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Sports: Soccer
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Background of the Sport
Soccer in the most widely played sport in the world, and is a good form or exercise, recreation, and socializing.
Soccer is played on a large grass field, with goal posts at each end. Using feet to kick the ball (and the occasional head-butt), the object is to get the ball past the opposing goalkeeper into the net. Players, other than the goalkeeper, may not use their hands to touch the ball.
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Equipment
Soccer only requires basic athletic shorts, shirt and shoes. If you are in a soccer league, you will receive uniforms. Specialty soccer shoes have rubber cleats for traction on grassy fields. To practice on our own or play with friends, you can buy your own soccer ball.
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Where
Halifax has got thousands of kids playing soccer, for age groups from under five to under nineteen.
For soccer leagues, call the Halifax Parks and Recreation department at 902-490-4685. You can
also contact:
Riverlake Soccer Assoc 860-2424
Bedford Soccer Association: Phil Jost 449-6939
Cole Harbour Soccer Club 433-1144
Dartmouth United Soccer Club 433-DUSC(3872)
Forest Hills United Soccer Club 462-7754
Scotia Olympic Soccer Club 835-6643
Halifax County United Soccer Club 876-8784
Halifax City Soccer Club 453-0741
Halifax Dunbrack Soccer Club 455-0078
Or you can contact Soccer Nova Scotia at (902) 445-0265 .
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