Need to Know - May 15th - May 21st

United DFC Need to Know - May 15th - May 21st, 2024

Victoria Day Closures

The United DFC Office will be closed Monday, May 24th for Victoria Day. We apologize for any inconvenience. School gyms will also be closed Monday. Turf practices will remain scheduled.

Fawn Mulholland Accepts Acting Appointment as Executive Director

We are pleased to announce that Fawn Mulholland, United DFC's Director of Soccer, has accepted an acting appointment as Executive Director effective May 13, 2024. Fawn's expertise, energy and dedication to United DFC's vision make her the perfect fit to lead the club as we take this opportunity to assess United DFC's current needs as well as opportunities to more effectively deliver on our strategic goals and our core values of Accountability, Accessibility, Excellence, and Respect.

We expect to make a permanent appointment to the Executive Director position before the end of 2024. If you have questions or concerns about the process, you are welcome to reach out to Dennis Walker, President of the Board, at dennisw@udfc.ca, or to Janine Harker, Human Resources Committee Chair, at janineh@udfc.ca.

Summer 2024 is shaping up to be a fantastic season, and we look forward to seeing you on the field!

Extended Office Hours - Thursday evenings through Summer

We will extend Club Office Hours to include Thursday evenings from 5-7 pm through the summer months.

Please check the late Thursday opening dates below to avoid disappointment:

CLOSED AT 5 pm: May 16th
May 23rd
May 30th
June 6th

June 13th
June 20th
June 27th
July 4th
July 11th
July 18th

United DFC Post-Secondary Entrance Scholarships

United DFC greatly values our members. It is in this spirit that we have established the United DFC Scholarship to recognize six (6) students from the United DFC community public secondary schools (Auburn Drive, Cole Harbour High, Dartmouth High, École secondaire Mosaïque, Islandview, Woodlawn).

Six (6) scholarships valued at $500 each are available, and will be awarded based on the merits of the applications received. Scholarship recipients may attend any of the United DFC community schools listed above; the scholarships are not assigned on a per-school basis.

To view and download the application form, please click here.

Halifax Wanderers Football4All - Monday May 20th

The Halifax Wanderers are excited to announce that the theme of the game on Monday 20th May is Football4All.

Football is more than just a game; it's a universal language that speaks to the hearts of millions around the world. By making football accessible to everyone, we're not just creating players; we're building communities, fostering inclusion, and shaping a better future for all.

All tickets purchased through this booking link will be donated to kids across HRM to ensure they can attend the game for free.

Community Referee Training

United DFC is seeking Community Referees for our District U11/U13C leagues this summer. This is a unique opportunity to gain top class training and on-field experience refereeing soccer.

The training portion will be conducted by highly experienced referee Amanda Velutini, and will consist of a 1.5 hour class, followed by a 1 hour on-field session. Amanda has a wealth of experience training new referees and is passionate about providing pathways for our players into the world of refereeing soccer.

To register your interest, please fill out the following form by May 20th. The theory course will be completed on May 21st at East Coast Varsity classroom from 6:30-8pm and on-field until 9pm. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain an introduction to refereeing, but please bear in mind there is limited availability on this course and spots will be granted on a first come first serve basis.

Questions may be directed to referee@udfc.ca

Individual Technical Development Program

United DFC’s ITD High-Rep Program is currently open for registration:

This program is designed for players seeking to work on their individual development. The program curriculum for U9-U12 players is centered on high-touch ball manipulation work. The program curriculum for U13-U18 players is focused on high-repetition technical work, which will expand on ball mastery to include passing, finishing, 1v1, 2v2, aerial control, etc.

Find out more, including June’s 2-day options and our Atlantic University Sports Players as Coaches HERE!

Summer 2024 High Performance Camps

Registration is currently open for High Performance Camps! United DFC High Performance Players have access to enhanced supplementary training, furthering their development in the beautiful game.

For more information please CLICK HERE.

Sign up for Summer Goalkeeper Training with Keith Partridge or Yann Fillion

Block 1 of UDFC's Goalkeeper Academy Partnership with Yann Fillion is underway - registration for Blocks 2 and 3 remain open! ($250 for twice per week for 9 weeks)

Block 1 of UDFC Goalkeeper Training Program with Keith Partridge is underway - registration for all blocks is open in RAMP ($40 for once per week for 4 weeks - read more below!)

CLICK HERE for more information regarding program details, eligibility, tentative schedules, and how to register.

Goalkeeper Weekly Training Sessions with Club Goalkeeper Coach Keith Partridge

The program will run in monthly blocks with weekly training sessions. Players will be grouped based on age and ability, with schedule shared dependent on registrants.

Each training block has a theme as follows:

May - agility/footwork and handling

June - plyo and low dives

July - distribution and block/spread saves

August - 1v1s and save selection

September - parries, punches and high dives

Participants:

U10-U18 players

The cost is $40 per month-long block, which includes coaching, facility and equipment

CLICK HERE for more information regarding program details, eligibility, tentative schedules, and how to register.

UDFC Scholarship Application 2024 - Accepting Applications NOW

To apply, please see the application form here.

A and AA Schedule Update

The Schedule for the Skill Center, A and AA teams are now posted for the month of May.

Spring practices started on Monday, April 15th and will run until May 31st.

The schedule for June-August will be posted in May, after we receive our turf and grass allocation from HRM.

The schedules for the B teams will be posted once all teams have been created and confirmed and will start May 1st one night a week in a gymnasium.

2024 Soccer NS Scholarship Application Now Available!

Soccer Nova Scotia offers university or college entrance awards/scholarships to outstanding members of the Soccer Nova Scotia community annually each spring.

Applicants must be registered Soccer Nova Scotia members

Applicants will be accepted if they were registered players or referees for Summer 2023 or Winter 2023-2024.

Recipients must commence post-secondary studies at a Canadian university or college in the same year the award is presented.

Additional information on the Soccer Nova Scotia Scholarships may be found by clicking the link below.

For questions regarding the 2024 Soccer Nova Scotia Scholarships, please email admin@soccerns.ca.

For more information, click HERE.

U2-U11 Mini and Community

Summer is fast approaching and coordinators will soon be building the teams and groups for our mini and community programs. Registration is still open. Please encourage your friends and neighbors to register ASAP so that we will be able to accommodate friend requests. Once the teams are built, it becomes very difficult to make changes. Coordinators will begin to reach out in May. U2-U11 programs will begin on grass when the fields open at the beginning of June. For specific questions about the mini program, please visit our mini website HERE.

Mini Program Reminders

May 5th: Last day to submit friend requests

June 3rd: Sessions begin (pending fields opening June 1)

Weeks of June 10 & 17: Team Photos at the field

July 6 (rain date 7th): Soccermania (festival)

August 17 (rain date 18th): Soccer by the Sea (festival)

Week of August 19th: Last week of program - “Player vs Fans” game night

Summer Camp Reminder

United DFC’s Summer Camps are open for registration now, for players ages 6 - 12.

Available spots are being filled quickly.

Our early bird pricing ends on June 1st!

Register in RAMP while spots are still available!

Gear Collection

We are currently accepting new or gently used gear at our office that you no longer need.

Any gear dropped off will be offered to any members who are in need.

We will accept cleats, shin pads, gently used socks, shorts, training shirts, jerseys (GK jerseys too!) , tracksuits, hoodies, etc. as long as it is still in good condition.

Social Media Campaigns - We need your help!

United DFC is launching social media campaigns for coach and player recruitment. The most effective way to spread the word to the audience we want to attract is for our members to INTERACT with our posts. On Facebook, it is as easy as commenting or sharing and the post will show up in your feed for others to see. On Instagram, please view, like and comment. We can't express our appreciation enough for members who do this. #UnitedDFCFamily

Looking for Testimonials - SHARE YOUR STORY

We want to hear YOUR story! Share your experience as part of the #UnitedDFCFamily and let's celebrate the #UnitedDFCExperience together! Plus, as a big thank you, we're giving away awesome gifts to those whose stories we feature! Don't miss out on your chance to share the love and snag some sweet swag. Let's make memories together! #ShareYourStory #GratitudeGesture. Send a few sentences and a photo we can use on social media to katies@udfc.ca or click here to fill out the form. (along with the gift you would prefer).

Entry Level Referee Course 2024

Block 1 - Canada Soccer Online Theory Modules - click here to access the Canada Soccer registration portal

Registration and payment will be through Canada Soccer
Cost is $50
Attached is a guide to help manage the registration process for Block 1
Block 1 must be completed prior to registration and participation for Block 2

The minimum age to apply for the Entry Level Referee Course is 14 years of age at the time of registering for Block 1 - Canada Soccer Online Theory Modules.

For additional information on the Entry Level Referee Course, click here. We are currently in the process of updating the information now that the link for Block 1 - Canada Soccer Online Theory Modules has been provided. Please check often for updated information over the next few weeks.

Upcoming Bridge Closures

The MacKay Bridge will be closed for four weekends to allow maintenance and inspection projects that cannot be done when the bridge is open to traffic.

The Angus L Macdonald will also be closed for maintenance during one weekend and will be closed at other times to accommodate community events.

The MacKay closures will take place:

Friday, June 7 at 7 p.m. - Monday, June 10 at 5:30 a.m.
Friday, June 14 at 7 p.m. - Monday, June 17 at 5:30 a.m.
Friday, June 21 at 7 p.m. - Monday, June 24 at 5:30 a.m.
Friday, July 5 at 7 p.m. - Monday, July 8 at 5:30 a.m.

The Macdonald Bridge will also be closed at these times:

Sunday, May 19 from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. as part of the Blue Nose Marathon route.
Sunday, Aug. 4 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for MACPASS Miles road races and Bridgewalk 2024.
Monday, Aug. 5 from 7:30 a.m. to noon as part of the Natal Day Parade route.
The full weekend closure for maintenance work at the Angus L. Macdonald Bridge will begin Friday, Aug. 16 at 7 p.m. The bridge will reopen to traffic Monday, Aug. 19 at 5:30 a.m.

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