Skill Centre Program
Fall/Winter 24/25
Cost:
U8/U9 - $430
U10/U11 - $480
About the Program
United DFC’s Skill Centre programs are designed to provide the players with a fun, social experience that continues to grow a love for soccer as well as teaching the fundamental and foundational developmental aspects of soccer.
Skill Centres are open to all players, including those that have not played soccer before! There is a capacity of 40 players per program based on our current club infrastructure capacity (facility time) and coach ratio.
Ages groups:
U8/9 (2017/2018 & 2016)
U10/11 (2015 & 2014)
Player Selection Policy
Skills Centres are open to all interested players until the program cap is reached. In rare situations, coaches may recommend alternate pathways for players who may benefit in an alternate environment. United DFCs goal is to place players in the most developmentally appropriate environment.
Given winter space considerations, programs may be capped at 40 players per division. We will do our best to accommodate where possible.
Training & Games
2 sessions per week with 1 at East Coast Varsity Turf and 1 at a local school gymnasium
Games are each second Saturday, played in Festival format
Key Dates
September 8th: Program Information released & Coaches application form opens
September 11th: Registration opens
October 10th: Registration closes
October 23rd (week of): Practices begin
November: Festivals begin
December 24th: Holiday Break begins
January 2nd: Holiday Break concludes
March 2/3, 2025: End of season
Coaches
United DFC uses a team approach to coaching which means that a team of great coaches work together under an experienced head coach’s guidance to provide players with the best experience possible.
Coaches follow a curriculum developed by the Canadian Soccer Association, Soccer NS, United DFC and the head coach.
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.
