Tackle Football Registration - Pathway to Competition

Registration for 2023 will Open on June 14th

This season our Junior Bantam, Bantam, and Midget players will partake in our 'Raiders Pathway to Competition' weekly practices on Tuesday and Thursday. This will include group conditioning and skill development lead by our seasoned coaching staff, as well as individual teamwork for each level.

Registration for Bantam and Midget teams must be completed prior to July 31st to ensure team declarations are made to the league by the deadline.

2023 Junior Bantam Tackle Football (Born 2010-2011)

This co-ed, contact football program is for all players aged 12-13. In this division the focus is on safe contact and starting more position specific skill development. Players will continue to learn football fundamentals, teamwork and sportsmanship, as they develop into young athletes. We will join the VICFA league and play games across the Island.

Based on our registration during 2022, we are anticipating two Jr Bantam teams again this season. The players will spend August conditioning, learning skills, performing drills, and will be assessed by the coaching staff before being assigned to a team at the end of the month (Silver (rep) or  Red (house)).  Practices will bring all players together to condition and run drills and end with players working with their team. While Team Silver will have a greater focus on committment and competition, football is meant to be fun for all players, so parents will be asked during registration to let us know if you prefer your child to play on Team Red.

All player equipment and jerseys will be provided – players must provide their own cleats, mouth guard, water bottle.

Practices: Tuesday & Thursday 6-8pm

Games: Typically Saturday (Sundays are possible as game time/location will accommodate the league schedule released in early September)

Season: August 1 – November 4 (or dependent on playoff standing)

Field Location: Bill Moore Field, Courtenay

Registration Fees: $425

(BCPFA/Football Canada Fees of $38 may apply if you have not yet paid them for 2023)

*Recruiting coaches, First Aid staff and team managers for this program – all training provided!

2023 Bantam Tackle Football (Born 2008-2009)

This co-ed, contact football program is for all players aged 14-15. In this division the focus is on safe contact and developing position specific skill. Players will continue to learn football fundamentals, teamwork and sportsmanship, as they develop into young athletes. We will join the VMFL league and play games across the Island and on the mainland.

All player equipment and jerseys will be provided – players must provide their own cleats, mouth guard, water bottle.

Team transportation to away games is included registration costs.

Practices: Tuesday & Thursday 6-9pm

Games: Typically Sunday, game time and location will accommodate the home team

Season: August 1 – November 4 (or dependent on playoff standing)

Field Location: Bill Moore Field, Courtenay

Registration Fees: $475 (players will be required to purchase their own girdle at time of registration unless they already own one)

(BCPFA/Football Canada Fees of $38 may apply if you have not yet paid them for 2023)

Bantam registration fees include transportation to games south of Nanaimo and on the mainland.

*Recruiting coaches, First Aid staff and team managers for this program – all training provided!

2023 Midget Tackle Football (Born 2005-2007)

This co-ed, contact football program is for all players aged 16-18. This division is more competitive and skills focused than our younger divisions. Players will continue to learn football fundamentals, teamwork and sportsmanship in this exciting division. We will join the VMFL league and play games across the Island and on the mainland.

All player equipment and jerseys will be provided – players must provide their own cleats, mouth guard, water bottle.

Team transportation to away games is included registration costs.

Practices: Tuesday & Thursday 6-9pm

Games: Typically Sunday (game time and location will accommodate the home team)

Season: August 1 – end of November (dependent on playoff standing)

Field Location: Bill Moore Field, Courtenay

Registration Fees: $475 (players will be required to purchase their own girdle at time of registration unless they already own one)

(BCPFA/Football Canada Fees of $38 may apply if you have not yet paid them for 2023)

Midget registration fees include transportation to all games south of Nanaimo and to the mainland.

*Recruiting coaches, First Aid staff and team managers for this program – all training provided!