Teams Archive - Eastman Raiders Football

The Bantam division sees the players rapidly advancing their skill development as they are physically more developed. Significantly more detailed plays are used and players begin 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 that 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).

Crunchers

Cruncher Division (U10)

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 while tracking scores, does not track 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.

First Down

The First Down program by Football Canada is a fantastic initiative for young children aged 4 to 7. It’s a non-contact program designed to introduce kids to football through fun and age-appropriate games and drills. The program focuses on developing fundamental movement skills such as running, throwing, catching, and kicking, which are essential for physical literacy.

The program consists of eight one-hour sessions over four weeks, all held at the field in Steinbach. One of the great aspects of this program is that participants don’t need to provide any equipment, making it accessible for everyone.

It is a wonderful opportunity for kids to get active and learn new skills in a safe and enjoyable environment!

Registration opens in May, and the program starts in mid-June.

Eastman Raiders 1st Down – Class of 2019

Crunchers Black

Cruncher Division (U10)

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 while tracking scores, does not track 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.

Crunchers Teal

Cruncher Division (U10)

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 while tracking scores, does not track 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.

Atom

Atom Division (U12)

The Atom division takes the players through to 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 gameplay. The Atom division plays on a regular length football field however the width is reduced for a smaller number of players on the field.

PeeWee

PeeWee Division (U14)

The PeeWee division sees the players rapidly advancing their skill development as they are physically more developed. Significantly more detailed plays are used and players begin 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 that 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 either 7 or 12 players from each team on the field at a time. Players utilize the full football field for the 12 player format.