Grassroots Program (U4-U10)

Halifax Dunbrack Soccer Club's Grassroots Program represents the most important part of the player pathway. In this program, we introduce players to the game, with a focus on fun, physical literacy and safety. We employ a Canada Soccer endorsed training model. All curriculum is developed to focus on a love for the ball that will eventually grow into a love of the game. Players are scheduled to train 1-2 times per week, depending on the age group. There are no player assessments for this program. 

Grassroots Program Fees

• U4 (born 2020/2021) - $165
• U6 (born 2018/2019) - $225
• U8 (born 2016/2017) - $280
• U10 (born 2014/2015) - $280

*if you require financial assistance, please CLICK HERE for more details

Included in the fee: facility costs, technical leads, coaches and technical staff, player registration/insurance with governing body (Soccer Nova Scotia), training equipment, uniform and ball, administrative fees (operational, registration system, processing)

Grassroots Program Schedule 

Schedule Note: The schedule is tentative based on confirmation of our field bookings. 

U4 Co-Ed

• Start Date: Monday, June 3, 2024
• End Date: Thursday, August 22, 2024
• Time: Parents will select their preferred day and time (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, 5-5:45pm or 6-6:45pm) when registering. 
• Location: Sheffield Park Field (47 Meadowlark Crescent) 
• Arrival Note: The parking area at Sheffield Park Field is quite small, so to relieve any congestion, we ask players/parents from the 5pm slot to exit quickly at the end of their session. Players/parents for the 6pm slot are asked to arrive no more than 5 minutes before their program start time.  
• Program Note: The U4 Co-Ed Program is a parent and tot program, so a parent is required to be on the field with their child for the duration of the session. 

U6 Boys

• Start Date: Tuesday, June 4, 2024
• End Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2024
• Time: All sessions are on Tuesdays, but parents will select their preferred time (5-6pm or 6-7pm) when registering.        
• Location: Clayton Park Junior High (45 Plateau Crescent)  

U6 Girls

• Start Date: Wednesday, June 5, 2024
• End Date: Wednesday, August 21, 2024
• Time: All sessions are on Wednesdays, but parents will select their preferred time (5-6pm or 6-7pm) when registering. 
• Location: Clayton Park Junior High (45 Plateau Crescent)

U8 Boys

• Start Date: Tuesday, June 4, 2024
• End Date: Thursday, August 22, 2024
• Time: Tuesdays, 7-8pm and Thursday, 6-7pm (program is 2 sessions per week)
• Location: Clayton Park Junior High (45 Plateau Crescent)

U8 Girls

• Start Date: Monday, June 3, 2024
• End Date: Wednesday, August 21, 2024
• Time: Mondays, 6-7pm and Wednesdays, 7-8pm (program is 2 sessions per week)
• Location: Clayton Park Junior High (45 Plateau Crescent)

U10 Boys

• Start Date: Monday, June 3, 2024
• End Date: Thursday, August 22, 2024
• Time: Mondays, 7-8pm and Thursdays, 7-8pm (program is 2 sessions per week)
• Location: Clayton Park Junior High (45 Plateau Crescent)

U10 Girls

• Start Date: Monday, June 3, 2024
• End Date: Thursday, August 22, 2024
• Time: Mondays, 7-8pm and Thursdays, 7-8pm (program is 2 sessions per week)
• Location: Clayton Park Junior High (45 Plateau Crescent)

Grassroots Program Uniforms

Dunbrack Soccer is proud to partner with Tim Hortons to supply our players with a Timbits uniform and soccer ball.

• All players will receive a Dunbrack Timbits uniform consisting of shorts, socks and a jersey (see size chart), as well as a soccer ball.  
• Uniforms and balls will be given out to players at the field at the first session.
• Players must come to training in their own cleats and shin guards and must bring a water bottle.

Grassroots Program - Need to Know

• Training schedules are subject to change based on field availability. 
• There will be no make-up sessions or pro-rated fees based on lost training sessions or late registration.
• Field closures and extreme weather conditions are beyond our control and can cause training to be cancelled. Members are asked to monitor HRM Field Conditions, their emails and our social media feeds for updates. HRM updates their Field Conditions page every day by 3pm. If grass fields are closed, practice is cancelled. 
• Most of the HRM fields we use have no washroom facilities so please "go" before you come to the field. 
• Please refer to our Refund Policy in the event that you need to withdraw from a program.
• If you have any questions regarding the Grassroots Program, please contact us at info@dunbrack.ca