United DFC Need to Know: January 29 - February 5, 2025

United DFC Need to Know: January 29 - February 5, 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 Friday.

End of Season Reminders

As we approach the end of the winter season, please keep the following important reminders in mind:

• All programs conclude on March 8th
• See Playoff Info below

Jersey Return

• Team managers will collect jerseys from players before the end of the season on March 8. Once the jersey is returned, the deposit will be returned by the team manager. If a jersey is not returned to the team manager by this date, return arrangements must be made with the office staff.

Looking Ahead to Summer?

Summer registration is expected to open mid to late February

Summer assessments are expected to start in late March, with sessions continuing into April. Details to follow.

Winter Playoffs Are Coming Soon!

Winter Season playoffs are fast approaching, and all 2025/2026 playoff brackets are now available on the NSSL website.

• Playoff formats may run 2-4 weeks, depending on division size

• All matches are single-elimination, with consolation games for eliminated teams

• Game times and locations will be added once final standings are confirmed and schedules are posted in RAMP

Playoff brackets can be viewed here: CLICK HERE

Important Playoff Rules

• Tied playoff games will be decided by sudden-death penalty kicks

• Player movement and guest players are not permitted in playoff matches (violations will result in forfeiture)

Divisions Without Playoffs

• All U12 divisions

• Youth AAA divisions (U15 AAA and U17 AAA)

2026 Indoor Playoffs Website

UNITED DFC SPOTLIGHT

We are proud to congratulate UDFC alum Michiko Olaco on being selected for Canada Soccer’s CANW17 February Camp roster 🇨🇦

Michiko will represent Canada at the upcoming camp in Spain 🇪🇸

Congratulations, Michiko! 👏 

Canada Celebrates Coming to Halifax! 

FIFA has announced Canada Celebrates the FIFA World Cup 2026™, a nationwide series of free community events running from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

The programme will officially kick off on June 11, 2026, with launch events on both coasts — including Halifax, Nova Scotia on the East Coast.

Fans in Halifax can look forward to live match viewings, football-themed activities, cultural performances, and family-friendly programming.

Free and open to the public - More details will be shared as plans are finalized.

Updated Office Hours (Effective February 1)

We’ve listened to feedback from our membership and are excited to introduce evening office hours to better support our families. We’re also keeping the office open on Fridays to help ensure everything is ready ahead of the weekend’s games.

Updated Office Hours (Effective February 1)

We’ve listened to feedback from our membership and are excited to introduce evening office hours to better support our families. We’re also keeping the office open on Fridays to help ensure everything is ready ahead of the weekend’s games.

Reminder: ECV Field Use & Safety Guidelines

As our indoor season gets underway, we’d like to remind everyone that only players scheduled to be on the field are permitted inside the turf area at East Coast Varsity (ECV) during practices. For safety reasons, siblings and parents are not allowed on the field unless they are part of the session. Additionally, if your team’s session is next, please wait until the current session has finished before stepping onto the field. This helps us keep transitions smooth and ensures a safe, organized environment for all players and coaches. Thank you for your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and respectful training space.

Interested in Coaching?

If you are interested in coaching at any age group, please contact Mesut at mesut@udfc.ca for more information.

Our Coaches receive a stipend/incentive upon each season completion. 

Coaches are supported financially through certification. 

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 the office to receive a $35 discount on player 3, and a registration value up to $300 for player 4. 

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.