United DFC Need to Know: May 15 - May 21, 2025
United DFC Need to Know: May 15 - May 21, 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.
Office Closure
Please note that the club office will be closed on Monday, May 19, 2025, in observance of Victoria Day. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, May 20.
Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable long weekend!
Tides Tickets for Sale
UDFC has 11 tickets still available for the TIDES game on Saturday.
UDFC has 20 tickets total. They are rows S and T 11-20 in Section 107.
The tickets are for sale for $20 each. Message Susan at susans@udfc.ca if you want any. First come first serve.
UDFC U17AAA Girls Fundraiser
UDFC Scholarship Application 2025
For more details please CLICK HERE
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.
Help Shape UDFC's Success: Volunteer with the Ad-hoc Fundraising & Sponsorship Committee!
Want to put your sales, sponsorship or grant/proposal writing skills to work for a fantastic cause? Or maybe you'd like to build new experience in these areas? The UDFC Ad-hoc Fundraising & Sponsorship Committee is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to support our fundraising and sponsorship efforts and help the club thrive. If you're interested, reach out to Alex at alexanderm@udfc.ca to learn more!
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"
Rising Leaders for Youth Coaches and Summer Jobs 2025
Want to make a difference in soccer? United DFC is launching our 2025 Rising Leaders Youth Initiative! We're seeking volunteer coaches and summer staff to help shape our next generation of players. Whether you're interested in volunteer coaching or summer employment, submit your application today. Help us create an unforgettable summer experience.
Please sign up ASAP and share with a friend. https://forms.gle/1vLpk11ahGE6S9sy6
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 Fawn 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
YouTube: @United DFC
