Calgary Minor Football Programs

Calgary Minor Football: A Thriving Community

Calgary minor football is a vibrant community that offers young athletes the opportunity to develop their skills, build their character, and make lifelong friends. The community comprises several age divisions, each designed to provide a fun and competitive environment for players to learn and grow.

Benefits of Playing Football

Playing football is an excellent way for young athletes to develop physically, mentally, and emotionally. Football helps build:

• Physical fitness: Football improves cardiovascular health, increases speed, explosiveness, strength and mobility, and enhances overall physical fitness.

• Teamwork and communication skills: Football teaches players the importance of working together as a team, communicating effectively, and relying on each other to achieve a common goal.

• Discipline and perseverance: Football helps players develop discipline, perseverance, and a strong work ethic, essential life skills that benefit them beyond their playing careers.

• Confidence and self-esteem: Football provides opportunities for players to develop their skills, achieve success, and build confidence and self-esteem.

• A sport for every body type: One of the unique aspects of football is that it’s a sport that caters to every body type. Whether you’re tall, short, small, or large, there’s a position on the field that’s suited to your strengths and abilities. This inclusivity makes football an excellent sport for young athletes of all shapes and sizes.

• Football in the Olympics: Flag football is making its Olympic debut in 2028 at the Los Angeles Summer Olympics. This exciting news provides even more motivation for kids to sign up and play football. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) officially approved flag football’s inclusion in the 2028 Olympics, with two events planned: one for men and one for women.

Calgary Minor Football Age Divisions

Calgary minor football offers four main age divisions:

• Atom Football (Under 11): For players born in 2015, 2016, or 2017

• PeeWee Football (Under 13): For players born in 2013 or 2014

• Bantam Football (Under 16): For players born in 2010, 2011, or 2012 (no Grade 10’s)

• Spring Football: For grade 9-11 students, featuring Junior and Senior age divisions (new in 2025).

Each division provides a unique opportunity for players to develop their skills, learn from experienced coaches, and compete against other teams.

More information & Registration

For more information & registration, please visit the links below: 

• Atom League: Visit your teams site, to view the boundary map, click here: https://www.calgarypeeweefootball.com/leagueInfo/boundaryMap.html

• Peewee League: https://www.calgarypeeweefootball.com/

• Bantam League: https://calgarybantamfootball.com/

• Spring League: Visit your teams site (boundary map above)

RAW Sports: Supplementing Calgary Minor Football

At RAW Sports, we offer programs designed to supplement Calgary minor football and high school football. Our mission is to help develop players and provide them with the tools they need to succeed in their seasons.

Spring Football Programs

We offer spring football programs for Atom, PeeWee, and Bantam players. These programs provide players with the opportunity to develop their skills and prepare for the upcoming season. Programs include:

• Calgary Spring Shells Camp

• Calgary Airdrie Spring Shells Camp

• Flag Football League

Our programs focus on developing not only football skills but also essential life skills such as work ethic, perseverance, and teamwork. We believe that football is a powerful tool for teaching life lessons and helping young athletes develop into confident, capable leaders.

Empowering Young Athletes

At RAW Sports, we’re passionate about empowering young athletes to reach their full potential. Our experienced coaches and mentors provide guidance, support, and encouragement, helping players develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed both on and off the field.