Football Nanaimo Teams

Spring Tackle

Spring Atom (2017, 2016, 2015)

Registration: Opening soon (space limited)

Start: Late February (weather dependent)

Schedule: 2 practices Mon–Fri + one weekend game (usually Saturday)

Season: Early April–end of June

Equipment provided: Helmet, shoulder pads, practice & game jerseys, padded pants, belt, 2 pairs socks, mouthguard

Bring: Cleats, labeled water bottle

Deposits before gear issue (early March): Equipment $500, Volunteer $200, Fundraising $100

Volunteer examples: 50/50, concession, play count, sticks, score clock, halftime snack

Fundraising: Minimum 10 × $10 raffle tickets

No cheques? Credit promise-to-pay form available

Age verification: BC Services Card or Birth Certificate (scan/photo ok). Must turn 8 by Dec 31, 2025.

Spring Pee Wee (2014, 2013)

Same schedule/equipment/volunteer/fundraising details as Atom.

Spring Junior Bantam (2012, 2011)

Same schedule/equipment/volunteer/fundraising details as Atom.

Fall Programs

Fall Atom (2016, 2017)

Registration: June 30

Fee: $100

Tryouts: None; max 60 (waitlist possible)

Practices start: Wed, Aug 10

Practice: Wednesdays 6:30–7:30 pm

Teams: 4 balanced teams, 15 max

Games: Sunday mornings at Home; first game late September (tentative)

Fall Pee Wee (2015, 2014)

Details TBA.

Fall Junior Bantam (2013, 2012)

Registration: June 30

Practices start: Aug 2 (first week no gear)

Gear up: Sat, Aug 6

Practice: Tue & Thu 6:30–8:30 pm

Training & tryouts: 3 weeks, $75 (open to all)

Team registration: $125 (late August)

Roster max: 32

First game: September long weekend (tentative)

Games: Mostly Saturdays, around Vancouver Island

Fall Bantam (2011, 2010)

Registration: June 1

Gear up: Tue, July 12

First practice: Wed, July 13

Practice: Tue, Wed, Fri 6:15–8:30 pm

Summer training & tryouts: 6 weeks, $125 (open to all)

Team registration: $125 (late August)

Roster max: 36

First game: September long weekend (tentative)

Games: Mostly Sundays at home, VFML

Fall Midget (2009, 2008, 2007)

Registration: June 1

Gear up: Tue, July 12

First practice: Wed, July 13

Practice: Tue, Wed, Fri 6:15–8:30 pm

Summer training & tryouts: 6 weeks, $125 (open to all)

Team registration: $125 (late August)

Roster max: 36

First game: September long weekend (tentative)

Games: Mostly Sundays at home, VFML

Vancouver Island Football Teams

Atom (Spring Only)

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Nanaimo Seahawks · Cowichan Bulldogs · Saanich Wolverines · Victoria Spartans · Westshore Warriors

Pee Wee

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Nanaimo Seahawks · Cowichan Bulldogs · Comox Valley Raiders · Oceanside Lions · South-side Dawgs · Victoria Spartans · Westshore Warriors

Junior Bantam

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Nanaimo Seahawks · Cowichan Bulldogs · Comox Valley Raiders · Oceanside Lions · South-side Dawgs · Victoria Spartans · Westshore Warriors

Events & Registrar

Optional video: Season clip