United DFC Need to Know: September 11 - September 17, 2025
United DFC Need to Know: September 11 - September 17, 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.
Job Opportunity
We are hiring.
Position: Member Engagement & Communications Coordinator, United DFC
Position Type: Full-Time
Date Posted: September 10th, 2025
Application Deadline: September 23rd, 2025 at 11:59pm
Salary: To commensurate with qualifications and experience
Job Description - Member Engagement & Communications Coordinator
Interested applicants should submit their resume, cover letter, references, and salary expectations to elisa@udfc.ca by the deadline.
Mini Schedule
The schedules for our Mini and Community programs have been posted on the website! For full details, please check the Program Descriptions or visit the Schedules & Events section.
We’re looking forward to a great Winter season!
Assessment Schedule
The Assessment Schedule is now posted on our website under Schedules & Events.
All assessments will take place at the East Coast Varsity Dome. Please check the schedule for your times and arrive 15 minutes early.
U12 & U13 Team Formations
As per Canada Soccer and SNS grassroots guidelines, U12 and U13 players will go through a Team Formation process.
All U12 and U13 players, except those in the B Division, will come together for 3 sessions. Afterward, players will be placed into their age-specific AA or A Division based on individual development and team needs.
Thanks for your support as we align with these updated development standards!
Registration is Now Open
Mini, Skill Centre and U12-U18 B program registrations are now open.
Assessment registration for Winter 25/26 is also now open.
Committed Player Program
We’re excited to share that something new is coming for our most committed young players! UDFC will soon be launching a Committed Player Program—an additional weekly technical session designed for players from U8 to U13 who are eager to develop their skills and take their game to the next level. This session will run apart from their regular team practices and is geared toward those who are more committed to the program. More details will be released soon, but if you have any questions in the meantime, feel free to reach out to us at info@udfc.ca
Interested in playing Senior Men’s soccer this winter
United DFC is forming Senior Men’s AA and AAA teams for the upcoming indoor season. If you're looking to stay competitive and be part of a great team environment, we'd love to hear from you!
Reach out to Derrick Bowser at derrickb@udfc.ca for more information.
Volunteer Coaches Needed - United DFC Skill Centre
United DFC’s Skill Centre program is looking for volunteer Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches for this upcoming Winter season. We have several open spots and need your support!
We are currently seeking coaches for the following age groups:
- U8 Girls
- U9 Girls
- U11 Girls
- U8 Boys
Coaches will lead groups of 25 to 40 players, with full backing from the club. Session plans, equipment, and on-field support will be provided to ensure a smooth and rewarding experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to give back to the community while helping young players grow in the game.
A stipend will be provided at the end of the season and we’ll support you in getting the right coach education you need to excel.
If you're ready to make a difference and be part of a fun, supportive environment—we’d love to hear from you!
Please contact at shahulcs@udfc.ca if you are interested in coaching.
Summer 2025 Participant Feedback
We are seeking feedback regarding your Summer 2025 playing experience with UDFC.
The responses from this survey will be reviewed by our staff as we seek to improve our programs moving forward. Please fill out a separate survey for each program you are evaluating where appropriate. We invite every member of our club from all ages and levels to complete this survey.
Accessibility & Inclusion Survey
To help us better understand your experiences — especially regarding accessibility, inclusion, and any barriers you or others may have faced while participating in our programs — we invite you to complete a short, anonymous survey. Your feedback will play an important role in shaping how we improve our programs and policies moving forward.
UDFC Jersey FAQ
The FAQs about jerseys can be find HERE
JERSEY RETURN
When your player's season is done, please return their jersey(s) to the team manager or coach (whoever collected your deposits). Once this is done, you will receive your deposit back. We are not allowing players to keep their jerseys at this time as this is still a new system that we're rolling out and we need all of our jerseys back.
If you have lost a jersey, we need to know ASAP so we can have it replaced in time for the next team and season. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR JERSEY TO THE OFFICE unless you have pre arranged it with the manager.
The front desk staff are not involved in the jersey program and it will possibly create confusion and potential problems.
Please keep an eye on the Need to Know newsletters for updated information regarding how to acquire new jerseys and new gear.
Awards Night Member Nominations - Celebrating Our Soccer Community
Awards Night 2025: Friday, October 17, Woodlawn High School Auditorium
Time: Evening (TBA)
UDFC is incredibly proud of our exceptional volunteer base, dedicated players, and outstanding teams. The programs we deliver are only possible because of amazing members who generously give their time and talents in countless ways.
Help Us Recognize Excellence
Do you know a current or former UDFC member who deserves special recognition? Whether they're young or seasoned, coach or player, volunteer or manager - we want to hear about the people who make our club extraordinary.
What This Form Is For:
- Club-wide nominations for major UDFC awards (such as Coach of the Year out all UDFC coaches)
- Open to anyone in the club to complete
- Recognize outstanding coaches, managers, volunteers, and players across the entire organization
Please Note: Team staff will use a separate form to nominate players from their own individual teams. THIS FORM is specifically for major club-wide recognition.
Selection Process: A panel will carefully evaluate all nominations and select award winners prior to Awards Night. While not everyone nominated will win, every nomination helps us celebrate the incredible people in our community. Winners will be notified in advance.
Important Dates:
Nomination Deadline: Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Awards Night: Friday, October 17, 2025
Take a moment to nominate someone who has made a difference - your recognition could be the highlight of their year!
Thank you for helping us celebrate our UDFC Family.
New Office Hours
Monday 10-5
Tuesday 10-5
Wednesday 10-5
Thursday 10-5
We are closed on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Ticket Discounts for Halifax Tides Games (Women's Team)
We’re thrilled to share a special offer just for you! As part of our partnership with the Halifax Tides, all United DFC members can enjoy exclusive discounts on game tickets this season!
📅 15% 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
Ticket Link: Ticket Discount for Tides
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.
For more information, visit our website HERE
Interested in Coaching?
If you are interested in coaching at any age group, please contact Nino at nino@udfc 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 nino@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
