U13 - 18 A
You are currently unable to register for A/AA Programs. You must register for assessments in order to be placed on a team.
Cost
U13 A $525
U15/18 A $500
Who are the A Programs Designed for?
The United DFC A Programs from U13-U18 will compete in the Nova Scotia Soccer League (NSSL) outdoor league.
Given the large player base at UDFC, we are offering players an opportunity to self-identify as “high commitment” players. Players in the A program will either strive to play at a higher level (requiring a higher commitment) or play at the A level with the intention of staying at the A level.
“High commitment” self-identification will be considered when the club completes its A team formations if there are multiple A teams in a particular age group. The club will plan to form a “high commitment” team should there be adequate interest. The club will balance the players who do not identify as “high commitment” in any additional teams.
If players are unable to commit fully to the training and game schedule or are simply not looking to be pushed, they should not identify as “high commitment”. The program makeup is the same, however, this delineation should help the club better serve players' ambitions.
U13 - 2011
U15 - 2010/2009
U18 - 2008/2007/2006
What will the A Programs Schedule Consist of?
U18A - 2 sessions per week, plus 1 game
U15A - 2 sessions per week, plus 1 game
U13A - 2 sessions per week, plus 1 game
How Are Teams Formed for our A Programs?
Once we confirm our final numbers at this level the squads will be chosen to ensure the players have a positive experience within the squad they are most comfortable with.
Assessments will be held to formalize team selections.
Save the Date!
January 26th: Program Information released
February 1st: Registration opens
April 21st: Registration & Coaches application closes
April 15th: Sessions begin
May (last week of): NSSL schedules posted
June (first week of): Regular season begins
August (mid-month): Regular season ends (U18)
August (mid-month): Regular season ends (U13/U15)
August (TBD): Playoffs (U13/U15)
August (TBD): Playoffs (U18)
Sept (TBD): Provincials (U13/U15)
Sept (TBD): Provincials (U18)
Who Will Be Coaching?
All United DFC Coaches will be properly qualified and on-boarded in order to ensure that we as a club adhere to the standards & principles set by Soccer Nova Scotia & Canada Soccer. All coaches must apply to coach within this program and all applicants will be screened and reviewed in order to ensure that they meet all of the requirements of United DFC & Canada Soccer. These requirements include: the age-stage specific grassroots training/course, making ethical decisions, respect in sport, making headway and emergency action plan. These qualification standards can be found under the Coaching Qualification section of the Canada Soccer Grassroots standards, found here.
