Halifax City Soccer Club AA Programs

AA Programs

(2013s-2007s)

AA programs are geared towards players who are committed to soccer and interested in the performance pathway. Players will generally receive a minimum of two team practices a week, plus 13-16 games during the season. Players can expect to have 2-3 contacts per week.

Coaches of these teams will receive a certified Canada Soccer Soccer for Life Coach

These programs participate in the Nova Scotia Soccer League and travel across Nova Scotia will be an expectation.

Price

$850.00

Fee Includes:

• Club Membership
• 2 Team Training sessions per week
• Additional Technical Training
• Training & Match Uniforms (Retail Value $194.00+tax)
• Coaching Costs
• League Entry Costs (Approx. 16 games)
• Referee Costs
• Governing Body Fees inc. insurance
• Team Equipment
• Club Resources
• Webinars/Workshops

Fees do not include:

• Additional tournaments/events entered by the individual teams

Team Selections

Halifax City will be removing tryouts from its operations as we transition to a program that gives players ongoing feedback throughout the season, with a final recommendation of which team the player should play on next season. In addition it also removes the following:

• Anxiety from players, coaches, parents & staff
• Removes unnecessary tryout fees

Parents to Provide

• Contributions to individual team budget for extra tournaments/festivals and team socials
• Additional Apparel (optional)

Coaching Qualifications

All HCSC coaches are mandated to complete all requirements by our governing bodies (Soccer Nova Scotia and Canadian Soccer Association) including their soccer-specific training, making ethical decisions, respect in soccer and a valid police check.

Tentative Schedule*

April 1st, 2025 - August 31st, 2025

April to May

• U12 AA Boys - 6:00 PM (Fri) @ Mainland Commons & 2:30 PM (Sun) @ Mainland Commons
• U12 AA Girls - 6:00 PM (Fri) @ Mainland Commons & 2:30 PM (Sun) @ Mainland Commons
• U13 AA Boys - Tuesdays 6pm @ Mainland Commons) & Sundays 1pm @ Mainland Commons
• U13 AA Girls - Tuesdays 6pm @ Mainland Commons & Sundays 1pm @ Mainland Commons
• U15 AA Boys - Tuesdays 7:30pm @ Mainland Commons & Thursdays 7:30pm @ Mainland Commons
• U15 AA Girls - Tuesdays 7:30pm @ Mainland Commons & Thursdays 7:30pm @ Mainland Commons
• U18 AA Girls- TBD

June - August

• U12 AA Boys - Mondays 5:30pm @ Dalhousie University & Wednesdays 6pm@ Stanley Park
• U12 AA Girls - 6:00 PM (Tue) @ Stanley Park & 5:00 PM (Wed) @ Saint Mary's University
• U13 AA Boys - Tuesdays 6pm @ Westmount & Wednesday 5pm @ Saint Mary's University
• U13 AA Girls - Tuesdays 6pm @ Westmount & Wednesday 6pm @ Dalhousie University
• U15 AA Boys - Mondays 8pm @ Saint Mary's University & Tuesdays 7:30pm @ Westmount
• U15 AA Girls - Mondays 8pm @ Saint Mary's University & Tuesdays 7:30pm @ Westmount
• U18 AA Girls- TBD

Additional Tech Training

• TBD

*Training times are tentative projections. While usually accurate they are subject to change based on Nova Scotia Soccer League/facility conflicts.

Nova Scotia Soccer League Game Day Matrix

Program & Communication Management Software for smooth communication between team leaders, coaches, members and guardians on one platform.

All Halifax City families will be required to use Spond to access their schedule and receive the latest information for everything related to the club.

We will send a unique link for each program prior to the start of the first training session.

"Spond is a great resource for busy families with children involved in sports. Receiving up to the minute team information which seamlessly handshakes with your chosen calendar allows you effortlessly manage your "athletic" family life."

Nick Budreski - Coach and Parent