U13 Boys AA

U13AA Boys Division Pool-Based Format Information

The Nova Scotia Soccer League has adopted a two-phase format for the U13AA Boys division to provide meaningful developmental competition for all fourteen (14) teams entered, while establishing the top six (6) teams for Provincial Championships in accordance with the Soccer Nova Scotia Competitions Handbook, Section 4.3.1.1. In alignment with Canada Soccer Grassroots Standards, no scores or standings will be recorded at the U13 age group during the regular season. Competitive standings will only apply during the pool play phase used to determine Provincial qualification, in accordance with the 2026 NSSL Summer Handbook (Section 6.6 - Removal of scores and standings at U13 divisions).

Phase 1 - Regular Season (Single Round Robin - 13 games):

All fourteen (14) teams play every other team once, for a total of thirteen (13) games per team. No scores or standings are recorded during this phase, consistent with Canada Soccer Grassroots Standards. The focus is on developmental play, exposure to a wide range of opponents, and balanced competition across the division.

Phase 2 - Pool Play (Single Round Robin - 6 games):

From August 1st, the division is split into two pools of seven (7) teams. Each team plays every other team in their pool once, for a total of six (6) pool games, to be completed between August 1st and August 30th.

Pool A:
Suburban FC U13 Academy Boys
Dunbrack U13AA Boys Red
Suburban FC U12 Academy Boys (Black)
Hotspurs Storm U13AA Boys
Dunbrack U13AA Boys Black
VU U13AA Boys
CITY 13AA Boys

Pool B:
UDFC U13AA Boys Electric
Suburban FC U13AA Boys (Red)
UDFC U13AA Boys Navy
Ignite U13 AA
CAPERS Academy Heart U13AA Boys
CAPERS Academy Waves U13AA Boys
East Hants U13AA Boys

Season Summary:

• 13 regular season games (single round robin vs entire division, no scores or standings) + 6 pool games (single round robin vs own pool, August 1st - August 30th) = 19 games per team.
• Standings & Provincial Qualification:
  Only pool play games count toward divisional standings. Standings are subject to the 2026 NSSL Summer Handbook - the top three (3) teams from each pool qualify for Provincial Championships, for a total of six (6) qualifying teams.
• Determination of Standings:
  Standings within each pool will be determined in accordance with the 2026 NSSL Summer Handbook, Section 6.2.

Notes:
Games with unconfirmed fields and/or times will display a game time of 11:59pm and an anticipated field. When confirmed, teams will receive an automated notice with the confirmed location and time.