2026 Grande Prairie Winter Football Camp

Sanctioned by Football Alberta

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*Early Bird sale of $75 off valid for the first 25 registrants or until Oct 24th*

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Who Can Attend Our Football Camp

The RAW Sports Grande Prairie Football Camp is open to athletes ages 8–18 (age as of January 1, 2026). Each age group operates completely separately, with its own age-specific programming, drills, and coaching.

Every athlete trains in an environment tailored to their stage of development. Drills are progressed or regressed based on both age and skill level, ensuring that:

• Newer players have the support they need to learn the game with confidence.

• Advanced athletes find another gear — that extra 1% to stay ahead of players across the country. The work they put in here is what separates them now and prepares them to succeed at the next level.

At RAW, we believe that skill development is the foundation for every athlete, no matter their starting point. By meeting players where they are and giving them the right level of challenge, we make sure every athlete leaves camp sharper, more confident, and one step closer to their goals.

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Where is the Camp Located?

J.D.A. Sportsplex – 7407 108 St, Clairmont, AB T8X 5G9
Just minutes from Grande Prairie, Alberta, our facility provides the perfect setting for football skills training and competition.

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Camp Schedule (January 2026)

• Friday, Jan 23: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• Saturday, Jan 24: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
• Sunday, Jan 25: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM

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What Equipment Do Athletes Need?

Athletes should bring:

• Football cleats
• Helmet (borrowed from team)
• Shoulder pads (borrowed from team)
• Mouthguard
• Water bottle
• Lunch
• Indoor Running shoes
• Notebook & pen
• Gloves (optional)

Camp Jersey provided by RAW Sports

Camp Jerseys may also be pre purchased upon checkout

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Why Attend?

Skill Development First

The offseason is the single biggest opportunity athletes have to improve. While the season lasts only 3–4 months, the offseason stretches 8–9 months — and the athletes who use this time for football skill development gain a massive advantage over their competition.

At RAW, we don’t just give athletes reps — we provide high-impact reps with expert football coaching that multiplies improvement. Every position in football consists of hundreds of micro-skills. This camp is designed to break those skills down, teach them step-by-step, and give athletes the tools they need to succeed at their position.

Position-Specific Training Model

Each day of camp focuses on a specific skill area within your position. Athletes rotate through:

• Indy Periods – targeted individual drills to refine technical skills.

• Compete Periods – live, game-like reps that apply the skill of the day.

• Film Sessions – compete periods are filmed and uploaded to Hudl, giving athletes the chance to analyze their own performance with their coach.

Every position group has a dedicated position-specific coach whose job is to maximize each player’s development and provide the coaching edge that separates athletes from their competition.

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Team Install & Competition

Skill is only half the battle — athletes must also know how to succeed in game-like football situations.

Each day features a team install period led by experienced coordinators, where athletes learn how their position fits into an offence or defence. This is followed by team compete periods, where players apply their skills in structured, competitive scenarios.

• Every day has a different situational theme (1st & 10, 2nd & short, 2nd & long, red zone, etc.), so athletes learn how assignments shift depending on down, distance, and game situation.

• Athletes build football IQ, adaptability, and confidence by applying their skills under changing conditions.

Quarterbacks Example: On the individual side, QBs develop their footwork, throwing mechanics, accuracy, base, quick game, RPOs, throwing on the run, pocket movement, etc. — reinforced with compete periods and film sessions. On the team side, they learn how to operate a huddle, make pre- and post-snap reads, get the ball out on time, and command an offence. Together, these experiences build complete quarterbacks prepared for both technical mastery and in-game leadership.

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Special Periods That Build the Complete Athlete

Beyond position and team training, each day includes a special period designed to sharpen critical skills that directly translate to each athletes success:

• Pro-Style Combine – Athletes are tested using the same laser timing system used by the NFL, giving families verified results. More importantly, players are taught the mechanics of each drill to maximize performance and improve future combine results. Combine numbers are shared with families.

• Movement Mechanics – Sprinting technique, deceleration, cutting, juking, and change-of-direction.

• Core Football Skills – Every player will learn how to tackle, block, and play special teams, ensuring they are prepared to succeed in all aspects of the game.

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 Safe, Structured Contact – Shells Football

This is a Shells Football Camp: helmets, shoulder pads, and shorts, operating at THUD contact level.

• Players learn how to block, tackle, and succeed in pads without the risk of full-contact hitting.

• This format maximizes the benefits of practicing in pads while minimizing injury risk.

• It also plays a critical role in concussion prevention by teaching proper pad use, safe tackling, and blocking techniques.

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Recognition & Motivation

To celebrate growth and competition, the camp will award:

• Position-Specific MVPs during indy sessions.

• Offensive & Defensive MVPs from team periods.

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Life Skills, Mentorship & RAW DNA

RAW Sports is more than just a football camp. Our mission is to develop not only better players, but stronger leaders. Through football, athletes learn:

• Hard work & discipline

• Teamwork & respect

• Sportsmanship & commitment

• Goal setting & mental toughness

• Pride & passion for the game

Every athlete will leave camp not just more skilled, but more confident — with tools to succeed both in football and in life.

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A Transformational Experience

Hours of elite training, athletes will be pushed to refine their skills, expand their football IQ, and develop the mindset to outwork their competition.

They’ll leave this camp:

• More skilled – with position-specific tools that translate to games.

• More confident – knowing how to execute in real-game situations.

• More prepared – with advanced habits and sharpened football IQ that provide an edge over the competition.

This isn’t just another youth football camp. It’s a transformational football training experience designed to give athletes the edge they need on the field, and the foundation to grow off it.

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The RAW Network & Exposure

RAW Sports is more than a camp — it’s a national family. Our network stretches across the entire country and beyond, with partnerships that include the NFL, CFL, the Arizona Cardinals, and multiple U Sports programs, along with relationships with nearly every U Sports team in Canada and select NCAA Division I programs. We are sanctioned in every province we operate in, ensuring that all RAW camps align with Football Canada’s mission to grow the game.

When athletes train with RAW, they’re not only developing their skills — they’re joining a community and gaining exposure through a trusted network that reaches every level of football.