Extended Registration Deadline for Flag Football

March 9, 2015

Due to last weeks increased interest and inquiries over the weekend (i.e phone calls and emails) we have decided to extend the registration deadline for Flag Football until this Friday, March 13 at 12:00 Noon.

Online registration will continue and can be found here,

To register as a team for 2015, please choose this link:  https://registration2.pointstreak.com/rfs2/pslogin.do?leagueNo=2514&season=29a3

To register as a player for 2015, please choose this link: https://registration2.pointstreak.com/rfs2/pslogin.do?leagueNo=2514&season=2a20

As well we can still take registrations here in the office at 145 Pacific Ave. Our office hours are 8:30 to 4:30.

If you would like more information on the Flag Football Program, please see footballmanitoba.com/register-now

If you would like more information on how to register, please contact,

Henryka Ostrow

Finance Manager

P: 204-925-5902

E: finance@footballmanitoba.com

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Call For Coaches - Flag Football

Football Manitoba is putting out a call for coaches for the upcoming Flag Football season.

Age groups range from 7 and 8-year-olds up to 16 and 17-year olds.

Each age group plays on different nights of the week.

Monday – 7 and 8-years-old (2008, 2007), 15-years-old (2000)

Tuesday – 11-years-old (2004), 13-years-old (2002)

Wednesday – 9-years-old (2006), 12-years-old (2003), 16 and 17-years-old (1999, 1998)

Thursday – 10-years-old (2005), 14-years-old (2001)

If you would be interested in becoming a flag football coach for the 2015 season please contact,

Henryka Ostrow

Finance Manager

E: finance@footballmanitoba.com

P: 204-925-5902

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Team Manitoba U16 Teams to Hit The Road

TEAM MANITOBA TO HIT THE ROAD

U16 Provincial Teams to play road games in Saskatchewan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2015

WINNIPEG, MB - Team Manitoba's U16 Provincial Teams will be going on the road this year. Both Team Manitoba Gold & Black will be travelling to Saskatchewan to face Team North Saskatchewan and Team South Saskatchewan. Due to the scheduling change, there will be no Red River Cup this year.

The schedule will go as follows,

 - Saturday, July 4 - In Regina 

• Team Manitoba Gold vs. Team Saskatchewan (North or South to be determined)


• Team Manitoba Black vs. Team Saskatchewan (North or South to be determined)

- Sunday, July 5 - Both Manitoba Teams will go to Mosaic Stadium to watch the Saskatchewan Roughriders take on the Toronto Argonauts

- Monday, July 6 - Teams will travel to Saskatoon

- Tuesday, July 7 - In Saskatoon

• Team Manitoba Gold vs. Other Team Saskatchewan


• Team Manitoba Black vs. Other Team Saskatchewan

- Wednesday, July 8 - Teams will travel back to Winnipeg

- Friday, July 10 - In Winnipeg

• Team Manitoba Gold vs. Team Manitoba Black

"We are very excited for the opportunity to have our young men showcase their talent and hard work in Saskatchewan this year," said Corey Weir,Communications Coordinator of Football Manitoba. "It's a great opportunity for our guys to not only experience a different atmosphere but also have the chance to test their skills up against two very talented Saskatchewan teams."

Times and Venues will be released as information becomes available.

Registration is currently open for U16 and ends Friday, March 27

Phase 1 Tryouts begin Saturday, April 4.

If you'd be interested in registering for phase 1 tryouts, please contact,

Henryka Ostrow

Finance Manager

E: finance@footballmanitoba.com

P: 204-925-5902

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Team Manitoba U16 Teams to Hit The Road

TEAM MANITOBA TO HIT THE ROAD

U16 Provincial Teams to play road games in Saskatchewan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2015

WINNIPEG, MB - Team Manitoba's U16 Provincial Teams will be going on the road this year. Both Team Manitoba Gold & Black will be travelling to Saskatchewan to face Team North Saskatchewan and Team South Saskatchewan. Due to the scheduling change, there will be no Red River Cup this year.

The schedule will go as follows,

 - Saturday, July 4 - In Regina 

• Team Manitoba Gold vs. Team Saskatchewan (North or South to be determined)


• Team Manitoba Black vs. Team Saskatchewan (North or South to be determined)

- Sunday, July 5 - Both Manitoba Teams will go to Mosaic Stadium to watch the Saskatchewan Roughriders take on the Toronto Argonauts

- Monday, July 6 - Teams will travel to Saskatoon

- Tuesday, July 7 - In Saskatoon

• Team Manitoba Gold vs. Other Team Saskatchewan


• Team Manitoba Black vs. Other Team Saskatchewan

- Wednesday, July 8 - Teams will travel back to Winnipeg

- Friday, July 10 - In Winnipeg

• Team Manitoba Gold vs. Team Manitoba Black

"We are very excited for the opportunity to have our young men showcase their talent and hard work in Saskatchewan this year," said Corey Weir,Communications Coordinator of Football Manitoba. "It's a great opportunity for our guys to not only experience a different atmosphere but also have the chance to test their skills up against two very talented Saskatchewan teams."

Times and Venues will be released as information becomes available.

Registration is currently open for U16 and ends Friday, March 27

Phase 1 Tryouts begin Saturday, April 4.

If you'd be interested in registering for phase 1 tryouts, please contact,

Henryka Ostrow

Finance Manager

E: finance@footballmanitoba.com

P: 204-925-5902

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Call for Players for Euroteam

 

 

 

 

 

 

International Football Competition in Ireland 

The Greendell Falcons are again traveling to Dublin, Ireland this August with two teams, a Falcon U20 team and a Falcon/Manitoba Senior team.

Each team will play 2 games, the last scheduled against the two All-Ireland

National teams:  National U20 team & National Senior (European team)                

Games to follow U.S. American Football - NCAA rules

WE ARE CURRENTLY SEEKING:

• SENIOR PLAYERS (age 22 and over) who wish to play in Europe


• EXPERIENCED COACHES – ALL POSITIONS (for the senior team) to either help prepare the team, or travel with the team as a coach

There is no upper age limit for the Senior Select team, so all players that graduated from a football program within the past few years are eligible.

We also wish to invite coaches from around the Manitoba football community to participate on the Senior coaching staff.

Plans are in place to provide players/coaches the chance to travel with little or no expense to them aside from spending money.  Planned fundraising can cover the entire cost to participate, or should players wish, they can pay part or all of their cost.  The choice is yours!

If you are a coach or player interested in participating in this exciting football experience, please email : euroteam2015@gmail.com and include your name, age, preferred position, last team played/coached for, and detailed contact information.  Information will follow within one next week to provide more details.

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Manitoba Girls Football Association's Registration Week Approaching

The Manitoba Girls Football Association (MGFA) is a growing league, providing young girls with the opportunity to play tackle football against only girls! The program runs from May to early July and all games are held on Thursdays.

Girls born in 1999 to 2006 can register during the week of March 23 - 29.

Clubs that are registering players this season are,

- St. Vital Mustangs

- East Side Eagles

- North Winnipeg Nomads

- St. James Rods

- Sunrise Coyotes

- Interlake Thunder

To view a highlight video from last season go to, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2nIJJpDpo0&feature=youtu.be

Any girl that lives in a catchment out side of any of the  clubs, they can choose where to play.

Visit www.manitobagirlsfootball.com for club dates and contact info.

Any questions can be sent to mbgirlsfootball@gmail.com

Facebook - Manitoba Girls Football Association

Twitter - @MBgirlsfootball

 

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New Look Wolfpack Introduce New Logo and Brand

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 27, 2015

WOLFPACK UNVEILS NEW LOGO, BRAND IDENTITY

Team Kicking Off 2015 WWCFL Season with New Look

(Winnipeg, Manitoba) – To kick off the upcoming 2015 Western Women’s Canadian Football League season, the North Winnipeg Nomads Wolfpack will be embracing a new brand identity. The previous team name, uniform, and logo had been in use since the team’s inaugural season in 2011.

The Winnipeg Wolfpack will continue to be a very proud member of their parent community football club, the North Winnipeg Nomads, who are an integral and positive part of the fabric of Winnipeg’s North End community.

The logo, created by graphic designer Kristen Lourie, maintains the Wolfpack’s original gold and black colour scheme. To honour the traditional colours of the North Winnipeg Nomads, the Wolfpack will be proudly wearing a newly designed gold and black uniform with a green helmet.

The goal of the project was to develop a new, modern, exciting, and empowering logo which would represent the competitive strength and passion of the Wolfpack program.

A new website – www.winnipegwolfpack.com -- and new social media branding have been released to reflect the new team name and logo.

The new Wolfpack logo will be proudly displayed on all Wolfpack team uniforms, player apparel, and merchandise beginning this season.

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For further information, please contact:

Winnipeg Wolfpack Steering Committee

Email - info@winnipegwolfpack.com

Website - www.winnipegwolfpack.com

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U16 and U18 Combine Results

Here are the U16 and U18 final numbers that were taken from Football Manitoba's Combine held on February 16, 2015.

U16

Preferred Position	Bib #	Combine Best Broad Jump	Combine Standing Reach	Combine Best Vertical	Combine Best 40 Yard Dash	Combine Best Pro Agility	Combine Best Bench Press
DB	3	68	85	8'8.5''	6	5.56	0 x 95
DB	16	73	82	8'4''	6.1	5.23	0 x 95
DB	25	76.5	82.5	8'5.5''	6.1	5.3	0 x 95
DB	6	74.5	83	8'4.5''	6.2	5.42	0 x 95
DB	9	87	84.5	9'1.5''	5.7	4.82	7 x 95
DB	52
DB	53	73	90	9'3''	6.2	5.31	9 x 95
DB	40	83	85	8'9''	5.6	5.09	2 x 95
DB	30	95	88	9'4.5''	5.4	4.6	9 x 135
DB	47	85.5	85	9'	5.5	4.62	0 x 95
DB	14	87.5	88	9'0.5''	5.8	5.09	14 x 95
DL	24	62	87	8'6.5''	6.9	5.9	10 x 95
DL	5	57	84	8'2''	6.9	6.07	0 x 95
FB	34	89	95	9'7''	5.9	5.49	14 x 95
FB	38	88	89.5	9'2.5''	6.1	5.24	9 x 135
LB	41	78.5	90	9'3.5''	5.8	5.07	5 x 135
LB	21	79.5	82.5	8'9.5''	5.8	5.01	4 x 95
LB	42	84	98.5	9'3''	5.8	5.26	13 x 95
LB	54	75	81	8'6''	5.8	5.55
OL	11	78	91	8'11.5''	6.3	5.24	2 x 95
OL	29	69.5	87.5	8'6.5''	6.8	5.83	12 x 95
OL	46	53	88	8'1.5''	8.5	6.55	6 x 95
OL	22	78	96	9'5.5''	6.7	5.66	13 x 95
OL	45	86.5	98	9'9.5''	5.6	5.22	16 x 95
OL	18	80.5	92.5	9'4.5''	6.2	5.42	14 x 135
OL	10
OL	44	70.5	89	8'10''	6.7	5.82	7 x 95
QB	12	94.5	84.5	8'11.5''	5.5	4.92	0 x 95
QB	28	100.5	91	9'8.5''	5.2	4.64	9 x 95
Preferred Position	Bib #	Combine Best Broad Jump	Combine Standing Reach	Combine Best Vertical	Combine Best 40 Yard Dash	Combine Best Pro Agility	Combine Best Bench Press
QB	51	87	90	9'4.5''	5.6	4.84	2 x 135
QB	37	92	88	9'3''	5.5	4.6	1 x 95
RB	17	88	90.5	9'5.5''	5.6	5.24	11 x 95
RB	19	84	89.5	9'1''	5.8	5.07	10 x 135
RB	20	104	89	9'9.5''	5.3	4.72	6 x 95
RB	27	94	90.5	9'7''	5.5	5.33	14 x 135
RB	33	89	89	9'1''	5.5	5.26	18 x 95
RB	32	87	84	8'9''	5.6	5	4 x 95
RB	31	84.5	80	8'4''	5.8	4.7	0 x 95
REC	7	79	89	9'2''	5.4	4.84	0 x 95
REC	13	94.5	89	9'4.5''	5.3	4.77	12 x 95
REC	23	84.5	85.5	8'4.5''	5.8	5.47	0 x 95
REC	48	96.5	90	9'4''	5.4	4.83	5 x 95
REC	50	94.5	83.5	8'10''	5.5	4.65	3 x 135
REC	55	104	94
REC	49
REC	43	68.5	87	8'6''	6.5	5.66	9 x 95
REC	8	102.5	90	9'3''	5.4	4.57	8 x 135
REC	39	90.5	91	9'6''	5.5	5.1	9 x 95
REC	1	90	84	8'10.5''	5.9	4.6	0 x 95
REC	15
	2	91.5	89	9'1''	5.4	4.79	5 x 95
	4	75.5	92	9'5.5''	5.6	5.06	5 x 135
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	35	81	91.5	9'3''	5.7	5.07	5 x 135
	36	65	94.5	9'	6.8	6	13 x 95
	104	92.5	95	9'10.5''	5.3	5.06	4 x 135
	105	88.5	87	9'1.5'	5.4	4.83	0 x 95

 

U18

Preferred Position	Bib #	Combine Best Broad Jump	Combine Standing Reach	Combine Best Vertical	Combine Best 40 Yard Dash	Combine Best Pro Agility	Combine Best Bench Press
OL	79	64.4	87	8'6''	6.6	5.96	0 x 225
DL	97	74	97.5	9'7.5''	6.1	5.18	0 x 135
DB	69	89.8	88	9'3''	5.6	4.74	2 x 135
DB	71	95.4	89	9'5.5''	5.4	4.72	12 x 135
DB	74	95	96.5	9'11.5''	5.4	4.85	0 x 135
DB	83	91.7	91	9'4''	5.5	4.72	1 x 135
DB	87	96.5	88.5	9'6.5''	5.1	4.68	2 x 185
RB	64	95.4	94.5	9'9''	5.4	4.82	3 x 225
DB	66	72.5	90	9'1''	6	5.52	0 x 135
DB	89	91.5	89	9'6''	5.3	4.73	0 x 135
DB	96	90.8	89.5	9'7''	5.1	4.56	2 x 135
DL	60	77	94	9'3''	6	5.52	1 x 135
DB	61	92	87	9'3''	6.4	4.73	7 x 135
DL	56	82.5	89.5	9'1''	6.3	5.56	7 x 135
OL	81	84.7	94	9'6''	5.9	4.98	19 x 135
RB	75	80.5	88	9'0''	5.6	4.73	8 x 135
K	68	82.5	88	9'0''	5.6	5.31	0 x 135
LB	65	96	88.5	9'6''	5.5	4.5	9 x 225
LB	67	87.5	89	9'3''	5.8	4.9	3 x 135
LB	73	94	91	9'9.5''	5.3	5.15	9 x 135
LB	90	95.5	95	9'7.5''	5.9	5.27	14 x 135
LB	91	98	91	9'4.5''	5.2	4.7	9 x 135
LB	102	99	93.5	9'8.5''	5.2	4.67	5 x 225
LB	103	85	91.5	9'7''	5.9	4.9	13 x 135
OL	98	76.5	96	9'6.5''	6.1	5.58	3 x 185
OL	80	64.5	95	9'1.5''	6.6	5.55	15 x 225
OL	62	66.5	95	9'1''	6.6	5.85	1 x 225
Preferred Position	Bib #	Combine Best Broad Jump	Combine Standing Reach	Combine Best Vertical	Combine Best 40 Yard Dash	Combine Best Pro Agility	Combine Best Bench Press
OL	70	84.5	97	9'8''	5.6	4.95	12 x 135
QB	84	98	93	9'8.5''	5.5	4.77	0 x 135
QB	100	102	89	9'7''	5.3	4.86	20 x 135
REC	58	99.5	87.5	9'1''	5.5	4.58	0 x 135
REC	82	101	98.5	10'4.5''	5.4	4.61	2 x 135
RB	78	98.8	92.5	9'8.5''	5.4	4.52	10 x 135
RB	88	95.7	87	9'9.5''	5.1	4.62	5 x 135
RB	99	94.5	84	9'1''	5.3	4.5	4 x 135
DB	95	88.4	85.5	9'0.5''	5.3	4.64	14 x 135
DB	93
REC	92	103	93	9'11.5''	5.5	4.59	7 x 135
REC	63	90.5	94	9'9.5''	5.4	4.95	--
REC	94	91.5	90	9'5.5''	5.3	4.77	1 x 135
	57	83	87	9'2''	5.6	4.74	0 x 135
	59	99	100	9'10.5''	6.1	5.02	1 x 135
	72	93	87	9'4''	5.3	4.77	5 x 135
	76	104	95	10'0.5''	5	4.8	3 x 135
	77	88.2	84	8'9.5''	5.5	4.81	0 x 135
	85	101.5	81	9'0.5''	5.2	4.74	3 x 185
	86	91	94	9'8''	5.9	5.01	4 x 225
	101	94	90	9'5.5''	5.3	4.7	7 x 135
	106	102	87	9'8''	5.2	4.67	2 x 135

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Safe Contact Date Announced

Safe Contact Clinic

April 4^th, 2015 @ University of Winnipeg RecPlex

Schedule

8:00-10:00am – Multipurpose Room (2^nd floor)

10:00am-12:00pm – On Field

12:00-2:00pm – Multipurpose Room

2:00-4:00pm – On Field

Parking

Underground, paid parking is available in the RecPlex. Surrounding surface lots and parkades are also available. Visit http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/maps/docs/recplex-parking-map.pdf to view a parking map.

Entering the RecPlex

Main access to the RecPlex is off Spence Street. Access to field level is on the first floor; multipurpose room is on the second floor. Visit http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/maps/docs/recplex-parking-map.pdf to view a building access map.

What to Bring

• Pen or pencil


• Indoor running shoes


• Appropriate clothing for on-field participation (shorts, track suit, etc.)

 

Registration: $50.00 (cash or credit)

Each participant will receive a Safe Contact Reference Manual & Workbook at the clinic.

To register please contact:

Henryka Ostrow

Finance Manager

T: 204-925-5902

E: finance@footballmanitoba.com

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U16 and U18 Provincial Phase 1 Dates Released

Football Manitoba has released Phase 1 dates for both U16 and U18 provincial programs.

U16

Saturday, April 4 from 9:00am - 12:00pm

Sunday, April 5 from 8:45am - 3:45pm (double session)

Wednesday, April 15 from 6:15pm - 9:15pm

Sunday, April 19 from 9:00am - 12:00pm

Tuesday, April 21 from 7:15pm - 10:15pm

Cost to Register: $175 + GST (5%) = $183.75 (Only Cash or Credit accepted)

U18

Friday, April 17 from 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Saturday, April 18 from 10:30am - 12:30pm

Sunday, April 19 from 4:30pm - 10:35pm (double session)

Cost to Register: $225 + GST (5%) = $236.25 (Only Cash or Credit accepted)

**All tryouts will take place at the University of Manitoba Soccer Complex - 211 Chancellor Matheson Road.

To register, please contact,

Henryka Ostrow

Finance Manager

T: (204) 925-5902

E: finance@footballmanitoba.com

Office Hours are 8:30am - 4:30pm

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In-Person Registrations Begin This Week

If you've been wanting to register your son or daughter up for Flag Football but haven't had a chance get down to the office during work hours, Football Manitoba has you covered.

There are currently 4 different dates that you can come by 145 Pacific Ave. to sign up your athlete for the great game of Flag Football.

Those dates are,

Thursday, Feb. 19 – 4:30-9:00 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 21 – 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 25 – 4:30-9:00 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 28 – 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

An employee of Football Manitoba will be on hand to assist you in a Credit Card, Debit Card or Cash payment on any of those above dates.

Once you enter the Sport for Life building, Football Manitoba is located on the 5th floor, office number 506.

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Drew Willy to attend Bomber Winter Skills Development Camp

The Winnipeg Blue Bomber will be expecting a special guest at their Winter Skills Development camp on Tuesday, Feb. 17.

Quarterback, Drew Willy will be in attendance to help some of the kids with their development.

For more information on how to register for this FREE event, visit http://m.bluebombers.com/winter-skills-development-camp

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Football Manitoba Takes Part in I Love To Read Month

by Corey Weir

February 12, 2015

February is I Love To Read Month and schools all across Canada have used this campaign to encourage their students to read more.

One way Football Manitoba wanted to get involved was by bringing a few local football stars out to a school and read along with them.

The school that got to hear some stories on Thursday, Feb. 12 was Oakbank Elementary School. The Oakbank region has a brand new football club, formed just last year, called the Sunrise Coyotes. President of the Coyotes, Shandy Walls was on hand to show some support and was in their signature Orange jersey.

Former Winnipeg Blue Bomber and current B.C Lion, Kito Poblah was one of the athletes that read to the kids ranging in age from Kindergarten to Grade 5. He chose to read Robert Munsch's Smelly Socks. Poblah had the kids laughing by changing the main characters name from Tina to what the kids wanted to call her, Noodles.

Also former Winnipeg Blue Bomber and current Montreal Alouette, Carl Volny read a story for the kids. He stuck to the Robert Munsch theme and read Down the Drain. Volny had the kids intrigued by getting them to repeat different phrases from the book and asking them questions throughout the story.

After Poblah and Volny finished reading, Principal, Orest Deneka, presented them with a couple awards and allowed them to walk around the school.

The Canadian Football League players got a chance to visit all the classrooms to meet all the kids and sign autographs and take pictures.

We want to think Principal Deneka and all the staff and students at Oakbank Elementary School for allowing us to come and read to everyone. We had such a great time and hope that they had just as much fun as we did.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Few Spots Remain For Upcoming Combine

With the Combine being only one week away, we wanted to show you what you will be doing on the field.

There are 5 different stations that will test you in many different aspects of the game.

They are, 40-yard dash, Bench Press, Vertical Jump, Broad Jump and the 20-yard Shuttle.

40 Yard Dash

This is a test of speed and power. From a three-point stance, a player runs 40 yards as fast as he can. Split times are recorded at 10 and 20 yards to measure acceleration. The 10-yard time is especially important for offensive and defensive linesmen because they usually don't run further than that during a play.

Bench Press

The bench press test is a test of upper body strength. Each player must bench press 135/ 185 OR 225 lbs. as many times as they can.  The bench press is the most important for offensive and defensive linemen, running backs and linebackers

Vertical Jump

A test of explosion and power. The player jumps off both feet straight up as high as he can. The vertical jump is most important for receivers and defensive backs.

Broad Jump

Similar to the vertical jump, this is a test of lower body strength, explosion, and power. The broad jump measures how far you can jump, not how high. From a standing position, the player jumps forward off two feet as far as he can. The broad jump is the most important for running backs, linemen, and linebackers.

20-yard Shuttle

Also called the 5-10-5 Shuttle, this is a test of agility including speed, explosion and changing of directions. Technique is also important. Each player will be timed how fast they can go 5 yards laterally, then 10 back in the opposite direction, and finishing 5 yards back to the start line.

There are only a few spots remaining. If interested contact Henryka Ostrow by email at finance@footballmanitoba.com or by phone at 204-925-5902 as soon as possible.

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High School Spring Camp Attendance and Community Eligibility

A recent posting on Facebook has created misinformation in regards to player’s eligibility and in particular Bantam grads attending High School Spring Camps. Football Manitoba will provide information of the correct situation based on current WHSFL, MHSAA and Football Manitoba policies.

1. No player can register and play for more than one team in a season. (Football Canada and Football Manitoba)

2. No student can attend a high school spring camp as per MHSAA policy unless that student has completed an enrollment form for that high school and has been accepted. If accepted, that student may attend the Spring Camp. This is particularly important for students in the transition year from grade 8 to 9. (Players are forbidden from sending in multiple application forms and attending several camps)

3. The Spring Camp is considered an auditing situation and attendance at the camp is not considered a signing. The student has no obligation to stay with the high school team. The student is free to register with a community program. (It is noted that there is past practice of community players participating at high school spring camps while having no interest in playing there in the fall. The time is used to build experience. It is also legislated under the Public Schools Act that every student has the right to participate in any offered school activity.)

4. High School practices and registration occurs in August at main training camp. The training camp opening dates are set by the league but usually occur in the third week of August. In order to participate, the accepted student must now have a pending timetable for the fall classes.

In summary:

- A student player attending a high school Spring camp does not affect any status or eligibility to sign with a community team during the MMFA or Midget League registration periods.

- Any statement that a player attending a high school spring camp is not eligible to play community football would be a Club policy and does not reflect the policies of Football Manitoba, The WHSFL or the MHSAA.

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Football Helmets For Sale

Riddell Helmets for Sale!

14 medium sized & 13 large sized helmets in stock at Football Manitoba.

$25 each. Cash or credit.

If you are interested in purchasing a helmet, contact Henryka Ostrow by phone at 204-925-5902 or in-person at the Football Manitoba office on 145 Pacific Ave. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 – 4:30.



 

 

 

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Flag Football - Coaches and Referee's Clinics

Flag Football Coaches Clinics

February 28^th OR March 21^st, 2015

Corydon Community Centre – River Heights Location


1370 Grosvenor Avenue

Schedule

9:00am-12:30pm – Multipurpose Room

12:30-2:30pm – Gymnasium

2:30-4:00pm – Multipurpose Room

What to Bring

• Pen or pencil & paper

Registration is free of cost. To register please contact:

Henryka Ostrow

Finance Manager

T: 204-925-5902

E: finance@footballmanitoba.com

 

Officials & Site Supervisor Clinics

Returning Officials Clinic

Thursday, April 16 – 6-9pm – Conference Rooms B & C

Site Supervisor Clinic

Tuesday, April 21 – 6-9pm – Conference Room A

New Officials Clinic

Sunday, April 26 – 10am-2pm – Conference Rooms B & C

All Clinics will be held at the Sport for Life Centre, located at 145 Pacific Ave.

Official’s jersey costs TBD. Please continue to check www.footballmanitoba.com for more details.

To register please contact:

Henryka Ostrow

Finance Manager

T: 204-925-5902

E: finance@footballmanitoba.com

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Football Manitoba on CJOB

Football Manitoba has registration opened for many programs and Communications Coordinator, Corey Weir had a chance to sit down with CJOB's, Jim Toth to talk about some of those exact programs. The full length interview can be heard here.

https://soundcloud.com/680cjob/corey-weir-football-manitoba

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Days For Age Groups Set For Flag Football

Flag Football Registration is in full swing and the season will be here before you know it.

Today, Football Manitoba has released the different age groups that will be playing on certain days of the week.

They go as follows,

Monday - 7 and 8-years-old (2008, 2007), 15-years-old (2000)

Tuesday - 11-years-old (2004), 13-years-old (2002)

Wednesday - 9-years-old (2006), 12-years-old (2003), 16 and 17-years-old (1999, 1998)

Thursday - 10-years-old (2005), 14-years-old (2001)

 

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Team Canada Victorious Once Again

Final : Team Canada 25 - Team USA 9

by Corey Weir

Team Canada’s U18 team beat up on Team USA, in the International Bowl Game Series, winning 25-9 on Friday night. This is the second straight year Team Canada bested the American squad. The game was played at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, TX, home of the Dallas Cowboys.

Team USA was the team that jumped out to the early lead, leading by three after the first quarter but that didn’t stop Team Canada from going on to score two touchdowns in the second quarter to lead 14-3 at the half. From there the dominance continued for Canada, scoring 11 second half points en route to a 25-9 final.

[caption id="attachment_4619" align="alignright" width="300"] Mason Bennett (55) en route to the Quarterback[/caption]

Manitoba was well represented having four players on the roster and a coach. The four players included, Tristan Bredin (Anola, MB), Mason Bennett (Winnipeg, MB), Randall Sanderson (Winnipeg, MB) and Zackary Williams (Winnipeg, MB). Coach Chris Bochen, recently a coach with the Winnipeg Rifles, was Offensive Line Coach.

Bredin, defensive lineman for Murdoch McKay High School, was one of the leading tacklers for Team Canada, recording four tackles on the day. Bennett, defensive lineman for Vincent Massey High School, recorded three tackles of his own and also got to the quarterback with a sack.

Sanderson and Williams, both offensive linemen, did and impressive job protecting the quarterback, with no sacks given up in the entire game. As for rushing the ball, Team Canada amassed 133 yards on the ground, thanks to the big guys up front.

Congratulations to the five gentlemen that represented Manitoba and the entire Canadian team on being victorious.

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Milt Stegall Camp Registration Now Open

MILT STEGALL CAMP REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

Milt Stegall High Performance Football camp is ready

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – MONDAY, FEB, 2, 2015

WINNIPEG, MB – Football Manitoba along with the University of Winnipeg are excited to announce registration for the Milt Stegall High Performance Football camp will be opening their registration today.

Athletes between the ages of 13 and 17 will take part in a 2-day minicamp of drills that will include former-Winnipeg Blue Bomber and Canadian Football Hall of Fame member, Milt Stegall alongside his group of coaches.

Cost for the camp will be $349.85 plus GST bringing the cost to $367.34.

Portions of the funds raised from registration will go to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Winnipeg. The camp will take place on May 23-24 at the University of Winnipeg Recplex, located at 350 Spence Street.

You can register online or in-person at the Football Manitoba office at 145 Pacific Ave. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 4:30.

Stay tuned for more information regarding guest coaches and camp information. For more information please contact Henryka Ostrow by email at finance@footballmanitoba.com or by phone at 204-925-5902.

 

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Professional Combine to be held for U16 and U18 Athletes

COMBINE TO BE HELD FOR U16 AND U18 ELIGIBLE PLAYERS

Football Manitoba to hold combine to test variety of skills

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – TUESDAY, JAN. 27, 2015

WINNIPEG, MB – Football Manitoba will be holding a combine on Monday, Feb. 16, 2015 at 8:30 AM at the University of Winnipeg’s Rec Plex. Athletes that qualify for age eligibility of the U16 and U18 programs will participate in various activities that will test their skills just like the pros do.

Activities will include the 40-yard dash, shuttle (T) run, bench press, vertical jump and broad jump.

The combine will run from 8:30 AM to 5 PM and the schedule will go as follows:

U-16

8:30 DOORS OPEN- AND COMBINE REGISTRATION

8:45 HEAD COACH ADDRESS

8:50: DYNAMIC WARM-UP LEAD BY RYAN MARSCH ELITE STAFF

9:00 TESTING STATIONS BY POSITION

9:00-9:30 STATION 1.0

9:30-10:00 STATION 2.0

10:00-10:30 STATION 3.0

11:00-11:30 STATION 4.0

11:30-12:00 STATION 5.0 (STATIONS=BENCH/ 40/ T-TEST/ VERTICAL AND BROAD JUMP)

12:00-1:00 SKILL STATIONS- BY POSITION

 

U-18

12:30 COMBINE REGISTRATION

12:45 HEAD COACH ADDRESS

12:50 DYNAMIC WARM-UP LEAD BY RYAN MARSCH ELITE STAFF

1:00 TESTING STATIONS BY POSITION

5 STATIONS ON THE :30

4:00-5:00 SKILL STATIONS-BY POSITION

The cost to participate in the combine is $55.00 with GST included and participants will receive a combine t-shirt.

Parking

Underground, paid parking is available in the RecPlex. Surrounding surface lots and parkades are also available. Visit http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/maps/docs/recplex-parking-map.pdf to view a parking map.

Entering the RecPlex

Main access to the RecPlex is off Spence Street. Access to field level is on the first floor. Visit http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/maps/docs/recplex-parking-map.pdf to view a building access map.

RecPlex Field Level Rules

NO OUTDOOR SHOES

NO METAL OR SCREW-IN CLEATS

WATER ONLY

NO FOOD, CANDY, OR GUM

NO SPECTATORS

Through the combine, athletes will have an opportunity to be identified for potential provincial team participation.

Limited space for the combine is available, participants will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Cut-off date to register is Wednesday, Feb. 11.

If you are interested in registering, contact Henryka Ostrow by phone at 204-925-5902 or by email at finance@footballmanitoba.com or register in-person at the Football Manitoba office on 145 Pacific Ave. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 – 4:30.

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GENERAL MANAGER OPPORTUNITY

U14, U16, & U18 General Managers

Football Manitoba is seeking General Managers to join its High Performance Provincial Teams. The persons in this role are committed, outgoing team players with the ability to carry a leadership role in a professional manner.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Interested candidates should have the following qualifications:

• Excellent time management & organization skills


• Excellent communication skills


• Strong ability to multi-task and work under the pressures of deadlines


• Strong attention to detail


• Experience working with children & parents


• Understanding of coaches needs


• Knowledge of football equipment & equipment sourcing


• Computer & social media experience is considered an asset

Please take into consideration that General Manager Positions require an extensive time commitment between the months of April to July.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter in confidence to the email address below NO LATER THAN 12:00 Noon Friday, Feb. 13 for U16 and U18 otherwise 12:00 Noon Friday, March 13 for U14. Microsoft Word or PDF documents preferred.

Dale Jacobson

Executive Director

204.925.5770

executive.director@footballmanitoba.com

 

ABOUT FOOTBALL MANITOBA

Football Manitoba is dedicated to providing a safe and inclusive environment to develop and grow the game of football in Manitoba.

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Football Manitoba hits the radio!!!

If you have been listening to the radio and have heard the words "Football Manitoba" you aren't losing your mind.

Offensive Lineman for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Chris Greaves and Football Manitoba's Communications Coordinator, Corey Weir teamed up to deliver a message on the opening of Flag Football registration.

The commercial can be heard on TSN 1290 and Virgin 103 over the next couple of weeks.



If you haven't had the opportunity to hear the commercial we will post it here for you to listen.

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Let us know what you think!!

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Flag Football Registration Now Open

Sign up now for one of Manitoba’s fastest growing sports

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – TUESDAY, JAN. 6, 2015

 

WINNIPEG, MB – Registration is now open for Football Manitoba’s popular Flag Football program, which is now entering its 14^th season.

 

Flag Football has been one of the fastest growing sports in Manitoba since its establishment in 2002. Flag Football is a recreational sport that focuses on the basic rules of football and emphasizes running, catching, throwing, exercise and fun. It is a great way to get started or stay involved in the sport of football.

 

The Flag Football program is open to boys and girls ages 7 to 17. Players can register as individuals or as a team with a coach.

 

People can now register online at www.footballmanitoba.com/flag or in-person at the Football Manitoba offices at 145 Pacific Ave. Online registrations run until March 23 and in-person registrations continue until April 2. Registration fees are $190 per athlete, which includes games, facilities, equipment, referees, insurance and administration fees.

 

Football Manitoba is also holding special in-person registrations at 145 Pacific Avenue on the following days:

 

Thursday, Feb. 19 – 4:30-9:00 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 21 – 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 25 – 4:30-9:00 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 28 – 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

 

The 2015 season starts with a kickoff weekend event in early May. Division games begin at the beginning of May and are played one night per week. The season concludes with a playoff round in each division at the end of June.

People wishing more information on Flag Football registration can contact Henryka Ostrow by phone at 204.925.5902 or by email at finance@footballmanitoba.com.

 

 

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Coaching Opportunity

The North Winnipeg Nomads are looking for a Head Coach for their Major team.

The North Winnipeg Nomads Football Club, the largest amateur football club in Manitoba is seeking dynamic and motivating individuals to fill the Head Coach Position for The Major Team (Ages 18-22)

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VOLUNTEERS WANTED

VOLUNTEERS WANTED

Football Manitoba is seeking volunteers to assist with duties at our major annual events, which include…

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Registrations For Multiple Programs Are Now Open

Football Manitoba is excited to announce that U16 and U18 registration is now open. This year for the first time, Football Manitoba is presenting a U14 program as well and registration for that is also open.

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Shawn Coates Memorial

Football Manitoba mourns the loss of Executive Director, Shawn Coates

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FOOTBALL MANITOBA TO HOLD STATE OF THE UNION FORUM

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Flag Football registration now open

Sign up now for one of Manitoba’s fastest growing sports

WINNIPEG, MB – Registration is now open for Football Manitoba’s popular Flag Football program, which is now entering its 14^th season.

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