authentic challenges. During your session today you will tackle the ICE process and work collaboratively in teams to solve a problem provided by our partners at the Toronto FC. Once your team has identified your solution, you will be asked to present it for evaluation. Throughout the day you will have an opportunity to work on a multitude of skills such as communication, organization, leadership, public speaking, time management and critical thinking.

Student Code of Conduct

Cell Phone Use

• In alignment with business etiquette, students will be asked to put their phones away until breaks. Students that do not extend this courtesy to their fellow students and presenters will be asked to leave the room.

Late Arrival / Early Departure

• Formal programming will start promptly at 9:30 AM and conclude at 2:30 PM.  Students may arrive late or leave early but are expected to enter or leave the room quietly to avoid disruption to other participants.   *We strongly recommend planning for early arrival to allow for traffic concerns.
• In these circumstances, students may miss some elements of the day.

Behaviour

• Students are expected to act a safe, positive and respectful manner.
• Students participating in incidents such a slurs, jokes, threats, use of derogatory language or intimidation that promote racial/ethnic bias or homophobic/sexual harassment will be asked to leave.
• Students are expected to behave in a way that promotes learning for everyone. 
• Students may be required to listen to a short safety briefing if deemed necessary by the host facility on the day of the event.

Certificates of Completion

• Facilitators may elect to withhold certificates of completion if a student does not abide by the Code of Conduct.

Frequently Asked Questions

Still looking for additional information? You can visit our Frequently Asked Questions or contact our Event Coordinator Rebecca Earl at rebeccca@flashpointtraining.com or 647-992-9684

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Flashpoint Training is excited to welcome you to Ornge. Our facilitators, along with Ornge staff will ensure your students have opportunities to participate in our mixed media and diverse learning techniques.  They will be actively involved in various games, activities and exercises, providing different avenues for learning. Physicality is always part of the day.  We provide a high energy, interactive training session including music, video and team building exercises.

The Top 5 Things You Need to Know About Today

1| ARRIVAL TIMES

• This event takes place on Wednesday, December 11, 2024
• Plan to arrive at 9:00 AM.
• Programming starts at 9:30 AM
• Programming concludes at 2:30 PM

2| LOCATION and ACCESSIBILITY

• Staff and students will meet with Flashpoint Training staff at the Canoe Landing Community Recreation Centre. The Centre is located at 45 Fort York Blvd, Toronto.
• CLICK HERE to access detailed entry information.
• Students WILL NOT be granted access to Ornge without Flashpoint staff and must meet at the Canoe Landing Community Recreation Centre.
• The Centre is a short 20-minute walk to Ornge. Please dress according to weather conditions.

3| PARKING

• CLICK HERE to access the City of Toronto’s Coach Bus Parking Options.

4| STUDENT SUCCESS

• Please ensure students are briefed on our Tips for a Successful Day

5| NEED HELP?

• Contact Rebecca at 647-992-9684

Your Detailed Itinerary

9:00 AM	Arrival
9:30 AM	Prompt Start
10:00AM	Brainstorming Walk to Ornge
10:30AM	Tour of Ornge Sector Partner Talk with Ornge Employees
11:45AM	Brainstorming Walk to Canoe Landing Recreation Centre. Please dress according to weather conditions for the day.
12:15 PM	Working Lunch Continuation of ICE Presentations
2:30 PM	End of Day

Expectations for the Day

Allergies

• Flashpoint Training does not accommodate food allergies. Students with allergies are welcome to bring their own lunch and any medication they may require.  Vegetarian and gluten free options are provided.

Water Bottles

• We encourage students to bring their own reusable water bottle. Flashpoint Training will not be providing bottled water.

Student Behaviour

• Teacher partnership is required to assist in supervision and behaviour management at all times.

Arrivals and Departures

• Detailed parking, door entrance and meeting room information will be provided to you prior to the event. Please take a few moments to ensure you are familiar with these locations prior to the date of your selected event(s). Teachers will be responsible for bringing students to the assigned meeting room(s).
• Formal programming will start promptly at 9:00 AM and conclude at 2:30 PM. Students may arrive late or leave early but are expected to enter or leave the room quietly to avoid disruption to other participants. In these circumstances, students may miss some elements of the day.   *We strongly recommend planning for early arrival to allow for traffic concerns.

Communication

•  On the day of your event, you may receive notifications of changes/reminders via phone call and/or text message. The cell number you provided when you registered for this event will link you directly to our field trip team on site for the day.  

How to Ensure Student Success

We get it! Students don’t like email, so no matter how many times the information is sent their way it doesn’t always make it to them. We kindly request that you help prepare your students for the day by sharing the following with them prior to attending our event. A great way to communicate this message is to read it directly before entering the doors to The Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre.

What exactly are we doing today?

Flashpoint’s Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship (ICE) exercise is the process of finding real-world solutions to authentic challenges. During your session today you will tackle the ICE process and work collaboratively in teams to solve a problem provided by our partners at Ornge. Once your team has identified your solution, you will be asked to present it for evaluation. Throughout the day you will have an opportunity to work on a multitude of skills such as communication, organization, leadership, public speaking, time management and critical thinking.

Student Code of Conduct

Cell Phone Use

• In accordance with the Ontario Ministry of Education, students must keep their cell phones silenced and out of sight during class time.  Students that do not extend this courtesy to their fellow students and presenters will be asked to leave the room.

Late Arrival / Early Departure

• Formal programming will start promptly at 9:00 AM and conclude at 2:30 PM.  Students may arrive late or leave early but are expected to enter or leave the room quietly to avoid disruption to other participants.   *We strongly recommend planning for early arrival to allow for traffic concerns.
• In these circumstances, students may miss some elements of the day.

Behaviour

• Students are expected to act a safe, positive and respectful manner.
• Students participating in incidents such as slurs, jokes, threats, use of derogatory language or intimidation that promote racial/ethnic bias or homophobic/sexual harassment will be asked to leave.
• Students are expected to behave in a way that promotes learning for everyone. 
• Students may be required to listen to a short safety briefing if deemed necessary by the host facility on the day of the event.

Certificates of Completion

• Facilitators may elect to withhold certificates of completion if a student does not abide by the Code of Conduct.

Frequently Asked Questions

Still looking for additional information? You can visit our Frequently Asked Questions or contact our Event Coordinator Rebecca Earl at rebeccca@flashpointtraining.com or 647-992-9684

 

 

 

Flashpoint Training is excited to welcome you to our Toronto FC event. Our facilitators, along with Toronto FC staff will ensure your students have opportunities to participate in our mixed media and diverse learning techniques.  They will be actively involved in various games, activities and exercises, providing different avenues for learning. Physicality is always part of the day.  We provide a high energy, interactive training session including music, video and team building exercises.

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The Top 5 Things You Need to Know About Today

1| ARRIVAL TIMES

• Plan to arrive at 11:00 AM
• Programming starts at 11:30 AM
• Programming concludes at 4:30 PM
• This event takes place on:
  • Wednesday May 14, 2025
• This event includes same day game tickets for:
  • TFC vs. FC Cincinnati on May 14, 2025. Kick off 7:30 PM
  • Tickets will be distributed electronically in March
  • Please note a TFC game is 90 minutes of playing time, taking approximately 2 hours to complete.

2| LOCATION and ACCESSIBILITY

• BMO Field is located at 170 Princess Blvd, Toronto.
• BMO Field offers Barrier Free sections. CLICK HERE to learn more about visitors with disabilities or special needs.
• Enter via GATE 2
• CLICK HERE to access entry information.

3| PARKING

• Paid parking for personal vehicles is available. CLICK HERE to access detailed parking and transit options.
• Bus parking is available in the Lot adjacent to Gate 2.
• CLICK HERE to access bus drop off and parking information.

4| TORONTO FC GAMES

• MLSE strongly encourages fans to not bring any type of bags, but fans will be able to carry the following into MLSE events and facilities:
  • Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 30.5cm x 16cm x 30.5cm (12”x6”x12”). No buckles, grommets/hardware or décor can be concealing any part of the bag. The bag must be all clear.
  • 3.8L (1 gallon) clear plastic freezer bag (Ziplock bag or similar).
  • Bags smaller than 16.5cm x 11.5cm (6.5”x4.5”), with or without a handle or strap – small clutch bag
• CLICK HERE for the BMO Field Bag Policy and additional information to ensure a successful experience.
• CLICK HERE for the BMO Field Seating and Gate Map
• Empty and soft water bottles are welcome in the stadium. Hard shelled water bottles are strictly prohibited. Guests may fill up their empty water bottles at one of the drinking fountains along the concourses.
• Guests are prohibited from bringing in outside food/beverages

5| NEED HELP?

• Contact Rebecca at 647-992-9684

Your Detailed Itinerary

11:00 AM	______________________________________________________ Arrival
11:30 AM	______________________________________________________ Prompt Start Welcome Breakout into Groups Introduction to ICE – Innovation Creativity and Entrepreneurship
12:00 PM	_________________________________________________________ Working Lunch Individual Brainstorming Session followed by collaboration of group members to determine the focus of their solution. Continuation of ICE Group Work. Strategize, development of presentations, practice presentations
2:15 PM	__________________________________________________________ Presentations
3:15 PM	__________________________________________________________ Debrief Feedback Awards
3:30 PM	___________________________________________________________ Career Panel
4:15 PM	___________________________________________________________ Photo Opportunity
4:30 PM	_____________________________________________________________ End of Formal Programming Students may wish to walk to Liberty Village to eat dinner CLICK HERE to access directions to Liberty Village CLICK HERE to search restaurants in Liberty Village Reservations are strongly recommended
7:30 PM	_____________________________________________________________ TFC Game vs. Cincinnati Please note a TFC game is 90 minutes of playing time, taking approximately 2 hours to complete. _______________________________________________________________

Expectations for the Day

Allergies

• Flashpoint Training does not accommodate food allergies. Students with allergies are welcome to bring their own lunch and any medication they may require.  Vegetarian and gluten free options are provided.

Water Bottles

• We encourage students to bring their own reusable water bottle. Flashpoint Training will not be providing bottled water.

Student Behaviour

• Teacher partnership is required to assist in supervision and behaviour management at all times.

Arrivals and Departures

• Detailed parking, door entrance and meeting room information will be provided to you prior to the event. Please take a few moments to ensure you are familiar with these locations prior to the date of your selected event(s). Teachers will be responsible for bringing students to the assigned meeting room(s).
• Formal programming will start promptly at 11:30 AM and conclude at 4:30 PM. Students may arrive late or leave early but are expected to enter or leave the room quietly to avoid disruption to other participants. In these circumstances, students may miss some elements of the day.   *We strongly recommend planning for early arrival to allow for traffic concerns.

Communication

•  On the day of your event you may receive notifications of changes/reminders via phone call and/or text message. The cell number you provided when you registered for this event will link you directly to our field trip team on site for the day.  

How to Ensure Student Success

We get it! Students don’t like email, so no matter how many times the information is sent their way it doesn’t always make it to them. We kindly request that you help prepare your students for the day by sharing the following with them prior to attending our event. A great way to communicate this message is to read it directly before entering the doors to BMO Field.

What exactly are we doing today?

Flashpoint’s Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship (ICE) exercise is the process of finding real-world solutions to authentic challenges. During your session today you will tackle the ICE process and work collaboratively in teams to solve a problem provided by our partners at the Toronto FC. Once your team has identified your solution, you will be asked to present it for evaluation. Throughout the day you will have an opportunity to work on a multitude of skills such as communication, organization, leadership, public speaking, time management and critical thinking.

Student Code of Conduct

Cell Phone Use

• In alignment with business etiquette, students will be asked to put their phones away until breaks. Students that do not extend this courtesy to their fellow students and presenters will be asked to leave the room.

Late Arrival / Early Departure

• Formal programming will start promptly at 11:30 AM and conclude at 4:30 PM.  Students may arrive late or leave early but are expected to enter or leave the room quietly to avoid disruption to other participants.   *We strongly recommend planning for early arrival to allow for traffic concerns.
• In these circumstances, students may miss some elements of the day.

Behaviour

• Students are expected to act a safe, positive and respectful manner.
• Students participating in incidents such a slurs, jokes, threats, use of derogatory language or intimidation that promote racial/ethic bias or homophobic/sexual harassment will be asked to leave.
• Students are expected to behave in a way that promotes learning for everyone. 
• Students may be required to listen to a short safety briefing if deemed necessary by the host facility on the day of the event.

Certificates of Completion

• Facilitators may elect to withhold certificates of completion if a student does not abide by the Code of Conduct.

Frequently Asked Questions

Still looking for additional information? You can visit our Frequently Asked Questions or contact our Event Coordinator Rebecca Earl at rebeccca@flashpointtraining.com or 647-992-9684

 

 

 

Flashpoint Training is excited to welcome you to our Toronto Argonauts events. Our facilitators, along with Toronto Argonauts staff will ensure your students have opportunities to participate in our mixed media and diverse learning techniques.  They will be actively involved in various games, activities and exercises, providing different avenues for learning. Physicality is always part of the day.  We provide a high energy, interactive training session including music, video and team building exercises.

The Top 5 Things You Need to Know About Today

1| ARRIVAL TIMES

• Plan to arrive at 9:30 AM.
• Programming starts at 10:00 AM.
• Programming concludes at 2:00 PM

2| LOCATION and ACCESSIBILITY

• BMO Field is located at 170 Princess Blvd, Toronto.
• BMO Field offers Barrier Free sections. CLICK HERE to learn more about visitors with disabilities or special needs.
• Gate entry and meeting room information will be updated shortly.
• CLICK HERE to access a detailed Gate Map.

3| PARKING

• Paid parking is available. CLICK HERE to access detailed parking options.
• Bus parking information will be updated here shortly.

4| STUDENT SUCCESS

• Please ensure students are briefed on our Tips for a Successful Day

5| NEED HELP?

• Contact Rebecca at 647-992-9684

Your Detailed Itinerary

9:30 AM	Arrivals & sign in, welcome and icebreaker
10:00 AM	HARD START!  Start ICE:  Sector Partner Career Talk, sharing passion for their work, personal stories and the diversity of careers and paths in the field. More company Information to prepare for ICE challenge.
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM	Lunch
12:00-1:55 PM	ICE Gears and Presentations
2:00 PM	HARD CLOSE!

Expectations for the Day

Allergies

• Flashpoint Training does not accommodate food allergies. Students with allergies are welcome to bring their own lunch and any medication they may require.  Vegetarian and gluten free options are provided.

Water Bottles

• We encourage students to bring their own reusable water bottle. Flashpoint Training will not be providing bottled water.

Student Behaviour

• Teacher partnership is required to assist in supervision and behaviour management at all times.

Arrivals and Departures

• Detailed parking, door entrance and meeting room information will be provided to you prior to the event. Please take a few moments to ensure you are familiar with these locations prior to the date of your selected event(s). Teachers will be responsible for bringing students to the assigned meeting room(s).
• Formal programming will start promptly at 10:00 AM and conclude at 2:00 PM. Students may arrive late or leave early but are expected to enter or leave the room quietly to avoid disruption to other participants. In these circumstances, students may miss some elements of the day.   *We strongly recommend planning for early arrival to allow for traffic concerns.

Communication

•  On the day of your event you may receive notifications of changes/reminders via phone call and/or text message. The cell number you provided when you registered for this event will link you directly to our field trip team on site for the day.  

How to Ensure Student Success

We get it! Students don’t like email, so no matter how many times the information is sent their way it doesn’t always make it to them. We kindly request that you help prepare your students for the day by sharing the following with them prior to attending our event. A great way to communicate this message is to read it directly before entering the doors to BMO Field.

What exactly are we doing today?

Flashpoint’s Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship (ICE) exercise is the process of finding real-world solutions to authentic challenges. During your session today you will tackle the ICE process and work collaboratively in teams to solve a problem provided by our partners at the Toronto Argonauts. Once your team has identified your solution, you will be asked to present it for evaluation. Throughout the day you will have an opportunity to work on a multitude of skills such as communication, organization, leadership, public speaking, time management and critical thinking.

Student Code of Conduct

Cell Phone Use

• In accordance with the Ontario Ministry of Education, students must keep their cell phones silenced and out of sight during class time.  Students that do not extend this courtesy to their fellow students and presenters will be asked to leave the room.

Late Arrival / Early Departure

• Formal programming will start promptly at 10:00 AM and conclude at 2:00 PM.  Students may arrive late or leave early but are expected to enter or leave the room quietly to avoid disruption to other participants.   *We strongly recommend planning for early arrival to allow for traffic concerns.
• In these circumstances, students may miss some elements of the day.

Behaviour

• Students are expected to act a safe, positive and respectful manner.
• Students participating in incidents such a slurs, jokes, threats, use of derogatory language or intimidation that promote racial/ethic bias or homophobic/sexual harassment will be asked to leave.
• Students are expected to behave in a way that promotes learning for everyone. 
• Students may be required to listen to a short safety briefing if deemed necessary by the host facility on the day of the event.

Certificates of Completion

• Facilitators may elect to withhold certificates of completion if a student does not abide by the Code of Conduct.

Frequently Asked Questions

Still looking for additional information? You can visit our Frequently Asked Questions or contact our Event Coordinator Rebecca Earl at rebeccca@flashpointtraining.com or 647-992-9684