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

Safe Space 

 

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

www.EliteSportGoalkeeping.ca

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

 

 

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