Guelph Bears | Guelph Minor Football Association

Junior Player Development Camp

Posted January 4th, 2010 by mark

Bear's Junior Player Development Camp

Our JPD has started and will run Saturdays from 1:30pm to 3:30pm for players aged 9 to 14 at the University of Guelph Dome. Its not too late to sign up. We are also looking for coaches to volunteer to help out. Please contact Mark St Hilaire if you have any questions or want to volunteer.

The camp focuses on developing the following skills, life lessons and fitness\conditioning for football players

JPD Dates and Skill Themes for the day

January 9th - Introductions and conditioning

January 16th - Intro: Basic Offence and Defence

January 23rd - Wide Receivers

February 6th - Defensive Backs

February 13th - Wide Receiver and Defensive Backs systems and skills

February 20th - Line Backers

March 13th - Running Backs

March 20th - Line Backers and Running Back systems and skills

Cost is now $75 for the remaining sessions.

Team Ontario West 2010 tryouts!

Posted October 16th, 2009 by mark

Upcoming tryout at the University of Guelph for Team Ontario West 2010.

You can see all the details on our website at www.ontariofootballalliance.ca

Open Tryout Camps for Team Ontario West
University of Guelph - Saturday February 20, 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Tryout cost: $20 Pre-Registration On-Line (min 2 days prior), $30 at the Door

Age Group: Under 18 as of July 31, 2010 - Players may not be younger than 16 as of January 1, 2010

Tournaments Dates: July 10-17

Location: Wolfville, Nova Scotia
Participants: British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Nova Scotia and Quebec.

Please pass this information to any of your players. Hope to see you and some of your players at the tryout.

OVFL Junior Varsity and Varsity Team Information

Posted May 8th, 2009 by mark

The Season Fast Approaches!

Contact and workout information has been updated on the teams' pages.

Stay up to date and don't miss the opportunity to particpate in what will be another great Bear's season.

Volunteers Needed!

Posted February 5th, 2009 by admin

GMFA is in desperate need of volunteers that can sew to help repair some of the pants and jerseys. If you or someone you know is willing and able to help, please contact tina@guelphbears.com or msthilaire@yahoo.com

Thank you

OVFL Age Changes

Posted January 12th, 2010 by mark

OVFL Age Categories Change January 2011

Age group / cut-off dates for 2010 – Joe Cressy

From May 2009 meeting minutes as presented to OVFL members:

Football Canada – ages are changing in 2010 January (represented in following table)

OVFL ages are changing January 2011

Level		Birth Year(s)	Grade
Junior	U22	1988 1989
Varsity	U20	1990 1991 1992	11 12
Junior Varsity	U17	1993 1994	9 10

All divisions based on Calendar year

Keep ages as they are for 2010 season with May 31^st cut off date

CALLING ALL COACHES!!!

Posted September 1st, 2009 by mark

Guelph Minor Football is now accepting Head Coach’s applications for the following positions:

Spring Flag

Spring Six - a - Side (tackle)

Fall Tackle - Tyke, Atom & Pee Wee

Qualifications

Flag & Six -a – Side

· Basic football knowledge

· Attendance at one day coaches clinic to be held in January

To apply please contact tina@guelphbears.com

Online Registration

Posted January 23rd, 2009 by admin

Step 1 - Divisions - Understand What Level To Register For

What level your child registers for, is determined by what year they are born. For the 2010 season, here are the levels:

Spring Football:

Between Jan 1, 1996 and Dec 31, 2003 - Flag (junior, intermediate and senior)
Between Jan 1, 1996 and Dec 31 2001 - Six a Side (Tyke, Atom and Peewee)
Between June 1, 1993 and May 31, 1995 - Junior Bears (OVFL Junior Varsity)
Between Jan. 1, 1990 and May 31, 1993 - Varsity Bears (OVFL Varsity)

Fall Football:

2002 or 2003 - SOFAL Myte
2000 or 2001 - SOFAL Tyke
1998 or 1999 - SOFAL Atom
1996 or 1997 - SOFAL Peewee

Step 2 - Completing Your Application

Starting in 2009, we have a new registration process that allows you to register online! Here's what you need to know:

As the parent, or legal guardian, you are required to setup an administrative account on the database (using the link below). For the first time you use the sytem, simply select the "New To The Site - Click Here To create a new account." icon. After you enter your information, the system will send an authorization email to your account to verify the information; and once you verify, you may then register your children. If you are a player who is of legal age and is paying for your own registration, you can enter in your own personal information as the administrative contact.
To register your children, log into the system (using the link below) with your email address and password, select the "2010" season, and follow the prompts.

If you have any additional questions, please feel free to ask our registrar. Please be aware, that until we receive your payment and supporting documentation, your registration will be on a temporary waiting list. We will confirm receipt of the finalization of your registration in an email to you.

Yes, I am ready to register - Click here to go to the registration page

Welcome to the OFA Coaches Association!

Posted January 23rd, 2009 by admin

The OFA has created a Coaches Association in an effort to unify our coaches across Ontario. The Coaches Association will be a tool for you to connect with other coaches, learn new plays and coaching techniques, and also a great way to meet new people with the same interests as you! JOIN NOW! We want you to become a member. Below you will find all the benefits of becoming a member of the OFA Coaches Association. Please contact us if you have any questions or comments, we’d love to hear from you!