MMFA
Youth Tackle Football
No matter your size or your skill set, there’s a position for you in football. Football is a very inclusive sport and through the MMFA participation policy, each player is on field at least every other offensive or defensive series.
Even if your child has never played before, our coaches work on ground-up learning experiences, teaching the fundamentals of football so our players can have a fun and safe introduction to sport.
For more information, please review our Frequently Asked Questions area, below, or contact Bill Johnson via phone at (204) 925-5770 or email at executive.director@footballmanitoba.com.
Once you have signed up your child, they will be assigned to a home club based on the player’s primary residence.
MMFA
Youth Tackle Football
No matter your size or your skill set, there’s a position for you in football. Football is a very inclusive sport and through the MMFA participation policy, each player is on field at least every other offensive or defensive series.
Even if your child has never played before, our coaches work on ground-up learning experiences, teaching the fundamentals of football so our players can have a fun and safe introduction to sport.
For more information, please review our Frequently Asked Questions area, below, or contact Bill Johnson via phone at (204) 925-5770 or email at executive.director@footballmanitoba.com.
Once you have signed up your child, they will be assigned to a home club based on the player’s primary residence.
FAQ
All MMFA age divisions utilize a strict participation policy (which should not be confused with "fair play"). This participation policy ensures that each player is on the field at least every other offensive or defensive series. Most players take turns sitting out every other series based on the particular roster size (how many players are on their team). While each player may not be on the field for an equal number of plays in any given game, this policy should result in every player having the same opportunity to be on the field over the course of the entire season.
This division is intended to introduce our youngest players to the game of football in a safe and fun environment. This is a non-competitive division which does not track scoring out wins/losses. Players learn the fundamental skills required to progress through the older age groups. For many this is their first exposure to true teamwork and cooperation which helps prepare them for many future activities they encounter.
There are 6 players from each team on the field at a time along with one coach from each team. Coaches are allowed to provide instruction between plays and help players set up their plays. The Crunchers play on a reduced field size.
The Atom division is takes the players through the next phase of skill development while still providing a safe and fun environment.
This is a competitive division which tracks scores and wins/losses. Players continue to learn the fundamental skills required to progress through the older age groups. Play at this age group takes on the familiar form of the game and follows most of the same rules that most of us are familiar with, using more recognizable plays and skills (such as more passing).
There are 9 players from each team on the field at a time but coaches are no longer allowed to be on the field during game play. The Atom division plays on a regular length football field however the width is reduced for smaller number of players on the field.
The PeeWee division is sees the players rapidly advancing their skill development as they are physically more developed. Significantly more detailed plays are used and players beginning to develop a better understanding of offensive and defensive systems and strategies. Some players will begin to focus on a specific position and work on those skills required for that particular position.
This can be a very competitive division which tracks scores and wins/losses. Players continue to learn the fundamental skills required to progress through the older age groups. Play at this age group takes on the familiar look using more recognizable plays and skills, including special teams and kicking (field goals and converts).
PeeWees play with 12 players from each team on the field at a time and utilize the full football field.
All MMFA age divisions utilize a strict participation policy (which should not be confused with "fair play"). This participation policy ensures that each player is on the field at least every other offensive or defensive series. Most players take turns sitting out every other series based on the particular roster size (how many players are on their team). While each player may not be on the field for an equal number of plays in any given game, this policy should result in every player having the same opportunity to be on the field over the course of the entire season.
This division is intended to introduce our youngest players to the game of football in a safe and fun environment. This is a non-competitive division which does not track scoring out wins/losses. Players learn the fundamental skills required to progress through the older age groups. For many this is their first exposure to true teamwork and cooperation which helps prepare them for many future activities they encounter.
There are 6 players from each team on the field at a time along with one coach from each team. Coaches are allowed to provide instruction between plays and help players set up their plays. The Crunchers play on a reduced field size.
The Atom division is takes the players through the next phase of skill development while still providing a safe and fun environment.
This is a competitive division which tracks scores and wins/losses. Players continue to learn the fundamental skills required to progress through the older age groups. Play at this age group takes on the familiar form of the game and follows most of the same rules that most of us are familiar with, using more recognizable plays and skills (such as more passing).
There are 9 players from each team on the field at a time but coaches are no longer allowed to be on the field during game play. The Atom division plays on a regular length football field however the width is reduced for smaller number of players on the field.
The PeeWee division is sees the players rapidly advancing their skill development as they are physically more developed. Significantly more detailed plays are used and players beginning to develop a better understanding of offensive and defensive systems and strategies. Some players will begin to focus on a specific position and work on those skills required for that particular position.
This can be a very competitive division which tracks scores and wins/losses. Players continue to learn the fundamental skills required to progress through the older age groups. Play at this age group takes on the familiar look using more recognizable plays and skills, including special teams and kicking (field goals and converts).
PeeWees play with 12 players from each team on the field at a time and utilize the full football field.
All MMFA age divisions utilize a strict participation policy (which should not be confused with "fair play"). This participation policy ensures that each player is on the field at least every other offensive or defensive series. Most players take turns sitting out every other series based on the particular roster size (how many players are on their team). While each player may not be on the field for an equal number of plays in any given game, this policy should result in every player having the same opportunity to be on the field over the course of the entire season.
This division is intended to introduce our youngest players to the game of football in a safe and fun environment. This is a non-competitive division which does not track scoring out wins/losses. Players learn the fundamental skills required to progress through the older age groups. For many this is their first exposure to true teamwork and cooperation which helps prepare them for many future activities they encounter.
There are 6 players from each team on the field at a time along with one coach from each team. Coaches are allowed to provide instruction between plays and help players set up their plays. The Crunchers play on a reduced field size.
The Atom division is takes the players through the next phase of skill development while still providing a safe and fun environment.
This is a competitive division which tracks scores and wins/losses. Players continue to learn the fundamental skills required to progress through the older age groups. Play at this age group takes on the familiar form of the game and follows most of the same rules that most of us are familiar with, using more recognizable plays and skills (such as more passing).
There are 9 players from each team on the field at a time but coaches are no longer allowed to be on the field during game play. The Atom division plays on a regular length football field however the width is reduced for smaller number of players on the field.
The PeeWee division is sees the players rapidly advancing their skill development as they are physically more developed. Significantly more detailed plays are used and players beginning to develop a better understanding of offensive and defensive systems and strategies. Some players will begin to focus on a specific position and work on those skills required for that particular position.
This can be a very competitive division which tracks scores and wins/losses. Players continue to learn the fundamental skills required to progress through the older age groups. Play at this age group takes on the familiar look using more recognizable plays and skills, including special teams and kicking (field goals and converts).
PeeWees play with 12 players from each team on the field at a time and utilize the full football field.
FAQ
Participants in all Football Manitoba Member programs and leagues are eligible for financial assistance through KidSport and Jumpstart. Your club will be able to provide details on the application process through one of these organizations.
Participants in football programs operating out of a City of Winnipeg Community Centre are eligible for financial assistance through the Community Centre and the City of Winnipeg. Inquire at your community centre for information.
Participants in all Football Manitoba Member programs and leagues are eligible for financial assistance through KidSport and Jumpstart. Your club will be able to provide details on the application process through one of these organizations.
Participants in football programs operating out of a City of Winnipeg Community Centre are eligible for financial assistance through the Community Centre and the City of Winnipeg. Inquire at your community centre for information.