NOTE: We have historically had a heavy lean towards male-identifying players & are hence reserving some spots for female or non-binary players only. As such, there is a good chance you may be placed on a waitlist, with us arranging payment from you later if an eligbe spot does open up. If you find yourself in this situation, please message us @ halifaxplays.soccer@gmail.com & we'll walk through the next steps/ advise if there's space.

The following registration is for Halifax PLAYS Rec Soccer (Fall 2021)!

The SPIRIT: While our rec soccer program is open to any & all who are interested, the spirit will be very much recreational in nature. More advanced players may join but are expected to pass & include all in the game. This is intended as a low-key, fun-first option where all skill levels can enjoy!

FORMAT: We'll be capping the rec league at 48 co-ed players and making six teams of eight people. Games will be 7 vs. 7 plus 1 sub each by default (unless teams chose to do otherwise), with eight players on each roster. The six teams rotate games against each other. We'll also play with smaller nets and no goalies, with a focus on passing plays & getting everyone involved. There might be one big game with 11v11 once in a while for a change if everyone agrees.

LOCATION: Merv Sullivan Park (https://goo.gl/maps/WbLStGpLE7G4BvHW6)

DATES/ TIMES: Monday and Wednesday evenings @ 7 - 8:15 PM, with 3 games running concurrently (six teams) on each half of the field space we have booked. Each team plays 4 x 22.5-minute quarters with water breaks between them.... That said, no one should feel obligated to play and if anyone at any point feels tired, thirsty, or uneasy, please put your health first and take a water break, sit out and/or let an organizer know. Dates will be from Oct 4 to 27 (~8 sessions).

COST: $30 for the season

WHO CAN PLAY?: Players of all ages (19+), skill levels & genders! This league is designed more towards beginner to average players, but the intended spirit is very much fun-first & recreational. We emphasize passing & strive to include everyone (especially beginners).

HOW TEAMS WORK: We create them, with an emphasis on mixing things up & ensuring there is decent parity in skill levels. That said, players will have the option to name two friends they want to play with, although efforts will be made to create balanced teams.

COVID Rules: Please visit halifaxplays.com/soccer/rules

MORE INFO: halifaxplays.com/soccer/sc or halifaxplays.soccer@gmail.com.

COVID-19 also means many rules will be adapted for the season. We are currently finalizing a detailed return-to-play plan specific to each program & consistent with provincial guidance, the latest version of which will be communicated to players &a dded to our website @ halifaxplays.com/soccer.

For more info, please contact @ halifaxplays.spccer@gmail.com... See you on the field :)