United DFC Need to Know: May 8 - May 14, 2025
United DFC Need to Know: May 8 - May 14, 2025
Welcome to United DFC’s weekly Need To Know newsletter. Our aim is to keep you informed about everything that is going on inside the club. Watch for your update every Wednesday.
UDFC Scholarship Application 2025
For more details please CLICK HERE
Our New Board Members
Dennis Walker - President
Jane Matthews - Vice-President
Stefan Eisebraun - Treasurer
Kaitlyn Clarke - Secretary
Sheldon Miller - Director at Large
Eucharia Remy-Kingsley - Director at Large
Derrick Bowser - Director at Large
Amanda Anthony - Director at Large
Alex MacDonald - Director at Large
Dylan Blain - Director at Large
Rob Gillis - Past President
U15AAA Boys Fundraising Auction - Now Live on Facebook!
We’re excited to announce that the U15AAA boys team is holding a special Facebook Auction as part of their ongoing fundraising efforts. This is a great opportunity to support our talented young athletes while bidding on some fantastic items generously donated by our community.
Facebook Link : U15AAA Boys Fundraising Auction
Auction List: Public Auction List
Ticket Discounts for Halifax Wanderers Games
We’re thrilled to share a special offer just for you! As part of our partnership with the Halifax Wanderers, all United DFC members can enjoy exclusive discounts on game tickets this season!
🎉 50% OFF tickets for the game on May 10
📅 25% OFF all other home games for the rest of the season
Come out and support pro soccer in Halifax while enjoying a great deal! Let’s fill the stands with UDFC spirit
Link for tickets: Ticket Discount for Wanderers Game
Gk Training
We’re excited to announce that summer goalkeeper training has officially started! This specialized program is a great opportunity for our keepers to sharpen their skills and build confidence between the posts.
📍 Location: Cole Harbour Turf
All goalkeepers are encouraged to attend and take advantage of this focused training led by our experienced Goalkeeping staff Keith Partridge.
Help Shape UDFC's Success: Volunteer with the Ad-hoc Fundraising & Sponsorship Committee!
Want to put your sales, sponsorship or grant/proposal writing skills to work for a fantastic cause? Or maybe you'd like to build new experience in these areas? The UDFC Ad-hoc Fundraising & Sponsorship Committee is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to support our fundraising and sponsorship efforts and help the club thrive. If you're interested, reach out to Alex at alexanderm@udfc.ca to learn more!
May Schedule
The new May schedule is now live! You can find it on our website under the Schedules & Events section.
UDFC U17AAA Girls Fundraiser
New Store for Training Apparel & Club Merchandise
Starting today, all training and team UDFC clothing orders (with the exception of skill centre training/game day apparel) are to be submitted through the new store-front.
You can find the store under the "UDFC Gear" section of the main header of our main homepage on our website. The store is labelled "UDFC - Training Apparel and Club Merchandise"
Rising Leaders for Youth Coaches and Summer Jobs 2025
Want to make a difference in soccer? United DFC is launching our 2025 Rising Leaders Youth Initiative! We're seeking volunteer coaches and summer staff to help shape our next generation of players. Whether you're interested in volunteer coaching or summer employment, submit your application today. Help us create an unforgettable summer experience.
Please sign up ASAP and share with a friend. https://forms.gle/1vLpk11ahGE6S9sy6
How do I access my registration receipt for income tax purposes?
To locate your receipt, login to your RAMP account, go to "My Registrations" on the left hand side of your account dashboard and locate the registration you want a receipt for. Under the "Manage" button on the right is a green "Receipt" link. This will open in a webpage without an option to download it. Unfortunately, it is a long receipt with all registration details but this is how you access your registration receipt.
How much do you know about Safe Sport?
United DFC has policies for Safe Sport, Athlete Protection and our Code of Conduct which can be found on our website. We hope to better educate our members in best practices from our Provincial and National Sports Organizations which make the sporting experience safe for all.
This week, we highlight one of the important Safe Sport guidelines in substance use policy. Read about this guidance from our club which mandates safe interactions for players and coaches.
Safe Space Teen Kick Around
New Hours
Monday 10-6
Tuesday 10-5
Wednesday 10-5
Thursday 10-6
We are closed on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Interested in Coaching?
If you are interested in coaching at any age group, please contact Fawn at fawnm@udfc.ca for more information.
We have something for all commitment levels, so please feel free to reach out!
Have 3 or more children playing at UDFC?
Check out our payment policy and contact Patricia Morrison at patriciam@udfc.ca to receive a $35 discount on player 3, and a registration value up to $300 for player 4.
PROGRAM SPONSORSHIPS
UDFC's greatest strength is its community. The club is actively looking for Sponsors or Partners to help reduce the cost of delivering - or enhancing - programs. Sponsorships support events like Soccer by the Sea, teams such as our Skill Center teams, and initiatives like Special Olympics and Women in Coaching. For known potential Sponsorship opportunities, please reach out to fawnm@udfc.ca.
Our club has ~3,500 members over the course of the year, with weekly Need-to-Know emails received by more than 4,000 individuals on a weekly basis.
Social Media: Share your United DFC Moments
Please remember to tag us in your United DFC social media posts! Photos can also be sent to katies@udfc.ca to be shared with our community.
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.
Goalkeeper Gloves
Email Coach Keith(Keithp@udfc.ca) for a discount code.
Check out our partner, OK Tire:
Read more about our partnership here.
Social Media Channels
Please follow our social media channels and like/tag/share/comment on any posts that resonate with you. This is a small thing you can do that will help the club a great deal.
Instagram: @UnitedDFC
Facebook: @UnitedDFC
Twitter: @UnitedDFC
TikTok: @UnitedDFC
YouTube: @United DFC
