United DFC Need to Know - May 10-17th, 2023
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.
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Programs This Week
U13-18 AA
U7-U11 Skill Centre
U12 A/B Pre-Performance
Ball Mastery
U12C
U13-U18 A
U13-U18 B
Programs Starting in June
Mini Program
U10 Community
Registration Closing Soon
Mini Program - May 26th
Come Try Soccer Eastern Passage
Is your child interested in trying soccer? Do you know anyone wanting to try our mini program? Join UDFC Sunday, May 17th to try out our Mini Program.
This is a free soccer event open to all children ages 2-8!
Date: Wednesday, May 17th
Time: U3-U5 (6PM-7PM), U6-U8 (7PM- 8PM)
Location: Seaside Elementary Gym (1881 Caldwell Rd, Eastern Passage, NS B3G 1J3)
Contact: sydneyk@udfc.ca.
Click here for more information.
Calling All Soccer Moms
Send in your pictures with your soccer moms and celebrate this Mother’s Day. Email katies@udfc.ca to be featured in our Mother’s Day post. We’d love to show our UFDC Mom’s some appreciation.
$10 UDFC Mom shirts available while supplies last.
Project8
Score! Exciting news as Project8 gets the green light from Canada Soccer. Ready to see this project take the field and drive the game forward. #Project8 #CanadaSoccerApproved #GrowingTheGame
Moose Hide Campaign
May 11th is Moose Hide Campaign Day, a day of ceremony for Canadians to take a stand against violence towards women and children and to work towards reconciliation. To access the livestream and other resources click here.
UDFC U18AA Boys Gift Card Raffle!
Enter to win the perfect gift for a soccer parent in your life. Email gloriam@udfc.ca for details on how to purchase tickets.
Breakfast Club
The United DFC Breakfast Club offers a “learn to play” approach to women’s soccer, providing skill development and soccer fitness training in a fun and social environment. Womens of all ages and abilities are welcome, and after training, players can enjoy breakfast with friends at Palladium Restaurant. For more information click here.
U13AA Boys Raffle
The U13AA Boys will be raffling off 4 tickets to a Montreal Impact game. Email udfc2010boys@gmail.com for details on how to purchase tickets.
U12A Girls Fundraiser
The U12A Girls are selling tickets for a Yeti gift pack valued at over $700. Email udfcu12agirls@gmail.com for details on how to purchase tickets.
Purchase your HFX Wanderers Tickets
Put on your blue and white and grab your HFX Wanderers tickets at a discounted price here.
May 50/50
United DFC is excited to announce a Monthly 50/50 Club-Wide Fundraiser. Raffles will occur monthly, with draws taking place on the 1st of the Month from April 1, 2023 to March 1, 2024.
May 50/50 Link
Student Volunteer Opportunities
Interested in volunteering with our Mini Program or Summer Camps? Sign up using the link below. Can be ANY age!
United DFC Scholarship Opportunity
Applications for the 2023 United DFC Scholarship are now open.
A total of six (6) students will be selected from the United DFC Community Public High Schools (Auburn Drive, Cole Harbour High, Dartmouth High, École secondaire Mosaïque, Islandview High, Woodlawn) with six (6) x $500 awards.
Scholarships will be awarded based on scoring and not every high school may be represented.
For more information click here
Soccer Nova Scotia 2023 Student Awards/Scholarships Available
Soccer Nova Scotia is pleased to offer university entrance student awards/scholarships to outstanding members of Soccer Nova Scotia.
The recipient must commence post-secondary studies at a Canadian university or college in 2023.
Click here for the Awards/Scholarships information and Scholarship Application form on the Soccer Nova Scotia website.
If you have any questions regarding the scholarships, please email Kate at admin@soccerns.ca
The application deadline is 4:30 pm Tuesday, May 16, 2023.
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U13-U18 AA Season
Programs begin week of April 10th for U13-U18AA
U12 Pre-Performance Season
U12 Pre-Performance begins week of April 17th
Skills Centre Season
Skills Centre program begins week of April 17th