Halifax City Soccer Club "A" Competitive Community Program Information
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Guiding Principles
Our Pathway
Community Programs
Facilities
Spond
Parent Engagement Modules
Uniform
The Principles that Guides Us
Our Club Pathway
"A" Competitive Community Programs
U12 A - U18 A
(2013-2007)
The "A" programs fall under the Soccer for Life stage of the Long Term Player Development program outlined by Canada Soccer. They will play in a league format and team sizes will not exceed 16 players. The boys and Girls program will be separate. Players will generally receive a minimum of 2 team practices a week, plus 12-14 games during the season, with the potential to qualify for Playoffs and Provincials.
Early Bird Price
$575.00
Fee Includes:
- Club Membership
- Coaching Costs
- League Entry Costs (Approx. 12-14 games)
- Referee Costs
- Governing Body Fees inc. insurance
- Team Equipment
- Club Resources
- Webinars/Workshops
Fee does not include:
- Uniform - Order directly from SAVI (see the uniform section for more information)
Team Selections
There will be no formal tryout process but the first few weeks of training will be used to ensure all players are practicing and playing at the appropriate level
Parents to Provide
Contributions to individual team budget for extra tournaments/festivals, additional practice and team socials.
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*
October 21st, 2024 - March 9th, 2025
- U12 A Boys - 7pm Fridays (BMO) & Saturday 3pm (Citadel Gym)
- U12 A Girls - 6pm Fridays (BMO) & Wednesday 6pm (Oxford)
- U13 A Boys - 7pm Fridays (BMO) & Saturday 4pm (Citadel Gym)
- U13 A Girls - 6pm Fridays (BMO) & Wednesday 7pm (Oxford)
- U15 A Boys - 8pm Fridays (BMO) & Saturday 4pm (Sacred Heart)
- U15 A Girls - 8pm Fridays (BMO) & Saturday 3pm (Sacred Heart)
- U18 A Boys - 8pm Fridays (BMO) & Thursdays 9pm (Central Gym)
- U18 A Girls - 8pm Fridays (BMO) & Gym TBD
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
PARENT ENGAGEMENT
Halifax City will have a pre-season online presentation for parents who want to understand further our values and philosophy to community sport.
Community Presentation - April TBD
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ACCESSIBLE VIA YOUTUBE:
Who We Are
Our Guiding Principles
Our Development Pathway
Understand Safe Sport Requirements
Code of Conduct
Contact Us
Uniform for Skill Centre & Community Players
All players U8-U12 will be required to wear the SAVI training & game uniform.
Note - All players U13-U18 need to contact the office (julie.carr@halifaxcitysc.ca) to obtain a squad number.
If you want extras during the season, please purchase directly from SAVI and click to ship to our office to save cost on delivery.