United DFC Need to Know: June 5 - June 11, 2025
United DFC Need to Know: May 29 - June 4, 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.
Ticket Discounts for Halifax Tides Games
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
Skill Centre Apparel in Stock
Skill Centre Training apparel is now in stock!
You can purchase your gear online or drop by the office to get yours.
Coaches Needed
Here is the Skill Center Schedule
We are Looking for help with U9 girls - email shahulcs@udfc.ca if you would like to help with this team!
Women's Beginner Kick Around Night Announced - Tuesdays, Astral Jr High 7-8:30 pm
UDFC is excited to announce the location and time for the Beginner Women's Kick Around group. Our women's group spends a little time learning skills and the rest of the session playing games. Whether it is your first time or your first time in a long time, this program emphasizes skill development, game play and soccer fitness in a welcoming and social environment. This program caters to both absolute beginners and returning players, fostering a supportive space for women of all ages, fitness and abilities. With a focus on social interaction, health, and the joy of laughter, the Women's Beginner Soccer program prioritizes support, inclusivity, and fun, breaking down barriers to ensure every woman and gender-diverse individual can enjoy soccer, regardless of their skill level or experience. Join us for a unique initiative that promotes confidence, laughter, exercise, and lasting connections. All are welcome to be part of this empowering soccer journey.
More details visit: HERE
Coaches have a discounted rate - see link above for details and how to register.
Women's Program begins June 10th
Sock Update for New Jerseys
The new socks are on their way! In the meantime, please continue wearing your old socks so we stay coordinated as a team with the new jerseys.
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.
For more information, visit our website HERE
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"
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 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 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
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
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