Extended Registration Deadline for Flag Football

March 9, 2015Due 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=29a3To...

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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...

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Team Manitoba U16 Teams to Hit The Road

TEAM MANITOBA TO HIT THE ROADU16 Provincial Teams to play road games in SaskatchewanFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2015WINNIPEG, 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...

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Team Manitoba U16 Teams to Hit The Road

TEAM MANITOBA TO HIT THE ROADU16 Provincial Teams to play road games in SaskatchewanFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2015WINNIPEG, 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...

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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-IrelandNational teams:  National U20 team & National Senior (European team)     ...

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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...

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New Look Wolfpack Introduce New Logo and Brand

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 27, 2015WOLFPACK UNVEILS NEW LOGO, BRAND IDENTITYTeam 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...

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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.U16Preferred PositionBib #Combine Best Broad JumpCombine Standing ReachCombine Best VerticalCombine Best 40 Yard DashCombine Best Pro AgilityCombine Best Bench PressDB368858'8.5''65.560 x 95DB1673828'4''6.15.230 x 95DB2576.582.58'5.5''6.15.30 x 95DB674.5838'4.5''6.25.420 x 95DB98784.59'1.5''5.74.827 x 95DB52DB5373909'3''6.25.319 x 95DB4083858'9''5.65.092 x 95DB3095889'4.5''5.44.69 x...

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Safe Contact Date Announced

Safe Contact ClinicApril 4th, 2015 @ University of Winnipeg RecPlexSchedule8:00-10:00am – Multipurpose Room (2nd floor)10:00am-12:00pm – On Field12:00-2:00pm – Multipurpose Room2:00-4:00pm – On FieldParkingUnderground, 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...

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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.U16Saturday, April 4 from 9:00am - 12:00pmSunday, April 5 from 8:45am - 3:45pm (double session)Wednesday, April 15 from 6:15pm - 9:15pmSunday, April 19 from 9:00am - 12:00pmTuesday, April 21 from 7:15pm - 10:15pmCost to Register: $175 + GST (5%) = $183.75 (Only Cash or Credit accepted)U18Friday, April 17 from 5:00pm...

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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...

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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-c...

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Football Manitoba Takes Part in I Love To Read Month

by Corey WeirFebruary 12, 2015February 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...

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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 DashThis is a test of speed and power. From a three-point stance, a player runs 40 yards as fast as he can. Split times...

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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...

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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.  &nb...

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Flag Football - Coaches and Referee's Clinics

Flag Football Coaches ClinicsFebruary 28th OR March 21st, 2015Corydon Community Centre – River Heights Location1370 Grosvenor AvenueSchedule9:00am-12:30pm – Multipurpose Room12:30-2:30pm – Gymnasium2:30-4:00pm – Multipurpose RoomWhat to Bring Pen or pencil & paperRegistration is free of cost. To register please contact:Henryka OstrowFinance ManagerT: 204-925-5902E: finance@footballmanitoba.com Officials...

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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-manit...

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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...

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Team Canada Victorious Once Again

Final : Team Canada 25 - Team USA 9by Corey WeirTeam 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...

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Milt Stegall Camp Registration Now Open

MILT STEGALL CAMP REGISTRATION NOW OPENMilt Stegall High Performance Football camp is readyFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – MONDAY, FEB, 2, 2015WINNIPEG, 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...

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Professional Combine to be held for U16 and U18 Athletes

COMBINE TO BE HELD FOR U16 AND U18 ELIGIBLE PLAYERSFootball Manitoba to hold combine to test variety of skillsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – TUESDAY, JAN. 27, 2015WINNIPEG, 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...

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GENERAL MANAGER OPPORTUNITY

U14, U16, & U18 General ManagersFootball 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 SKILLSInterested 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...

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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...

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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 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...

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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-...

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VOLUNTEERS WANTED

VOLUNTEERS WANTEDFootball Manitoba is seeking volunteers to assist with duties at our major annual events, which inclu...

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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 op...

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Shawn Coates Memorial

Football Manitoba mourns the loss of Executive Director, Shawn Coa...

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

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