Grassroots Program (U4, U6, U8, 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. 

Deadline to Register

• The deadline to register is May 25, 2025. 

Grassroots Program Fees

• U4 (born 2021/2022) - $170
• U6 (born 2019/2020) - $230
• U8 (born 2017/2018) - $285
• U10 (born 2015/2016) - $285

*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 2, 2025
• End Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025
• Time: Parents will select their preferred day and time (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, 5-5:45pm or 6-6:45pm) when registering. 
• Location: Clayton Park Junior High Field (45 Plateau Crescent) PLEASE NOTE NEW LOCATION! 
• 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 3, 2025
• End Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2025
• 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 4, 2025
• End Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2025
• 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 3, 2025
• End Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025
• 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 2, 2025
• End Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2025
• 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 2, 2025
• End Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025
• 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 2, 2025
• End Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025
• 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 U4-U7 players with a Timbits uniform and soccer ball. Please note that starting this season, Tim Hortons will not be sponsoring players in the U8-U10 age groups. We will endeavour to provide a uniform to these players from product we have in stock, while supplies last.  

• All players will receive a Dunbrack Timbits uniform (while supplies last) 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. (If your player misses the first session their uniform and ball must be picked up from our club office. We are located at the BMO Soccer Centre, 210 Thomas Raddall Drive, just off the lobby of the Field 4 side of the facility. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 10am-4pm.) 

• 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.

• Missed payments may result in your player being removed from the program. Please be sure to make your payments on time to avoid any disruption in training or games.  

• 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