Teams from the Eastman Raiders play in the Manitoba Minor Football Association (MMFA) co-ed tackle league, providing a fantastic opportunity for young athletes to develop their skills and enjoy the game of football. In addition to the on-field benefits, participation helps to build lasting friendships and develop leadership skills, fostering personal growth and teamwork.
The MMFA caters to youth aged 8 to 15, with divisions based on two-year age groups: U10 (Cruncher), U12 (Atom), U14 (PeeWee), and U16 (Bantam). This structure ensures that players compete with others of similar age and development, promoting a safe and inclusive environment for all participants.
Our coaches are trained to meet the requirements of Football Canada and must pass a background check, ensuring that players receive high-quality instruction and support in a safe environment
Practices and home games for the Raiders are held at A D Penner Park in Steinbach, offering a great local venue for the community to support their teams. The season runs from mid-July until late October, with the older teams (U12, U14, and U16) vying for a place at Championship Weekend held at Princess Auto Stadium.
The club provides all the necessary equipment except for cleats and accessories such as sleeves, ensuring that all players have what they need to participate safely and effectively. Registration opens in mid-March, and space on the rosters is on a “first come, first served” basis.
FAQ:
- When does registration open? – We anticipate registration to open in mid-March. Join our mailing list to be informed when registration opens.
- When are practices and games? – Practices are on weekday evenings. The exact days and times will be determined by the coaches in consultation with the parents. Games are generally on either Saturday or Sunday, depending on the availability of fields and officiating crews. We won’t know the days we play until the league releases the schedule in August.
- My child hasn’t played before, do they need previous experience? – No, no prior experience is required.
- What equipment do I need to provide? – The club provides all equipment with the exception of cleats and any accessories such as sleeves, etc.
- What can I do to get my player ready for the season? – Check our social media for upcoming Football Manitoba sanctioned camps.
- My player has decided they don’t like football. Can I get a refund? – The Eastman Raiders will only refund the club portion of the fee if there are insufficient players to enter a team into the league.