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Join Our Brand New U18 Tackle Football Team!

Raiders U18

Are you ready to be part of something big?

We’re excited to announce the formation of a brand new U18 tackle football team, and we’re looking for passionate players born between 2007 and 2009 to join us! This is your chance to be part of a team that’s all about energy, excitement, and making history.

Why Join Us?

  • Brand New Team: Be part of the founding members and help shape the future of our team.
  • High Energy and Lots of Hype: We’re all about enthusiasm and creating a buzz in the community.
  • Championship Pedigree: Our team will be built on the core of our 2024 MMFA U16 championship-winning team, bringing a winning mentality and experience.
  • Experienced Coaching: Learn from experienced coaches who are dedicated to developing your skills.
  • Team Spirit: Build lifelong friendships and be part of a supportive and dynamic team environment.
  • Competitive Play: Get ready to compete and showcase your talent on the field.

Who Can Join?

  • Age Group: Players born 2007, 2008, and 2010.
  • Passion for Football: Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the sport, if you love football, we want you!
  • Commitment: We’re looking for players who are dedicated and ready to train hard and play hard.

Preregister Now!

For more information on how to preregister, check out our Preregistration page.

Online Store Now Open

Online Store Flyer

SHOW YOUR RAIDERS PRIDE!

Why not show your support for your favourite football team by grabbing some of our top-quality, Raiders-branded merchandise from our brand-new online store?

Ordering couldn’t be easier! Just click on the link below or scan the QR code to start shopping.

Grab your Raiders gear for this season! The store is open now until 11:59 PM on April 30, 2022. Don’t miss out on your chance to sport the latest Raiders swag!

Order Now!!

Don’t wait! Get your Raiders gear now and be ready to support your team in style. Click the link or scan the QR code to start shopping!

RAIDERS STORE

Boston Pizza Fundraiser

Boston Pizza Fundraiser

Join us for Pizza at Boston Pizza in Steinbach on Saturday, March 22nd and lend your support.

We’ll be in touch with details on how to pay.

Bison Prep Camp Registration

Bison Football Prep Camp Flyer

Registration for the 2024 Bison Football Prep Camp is now open.  Learn more and register here.

Click on the link to find out more and register.

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Thank You Everyone

That's All Folks

We are All Done for Another Year

We would like to thank all our players for making this a fantastic season. You guys are the reason that we do what we do. Thanks to all the parents for their support during our practices, games, and events. It really does make a difference to the players. Thanks to all our coaches, trainers, and team managers, this simply isn’t possible without your help.

We are already working on next season so check back regularly or follow us on social media for updates on registration.

Would you like to be added to our mailing list so that we can keep you informed of registration dates? Just follow this link and complete the form.

Registration for Spring Flag Now Open

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Registration for the Football Manitoba Flag League is now open. Follow the link to learn how to register and play on one of our teams.

Click here for more information

GirlsPlayFootball

GirlsPlayFootball

With registration for the 2023 Manitoba Girls Football Association season opening in a few weeks’ time, here’s your opportunity to try football for FREE with the Bombers GirlsPlayFootball Camp.

Click on the below link to head over to the Bombers website and register now.

GirlsPlayFootball

Football Manitoba 2021 Mega Raffle

Football Manitoba 2021 Mega Raffle

Support the Eastman Raiders by Entering the Football Manitoba 2021 Mega Raffle for Your Chance to Win $$$$$

With the prize pot growing with every purchase, the Football Manitoba 2021 Mega Raffle is your chance to help support the Eastman Raiders and have a chance at winning the cash prize.

The draw takes place on November 15th, 2021 so just in time to top up your Xmas funds.

For the rules and to find out how you can enter, click on this link.

Don’t forget to select the Eastman Raiders Football Club from the competitor drop down menu when you purchase your tickets and thank you for your continuing support of the Eastman Raiders.

Club Statement

Bryson Friesen

The Eastman Raiders Football Club is saddened to learn of the passing this week of former player Bryson Friesen.

Our thoughts are with his family at this time.

Return to Play – Tackle Football

Tackle Football

Club Statement – Return to Play

Following the release of the Football Manitoba’s (FM) Return to Play protocols just over a week ago, the Club underwent an extensive review of the protocols and came to the decision that in the interests of player safety, we will not be undertaking a tackle program this year.

The Club also recognized that with the FM Return to Play requirement that players do not participate in any other organized sports, our numbers would be so depressed that we wouldn’t be able to have enough players to play games internally.

Our decision not to offer a tackle program this year has been mirrored by all of the other Manitoba Minor Football Association (MMFA) Clubs, who have also confirmed that they will not have a tackle program this year.

Looking ahead, the Board will now be looking at setting up a Winter/Spring indoor camp with a view to, hopefully, having a more normal season in 2021.

Tackle Football – Return to Play

Tackle Football

Club Statement – Return to Tackle Football

As many of you may have seen, Football Manitoba’s Tackle Football – Return to Play protocols have been approved by the Province.

We know that many of you will be as excited as we are at the prospect of tackle football returning this season and you will have questions.

We’re looking at the protocols to see how we can make this work and we’ll hopefully be able to make a further announcement soon. Thank you all for your patience.

Take Pride Cleaning

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We Need to Say Thank You!!!!

We’d like to thank Take Pride Cleaning for coming out to camp and helping us keep our facilities clean.  You can find out more about the services they offer at their website http://takepridecleaning.ca/

Take Pride Cleaning is a local Steinbach based cleaning company providing professional commercial and residential cleaning services in Southeastern Manitoba and Winnipeg.

We’re Back with our Summer Skills Camp

Raiders Summer Skills Camp

We’re Back!!!!

After a long shutdown, we’re finally able to get back to some football. Although we may not be back to full play (yet), we are able to offer our Summer Skills Camp.

In order to get us back on the field, we’re introducing some new protocols for our players and staff.  You can read more about those by clicking on this link.

Back to Play Update

As many of you will have seen, Football Manitoba have reopened the registration portal for their flag football program. After several months of uncertainty this is a welcome development in the process of getting us back on the field.

The club is currently working with Football Manitoba and the Manitoba Minor Football Association to come up with a “Return to Play” policy that would allow us to offer skills-based/position training camps and 1st Down programs for the Raiders community. We are also looking at ways in which we can start moving towards playing tackle football, although due to the necessary close proximity of players, this may prove a bit more of a challenge.

Once we have a clear path forward and registration is open for our various programs we’ll be posting here and through our various social media platforms.

Gavin Don – President

Message From Football Canada

On behalf of our football nation, we would like to express our most sincere gratitude to the front-line and essential workers across Canada. Their commitment and courage in the face of daily adversity is a testament to the strength of our communities.
 
A ‘Return to football’ is something our Members, stakeholders, partners, local associations, volunteers and fans anticipate as an annual calling.
 
In 2020 the return is facing challenges on many fronts due to the Coronavirus pandemic which will demand a thoughtful strategy.