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Mackin Field South in Coquitlam to be renamed Kevin Chin Field
The Coquitlam Minor Football Association will be paying tribute to the late Kevin Chin by renaming Mackin Field South at Mackin Park in Coquitlam to the Kevin Chin Field in a ceremony on Monday, September 6.
The Field Dedication Ceremony will take place at 4:30pm with the Ceremonial Kick Off slated for 5:00pm. Barbecue and refreshments will be provided by the Coquitlam Minor Football Association.
If you are interested in attending the ceremony, please RSVP by Thursday, September 2 to
bmclennon@coquitlam.ca
or call 604.927.6976.
Click here to download the PDF
invitation. Read more about Kevin Chin here.

Register now for the final “Sports First Aid course” in 2010 – September 12 at New Westminster Secondary School
Registration is now open for the final “Sports First Aid course” offered by Football BC in 2010. The course is scheduled for
Sunday, September 12th at New Westminster Secondary
School.
Visit www.playfootball.bc.ca/safety_registration.php
to register. Online registration will be open until Tuesday, September 7th.
Please note that only one person per club or school can register per session but additional spots may open up allowing multiple attendees from the same club/school. Please contact
communications@playfootball.bc.ca
if you wish to register more than one person from the same club or school.
The cost to attend is free for all Football BC members but there will be a $200 charge for no-shows.
Cancellations must be phoned in to Football BC at 604-677-1025 and must be confirmed by the Wednesday prior to the session.
NCCP Football Clinic – Introduction to Competition – this weekend in Prince George
Prince George will be hosting an Introduction to Competition course this weekend (August 27-28) for coaches working with players aged 13-18.
Course topics include:
- Making ethical decisions
- Planning a practice
- Teaching and learning
- Analyzing performance
- Introduction to contact
- Offensive and defensive systems
- Technical skills
The cost to attend is $100 (includes manuals and administration fees).
For more details and to register, please contact Ryan Bellamy at 250-612-2627.
2010 Football BC Conference DVD set available to order
Did you attend the 2010 Football BC Conference back on May 28-29 at Douglas College and want to share what you heard from our guest speakers with your football colleagues?
You can do that now by purchasing the 2010 Football BC Conference DVD set. The entire conference featuring an impressive list of guest speakers from around the football world are now available in this 12-DVD set. This set is a great coaching resource to have for your team or organization.
The 12-DVD set includes the following speakers/topics:
- Romeo Bandison, University of Colorado Buffaloes – Defensive Line
- Jeff Reinebold, Southern Methodist University – Receivers
- Steve Szabo, Former NFL coach – Tackling and Fire Zones
- Mark Washington, BC Lions – Defensive Backs
- And many more!
The entire set is available for just $50. To order, please contact:
Dino Geremia
Technical Director, Football BC
604-816-5157
dinogeremia@shaw.ca
NCCP Football Clinic – Introduction to Competition – this weekend in Prince George
Prince George will be hosting an Introduction to Competition course this weekend (August 27-28) for coaches working with players aged 13-18.
Course topics include:
- Making ethical decisions
- Planning a practice
- Teaching and learning
- Analyzing performance
- Introduction to contact
- Offensive and defensive systems
- Technical skills
The cost to attend is $100 (includes manuals and administration fees).
For more details and to register, please contact Ryan Bellamy at 250-612-2627.
Save on the purchase of FastDraw Basic with your Football BC membershipFootball BC and FastModel Technologies have teamed up to provide Football BC members with an amazing deal on the purchase of a FastDraw Basic program.
FastDraw provides coaches with an intuitive and efficient tool for creating and managing their football diagrams. FastDraw Basic features include:
- “Football Aware” diagramming that makes drawing plays simple and accurate
- Powerful playbook printing engine that satisfies the most basic and complex output needs, including direct PDF generation
- Scalable, searching Play Library designed to provide easy access to multiple seasons’ worth of diagrams
- Mac and Windows Compatible
As a Football BC member, you can purchase a license of FastDraw Basic for just $35 – a savings of $165 from the normal retail price of $200. FastDraw is an annual subscription and you will receive upgrades and enhancements throughout the year as they are released.
For more information or to purchase, please visit http://www.fastmodeltechnologies.com/products/BCFootball.php.
Spider Monkeys earn bronze at U15 National Flag ChampionshipFor the second month in a row, a team representing British Columbia has earned a medal at a national football tournament hosted by Football Canada.
Following in the footsteps of the provincial under-18 tackle team that captured bronze at the 2010 Football Canada Cup in July, this past Monday it was Coquitlam Spider Monkeys that did BC proud wrapping up the U15 National Flag Championship with a dominating 34-6 win over Alberta in the bronze medal game.
Read the entire story here.
In addition to co-head coaches Eddie Ferg and Paul Lancaster, members of the national bronze medal winning U15 Coquitlam Spider Monkeys are Chase Malcolm, Malcolm Lee, Kevin Marshall, Shane Noel, Tristen Sands, and Connor McKee.
Prince George Summer Medical Seminar – August 14 & 15The schedule for this weekend’s medical seminar in Prince George is as follows:
Saturday, August 14 (9am - 4pm) - Sports First Aid course
Sunday, August 15 (9am - 4pm) - Athletic Taping course
Both sessions will be held at:
PriMed Emergency Training Ventures
3861 18th Avenue
Prince George, BC
To register for this weekend’s courses, please contact Ryan Bellamy at
cachous_09@hotmail.com
or by phone at 250-612-2627.
For more on upcoming Summer Medical Seminar sessions, please visit
http://www.playfootball.bc.ca/safety.html.
Spider Monkeys set to invade OttawaWhen the 2010 U15 National Flag Football tournament kicks off in Ottawa, Ontario on August 14, coaches Paul Lancaster and Eddie Ferg have just one message to all the participating teams in this year's tournament: Watch out for the Spider Monkeys.
Lancaster and Ferg are the coaches of the under-15 Coquitlam Spider Monkeys Flag Football team that earned their way to national championship after winning the provincial tournament that took place in Kelowna back in June. After nearly two months without any game action, the Spider Monkey coaches and players are itching to get back into the competitive mode.
Read the full story here.
2010 Timbits CampThe 2010 Timbits Camp, hosted by the BC Lions, will take place on Sunday, August 29th from 11am to 1pm. This free annual event provides an opportunity for kids between the ages of 6-12 to get up close and personal with their Lions heroes as the players run them through numerous football drills.
Space is limited. Click here to pre-register now.
WHERE: BC Lions practice facility (10605 – City Parkway, Surrey)
WHEN: Sunday, August 29th
TIME: Registration opens at 10:00am – camp runs from 11:00am to 1:00pm
COST: Free
Visit www.bclions.com/page/timbitscamp for more information.
Update to upcoming Summer Medical Seminar Sessions scheduleSeveral changes have been made to the upcoming schedule for the Football BC summer medical seminar sessions. The list of upcoming courses is now as follows:
August 7-8: Vancouver – Notre Dame Regional Secondary (Registration closed).
NOTE: Venue has been changed. Registrants will be informed by e-mail.
August 8: Nanaimo – John Barsby Community School (Sports First Aid Course only. Registration closed)
*August 14-15: Prince George (Note: Day 1 will consist of the Sports First Aid Course and Day 2 will consist of the Athletic Taping course. Information on the Athletic Taping course is available at
www.playfootball.bc.ca/safety.html. For details on the Prince George sessions and to register, please contact Ryan Bellamy at
cachous_09@hotmail.com
or at 250-612-2627)
*August 21-22: Langley – Location TBD (Note: For this two-day session ONLY, the Sports First Aid Course takes place on Day 1 (August 21) while the Emergency First Aid and CPR Course will takes place on Day 2. Registration opens August 11, closes August 17)
*August 21: Vernon – Clarence Fulton Secondary (Emergency First Aid and CPR Course only. Registration opens August 11, closes August 17)
*August 29: Vernon – Clarence Fulton Secondary (First Sports Aid Course only. Registration opens concurrently with August 21 Vernon Emergency First Aid and CPR Course.)
*Note change from previously published date/course.
For more details on the Football BC Summer Medical Series or to register for upcoming courses, please visit our
Safety page.
Introduction to Competition - Football NCCPTake advantage of this opportunity as it will not be offered again before the 2010 Football Season.
Introduction to Competition - Football
For coaches working with players 13-18 years. Coaching and representing teams locally and regionally.
Friday August 6
6:00-10:00pm
Saturday August 7
9:00am -4:00pm
Location: Notre Dame Regional Secondary School
Address: 2880 Venables Street, Vancouver, BC
Cost: $100 (includes manual and workbook)
Register by emailing Dino Geremia (dinogeremia@shaw.ca) or calling 604-816-5157
T-Birds Return to ExcellenceWith a new coach at the helm, former T-Bird quarterback Shawn Olson, and a brand new state of the art playing field, the UBC Thunderbirds kick off the 2010 season with one goal in mind: a return to excellence.
Join the T-Birds this season as they write the next chapter in T-Birds Football history!
Purchase your 2010-2011 Season’s Pass On Sale NOW!
Adult - $25*, Youth/Senior - $15* *Includes Shrum Bowl XXXIII ($15 value)
T-Birds Regular Season Home Game Schedule
Saturday, Sept. 4th vs Alberta (1:00 pm)
Saturday, Sept. 18th vs Manitoba (1:00 pm) HOMECOMING
Friday, Sept. 24th vs Regina (7:00 pm)
Friday, Oct. 8th vs SFU - Shrum Bowl 33 (7:00 pm)
Friday, Oct. 22nd vs Saskatchewan (7:00 pm)
Individual Game Day Tickets
Adults - $10
Youth, Seniors & Visiting Students - $5
Kids 6 and under – FREE
To purchase your season’s pass or for ticket/group sale information please call 604-822-3094 or email
tickets@gothunderbirds.ca.
Vernon Medical Seminar re-scheduled for August 21-22The Football BC Medical Seminar previously scheduled for the weekend of July 24-25 in Vernon has now been re-scheduled for August 21-22. The two-day session will take place at Clarence Fulton Secondary.
Registration for this session will open on August 11 and will close on August 17. We will be announcing venues for the Prince George session and the Langley session shortly.
Registration is open now for the August 7-8 New Westminster session and the August 8 Nanaimo Session (“Sport First Aid Course” only). Please
click here to register.
The complete list of upcoming Summer Medical Seminar offerings are as follows:
August 8: Nanaimo – John Barsby Community School (Sports First Aid Course only. Registration open now, closes August 3)
August 7-8: New Westminster – Douglas College (Registration open now, closes August 3)
August 13-15: Prince George – Location TBD (Registration opens August 4, closes August 10)
August 21-22: Langley – Location TBD (Registration opens August 11, closes August 17)
August 21-22: Vernon – Clarence Fulton Secondary (Registration opens August 11, closes August 17)
This weekend’s Medical Seminar in Vernon postponed; Registration now open for August 7-8 New Westminster and August 8 Nanaimo sessionThe Football BC Summer Medical Seminar scheduled for this weekend (July 24-25) has been postponed until a later date. We will make the new date and location of the Vernon session available online at
www.playfootball.bc.ca
and through our The Huddle newsletter as soon as it has been confirmed. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Registration for the August 7-8 New Westminster Seminar (Douglas College) and August 8 Nanaimo session (John Barsby Community School – “Sports First Aid Course”) have been pushed up and are now open online.
Please click here to register
or visit our Safety page for more information on the course offerings.
The complete list of upcoming Summer Medical Seminar offerings are as follows:
August 8: Nanaimo – John Barsby Community School (Sports First Aid Course only. Registration open now, closes August 3)
August 7-8: New Westminster – Douglas College (Registration open now, closes August 3)
August 13-15: Prince George – Location TBD (Registration opens August 4, closes August 10)
August 21-22: Langley – Location TBD (Registration opens August 11, closes August 17)
TBD: Vernon – Location TBD
Each day’s session begins at 9:00am and goes to approximately 6:00pm.
Registration is required. You can register at http://www.playfootball.bc.ca/safety.html.
Please note that only one person per club or school can register per session but additional spots may open up for multiple attendees from the same club/school depending on registration numbers. Please contact
communications@playfootball.bc.ca
if you wish to register more than one person from the same club or school.
The cost to attend is free for all Football BC members but there will be a $200 charge for no-shows.
Cancellations must be phoned in to Football BC at 604-677-1025 and must be confirmed by the Wednesday prior to each session.
Registration extended for Langley Summer Medical Seminar session; open for July 17-18 Vancouver and Nanaimo Session
Registration for the July 10-11 offering of the Summer Medical Seminar at Langley’s Sandman Hotel has been extended to Thursday, July 8. Spots are limited. Register now by
clicking
here.
Registration for the July 17-18 session at Vancouver’s Notre Dame Regional Secondary and the July 17 session at Nanaimo’s John Barsby Community School (Emergency First Aid and CPR course only) is also open now. Registration for these sessions will close on Tuesday, July 13 so register now.
Full information on Football BC’s Summer Medical Seminars, including course descriptions/curriculums, can be found at the
Safety
page.
Seattle Seahawks return to Vancouver with the Gatorade Junior Training Camp
The Seattle Seahawks are returning to Vancouver with their Play 60 tour and will be hosting their popular Gatorade Junior Training Camp on Thursday, July 15.
This FREE youth football clinic is open for kids aged 8-14 and will feature appearances by Josh Wilson (Seahawks starting cornerback), David Hawthorne (Seahawks starting linebacker) and members of the BC Lions Alumni. Also, the Sea Gals cheerleading squad will be hosting free dance lessons and the Blue Thunder marching band will be offering free drum lessons.
The camp takes place on Thursday, July 15 from 2pm-4pm at the Vancouver College Football Field located at 5400 Cartier Street in Vancouver, BC.
To register, visit http://www.seahawks.com/community/youth-football/play60-tour.html.
Members of the Sea Gals cheerleading squad will also be performing during half time of the BC Lions game on July 16 versus the Montreal Alouettes. The game kicks off at 7pm at Empire Fields, located at Renfrew and Cassiar St.

Football BC
Summer Medical Seminars
Registration is now open for Football BC's summer medical seminar series. These two-day seminars are comprised of the "Emergency First Aid and CPR
Course" on the first day and "Sports First Aid Course" on the second day. The Sports First Aid Course is football-specific and also includes concussion-related education.
(Note: If you have received prior first aid training beyond basic first aid, you may be eligible to skip the “Emergency First Aid and CPR course.” For further clarification, please e-mail
communications@playfootball.bc.ca.)
The courses and available locations are as follows:
July 10-11: Langley – Sandman Hotel (registration
extended to July 8)
July 17-18: Vancouver – Notre Dame Regional Secondary (registration opens July 7, closes July 13)
July 17: Nanaimo - John Barsby Community School (Emergency First Aid and CPR course only. Registration opens July 7, closes July 13)
July 24-25: Vernon - Location TBD (registration opens July 14, closes July 20)
August 8: Nanaimo - John Barsby Community School (Sports First Aid Course only. Registration opens July 27, closes August 3)
August 7-8: New Westminster - Location TBD (registration opens July 27, closes August 3)
August 13/15: Prince George - Location TBD (registration opens August 4, closes August 10)
August 21-22: Langley - Location TBD (registration opens August 11, closes August 17)
Each day’s session begins at 9:00am and goes to approximately
6:00pm.
Registration is required. Click here to
register.
Please note that only one person per club or school can register per session. Any additional registrants from the same club or school for the same session will be disregarded.
The cost to attend is free for all Football BC members but there will be a $200 charge for no-shows.
Cancellations must be phoned in to Football BC at 604-677-1025 and must be confirmed by the Wednesday prior to each session.
All-Star Camps Registration
All-Star Camps are offered throughout the summer at either the Kerrisdale or Hastings Community centre in Vancouver. Camp attendees can expect a fun-filled experience under the guidance of camp instructors that include former university athletes and coaches.
All-Star Camps is operated by Dino Geremia, who is also Technical Director of Football BC. Geremia also serves as the instructor for course offerings including:
Touchdown Makers Co-Ed (Grades 5-8) – upcoming sessions in July and August 2010
Peak Performers Co-Ed (Grades 8-10) – upcoming sessions in July and August 2010
For more information on these courses, click here to download the
brochure.
For more information on All-Star Camps, visit their website at
www.allstarcamps.ca.
Save on fuel and support Football BC
Football BC members can help support Football BC and save on fuel at the same time by purchasing the Internet pack special from Fuel Doctor Canada and inputting the
promotional code: 64246.
The Internet pack comes with the Fuel Doctor FD-47 and a Splitter FD-38 as an added on value ($11.95) free. The total cost is $79.95 plus tax. Fuel Doctor Canada will credit Football BC with a predetermined amount for each online sale made with the promotional code.
How Fuel Doctor works:
Fuel Doctor’s FD-47 increases a vehicle’s miles per gallon (MPG) and/or kilometers per liter (KPL) through power conditioning of the vehicle’s electrical systems. Conditioned and clean power allows the vehicle’s electronic control unit (ECU), fuel injection and engine timing equipment to operate more efficiently. When the vehicle’s engine runs more efficiently it will require less fuel, produce more power and have reduced exhaust emissions (reduced CO2). As a vehicle matures, the power systems tend to generate and experience more electrical noise or electrical interference. This noise can have many detrimental effects on the vehicle’s systems and decrease their efficiency. The FD-47 simply plus into the lighter socket/power port and the power conditioning qualities of the FD-47 help to reduce and remove this noise and to restore your vehicle’s efficiency.
For more information on how Fuel Doctor, click on the logo below.
Football BC Concussion Policy Resources and Clarification
Effective June 1, 2010, all Football BC member associations, clubs and teams must abide by the guidelines set out in its new concussion policy.
As there have been questions raised about what is needed to be compliant with the new policy, the following is the simplified version of what is required from each association and/or club:
1. Have coaches involved in a yearly education program.
- The “education program” is not a formal course or a classroom session. Rather, we require that coaches review all the information sent from Footbal BC and ensure that the information is circulated to all coaches/staff within the organization as well as to all the athletes/parents. If possible, encourage the information to be posted on each club’s or association’s website as well. The resources can be found in the links below.
- Football BC has received permission from the Oregon Center for Applied Science, who has created a 20-minute online concussion seminar for coaches. All BC coaches may access this online tool for free. To do so, visit
http://activecoach.orcasinc.com
and register.
- Football BC will have viewable concussion seminar video online by the end of the month to facilitate coaches who would have difficulty attending in-person one of the concussion seminars to be offered later this summer.
- Football BC will be running concussion seminars during the summer time which will further give coaches the opportunity to receive education in concussion management. These information sessions will be conducted by medical doctors.
- Football BC will also be providing concussion cards free of charge to associations and schools which will be distributed to all coaches, team personnel, parents and athletes.
2. Have informed consent forms signed annually by parents and youth athletes acknowledging the risk of head injury prior to practice or competition.
- This form is the “Football BC Concussion Parent-Athlete Consent Form” which can be downloaded in the link below.
3. Remove any athlete who is suspected of sustaining a concussion or head injury from play – “when in doubt, sit them out”.
- This refers to all practices and/or games.
4. Ensure that all athletes who have been removed from play as a result of a suspected head injury or concussion have written clearance from a licensed medical doctor prior to returning from play.
- This clearance must be provided to Football BC upon request.
Use the following links to download the resources that your association requires to comply with the new policy:
Concussion Information Sheet for Athletes
Concussion Information Sheet for Coaches
Concussion Information Sheet for Parents
Football BC Concussion Parent-Athlete Consent Form
Concussion Information Card (developed by ThinkFirst Canada)
Football BC Concussion Policy
The Football BC concussion policy is designed to ensure that all participants in amateur football understand the risk and potentially devastating effects of head injuries. Its purpose, through education for all parties involved, is to provide the safest possible setting for youth athletes.
Education Links:
The following are concussion-related stories that have been published in the last two years that demonstrate the dangers of concussions and head injuries particularly in football and some of the measures that have been undertaken by various institutions to increase player safety. Football BC encourages all members to visit the following links to gain a better appreciation of just how serious an issue concussion-safety is and why Football BC chose this time to announce its new policy.
From November 2008 & July 2009 CBC Fifth Estate: What is killing Professional Football Players
From September 2009 GQ Magazine: Game Brain
From January 2010 Time Magazine cover story: The most Dangerous Game. How to fix football
From October 2009 60 Minutes: Football Brain Damage
From January 2010 Vancouver Sun, Stephen Hume: Time to take head injuries seriously
From February 2010 Vancouver Sun, Stephen Hume: US Takes Action on concussions while we continue to talk about it.
From March 2010 National Federation of State High School Associations:
Concussion Rule Revised, Strengthened in High School Football
From April 2010 Brain Damage Blog: NCAA tweaks football, wrestling rules to protect athletes against concussions
From May 2010 ESPN & Associated Press: NFL Commissioner Urges Concussion rules for all youth sports
From Football Canada 2010-2011: The Canadian Amateur Rule Book for Tackle Football – Concussion Management (page ii)
2010 Football Canada Cup / Team BC page launched
Football BC has launched a special page on its website dedicated to all news pertaining to Team BC and its participation in the 2010 Football Canada Cup.
The Football Canada Cup page can be found here or by clicking on the "2010 Football Canada Cup" link on the left sidebar.
New Football BC Concussion Policy and Resources
Effective June 1, 2010, all Football BC member associations, clubs and schools will have to abide by the guidelines set out by Football BC’s new policy regarding concussion education and treatment.
Football BC has put together the following resources that each association and/or club will be required to disseminate to their members and, in certain cases, will need to have signed and returned to Football BC before the start of each team’s and/or league’s respective season.
Note: All links below open a PDF file.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the new Football BC concussion policy, please e-mail
communications@playfootball.bc.ca.
For more information on concussion and head injuries, please visit ThinkFirst’s website at
www.thinkfirst.ca.
Team BC prospective players list down to 57
Team BC has invited 57 players to continue their journey to being a part of Team BC at the 2010 Football Canada Cup. The 57 players who are proceeding to the next round of the evaluation process will be invited to an exhibition contest where they will face the BCFC’s Big Kahuna Rams on Sunday, June 13 at the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West on Field #4.
The list of 57 players who have made the latest cut can be downloaded is available at the links below. All players who participated in the SFU training camp will be contacted by Team BC staff. Team BC would like to thank all players who participated for their efforts. “All of you are part of Team BC.”
Players who are invited to the Exhibition Contest are read the Player Checklist (available below) and complete all the tasks listed on the sheet, including bringing a $500 deposit cheque made payable to “Football BC” on June 13 as well as handing in their Player Registration Form. See the links below for complete details. Players must bring full equipment, their Team BC jersey, and photo ID to the June 13 game.
June 13 Exhibition Game Invite List
Player Registration Form
Player Checklist

Football BC Concussion Policy
Football BC, in partnership with ThinkFirst Canada has developed guidelines, pertinent information and forms to inform and educate coaches, youth athletes, and their parent(s)/guardian(s) of the nature and risk of concussion and head injury including the risks of continuing to play after concussion or head injury. Each member association and club will work in concert with Football BC and ThinkFirst Canada to disseminate these materials and ensure all members understand and comply with the new policy.
Beginning this season, every Football BC member association, club and school must ensure compliance with the guidelines put forth in the concussion policy. The concussion policy stipulates that all coaches must participate in a yearly education program prior to the season and also ensure that:
- An informed consent must be signed annually by parents and youth athletes acknowledging the risk of head injury prior to practice or competition;
- An athlete who is suspected of sustaining a concussion or head injury must be removed from play – “when in doubt, sit them out”; and
- An athlete who has been removed from play must receive written clearance from a licensed medical doctor prior to returning to play.
The full Football BC concussion policy can be downloaded
here.
Registration open for UBC Best in the West Football Camp for 11-18 year olds
This elite football camp runs from July 9th to 11th at UBC Thunderbird Stadium and will give all players an early start to the fall season. Players will receive individual position specific coaching necessary for successful performance. This is a full equipment camp and campers must bring their own equipment. It is possible to rent equipment as supplies last.
Campers will participate in 3 practices, 2 strength and conditioning sessions and an afternoon scrimmage. Practice jersey, awards, prizes and snacks will be provided. The UBC coaching staff will be joined by special guests to ensure the highest level of coaching is provided..
The cost of the camp is $150. To register, please go to www.ubccamps.ca or call the UBC Camps office at 604-822-6121. For more information, download the
Best in the West Camp Brochure or e-mail Camp Coordinator Paul Orazietti at
pauloraz@interchange.ubc.ca.
Cheer on Team BC and explore Nova Scotia
Football Nova Scotia and Sports and Entertainment Atlantic (SEA) has kindly put together some travel packages for parents/friends/siblings of Team BC players participating in this year’s Football Canada Cup from July 10-17, 2010 in mid-July at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia.
Click here
for an overview of flight and tour options available from SEA and their travel partners. SEA is happy to coordinate the booking of these items for the family and friends of Team BC.
Click here for a listing of accommodation options within proximity of Acadia University which SEA is also happy to help with the booking
of.
Please direct all questions or booking requests to Holly at the SEA office by calling 902.444.3773 or e-mailing
holly@seatlantic.ca. Flights are limited at the listed price and are available on a first come, first serve basis.
Football BC Conference 2010 Presents New NCCP Certification – REGISTER TODAY! SPACE IS LIMITED!
Football BC is proud to announce that as part of the Football BC Conference 2010, the new NCCP certification is now being offered (equivalent to the old Level 1 and Level 2). There are limited spots for this opportunity so register early.
Your conference registration includes the certification and manual - an outstanding deal for coaches needing this certification.
Anyone taking this certification will be required to attend the following conference sessions:
Fundamentals on Tackling – Steve Szabo, NFL
Fundamentals on Blocking – Brent Barnes, SFU
Football Conditioning – Anthony Findlay, Level 10 Fitness Inc.
Building a Successful Program – Suresh Parray, Chilliwack Giants
Coaching Ethics – Brian Olthius, Football BC, National Certifier
Upon completion of the above requirements, each coach will be in training.
For more information on the Football BC Conference 2010, click
here.
Support BC Community Football with a program ad
Support the BC Community Football Association and their championship season by purchasing an ad in their 2010 championship programs.
For one low price, your ad will appear in the Spring Flag Championship program, the 9-man Championship program and the 12-man Championship program.
For the complete sponsorship package, click
here (MS Word
doc).
Deadline for artwork to be received for the first program is May 31st so don’t delay. You will have an opportunity to change your artwork prior to the printing of the 9-man and 12-man programs.
The programs are offered as a complimentary service for the athletes and parents taking part in the respective championships meaning that all programs produced will be handed out.
For more information, e-mail communications@playfootball.bc.ca.
SFU Western Canadian All-Star Football Camp 2010
The SFU Western Canadian All-Star Football Camp - the largest and longest-running full contact football camp in Western Canada - will take place this year from July 6 – 10 at Simon Fraser University.
For more information, download the brochure
or visit http://www.sfu.ca/camps/summercamps/sportscamps
SFU is now a proud member of the NCAA at the Division II level and the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC).

Football Canada Member Participation Questionnaire
Football Canada is asking members of the Football family to take five minutes to fill out a short online survey.
The survey is focused on gaining information about Football participation, coaching, officiating and volunteer/manager roles. The goal of the survey is to gain a clear perspective on the Football community in Canada, including an understanding of member participation in the areas of Tackle, Touch and Flag Football. Some questions pertaining to facility/venue usage are also included.
Click here to take the survey.
Become a Football Official
The British Columbia Football Association is looking for individuals
interested in becoming Football Officials for the upcoming BC High School
Football Leagues and the GSL Community Football League.
BCFOA is hosting a training session on Saturday, May 29, 2010 from
9:00 am to 4:30pm free-of-charge at Holy Cross High School in Surrey, BC.
For more information, download the brochure
or visit www.bcfoa.ca.
Football BC announces Team BC U-18 training camp invitees
Football BC has unveiled the list of 97 players that have earned a training camp invitation and will compete for a roster spot on the provincial under-18 team that will represent British Columbia at the 2010 Football Canada Cup to be held at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia from July 10 – 17, 2010.
The full list of invited players can be downloaded here. Testing results for players that attended any of the four identification camps can be found
here.
Training camp dates and times will be announced shortly.
The following is a statement released by Team B.C. head coach Tom Kudaba
thanking all the players who attended an identification camp and
congratulating the players that have been invited to training camp:
"Over the last two weeks, the 2010 coaching staff of the provincial U-18 team assessed some 200-plus players at camps in Nanaimo, Kamloops, Abbotsford and New Westminster. On behalf of all the coaches, I would like to say that it was indeed a pleasure to have worked with all the athletes who came out to demonstrate their athletic skills. I would also like to say that all the coaches were impressed with the overall talent level of the players and this is a tribute to the players and the coaches of the programs they play with. The talent pool in our province continues to improve and with the renewal of Football BC's commitment to national championship participation, it bodes well for our province's success at such competitions.
I would personally like to thank all the players for their efforts and remind them that hard work and training may not always help you reach your goals but it does make you a better athlete and person. For those who were not selected, keep your dedication and commitment growing. For those who do get to continue on, one step is taken but more are ahead. We'll be in touch regarding details shortly."
NCCP Coaching Courses schedule updated
Please check the Coaches' section of Football BC’s website for the latest updated schedule on course offerings.
Opportunities for businesses at the Football BC Conference 2010
Looking to showcase your products to individuals from all over the football world?
Sign up to become an Exhibitor at the upcoming Football BC Conference 2010 to be held at Douglas College on May 28-29, 2010.
For just $350, you will receive a table in the highly visible exhibitor’s hall, your company logo included in the Conference program, a chance to provide a handout to all the attendees, and much, much more.
For more information on this exciting opportunity, download the Exhibitors Information package
or contact Dino Geremia at 604-816-5157 or by e-mail at dinogeremia@shaw.ca.
Football BC Conference 2010
Football BC Conference 2010 is an exciting two-day football conference that will take place on May 28-29 at Douglas College in New Westminster, B.C. and will feature presentations from some of the top personnel at all levels of football.
The conference is open to everyone involved in football including coaches, trainers, strength and conditioning specialists, administrators and officials. The cost is just $65 for Football BC members or $350 for a team (maximum of eight attendees). The price includes the two-day conference as well as a continental breakfast and lunch on Saturday.
To register, download the conference brochure and fill out the registration form and mail the form along with a cheque payable to “Football BC” to:
Football BC Conference 2010
Suite 434 – 6540 Hastings St.
Burnaby, BC V5B 4Z5
More information on speakers and conference schedules will be made available at
www.playfootball.bc.ca
as they become available.
For those interested in having a display booth at the event, please contact Dino Geremia at 604-816-5157 or by e-mail at
dinogeremia@shaw.ca.
BCFC releases 2010 schedule
The British Columbia Football Conference has released their upcoming schedule for the 2010 season.
The six-team league will all open play on Saturday, July 24th as part of an 11-week regular season (all teams get a bye on Labour Day weekend). Semi-final playoff games are set for the weekend of October 9/10 and the Cullen Cup final will take place the following weekend.
This year, the BCFC will host the CJFL Intergold Game facing the champions of the Ontario Football Conference on the weekend of October 30/31. The winner of that contest will go on to face the champions of the Prairie Football Conference on the weekend of November 13/14 at the Canadian Bowl.
The Vancouver Island Raiders are the defending CJFL Canadian Bowl Champions.
To download the full BCFC schedule, visit the BCFC website
or click
here.

Surrey Rams
Alumni Association presents “Greens & Grills 2”
The Surrey Rams Alumni Association is holding their second annual charity golf tournament and dinner on May 2 at the Hazelmere Golf and Country Club on May 2, 2010.
Last year, the Rams presented a star-studded event that was attended by many current and former CFL stars including Geroy Simon, Jim Mills and Daved Benefield along with Rams alumni Paul McCallum and Will Loftus.
Tickets are just $200 for both golf and dinner or $100 for dinner only. All proceeds go to the Rams players. This event expects to be sold out so book your foursome today.
For more information or to book a spot, contact Gord Querin or
Chris Swartz.
Click here to download the tournament brochure.
The Rams are also looking for prospective sponsors for the 2010 BCFC season. Becoming a sponsor is a great way to create awareness for your business and support your community all at the same time.
For more on becoming a Rams sponsor for the 2010 season, download the
Sponsorship
Package.
Registration for the 2010 Full Speed Football Receiver Camp still open
Full Speed Football is still accepting registrations for the Receiver Camp to be held May 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 at John Oliver Park in Delta, BC.
The camp is run in conjunction with the Quarterback Academy, which is completely full at this time. The cost of the camp is $150 and includes camp shorts and t-shirt.
Full Speed Football also offers a wide selection of camps for other age groups, positions and genders. For a full list of their camps, please visit
http://www.fullspeedfootball.com/Camps.html.
For more information, please contact Ciaran Feenan at cfeenan@fullspeedfootball.com.

UBC Thunderbirds 2010/11 Football Camp schedule
The UBC Thunderbirds have released their schedule for football camps in the 2010/11 season.
The various camps are designed for players between the ages of 11 to 18 and are run by the UBC coaching staff and will also feature special guests to ensure the highest level of coaching is provided.
A full listing of all upcoming camps is available by downloading the UBC Football Camps brochure. To register for any camp, please go to
www.ubccamps.ca
or call the UBC Camps office at 604-822-6121. For additional information on any of the UBC Football Camps, please e-mail Camp Coordinator Paul Orazietti at
pauloraz@interchange.ubc.ca.
Miles of Fitness Skills Camp
Want to have your skills evaluated and trained by some of the top CFL players and coaches? Sign up for this year’s Miles of Fitness Skills Camp happening on May 15-16 at the Cloverdale Athletic Park.
The camp, designed for players aged 13-17, is hosted by former BC Lions All-Star and current Lions defensive backs coach Barron Miles. The camp is only $150 and there are only 50 openings.
For registration details, visit www.milesoffitness.com
or call (604) 576-8331. Click here to download the camp brochure
Sign up for the Coaches Association of BC ENews
Football BC would like to encourage all their members to sign up for the CABC’s ENews – a free monthly e-mail update from the CABC.
The e-mail provides the latest news and information about seminars, grants and scholarship awards and other coach related information. Members also receive information about discounts and special member offers.
To sign up, visit the CABC
website.
FOOTBALL BC ANNOUNCES COACHING STAFF FOR PROVINCIAL UNDER-18 TEAM TO COMPETE AT 2010 FOOTBALL CANADA CUP
VANCOUVER, B.C. –
Football BC announced today the coaching staff for the
provincial under-18 team that will represent British
Columbia at the 2010 Football Canada Cup to be held at
Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia from July 10 –
17, 2010.
Leading the staff as head coach is Tom Kudaba, co-head coach
of the 2006 and 2008 B.C. High School Sr. AAA Provincial
Champions Terry Fox Ravens. Kudaba will also be in charge of
the offensive line. Joining Kudaba will be his co-head coach
from the Ravens, Martin McDonnell, who will be in charge of
the running backs.
W.J. Mouat Hawks head coach Denis Kelly will serve as the
team’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach while
former UBC Thunderbirds defensive coordinator Dino Geremia
will be the team’s defensive coordinator and linebackers
coach. Rounding out the coaching staff is Kris Pechet
(Seaquam Seahawks) in charge of receivers, Ray Moon (South
Delta Sun Devils) in charge of the defensive line, and
Alexis Sanschagrin (Mt. Douglas Rams) in charge of the
defensive backs.
Bobby Singh presents
2nd Annual Down Set Hut Football Camp
BC Lions and CFL veteran Bobby Singh will be holding his 2nd Annual Non-Contact Football Camp for kids aged 8-15 on May 22nd at Minoru Park in Richmond, BC. Joining Bobby will be San Francisco 49ers Strength and Conditioning Coach Mark Uyeyama as well as several CFL stars including Geroy Simon, Casey Printers, Brent Johnson, Davis Sanchez and many more.
The cost of the one-day camp is only $125 if you pre-register at
www.downsethutfootball.com
or $135 for same-day registration. Included in the cost is a camp T-shirt, a Down Set Hut Football water bottle, lunch and several cool prizes. Visit the website for more information.
A portion of the proceeds from the camp will benefit members of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Vancouver and the Zajac Ranch for Children.
FOOTBALL BC ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO IDENTIFICATION CAMP SCHEDULE FOR PROVINCIAL UNDER-18 TEAM TO COMPETE AT 2010 FOOTBALL CANADA CUP
VANCOUVER, B.C. –
VANCOUVER, B.C. – Football BC announced today that the
identification camps previously scheduled for Saturday,
April 17 at WJ Mouat High School in Abbotsford, B.C. and for
Sunday, April 18 at Hillside Stadium in Kamloops, B.C. have
been re-scheduled. Hillside Stadium will now host an
identification camp on Saturday, April 17 from 12:00pm to
4:00pm and WJ Mouat High School will host an identification
camp on Sunday, April 18 from 11:00am to 3:00pm.
The identification camps are free of charge and open to all
age eligible players who were registered members of Football
BC last season. The complete revised schedule for all
identification camps are as follows:
| Date |
Time (PT) |
Location |
| Saturday, April 10 |
12:00pm
– 4:00pm |
Nanaimo District Secondary School
Nanaimo, B.C. |
| Sunday, April 11 |
11:00am
– 3:00pm |
Mercer Stadium
New Westminster, B.C. |
| Saturday, April 17 |
12:00am
– 4:00pm |
Hillside Stadium
Kamloops, B.C. |
| Sunday, April 18 |
11:00am
– 3:00pm |
WJ Mouat High School Abbotsford, B.C. |
Players attending the
identification camps are asked to bring their picture ID
showing proof of age, helmet, shoulder pads, mouth guard,
practice jersey, football shoes and shorts. A player cannot
attend more than one identification camp.
The 2010 Football Canada Cup is being held at Acadia
University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia from July 10 – 17,
2010. To be eligible, all players must be under 18 as of
July 31, 2010 and must be born in no later than 1994. (If a
player turns 18 on August 1, 2010, he will be eligible to
play).
BRITISH COLUMBIA FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION & LOWER MAINLAND FOOTBALL REFEREES ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCE A CANADIAN FOOTBALL OFFICIAL ASSOCIATION LEVEL 3 CLINIC
VANCOUVER, B.C.
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In keeping with Football BC mandate that all officials must have a Level 1 certificate to work any sanctioned Football BC game. There are 4 levels in the CFOA certification program.
This year BCFOA and LMFRA will educate and train 22 officials from around the Province at a Level 3 Clinic on March 27 and 28th. This is an invitational only Clinic for Officials that have achieved the Level 2 theory and on-field evaluations. Football BC is both a supporter and sponsor of these clinics.
An experienced list of instructors from the CFL and CIS will be presenting a variety of Level 3 topics throughout the weekend.
- Larry Rohan, Former CFL Official and CFL, CIS, BCFC Supervisor of Officials
- Carey Anderson, Twelve year CFL Official
- Dave Hawkshaw, Five year CFL Official
- Parry Steen, One year CFL Official
- Bob Scott, Former CFL Official and Current CIS, BCFC Official
- Darryl Hern, CIS & BCFC Official
BCFOA Contact:
Ken McKinnon
KMckinnon2@aol.com
Sign up now for Spring Coaches Clinic 2010
Centaur Products Inc. is presenting the Spring Coaches Clinic 2010 taking place at Simon Fraser University on April 17, 2010.
This one-day event features an amazing list of presenters including UBC head coach Shawn Olson, SFU head coach Dave Johnson, BC Lions Special Teams coordinator Chuck McMann and many, many more. The clinic will cover topics ranging from quarterback techniques to D-line play to kicking techniques.
Cost is only $40 if you pre-book ($50 at the door). For more information,
download the brochure
or contact Lance Heron at hounddog11@shaw.ca
or 604-826-7191.
2010 SENIOR BOWL WRAP-UP
About 200 fans braved the weather on Saturday at Simon Fraser University and were treated to a fantastic Senior Bowl game that saw Team East rebound from a 17-0 deficit to post an 18-17 victory over Team East in the annual all-star showcase.
A full recap of the game, along with a camp review and a list of award winners, can be found
here.
Special thanks to all the coaches, players, staff and volunteers for making the 2010 Senior Bowl a success.
Anybody interested in a DVD copy of the 2010 Senior Bowl game should contact Marcus Mullen at
mulloon18@gmail.com.
2010 SENIOR BOWL TAKES PLACE SATURDAY, MARCH 13 AT
SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
The 2010 Senior Bowl,
presented by the British Columbia Football Conference, will
take place on Saturday, March 13 at Burnaby’s Simon Fraser
University’s Terry Fox Field. Kickoff is 1pm PT and
admission is free.
The Senior Bowl roster is comprised of the top amateur football players in the
province of British Columbia that will be graduating from high school in 2010. The
head coach for the 2010 Senior Bowl is Dino Geremia, former defensive coordinator
for the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds. Players who have participated in
previous Senior Bowls include current BC Lions players Justin Sorensen, Angus Reid
and Paris Jackson....
Team BC seeking applications for coaching positions with U-18 National Team
British Columbia is
returning to the Football Canada Cup with an under-18 team
at the tournament to be held from
July 10 – 17, 2010 at Acadia University in Wolfville, NS
and coaching staff positions are now open.
Interested individuals should send a brief cover letter and
a copy of their coaching resume to coach Pat Waslen at
PatWaslen@aol.com.
In addition to competition dates, coaches must also be
available for the 2010 selection camps to be held during
April-May 2010, training camp to be held during May long
weekend (May 22 - 24, 2010), as well as Main camp which runs
from July 6 - 9, 2010.
Football BC
- Senior Bowl 2010
A reminder to please get your
registration in!
We would like to hear back from
all players that have been invited to Senior Bowl by Friday
February 26, 2010. Those of you who have responded
- thank you.
For more information on Senior
Bowl 2010 - click here.
Lower
Mainland community clubs and schools invited to sign up for
Football BC’s SmartCheck program
Football BC member clubs based in the Lower Mainland area are now being invited to send in their requests to have BC Lions Equipment Manager Ken 'Kato' Kasuya and Equipment Assistant Dave Henderson come visit their organization and perform a visual equipment inspection as part of the Football BC SmartCheck program.
Teams are encouraged to make sure their equipment personnel are available so that they can ask these two highly-qualified individuals any questions they may have. Available dates run from Tuesday to Thursday evenings after 4pm from now until the end of March.
To register, e-mail communications[at]playfootball.bc.ca
with a list of available dates and preferred times. You will then receive an e-mail or phone call to confirm your date. When registered, please include the following information:
- Contact Name and role
- Community club or school
- Address
- Phone number
- E-mail address
2010 Orange
Helmet Awards Tickets On Sale Now
Come
celebrate the cream of the crop in BC amateur football in
this special annual fundraising event that raises thousands
of dollars for amateur football in British Columbia. This
year’s event will be held at the brand new Vancouver
Convention Center and will feature former CFL and NFL
superstar QB Doug Flutie as the keynote speaker. Doug’s
brother Darren Flutie, also a former prominent CFL receiver
and media personality, will serve as the Master of
Ceremonies. The amateur football rate for this event is just
$175 per plate ($1,750 for a table of ten) plus GST. For
reservations, call 604.930.5466.
For more information, click
here.
Football BC to Field Under-18 All-Star Team at the 2010 Football Canada Cup
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
[
Download PDF Press Release ]
Vancouver, B.C. – Football BC announced today that they
will fielding an all-star under-18 team to be comprised of
eligible players from British Columbia to compete at the
2010 Football Canada Cup to be held at Acadia University in
Wolfville, Nova Scotia from July 10 – 17, 2010.
This marks the first time that British Columbia has sent a
provincial team to compete at the Football Canada Cup since
2000 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. B.C. previously fielded teams
for the U-19 competition in 1993, 1995 and from 1997-2000.
B.C. captured their first and only Football Canada Cup
championship on home turf in 1999 in the tournament held at
BC Place Stadium in Vancouver.
“Football BC is very excited to once again compete in the
Football Canada Cup,” said Football BC Executive Director
Patrick Waslen. “The football talent produced in British
Columbia is second to none and we are looking forward to
giving the top players in this Province an opportunity to
compete against the best players across Canada.”
Information on player tryouts as well applications for
coaching and support personnel will be announced at a later
date. To be eligible for the 2010 event, all players must be
under the age of 18 as of July 31, 2010 and must be born no
later than 1994. Schedule information will be made available
by Football Canada in the New Year.
About the Football Canada Cup:
The Football Canada Cup championship started in 1995 as a
National Under-19 Championship for High School and Midget
players. In 2004, the FCC welcomed an Under-17 division. The
event has welcome players from British Columbia to Nova
Scotia through its 16 years.
The 2010 event moves to a new format which will reach an age
group that supports provincial development across the
country. The event will be a National Under-18 Championship
and will, for the first time in the event’s history, have
the greatest number of Provincial representation.
The Provinces that are participating in the 2010 Football
Canada Cup are: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan,
Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, and Nova Scotia.
Registration
Now Open for
2010 Jay Prepchuk QB Camp and Power2Perform Receivers
Academy
These highly popular and specialized camps designed specifically for Quarterbacks and Receivers will fill up fast so don't miss out on your opportunity to take part in the 2010 sessions.
For more information on the Quarterback Academy,
click here (PDF file).
For more information on the Receivers Academy,
click
here
(PDF file).
Registration is first come, first served so don't delay. The registration fee is $250. For more information, contact
power2perform@telus.net
or call 604-980-5653.
To register, download and fill out the Registration Form and send it to the contact information provided.
2009
Subway Bowl Photo Gallery
Re-live the best moments of the 2009 Subway Bowl
Championships held on December 4-5, 2009 as well as the
Subway Bowl Awards Banquet by checking out the photo
galleries that are posted on our
Football BC Facebook
page. While you are there, don’t forget to become a Fan of
Football BC on Facebook! 
All
photos from the 2009 Subway Bowl Championships are courtesy
of Ray Shum and
Tempest Photo.
For a complete gallery of all the photos taken at this
weekend’s Subway Bowl, visit the links posted on our
Facebook page. To order high resolution pictures taken the
respective championship games and/or the Subway Bowl Awards
Banquet, contact Ray Shum at
tempestphoto@hotmail.com.
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Registration for July 17-18 Vancouver and Nanaimo Summer Medical sessions to extended to Thursday; Registration for Vernon session on July 24-25 now open Registration for the July 17-18 offering of the Summer Medical Seminar at Vancouver’s Notre Dame Regional Secondary has now been extended to Thursday, July 15. Registration for the July 17 session at Nanaimo’s John Barsby Community School (Emergency First Aid and CPR Course only) has also been extended to Thursday. Spots are limited. Register now by
clicking
here.
Registration for the July 24-25 Vernon session is now open. The official location of the session will be announced by early next week. We apologize for the delay. Please register now and if following the announcement of the location you are forced to cancel, please e-mail
communications@playfootball.bc.ca
or call (604) 677-1025. Registration for this session is now open and will close on Thursday, July 22. Register now by
clicking
here.
The remaining schedule for the Summer Medical Sessions are as follows:
July 17-18: Vancouver – Notre Dame Regional Secondary (REGISTRATION EXTENDED TO JULY 15)
July 17: Nanaimo - John Barsby Community School
(REGISTRATION EXTENDED TO JULY 15)
July 24-25: Vernon – Location TBD
(registration opens July 14, closes July 22)
August 8: Nanaimo - John Barsby Community School (Sports First Aid Course only. Registration opens July 27, closes August 3)
August 7-8: New Westminster - Location TBD
(registration opens July 27, closes August 3)
August 13/15: Prince George - Location TBD
(registration opens August 4, closes August 10)
August 21-22: Langley - Location TBD
(registration opens August 11, closes August 17)
Each day’s session runs from approximately 9:00am to 6:00pm.
Full information on Football BC’s Summer Medical Seminars, including course descriptions/curriculums, can be found at the Safety page.
Registration extended for Langley Summer Medical Seminar session; open for July 17-18 Vancouver and Nanaimo Session
Registration for the July 10-11 offering of the Summer Medical Seminar at Langley’s Sandman Hotel has been extended to Thursday, July 8. Spots are limited. Register now by
clicking
here.
Registration for the July 17-18 session at Vancouver’s Notre Dame Regional Secondary and the July 17 session at Nanaimo’s John Barsby Community School (Emergency First Aid and CPR course only) is also open now. Registration for these sessions will close on Tuesday, July 13 so register now.
Full information on Football BC’s Summer Medical Seminars, including course descriptions/curriculums, can be found at the
Safety
page.
Seattle Seahawks return to Vancouver with the Gatorade Junior Training Camp
The Seattle Seahawks are returning to Vancouver with their Play 60 tour and will be hosting their popular Gatorade Junior Training Camp on Thursday, July 15.
This FREE youth football clinic is open for kids aged 8-14 and will feature appearances by Josh Wilson (Seahawks starting cornerback), David Hawthorne (Seahawks starting linebacker) and members of the BC Lions Alumni. Also, the Sea Gals cheerleading squad will be hosting free dance lessons and the Blue Thunder marching band will be offering free drum lessons.
The camp takes place on Thursday, July 15 from 2pm-4pm at the Vancouver College Football Field located at 5400 Cartier Street in Vancouver, BC.
To register, visit http://www.seahawks.com/community/youth-football/play60-tour.html.
Members of the Sea Gals cheerleading squad will also be performing during half time of the BC Lions game on July 16 versus the Montreal Alouettes. The game kicks off at 7pm at Empire Fields, located at Renfrew and Cassiar St.

Football BC
Summer Medical Seminars
Registration is now open for Football BC's summer medical seminar series. These two-day seminars are comprised of the "Emergency First Aid and CPR
Course" on the first day and "Sports First Aid Course" on the second day. The Sports First Aid Course is football-specific and also includes concussion-related education.
(Note: If you have received prior first aid training beyond basic first aid, you may be eligible to skip the “Emergency First Aid and CPR course.” For further clarification, please e-mail
communications@playfootball.bc.ca.)
The courses and available locations are as follows:
July 10-11: Langley – Sandman Hotel (registration
extended to July 8)
July 17-18: Vancouver – Notre Dame Regional Secondary (registration opens July 7, closes July 13)
July 17: Nanaimo - John Barsby Community School (Emergency First Aid and CPR course only. Registration opens July 7, closes July 13)
July 24-25: Vernon - Location TBD (registration opens July 14, closes July 20)
August 8: Nanaimo - John Barsby Community School (Sports First Aid Course only. Registration opens July 27, closes August 3)
August 7-8: New Westminster - Location TBD (registration opens July 27, closes August 3)
August 13/15: Prince George - Location TBD (registration opens August 4, closes August 10)
August 21-22: Langley - Location TBD (registration opens August 11, closes August 17)
Each day’s session begins at 9:00am and goes to approximately
6:00pm.
Registration is required. Click here to
register.
Please note that only one person per club or school can register per session. Any additional registrants from the same club or school for the same session will be disregarded.
The cost to attend is free for all Football BC members but there will be a $200 charge for no-shows.
Cancellations must be phoned in to Football BC at 604-677-1025 and must be confirmed by the Wednesday prior to each session.
All-Star Camps Registration
All-Star Camps are offered throughout the summer at either the Kerrisdale or Hastings Community centre in Vancouver. Camp attendees can expect a fun-filled experience under the guidance of camp instructors that include former university athletes and coaches.
All-Star Camps is operated by Dino Geremia, who is also Technical Director of Football BC. Geremia also serves as the instructor for course offerings including:
Touchdown Makers Co-Ed (Grades 5-8) – upcoming sessions in July and August 2010
Peak Performers Co-Ed (Grades 8-10) – upcoming sessions in July and August 2010
For more information on these courses, click here to download the
brochure.
For more information on All-Star Camps, visit their website at
www.allstarcamps.ca.
Save on fuel and support Football BC
Football BC members can help support Football BC and save on fuel at the same time by purchasing the Internet pack special from Fuel Doctor Canada and inputting the
promotional code: 64246.
The Internet pack comes with the Fuel Doctor FD-47 and a Splitter FD-38 as an added on value ($11.95) free. The total cost is $79.95 plus tax. Fuel Doctor Canada will credit Football BC with a predetermined amount for each online sale made with the promotional code.
How Fuel Doctor works:
Fuel Doctor’s FD-47 increases a vehicle’s miles per gallon (MPG) and/or kilometers per liter (KPL) through power conditioning of the vehicle’s electrical systems. Conditioned and clean power allows the vehicle’s electronic control unit (ECU), fuel injection and engine timing equipment to operate more efficiently. When the vehicle’s engine runs more efficiently it will require less fuel, produce more power and have reduced exhaust emissions (reduced CO2). As a vehicle matures, the power systems tend to generate and experience more electrical noise or electrical interference. This noise can have many detrimental effects on the vehicle’s systems and decrease their efficiency. The FD-47 simply plus into the lighter socket/power port and the power conditioning qualities of the FD-47 help to reduce and remove this noise and to restore your vehicle’s efficiency.
For more information on how Fuel Doctor, click on the logo below.
Football BC Concussion Policy Resources and Clarification
Effective June 1, 2010, all Football BC member associations, clubs and teams must abide by the guidelines set out in its new concussion policy.
As there have been questions raised about what is needed to be compliant with the new policy, the following is the simplified version of what is required from each association and/or club:
1. Have coaches involved in a yearly education program.
- The “education program” is not a formal course or a classroom session. Rather, we require that coaches review all the information sent from Footbal BC and ensure that the information is circulated to all coaches/staff within the organization as well as to all the athletes/parents. If possible, encourage the information to be posted on each club’s or association’s website as well. The resources can be found in the links below.
- Football BC has received permission from the Oregon Center for Applied Science, who has created a 20-minute online concussion seminar for coaches. All BC coaches may access this online tool for free. To do so, visit
http://activecoach.orcasinc.com
and register.
- Football BC will have viewable concussion seminar video online by the end of the month to facilitate coaches who would have difficulty attending in-person one of the concussion seminars to be offered later this summer.
- Football BC will be running concussion seminars during the summer time which will further give coaches the opportunity to receive education in concussion management. These information sessions will be conducted by medical doctors.
- Football BC will also be providing concussion cards free of charge to associations and schools which will be distributed to all coaches, team personnel, parents and athletes.
2. Have informed consent forms signed annually by parents and youth athletes acknowledging the risk of head injury prior to practice or competition.
- This form is the “Football BC Concussion Parent-Athlete Consent Form” which can be downloaded in the link below.
3. Remove any athlete who is suspected of sustaining a concussion or head injury from play – “when in doubt, sit them out”.
- This refers to all practices and/or games.
4. Ensure that all athletes who have been removed from play as a result of a suspected head injury or concussion have written clearance from a licensed medical doctor prior to returning from play.
- This clearance must be provided to Football BC upon request.
Use the following links to download the resources that your association requires to comply with the new policy:
Concussion Information Sheet for Athletes
Concussion Information Sheet for Coaches
Concussion Information Sheet for Parents
Football BC Concussion Parent-Athlete Consent Form
Concussion Information Card (developed by ThinkFirst Canada)
Football BC Concussion Policy
The Football BC concussion policy is designed to ensure that all participants in amateur football understand the risk and potentially devastating effects of head injuries. Its purpose, through education for all parties involved, is to provide the safest possible setting for youth athletes.
Education Links:
The following are concussion-related stories that have been published in the last two years that demonstrate the dangers of concussions and head injuries particularly in football and some of the measures that have been undertaken by various institutions to increase player safety. Football BC encourages all members to visit the following links to gain a better appreciation of just how serious an issue concussion-safety is and why Football BC chose this time to announce its new policy.
From November 2008 & July 2009 CBC Fifth Estate: What is killing Professional Football Players
From September 2009 GQ Magazine: Game Brain
From January 2010 Time Magazine cover story: The most Dangerous Game. How to fix football
From October 2009 60 Minutes: Football Brain Damage
From January 2010 Vancouver Sun, Stephen Hume: Time to take head injuries seriously
From February 2010 Vancouver Sun, Stephen Hume: US Takes Action on concussions while we continue to talk about it.
From March 2010 National Federation of State High School Associations:
Concussion Rule Revised, Strengthened in High School Football
From April 2010 Brain Damage Blog: NCAA tweaks football, wrestling rules to protect athletes against concussions
From May 2010 ESPN & Associated Press: NFL Commissioner Urges Concussion rules for all youth sports
From Football Canada 2010-2011: The Canadian Amateur Rule Book for Tackle Football – Concussion Management (page ii)
2010 Football Canada Cup / Team BC page launched
Football BC has launched a special page on its website dedicated to all news pertaining to Team BC and its participation in the 2010 Football Canada Cup.
The Football Canada Cup page can be found here or by clicking on the "2010 Football Canada Cup" link on the left sidebar.
New Football BC Concussion Policy and Resources
Effective June 1, 2010, all Football BC member associations, clubs and schools will have to abide by the guidelines set out by Football BC’s new policy regarding concussion education and treatment.
Football BC has put together the following resources that each association and/or club will be required to disseminate to their members and, in certain cases, will need to have signed and returned to Football BC before the start of each team’s and/or league’s respective season.
Note: All links below open a PDF file.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the new Football BC concussion policy, please e-mail
communications@playfootball.bc.ca.
For more information on concussion and head injuries, please visit ThinkFirst’s website at
www.thinkfirst.ca.
Team BC prospective players list down to 57
Team BC has invited 57 players to continue their journey to being a part of Team BC at the 2010 Football Canada Cup. The 57 players who are proceeding to the next round of the evaluation process will be invited to an exhibition contest where they will face the BCFC’s Big Kahuna Rams on Sunday, June 13 at the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West on Field #4.
The list of 57 players who have made the latest cut can be downloaded is available at the links below. All players who participated in the SFU training camp will be contacted by Team BC staff. Team BC would like to thank all players who participated for their efforts. “All of you are part of Team BC.”
Players who are invited to the Exhibition Contest are read the Player Checklist (available below) and complete all the tasks listed on the sheet, including bringing a $500 deposit cheque made payable to “Football BC” on June 13 as well as handing in their Player Registration Form. See the links below for complete details. Players must bring full equipment, their Team BC jersey, and photo ID to the June 13 game.
June 13 Exhibition Game Invite List
Player Registration Form
Player Checklist

Football BC Concussion Policy
Football BC, in partnership with ThinkFirst Canada has developed guidelines, pertinent information and forms to inform and educate coaches, youth athletes, and their parent(s)/guardian(s) of the nature and risk of concussion and head injury including the risks of continuing to play after concussion or head injury. Each member association and club will work in concert with Football BC and ThinkFirst Canada to disseminate these materials and ensure all members understand and comply with the new policy.
Beginning this season, every Football BC member association, club and school must ensure compliance with the guidelines put forth in the concussion policy. The concussion policy stipulates that all coaches must participate in a yearly education program prior to the season and also ensure that:
- An informed consent must be signed annually by parents and youth athletes acknowledging the risk of head injury prior to practice or competition;
- An athlete who is suspected of sustaining a concussion or head injury must be removed from play – “when in doubt, sit them out”; and
- An athlete who has been removed from play must receive written clearance from a licensed medical doctor prior to returning to play.
The full Football BC concussion policy can be downloaded
here.
Registration open for UBC Best in the West Football Camp for 11-18 year olds
This elite football camp runs from July 9th to 11th at UBC Thunderbird Stadium and will give all players an early start to the fall season. Players will receive individual position specific coaching necessary for successful performance. This is a full equipment camp and campers must bring their own equipment. It is possible to rent equipment as supplies last.
Campers will participate in 3 practices, 2 strength and conditioning sessions and an afternoon scrimmage. Practice jersey, awards, prizes and snacks will be provided. The UBC coaching staff will be joined by special guests to ensure the highest level of coaching is provided..
The cost of the camp is $150. To register, please go to www.ubccamps.ca or call the UBC Camps office at 604-822-6121. For more information, download the
Best in the West Camp Brochure or e-mail Camp Coordinator Paul Orazietti at
pauloraz@interchange.ubc.ca.
Cheer on Team BC and explore Nova Scotia
Football Nova Scotia and Sports and Entertainment Atlantic (SEA) has kindly put together some travel packages for parents/friends/siblings of Team BC players participating in this year’s Football Canada Cup from July 10-17, 2010 in mid-July at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia.
Click here
for an overview of flight and tour options available from SEA and their travel partners. SEA is happy to coordinate the booking of these items for the family and friends of Team BC.
Click here for a listing of accommodation options within proximity of Acadia University which SEA is also happy to help with the booking
of.
Please direct all questions or booking requests to Holly at the SEA office by calling 902.444.3773 or e-mailing
holly@seatlantic.ca. Flights are limited at the listed price and are available on a first come, first serve basis.
Football BC Conference 2010 Presents New NCCP Certification – REGISTER TODAY! SPACE IS LIMITED!
Football BC is proud to announce that as part of the Football BC Conference 2010, the new NCCP certification is now being offered (equivalent to the old Level 1 and Level 2). There are limited spots for this opportunity so register early.
Your conference registration includes the certification and manual - an outstanding deal for coaches needing this certification.
Anyone taking this certification will be required to attend the following conference sessions:
Fundamentals on Tackling – Steve Szabo, NFL
Fundamentals on Blocking – Brent Barnes, SFU
Football Conditioning – Anthony Findlay, Level 10 Fitness Inc.
Building a Successful Program – Suresh Parray, Chilliwack Giants
Coaching Ethics – Brian Olthius, Football BC, National Certifier
Upon completion of the above requirements, each coach will be in training.
For more information on the Football BC Conference 2010, click
here.
Support BC Community Football with a program ad
Support the BC Community Football Association and their championship season by purchasing an ad in their 2010 championship programs.
For one low price, your ad will appear in the Spring Flag Championship program, the 9-man Championship program and the 12-man Championship program.
For the complete sponsorship package, click
here (MS Word
doc).
Deadline for artwork to be received for the first program is May 31st so don’t delay. You will have an opportunity to change your artwork prior to the printing of the 9-man and 12-man programs.
The programs are offered as a complimentary service for the athletes and parents taking part in the respective championships meaning that all programs produced will be handed out.
For more information, e-mail communications@playfootball.bc.ca.
SFU Western Canadian All-Star Football Camp 2010
The SFU Western Canadian All-Star Football Camp - the largest and longest-running full contact football camp in Western Canada - will take place this year from July 6 – 10 at Simon Fraser University.
For more information, download the brochure
or visit http://www.sfu.ca/camps/summercamps/sportscamps
SFU is now a proud member of the NCAA at the Division II level and the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC).

Football Canada Member Participation Questionnaire
Football Canada is asking members of the Football family to take five minutes to fill out a short online survey.
The survey is focused on gaining information about Football participation, coaching, officiating and volunteer/manager roles. The goal of the survey is to gain a clear perspective on the Football community in Canada, including an understanding of member participation in the areas of Tackle, Touch and Flag Football. Some questions pertaining to facility/venue usage are also included.
Click here to take the survey.
Become a Football Official
The British Columbia Football Association is looking for individuals
interested in becoming Football Officials for the upcoming BC High School
Football Leagues and the GSL Community Football League.
BCFOA is hosting a training session on Saturday, May 29, 2010 from
9:00 am to 4:30pm free-of-charge at Holy Cross High School in Surrey, BC.
For more information, download the brochure
or visit www.bcfoa.ca.
Football BC announces Team BC U-18 training camp invitees
Football BC has unveiled the list of 97 players that have earned a training camp invitation and will compete for a roster spot on the provincial under-18 team that will represent British Columbia at the 2010 Football Canada Cup to be held at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia from July 10 – 17, 2010.
The full list of invited players can be downloaded here. Testing results for players that attended any of the four identification camps can be found
here.
Training camp dates and times will be announced shortly.
The following is a statement released by Team B.C. head coach Tom Kudaba
thanking all the players who attended an identification camp and
congratulating the players that have been invited to training camp:
"Over the last two weeks, the 2010 coaching staff of the provincial U-18 team assessed some 200-plus players at camps in Nanaimo, Kamloops, Abbotsford and New Westminster. On behalf of all the coaches, I would like to say that it was indeed a pleasure to have worked with all the athletes who came out to demonstrate their athletic skills. I would also like to say that all the coaches were impressed with the overall talent level of the players and this is a tribute to the players and the coaches of the programs they play with. The talent pool in our province continues to improve and with the renewal of Football BC's commitment to national championship participation, it bodes well for our province's success at such competitions.
I would personally like to thank all the players for their efforts and remind them that hard work and training may not always help you reach your goals but it does make you a better athlete and person. For those who were not selected, keep your dedication and commitment growing. For those who do get to continue on, one step is taken but more are ahead. We'll be in touch regarding details shortly."
NCCP Coaching Courses schedule updated
Please check the Coaches' section of Football BC’s website for the latest updated schedule on course offerings.
Opportunities for businesses at the Football BC Conference 2010
Looking to showcase your products to individuals from all over the football world?
Sign up to become an Exhibitor at the upcoming Football BC Conference 2010 to be held at Douglas College on May 28-29, 2010.
For just $350, you will receive a table in the highly visible exhibitor’s hall, your company logo included in the Conference program, a chance to provide a handout to all the attendees, and much, much more.
For more information on this exciting opportunity, download the Exhibitors Information package
or contact Dino Geremia at 604-816-5157 or by e-mail at dinogeremia@shaw.ca.
Football BC Conference 2010
Football BC Conference 2010 is an exciting two-day football conference that will take place on May 28-29 at Douglas College in New Westminster, B.C. and will feature presentations from some of the top personnel at all levels of football.
The conference is open to everyone involved in football including coaches, trainers, strength and conditioning specialists, administrators and officials. The cost is just $65 for Football BC members or $350 for a team (maximum of eight attendees). The price includes the two-day conference as well as a continental breakfast and lunch on Saturday.
To register, download the conference brochure and fill out the registration form and mail the form along with a cheque payable to “Football BC” to:
Football BC Conference 2010
Suite 434 – 6540 Hastings St.
Burnaby, BC V5B 4Z5
More information on speakers and conference schedules will be made available at
www.playfootball.bc.ca
as they become available.
For those interested in having a display booth at the event, please contact Dino Geremia at 604-816-5157 or by e-mail at
dinogeremia@shaw.ca.
BCFC releases 2010 schedule
The British Columbia Football Conference has released their upcoming schedule for the 2010 season.
The six-team league will all open play on Saturday, July 24th as part of an 11-week regular season (all teams get a bye on Labour Day weekend). Semi-final playoff games are set for the weekend of October 9/10 and the Cullen Cup final will take place the following weekend.
This year, the BCFC will host the CJFL Intergold Game facing the champions of the Ontario Football Conference on the weekend of October 30/31. The winner of that contest will go on to face the champions of the Prairie Football Conference on the weekend of November 13/14 at the Canadian Bowl.
The Vancouver Island Raiders are the defending CJFL Canadian Bowl Champions.
To download the full BCFC schedule, visit the BCFC website
or click
here.

Surrey Rams
Alumni Association presents “Greens & Grills 2”
The Surrey Rams Alumni Association is holding their second annual charity golf tournament and dinner on May 2 at the Hazelmere Golf and Country Club on May 2, 2010.
Last year, the Rams presented a star-studded event that was attended by many current and former CFL stars including Geroy Simon, Jim Mills and Daved Benefield along with Rams alumni Paul McCallum and Will Loftus.
Tickets are just $200 for both golf and dinner or $100 for dinner only. All proceeds go to the Rams players. This event expects to be sold out so book your foursome today.
For more information or to book a spot, contact Gord Querin or
Chris Swartz.
Click here to download the tournament brochure.
The Rams are also looking for prospective sponsors for the 2010 BCFC season. Becoming a sponsor is a great way to create awareness for your business and support your community all at the same time.
For more on becoming a Rams sponsor for the 2010 season, download the
Sponsorship
Package.
Registration for the 2010 Full Speed Football Receiver Camp still open
Full Speed Football is still accepting registrations for the Receiver Camp to be held May 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 at John Oliver Park in Delta, BC.
The camp is run in conjunction with the Quarterback Academy, which is completely full at this time. The cost of the camp is $150 and includes camp shorts and t-shirt.
Full Speed Football also offers a wide selection of camps for other age groups, positions and genders. For a full list of their camps, please visit
http://www.fullspeedfootball.com/Camps.html.
For more information, please contact Ciaran Feenan at cfeenan@fullspeedfootball.com.

UBC Thunderbirds 2010/11 Football Camp schedule
The UBC Thunderbirds have released their schedule for football camps in the 2010/11 season.
The various camps are designed for players between the ages of 11 to 18 and are run by the UBC coaching staff and will also feature special guests to ensure the highest level of coaching is provided.
A full listing of all upcoming camps is available by downloading the UBC Football Camps brochure. To register for any camp, please go to
www.ubccamps.ca
or call the UBC Camps office at 604-822-6121. For additional information on any of the UBC Football Camps, please e-mail Camp Coordinator Paul Orazietti at
pauloraz@interchange.ubc.ca.
Miles of Fitness Skills Camp
Want to have your skills evaluated and trained by some of the top CFL players and coaches? Sign up for this year’s Miles of Fitness Skills Camp happening on May 15-16 at the Cloverdale Athletic Park.
The camp, designed for players aged 13-17, is hosted by former BC Lions All-Star and current Lions defensive backs coach Barron Miles. The camp is only $150 and there are only 50 openings.
For registration details, visit www.milesoffitness.com
or call (604) 576-8331. Click here to download the camp brochure
Sign up for the Coaches Association of BC ENews
Football BC would like to encourage all their members to sign up for the CABC’s ENews – a free monthly e-mail update from the CABC.
The e-mail provides the latest news and information about seminars, grants and scholarship awards and other coach related information. Members also receive information about discounts and special member offers.
To sign up, visit the CABC
website.
FOOTBALL BC ANNOUNCES COACHING STAFF FOR PROVINCIAL UNDER-18 TEAM TO COMPETE AT 2010 FOOTBALL CANADA CUP
VANCOUVER, B.C. –
Football BC announced today the coaching staff for the
provincial under-18 team that will represent British
Columbia at the 2010 Football Canada Cup to be held at
Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia from July 10 –
17, 2010.
Leading the staff as head coach is Tom Kudaba, co-head coach
of the 2006 and 2008 B.C. High School Sr. AAA Provincial
Champions Terry Fox Ravens. Kudaba will also be in charge of
the offensive line. Joining Kudaba will be his co-head coach
from the Ravens, Martin McDonnell, who will be in charge of
the running backs.
W.J. Mouat Hawks head coach Denis Kelly will serve as the
team’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach while
former UBC Thunderbirds defensive coordinator Dino Geremia
will be the team’s defensive coordinator and linebackers
coach. Rounding out the coaching staff is Kris Pechet
(Seaquam Seahawks) in charge of receivers, Ray Moon (South
Delta Sun Devils) in charge of the defensive line, and
Alexis Sanschagrin (Mt. Douglas Rams) in charge of the
defensive backs.
Bobby Singh presents
2nd Annual Down Set Hut Football Camp
BC Lions and CFL veteran Bobby Singh will be holding his 2nd Annual Non-Contact Football Camp for kids aged 8-15 on May 22nd at Minoru Park in Richmond, BC. Joining Bobby will be San Francisco 49ers Strength and Conditioning Coach Mark Uyeyama as well as several CFL stars including Geroy Simon, Casey Printers, Brent Johnson, Davis Sanchez and many more.
The cost of the one-day camp is only $125 if you pre-register at
www.downsethutfootball.com
or $135 for same-day registration. Included in the cost is a camp T-shirt, a Down Set Hut Football water bottle, lunch and several cool prizes. Visit the website for more information.
A portion of the proceeds from the camp will benefit members of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Vancouver and the Zajac Ranch for Children.
FOOTBALL BC ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO IDENTIFICATION CAMP SCHEDULE FOR PROVINCIAL UNDER-18 TEAM TO COMPETE AT 2010 FOOTBALL CANADA CUP
VANCOUVER, B.C. –
VANCOUVER, B.C. – Football BC announced today that the
identification camps previously scheduled for Saturday,
April 17 at WJ Mouat High School in Abbotsford, B.C. and for
Sunday, April 18 at Hillside Stadium in Kamloops, B.C. have
been re-scheduled. Hillside Stadium will now host an
identification camp on Saturday, April 17 from 12:00pm to
4:00pm and WJ Mouat High School will host an identification
camp on Sunday, April 18 from 11:00am to 3:00pm.
The identification camps are free of charge and open to all
age eligible players who were registered members of Football
BC last season. The complete revised schedule for all
identification camps are as follows:
| Date |
Time (PT) |
Location |
| Saturday, April 10 |
12:00pm
– 4:00pm |
Nanaimo District Secondary School
Nanaimo, B.C. |
| Sunday, April 11 |
11:00am
– 3:00pm |
Mercer Stadium
New Westminster, B.C. |
| Saturday, April 17 |
12:00am
– 4:00pm |
Hillside Stadium
Kamloops, B.C. |
| Sunday, April 18 |
11:00am
– 3:00pm |
WJ Mouat High School Abbotsford, B.C. |
Players attending the
identification camps are asked to bring their picture ID
showing proof of age, helmet, shoulder pads, mouth guard,
practice jersey, football shoes and shorts. A player cannot
attend more than one identification camp.
The 2010 Football Canada Cup is being held at Acadia
University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia from July 10 – 17,
2010. To be eligible, all players must be under 18 as of
July 31, 2010 and must be born in no later than 1994. (If a
player turns 18 on August 1, 2010, he will be eligible to
play).
BRITISH COLUMBIA FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION & LOWER MAINLAND FOOTBALL REFEREES ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCE A CANADIAN FOOTBALL OFFICIAL ASSOCIATION LEVEL 3 CLINIC
VANCOUVER, B.C.
–
In keeping with Football BC mandate that all officials must have a Level 1 certificate to work any sanctioned Football BC game. There are 4 levels in the CFOA certification program.
This year BCFOA and LMFRA will educate and train 22 officials from around the Province at a Level 3 Clinic on March 27 and 28th. This is an invitational only Clinic for Officials that have achieved the Level 2 theory and on-field evaluations. Football BC is both a supporter and sponsor of these clinics.
An experienced list of instructors from the CFL and CIS will be presenting a variety of Level 3 topics throughout the weekend.
- Larry Rohan, Former CFL Official and CFL, CIS, BCFC Supervisor of Officials
- Carey Anderson, Twelve year CFL Official
- Dave Hawkshaw, Five year CFL Official
- Parry Steen, One year CFL Official
- Bob Scott, Former CFL Official and Current CIS, BCFC Official
- Darryl Hern, CIS & BCFC Official
BCFOA Contact:
Ken McKinnon
KMckinnon2@aol.com
Sign up now for Spring Coaches Clinic 2010
Centaur Products Inc. is presenting the Spring Coaches Clinic 2010 taking place at Simon Fraser University on April 17, 2010.
This one-day event features an amazing list of presenters including UBC head coach Shawn Olson, SFU head coach Dave Johnson, BC Lions Special Teams coordinator Chuck McMann and many, many more. The clinic will cover topics ranging from quarterback techniques to D-line play to kicking techniques.
Cost is only $40 if you pre-book ($50 at the door). For more information,
download the brochure
or contact Lance Heron at hounddog11@shaw.ca
or 604-826-7191.
2010 SENIOR BOWL WRAP-UP
About 200 fans braved the weather on Saturday at Simon Fraser University and were treated to a fantastic Senior Bowl game that saw Team East rebound from a 17-0 deficit to post an 18-17 victory over Team East in the annual all-star showcase.
A full recap of the game, along with a camp review and a list of award winners, can be found
here.
Special thanks to all the coaches, players, staff and volunteers for making the 2010 Senior Bowl a success.
Anybody interested in a DVD copy of the 2010 Senior Bowl game should contact Marcus Mullen at
mulloon18@gmail.com.
2010 SENIOR BOWL TAKES PLACE SATURDAY, MARCH 13 AT
SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
The 2010 Senior Bowl,
presented by the British Columbia Football Conference, will
take place on Saturday, March 13 at Burnaby’s Simon Fraser
University’s Terry Fox Field. Kickoff is 1pm PT and
admission is free.
The Senior Bowl roster is comprised of the top amateur football players in the
province of British Columbia that will be graduating from high school in 2010. The
head coach for the 2010 Senior Bowl is Dino Geremia, former defensive coordinator
for the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds. Players who have participated in
previous Senior Bowls include current BC Lions players Justin Sorensen, Angus Reid
and Paris Jackson....
Team BC seeking applications for coaching positions with U-18 National Team
British Columbia is
returning to the Football Canada Cup with an under-18 team
at the tournament to be held from
July 10 – 17, 2010 at Acadia University in Wolfville, NS
and coaching staff positions are now open.
Interested individuals should send a brief cover letter and
a copy of their coaching resume to coach Pat Waslen at
PatWaslen@aol.com.
In addition to competition dates, coaches must also be
available for the 2010 selection camps to be held during
April-May 2010, training camp to be held during May long
weekend (May 22 - 24, 2010), as well as Main camp which runs
from July 6 - 9, 2010.
Football BC
- Senior Bowl 2010
A reminder to please get your
registration in!
We would like to hear back from
all players that have been invited to Senior Bowl by Friday
February 26, 2010. Those of you who have responded
- thank you.
For more information on Senior
Bowl 2010 - click here.
Lower
Mainland community clubs and schools invited to sign up for
Football BC’s SmartCheck program
Football BC member clubs based in the Lower Mainland area are now being invited to send in their requests to have BC Lions Equipment Manager Ken 'Kato' Kasuya and Equipment Assistant Dave Henderson come visit their organization and perform a visual equipment inspection as part of the Football BC SmartCheck program.
Teams are encouraged to make sure their equipment personnel are available so that they can ask these two highly-qualified individuals any questions they may have. Available dates run from Tuesday to Thursday evenings after 4pm from now until the end of March.
To register, e-mail communications[at]playfootball.bc.ca
with a list of available dates and preferred times. You will then receive an e-mail or phone call to confirm your date. When registered, please include the following information:
- Contact Name and role
- Community club or school
- Address
- Phone number
- E-mail address
2010 Orange
Helmet Awards Tickets On Sale Now
Come
celebrate the cream of the crop in BC amateur football in
this special annual fundraising event that raises thousands
of dollars for amateur football in British Columbia. This
year’s event will be held at the brand new Vancouver
Convention Center and will feature former CFL and NFL
superstar QB Doug Flutie as the keynote speaker. Doug’s
brother Darren Flutie, also a former prominent CFL receiver
and media personality, will serve as the Master of
Ceremonies. The amateur football rate for this event is just
$175 per plate ($1,750 for a table of ten) plus GST. For
reservations, call 604.930.5466.
For more information, click
here.
Football BC to Field Under-18 All-Star Team at the 2010 Football Canada Cup
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
[
Download PDF Press Release ]
Vancouver, B.C. – Football BC announced today that they
will fielding an all-star under-18 team to be comprised of
eligible players from British Columbia to compete at the
2010 Football Canada Cup to be held at Acadia University in
Wolfville, Nova Scotia from July 10 – 17, 2010.
This marks the first time that British Columbia has sent a
provincial team to compete at the Football Canada Cup since
2000 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. B.C. previously fielded teams
for the U-19 competition in 1993, 1995 and from 1997-2000.
B.C. captured their first and only Football Canada Cup
championship on home turf in 1999 in the tournament held at
BC Place Stadium in Vancouver.
“Football BC is very excited to once again compete in the
Football Canada Cup,” said Football BC Executive Director
Patrick Waslen. “The football talent produced in British
Columbia is second to none and we are looking forward to
giving the top players in this Province an opportunity to
compete against the best players across Canada.”
Information on player tryouts as well applications for
coaching and support personnel will be announced at a later
date. To be eligible for the 2010 event, all players must be
under the age of 18 as of July 31, 2010 and must be born no
later than 1994. Schedule information will be made available
by Football Canada in the New Year.
About the Football Canada Cup:
The Football Canada Cup championship started in 1995 as a
National Under-19 Championship for High School and Midget
players. In 2004, the FCC welcomed an Under-17 division. The
event has welcome players from British Columbia to Nova
Scotia through its 16 years.
The 2010 event moves to a new format which will reach an age
group that supports provincial development across the
country. The event will be a National Under-18 Championship
and will, for the first time in the event’s history, have
the greatest number of Provincial representation.
The Provinces that are participating in the 2010 Football
Canada Cup are: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan,
Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, and Nova Scotia.
Registration
Now Open for
2010 Jay Prepchuk QB Camp and Power2Perform Receivers
Academy
These highly popular and specialized camps designed specifically for Quarterbacks and Receivers will fill up fast so don't miss out on your opportunity to take part in the 2010 sessions.
For more information on the Quarterback Academy,
click here (PDF file).
For more information on the Receivers Academy,
click
here
(PDF file).
Registration is first come, first served so don't delay. The registration fee is $250. For more information, contact
power2perform@telus.net
or call 604-980-5653.
To register, download and fill out the Registration Form and send it to the contact information provided.
2009
Subway Bowl Photo Gallery
Re-live the best moments of the 2009 Subway Bowl
Championships held on December 4-5, 2009 as well as the
Subway Bowl Awards Banquet by checking out the photo
galleries that are posted on our
Football BC Facebook
page. While you are there, don’t forget to become a Fan of
Football BC on Facebook! 
All
photos from the 2009 Subway Bowl Championships are courtesy
of Ray Shum and
Tempest Photo.
For a complete gallery of all the photos taken at this
weekend’s Subway Bowl, visit the links posted on our
Facebook page. To order high resolution pictures taken the
respective championship games and/or the Subway Bowl Awards
Banquet, contact Ray Shum at
tempestphoto@hotmail.com.
|
Football BC announces SmartCheck Equipment program
Football BC is very
pleased to be teaming up with BC Lions Equipment Manager Ken
‘Kato’ Kasuya and Assistant Equipment Manager Dave
Henderson this fall in a special Visual Equipment Inspection
series dubbed the SmartCheck program.
Kato and Dave will be traveling to several locations around
the province and will be visiting local amateur teams in
that area (BC Community teams, high school teams and junior
teams) to provide a visual inspection to ensure that clubs
and teams can best utilize their resources when it comes to
re-certifying their equipment.
Teams are encouraged to make sure their equipment personnel
are available so that they can ask these two
highly-qualified individuals any questions they may have.
Registration is required for each session. A complete list
of all scheduled dates and locations will be made available
on our website.
Kato has been a mainstay with the BC Lions for almost the
last three decades. A graduate of Templeton Secondary School
in East Vancouver, Kato joined the Lions organization as a
ball boy at age 13 and was hired as an assistant equipment
manager in 1984 before rising to the ranks of equipment
manager shortly thereafter. Kato has been a strong supporter
and partner of Football BC assisting at countless amateur
football camps as well as with Football BC functions such as
Senior Bowl and Play with the Pros.
Henderson is a self-described football lifer after beginning
with his playing days in the GSL and with Argyle in high
school. He first began working on the equipment side of
football in 1995 in the GSL and was the equipment manager at
the Western Canadian All-Star Football Camp at SFU in 1996.
In 2001, he began assisting Kato at Lions training camps and
game days – a role he still currently performs. In
addition to his work with the Lions, Henderson looks after
the equipment and serves as a coach at Carson Graham
Secondary School in North Vancouver. Henderson has also been
a strong supporter and partner of Football BC over the
years. In 2009, he represented Football BC in Ottawa during
a Football Canada Certification seminar on maintaining and
fitting equipment.
2010 Orange
Helmet Awards Tickets On Sale Now
Come
celebrate the cream of the crop in BC amateur football in
this special annual fundraising event that raises thousands
of dollars for amateur football in British Columbia. This
year’s event will be held at the brand new Vancouver
Convention Center and will feature former CFL and NFL
superstar QB Doug Flutie as the keynote speaker. Doug’s
brother Darren Flutie, also a former prominent CFL receiver
and media personality, will serve as the Master of
Ceremonies. The amateur football rate for this event is just
$175 per plate ($1,750 for a table of ten) plus GST. For
reservations, call 604.930.5466.
For more information, click
here.
Football BC to Field Under-18 All-Star Team at the 2010 Football Canada Cup
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
[
Download PDF Press Release ]
Vancouver, B.C. – Football BC announced today that they
will fielding an all-star under-18 team to be comprised of
eligible players from British Columbia to compete at the
2010 Football Canada Cup to be held at Acadia University in
Wolfville, Nova Scotia from July 10 – 17, 2010.
This marks the first time that British Columbia has sent a
provincial team to compete at the Football Canada Cup since
2000 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. B.C. previously fielded teams
for the U-19 competition in 1993, 1995 and from 1997-2000.
B.C. captured their first and only Football Canada Cup
championship on home turf in 1999 in the tournament held at
BC Place Stadium in Vancouver.
“Football BC is very excited to once again compete in the
Football Canada Cup,” said Football BC Executive Director
Patrick Waslen. “The football talent produced in British
Columbia is second to none and we are looking forward to
giving the top players in this Province an opportunity to
compete against the best players across Canada.”
Information on player tryouts as well applications for
coaching and support personnel will be announced at a later
date. To be eligible for the 2010 event, all players must be
under the age of 18 as of July 31, 2010 and must be born no
later than 1994. Schedule information will be made available
by Football Canada in the New Year.
About the Football Canada Cup:
The Football Canada Cup championship started in 1995 as a
National Under-19 Championship for High School and Midget
players. In 2004, the FCC welcomed an Under-17 division. The
event has welcome players from British Columbia to Nova
Scotia through its 16 years.
The 2010 event moves to a new format which will reach an age
group that supports provincial development across the
country. The event will be a National Under-18 Championship
and will, for the first time in the event’s history, have
the greatest number of Provincial representation.
The Provinces that are participating in the 2010 Football
Canada Cup are: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan,
Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, and Nova Scotia.
Registration
Now Open for
2010 Jay Prepchuk QB Camp and Power2Perform Receivers
Academy
These highly popular and specialized camps designed specifically for Quarterbacks and Receivers will fill up fast so don't miss out on your opportunity to take part in the 2010 sessions.
For more information on the Quarterback Academy,
click here (PDF file).
For more information on the Receivers Academy,
click
here
(PDF file).
Registration is first come, first served so don't delay. The registration fee is $250. For more information, contact
power2perform@telus.net
or call 604-980-5653.
To register, download and fill out the Registration Form and send it to the contact information provided.
2009
Subway Bowl Photo Gallery
Re-live the best moments of the 2009 Subway Bowl
Championships held on December 4-5, 2009 as well as the
Subway Bowl Awards Banquet by checking out the photo
galleries that are posted on our
Football BC Facebook
page. While you are there, don’t forget to become a Fan of
Football BC on Facebook! 
All
photos from the 2009 Subway Bowl Championships are courtesy
of Ray Shum and
Tempest Photo.
For a complete gallery of all the photos taken at this
weekend’s Subway Bowl, visit the links posted on our
Facebook page. To order high resolution pictures taken the
respective championship games and/or the Subway Bowl Awards
Banquet, contact Ray Shum at
tempestphoto@hotmail.com.
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-- Press
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-- H1N1 Information
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Football BC would like to encourage all its members to take extra
precautions to help prevent the spread of the H1N1 flu virus.
Football BC has compiled a list of links and resources regarding the H1N1
flu virus for your reference.
Click here to
download a PDF with more information.
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-- Camps
and Clinics
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Click
here for more information on upcoming
Football Camps and Clinics
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Football BC at the 2009 BC Lions Salute
to Amateur Football
On October 2nd, the BC Lions hosted their annual Salute to Amateur Football night by showcasing several amateur football teams from BC during the half-time show. Football BC took part in the festivities and we have the picture to prove it.
Visit our Facebook page to check out our photos from the event and while you’re there, don’t forget to become a Fan of Football BC on
Facebook!
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City of Vancouver seeking input on new Synthetic Turf Field locations
The City of Vancouver is hosting several open houses and is inviting members of the public to attend and learn about proposed synthetic turf fields. Members of the football community are encouraged to attend these open houses to give their input on where you would like to see these fields being built and to help ensure that these fields will be football friendly as
well.
The open houses are being held in order to gather public input into where the next two fields should be built. The following sites have been shortlisted for consideration:
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Jericho Park (east or west field) –
1700 Discovery St.
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Memorial South Park Oval or NW Field –
41st Avenue at Prince Albert
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Rupert Park North – Rupert at Kitchener
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Beaconsfield Park all-weather field –
Slocan and 17th Ave.
Open houses will be held from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at the following Community
Centres:
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September 23: Renfrew Community Centre,
2929 E. 22nd Ave.
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September 24: West Point Grey Community Centre,
4937 W. 2nd Ave.
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September 28: Sunset Community Centre,
6810 Main St.
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October 1: Hastings Community Centre,
3096 E. Hastings
For more information, please visit the
Vancouver Park Board
website.
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Reminder to clubs to send in
Gaming Grant Information
Football BC would like to remind all member clubs that have issues regarding gaming rights in 2009 to contact Football BC Executive Director Pat Waslen and send the following information related to your 2009 Gaming application:
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2008 Grant Amount;
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Date 2009 Grant application submitted;
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Amount Requested for 2009;
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Date of any replies from Gaming;
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What the replies said;
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Amount of 2009 Grant;
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Date 2009 Grant received; and/or
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Date 2009 Grant turned down.
Please e-mail Pat Waslen at patwaslen[at]aol.com with your information. The sooner Football BC receives your information, the better.
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The Home Depot
NFL Youth Coach of the Year
Football BC would like to remind all CIS players that nominations for The Home Depot NFL Coach of the Year are now being accepted. For more information or to nominate your high school or community coach, visit
www.nflcanada.com
and look for the nomination form under the ‘Programs’ section of the website. The deadline for submissions if November 5th.

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Chunky MVC: Most Valuable Coach Contest
Campbell’s Chunky and TSN are teaming up with the Coaching Association of Canada in recognizing the contributions of an estimated 1.8 million Canadian coaches. The program encourages Canadians who are involved in community, amateur and competitive sports to nominate a coach who has made a real difference in their lives and the lives of others by reflecting and promoting the values of leadership, activeness and community. The winner will receive a prize package valued at $25,000 for his or her athletes and community.
Nominations will be accepted from September 14, 2009 to January 6, 2010. You must have your coach’s consent prior to nomination and must provide your coach’s contact information. For more information and to nominate your coach, visit
www.chunkymvc.ca.
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Junior
Player Development 6-on-6 Football Weekend at the
Ske’lep School of Excellence
The
Ske’lep School of Excellence in Kamloops, BC will be
hosting the Junior Player Development 6-on-6 Football
Weekend from Friday, October 23rd to Sunday, October
25th. The camp is open to all boys and girls, aged
11-14, who currently attend the Ske’lep or
Skeetchestn schools.
The event introduces students to the game of football
and gives participants the opportunity to gain some
hands-on experience in full equipment. Students will
also be introduced to valuable life and sport learning
skills such as teamwork, fair play and effort.
The camp will be run by NCCP Coaches Brian Olthuis,
Duncan Olthuis, Glenn Armstrong, Darryl Chow, Dave
Arthurs and Tracey Nobel. It will also feature special
guest Josh Sacobie, former Ottawa Gee Gee quarterback
and Hec Creighton Nominee for best player in Canadian
University Football. Josh grew up in First Nation
communities near Fredericton, New Brunswick and is a
noted motivational speaker focusing on building
self-esteem and fostering positive living in the
First Nation area.
The itinerary for the event is as follow:
Friday, October 23
2:00pm – 3:00pm:
Equipment fitting for Ske’lep Students (&
Skeetchestn students that are available to attend)
3:00pm – 4:00pm: Practice
Saturday, October 24
9:00am – 10:00am:
Equipment fitting for Skeetchestn students
11:45am – 1:00pm: Lunch (sponsored by Football
Canada)
1:00pm – 2:30pm: Practice
3:00pm – 4:30pm: Practice
5:00pm – 7:00pm: Dinner (sponsored by Football
Canada)
Sunday, October 25
9:00am – 10:30am: Practice
11:00am – 12:00pm: Practice
12:00pm – 1:00pm: Lunch (sponsored by Football
Canada)
1:00pm – 2:30pm: Game
2:30pm – 3:30pm: Collect Gear and Goodbyes
Bus transportation may be available from both schools.
Please contact the Ske’lep school (250-828-9777) or
the Skeetchestn school (250-373-2420) for more
information.
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-- PRESS RELEASES --

Reebok-CFL Best move competition is now underway
August 26, 2009
Reebok Football wants you to vote for your favourite
CFL moves for a chance to win a trip for two to the
2009 Grey Cup Game in Calgary as well as great weekly
prizes.
Your vote will determine which CFL player earns the
bragging rights as the player with the Reebok-CFL Best
Move. The players involved in the competition are:
Jesse Lumsden (EDM), Kamau Peterson (EDM), Weston
Dressler (SSK), Wes Cates (SSK), Henry Burris (CGY),
Wes Lysack (CGY), Marwan Hage (HAM), Prechae Rodriguez
(HAM), Agustin Barrenechea (HAM), Andre Talbot (TOR),
Zeke Moreno (TOR), Anthony Calvillo (MTL), Anwar
Stewart (MTL), Matthieu Proulx (MTL), as well as B.C.
boys Doug Brown (WPG – New Westminster) and Paris
Jackson (BCL - Vancouver).
Participation is free and easy. Contest runs until
October 30, 2009. Vote daily, invite friends, and
answer trivia to increase your chances of winning
great prizes. For more information, visit the
Reebok Football
website.
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-- Health
Advisory --
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CFL Salutes Bob Ackles
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-- RECALL NOTICE --
NIKE FOOTBALL CHIN STRAP RECALL
Nike Recalls Football Helmet Chin Straps Which Can Break and Pose Risk of Serious Injury
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08081.html
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-- Senior Bowl 2009
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Senior Bowl 2009 Roster Selections
(PDF File)
Updated March 13, 2009
Reminder the official Sr. Bowl list is kept in the Football BC Office, the web listing is for
information only.
Click
here for more information on Senior Bowl 2009
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Thank
you for playing the SportsFunder
contest this season.
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Looking for Amateur Football Information in
B.C.?
Congratulations, you have found Football B.C.'s home on the web.
Here you will find information on all levels of amateur football
played in the province of British Columbia.
Please browse through our website by clicking on the buttons to the
left.
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