DRHS School Soccer Program

Junior Girls, Junior Boys and Senior Girls team qualify for playoffs in their region.

Come out and cheer for your "Green and Gold".

2011 Summer Highlights

U12 B, U14 B & G, U16 G, U18 B & G, & Senior women were competing in regional playoffs – with U16 F going to Provincials.

The End of Season Celebration allowed player, coaches and parents of U12+ to look back on the 2011 season and recognize MVP, Most Improved, and Coaches Award players from each team in addition to awarding the Keith Trimper Award to the successful 2011 nominee.

U14G Game against Somerset rescheduled

C-53 will be Wednesday, August 17^th, 7pm DRHS.
The U18 playoffs begin Monday night, therefore U14 needed to move.

Soccer Camp in Digby Jul 4 - 7

Summer Soccer Camp


Valley District Soccer Association (VDSA) expects to offer a summer soccer camp at Digby Elementary School from Jul 4 – 7
U6 – U8 will attend mornings from 9 am – 12 pm, Mon – Thurs
U10 – U16 will be will attend from 9 am – 3:30 pm Mon – Thurs
U10 – U16 goal keepers will have separate instruction in the AM and join the larger group in the PM.
The mornings will be skills, drills and small sided games – the afternoons will be larger jamboree style games.
The fee for 4 days will be:
U6 and U8 = $15
U10 - U16 = $25 ($6.25 / day)

You will need to bring:
Lots of water, lunch & snacks, sun screen, personal soccer clothing (cleats, soccer socks, shorts, t-shirt)

Last year the camp was 3 days in duration, very enthusiastically attended, and delivered by top notch soccer players form NS University teams.
This year the camp has been extended to 4 days and the early delivery will allow players to apply skills during the whole summer season. I hope you can take advantage of this quality program.

Registration form will be available early next week June 13-17. Mark your schedule now.

Summer Soccer Registration Closes June 15

Get your registration form and money into the Digby Area Recreation Commission (DARC) office by the end of business on Wednesday June 15 to play in the current soccer season.
Digby Area Soccer Association (DASA) has youth teams in U12 M and F, U14 M and F, U16 F, U18 M and F and there is a Senior Women's 11 a side team. They have mini teams in U8 M and F, and U10 M and F.
The Digby Area Recreation Commission offers socccer programming at the U4 and U6 age levels.
Sign up for a summer of fun activity.

Active For Life coaching clinic Sat June 4-5

Eight (8) DASA coaches will be travelling to Kenville to participate in the 'Active For Life' coaching clinic being delivered by the Valley District Soccer Assoc (VDSA). This clinic is targeted at coaches working with the U14 - Senior players.
DASA will have provided training to approximately 30 coaches in the 2011 season. These clinics are vital to keep coaches motivated and providing top notch instruction to the active youth of the Digby region.  DASA believes that great coaches are key to having a healthy soccer program - thanks coaches.

Digby declares teams

DASA is declaring teams in the following age groups: U8 Boys, U8 Girls, U10 B, U10 G, U12 B, U12 G, U14 B, U14 G, U16 G, U18 B, U18 G, and Senior Women.
The game schedule will be out within a week.
U8 will start games the week of June 20, U10 the week of June 12, and the Youth the week of June 6. The Senior  Women will be starting May 24.

Summer Soccer Coordinator Position

Grade 12 High School or post secondary student returning to school in the fall - we are looking for a Summer Soccer Coordinator.
Responsibilities:

 Coordinate the summer soccer youth program
 Assist in developing a schedule for Digby teams
 Maintain fields; paint lines, fertilizing, mowing
 Inventory of all equipment and maintain in proper working condition
 Assist officials; scheduling, etc.

For more detailed job description, contact DARC
Send Resume & Cover Letter to:
Digby Area Recreation Commission
Mail: P.O. Box 1269, Digby, NS, B0V 1A0
E-Mail: darc@ns.aliantzinc.ca
Drop In: 27 Shreve Street, Digby
2nd Floor of Digby Arena

Deadline to Apply is Friday, April 29, 2011

FUNdamentals (U8) Coaching Clinic at DRHS

The Soccer Nova Scotia FUNdamentals Coaching Clinic to be held at DRHS on May 7, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm. Coaches from Clare to Bridgetown are invited to register for this clinic. Contact  Angela Morrison [technical@ns.aliantzinc.ca] for more details.

DASA Coaches Meeting Apr 28

All coaches are invited to the pre-season coaches meeting at DRHS (Mr Turner’s-room 129). Topics are:


Communications Strategy
Email Policy
Child Abuse Registry & RCMP Criminal Records Check (separate email)
Rules of the Game/Referee – basics with Greg Turner
Field schedule

Tournaments http://www.valleysoccer.org/TOURNAMENTS/tabid/59/Default.aspx

Mini Coaches (including U10) are invited to Mr Turner’s room for 6:30 on April 28.

Youth coaches (U12 – Senior) are invited to Mr Turner’s room for 7:00 on April 28.