U8 FUNdamentals Program
This is a coed program for players born in 2018 and 2019. The program is designed to teach the basic fundamentals and skills of flag football while having FUN! All players participate in the program skill development sessions which are typically scheduled over an 8 week period. This is not a league, however there is an end of season jamboree for all participants where players / teams will scrimmage. During the first few sessions the players will meet their instructors/ coaches on the field and be provided with their jerseys and flags. Additional information is available below or by contacting the Football Nova Scotia Office.
In 2025, we are excited to announce we will be offering two locations for the U8 FUNdamentals program. One will be offered in Dartmouth at Harbour East Turf, Dartmouth NS and the other in Halifax at Huskies Stadium at Saint Mary's University. What are the dates for the program? The Dartmouth Program will run Tuesdays and Thursdays from April 22 to June 12 at Harbour East Turf. Dates and Times: Tuseday & Thursday 6:00pm to 7:00pm at Harbour East Turf, Dartmouth, NS. The Halifax Program will run Friday and Saturday from April 25 to June 14 at Huskies Stadium at Saint Mary's University. Dates and Times: Friday 5:00pm to 6:00pm and Saturday 12:00pm to 1:00pm. How many sessions are there a week? Both programs runs two one-hour sessions per week over eight weeks. What does my child need to play? All players must wear a mouthguard. Solid coloured shorts or pants without pockets, as well as cleats with plastic or rubber studs are encouraged. Player jerseys, flags, and all other required equipment will be provided by the league. Wearing a shirt underneath jerseys is also recommended, as the jerseys are reversable and players may need to flip jerseys inside-out to switch colours. What does it cost to register in the program? This program costs $190. How do you & when can you register? You must register & pay online by selecting the U8 FUNdamentals Program - Player Registration link can be found on the home page, and registration page What if you will be applying for KidSport or Jumpstart support? KidSport and Jumpstart support can be used to offset the cost of this program. To apply, click on this KidSport support link or this Jumpstart support link. If you are applying for either Kidsport or Jumpstart please email programs.footballns@gmail.com to request an offline registration link. This will secure your sport while the funding application is being reviewed. Can you register after the deadline? Registration may not be permitted after the regsitration deadline. What if my child decides they don't like flag football, can you get a refund?
- $50 administration fee will be applied to all refunds
- No refunds after the 1st day of the program What if you are intereted in coaching or helping out? Please refer to the Coaches, Officials or FAQ's Volunteers & Volunteering links on the webiste for more information or you can also talk to the program instructors / coaches.
In 2025, we are excited to announce we will be offering two locations for the U8 FUNdamentals program. One will be offered in Dartmouth at Harbour East Turf, Dartmouth NS and the other in Halifax at Huskies Stadium at Saint Mary's University. What are the dates for the program? The Dartmouth Program will run Tuesdays and Thursdays from April 22 to June 12 at Harbour East Turf. Dates and Times: Tuseday & Thursday 6:00pm to 7:00pm at Harbour East Turf, Dartmouth, NS. The Halifax Program will run Friday and Saturday from April 25 to June 14 at Huskies Stadium at Saint Mary's University. Dates and Times: Friday 5:00pm to 6:00pm and Saturday 12:00pm to 1:00pm. How many sessions are there a week? Both programs runs two one-hour sessions per week over eight weeks. What does my child need to play? All players must wear a mouthguard. Solid coloured shorts or pants without pockets, as well as cleats with plastic or rubber studs are encouraged. Player jerseys, flags, and all other required equipment will be provided by the league. Wearing a shirt underneath jerseys is also recommended, as the jerseys are reversable and players may need to flip jerseys inside-out to switch colours. What does it cost to register in the program? This program costs $190. How do you & when can you register? You must register & pay online by selecting the U8 FUNdamentals Program - Player Registration link can be found on the home page, and registration page What if you will be applying for KidSport or Jumpstart support? KidSport and Jumpstart support can be used to offset the cost of this program. To apply, click on this KidSport support link or this Jumpstart support link. If you are applying for either Kidsport or Jumpstart please email programs.footballns@gmail.com to request an offline registration link. This will secure your sport while the funding application is being reviewed. Can you register after the deadline? Registration may not be permitted after the regsitration deadline. What if my child decides they don't like flag football, can you get a refund?
- $50 administration fee will be applied to all refunds
- No refunds after the 1st day of the program What if you are intereted in coaching or helping out? Please refer to the Coaches, Officials or FAQ's Volunteers & Volunteering links on the webiste for more information or you can also talk to the program instructors / coaches.