Tuesday, January 27, 2015

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.

Football Manitoba

Monday, January 26, 2015

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.
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.

TSN1290

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

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Thursday, January 22, 2015

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 14th 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.

 

 

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

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)

Monday, January 19, 2015

VOLUNTEERS WANTED

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



Friday, January 16, 2015

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.

Football Manitoba mourns the loss of Executive Director, Shawn Coates

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

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 14th season.