2026 Registration Information


 

2026 Spring Flag and Tackle Season:

Registration Opens: January 11, 2026

 

Who can play?

 

U8 FLAG FOOTBALL (NON-CONTACT)

Players turning 6 or 7 in the current calendar year.

U10 FLAG FOOTBALL (NON-CONTACT)

Players turning 8 or 9 in the current calendar year. 

U12 FLAG FOOTBALL (NON-CONTACT)

Players turning 10 or 11 in the current calendar year. 

U14 FLAG FOOTBALL (NON-CONTACT)

Players turning 12 or 13 in the current calendar year. 

U16 FLAG FOOTBALL (NON-CONTACT)

Players turning 14 or 15 in the current calendar year. 

U16 FEMALE TACKLE FOOTBALL

Players turning 13, 14, or 15 in the current calendar year.

U19 FEMALE TACKLE FOOTBALL

Players turning 16, 17, or 18 in the current calendar year.

U19 STORM TACKLE FOOTBALL

Players currently in grade 9, 10, or 11. Players in grades 8 or 12 are ineligible regardless of their age. 

 

*NOTE: If there are not enough participants or volunteers to field teams, players will be contacted in advance to determine if they'd like to be released to play for another club or be issued a full refund.*

 

Fees:

 

Spring 2026

Program

SAMFA Program Fee

 

CDMFA Fee

 

Football Alberta Fee

SAMFA Raffle Tickets Fee

Non-refundable

Total Payment

U8

Born in

2020, 2019

$130

$50 Admin Fee

Non- refundable

$80

Non-refundable

$40

Non-refundable

$25

Cost recovered by Raffle Sales

$275

 

U10

Born in

2017, 2018

$205

$50 Admin Fee

Non- refundable

$80

Non-refundable

$40

Non-refundable

$125

Cost recovered by Raffle Sales

$450

U12

Born in

2015, 2016

$205

$50 Admin Fee

Non- refundable

$80

Non-refundable

$40

Non-refundable

$125

Cost recovered by Raffle Sales

$450

U14

Born in

2013, 2014

$205

$50 Admin Fee

Non- refundable

$80

Non-refundable

$40

Non-refundable

$125

Cost recovered by Raffle Sales

$450

U16

Born in

2012, 2011

$205

$50 Admin Fee

Non- refundable

$80

Non-refundable

$40

Non-refundable

$125

Cost recovered by Raffle Sales

$450

U19 Tackle

12-sided

Grades 9, 10, and 11)

$300

$50 Admin Fee

Non- refundable

$120

Non-refundable

$80

Non-refundable

$250

Cost recovered by Raffle Sales

$775

U19 Female Tackle 

Born in 2008, 2009, and 2010

$300

$50 Admin Fee

Non- refundable

$120

Non-refundable

$80

Non-refundable

$250

Cost recovered by Raffle Sales

$750

U16 Female Tackle 

Born in 2011, 2012, and 2013

$300

$50 Admin Fee

Non- refundable

$120

Non-refundable

$80

Non-refundable

$250

Cost recovered by Raffle Sales

$750

 

 

*Credit card payments are accepted, and payment plans are available. Please note that a transaction fee of 3% will be charged for each transaction.*

 

U8, U10, U12, U14, and U16 Flag Divisions

The option exists to pay the registration fee in full or split it into 3 payments. Please be advised that if you register after the 2nd payment is due, all of the fees charged up to that point will be incurred, and you will not be able to take advantage of the 3 separate payments. If you register after the 3rd payment is due, ALL fees will be collected at the time of registration.

If you require assistance with a payment plan, please contact our Registrar to see if alternate arrangements can be made. We will do our best to ensure your child/children can enjoy a great football season!

  • 1/3 of the payment is due at the time of registration (Includes CDMFA and Football Alberta fees, which are non-refundable)
  • 1/3 of the payment is due on February 15, 2026
  • 1/3 of the payment is due March 15, 2026

 

U16 & U19 Female and U19 Storm Tackle Divisions

The option exists to pay the registration fee in full or split it into 3 payments. Please be advised that if you register after the 2nd payment is due, all of the fees charged up to that point will be incurred, and you will not be able to take advantage of the 3 separate payments. If you register after the 3rd payment is due, ALL fees will be collected at the time of registration.

If you require assistance with a payment plan, please contact our Registrar to see if alternate arrangements can be made. We will do our best to ensure your child/children can enjoy a great football season!

  • 1/3 of the payment is due at the time of registration (Includes CDMFA and Football Alberta fees, which are non-refundable)
  • 1/3 of the payment is due on February 15, 2026
  • 1/3 of the payment is due March 15, 2026

 

 Registration Fees Cover: (included but not limited to:)

  • Equipment upkeep and depreciation (replacement)
  • Rental Fees for practice fields, field lighting, and equipment storage
  • Player insurance through Football Alberta
  • CDMFA league fees
  • Transportation fees
  • First Aid and Trainer Costs
  • Coaching Development
  • SAMFA Storage and Meeting Space
  • Equipment (with deposit)

Refund Policy For Spring Flag Season

  • Less $50.00 Administration Fee (before March 15th)
  • Refund of 50% of the registration rate (before April 15th)
  • No Refunds after April 15th
  • CDMFA and Alberta Football fees are non-refundable 
  • Fundraising fees are non-refundable, and program refunds will not be issued until fundraising raffle stubs have been returned to the organization.
  • Refunds are provided only after all equipment and raffle tickets are returned to SAMFA.

 Refund Policy For Spring Tackle Season

  • Less $50.00 Administration Fee (before March 1st)
  • Refund of 50% of the registration rate (before April 1st)
  • No Refunds after April 1st
  • CDMFA and Alberta Football fees are non-refundable 
  • Fundraising fees are non-refundable, and program refunds will not be issued until fundraising raffle stubs have been returned to the organization.
  • Refunds are provided only after all equipment and raffle tickets are returned to SAMFA.

Be advised that a 3% transaction fee is applied to all refunds issued.

If a player is withdrawing their registration and seeking a refund, please get in touch with both the SAMFA Treasurer and the SAMFA Registrar.  The Refund Request Form must be completed in full and returned via e-mail to registrarsamfa@gmail.com and samfatreasurer@gmail.com.

Please note that the timeline for processing refunds is 4-6 weeks from receipt of the Refund Request Form.

 

Volunteer Participation

Our football club relies completely on parent/guardian and family participation to realize a fun and successful season. It is an expectation of registration that each player's parent/guardian(s) and/or family will assist in some capacity during the season by volunteering for duties at games or community events.  

There are many areas where volunteers are needed throughout the football season. Coaches, team managers, equipment managers, and first-aiders (aka “trainers”) are all volunteer positions. Game day volunteers are also required to help with sideline duties, time keeping, announcing, videography, field setup, and other operational tasks. Previous experience in any of these areas is not necessary. 

 

Friend Requests

There are many factors that go into team formation, including but not limited to coaching and team staff availability, player ability and experience, league guidelines, etc. Due to these factors, we are not accepting friend requests. 

 

Fee Assistance Options

SAMFA is committed to allowing all players who want to play football a chance to play. If you feel you are unable to pay our fees, please email the Registrar before registration to discuss payment plan options.

If you are planning to apply for Kidsport or Jumpstart, you will still have to follow the agreed-upon payment plans. Once approved, and SAMFA has received the money, we will reimburse and cancel remaining payments up to the allotted amount.

*Kidsport St.Albert up to $400 per child/year, Jumpstart up to $600 per child/year*

Kidsport

Kidsport St.Albert - St.Albert residents Application, click Here

Kidsport Alberta - Alberta Application, click Here

Kidsport Edmonton -For Edmonton residents, click Here

Complete this application and bring it with you when you register for football.  You must also bring with you a copy of the supporting documents noted on the application.  We will complete our portion and fax/mail it to Kidsport right away.

Canadian Tire Jumpstart Program

You must apply directly to this program yourself.  We cannot do it on your behalf.  To start your application, Here

 

For further information on refunds and equipment, please click on the following Link SAMFA Policies

 

Player Transfer Request Form

 

Equipment agreement

The rental of a U16 & U19 Female equipment is included in their registration fee. However, to ensure that all equipment is returned promptly and in good condition, a $600 equipment deposit cheque, as well as 3 $100 volunteer cheques, are required at the time of equipment pick-up. U19 Storm players will need to contact their current or future high school football programs to arrange equipment rental.

 

2026 Fall Flag and Tackle Season:

Registration Opens: To Be Announced

 

Who can play?

 

U9 FLAG FOOTBALL (NOVICE) (NON-CONTACT)

Players turning 6-8 in the calendar year (Note: 8-year-olds may elect to play Atom Tackle U11)

U11 TACKLE FOOTBALL (ATOM)

Players turning 8-10 in the calendar year (Note: 8-year-olds may elect to play Novice Flag U9)

U13 TACKLE FOOTBALL (PEEWEE)

Players turning 11 or 12 in the calendar year

U16 TACKLE FOOTBALL (BANTAM)

Players turning 13, 14, or 15 in the calendar year (players must not be entering grade 10 in the calendar year)

 

Fees: 

 

 

NOTE: If there are not enough participants to field teams, players will be contacted in advance to determine if they'd like to be released to play for another club or be issued a full refund.

Credit card payments are accepted, and payment plans are available. Please note that a 3% transaction fee will be charged for each transaction.

U9 

The option exists to pay in full or split into 3 (equal) payments. Please be advised that if you register after the 2nd payment is due, all fees to that time will be charged, and you will not be able to take advantage of the payment plan; if you register after the third payment is due, ALL fees will be collected at this time.

We will work with families to assist them in any way we can. Don't hesitate to contact our Registrar to set up a payment plan. We will do our best to ensure your child/children can enjoy a great football season!

  • 1/3 of the payment is due at the time of registration ( Does include CDMFA and Football Alberta fees, which are also due at the time of registration )
  • 1/3 of the payment is due on May 15, 2026
  • 1/3 of the payment is due on June 15, 2026

 

ATOM-PEEWEE -BANTAM

The option exists to pay in full or split into 3 (equal) payments. Please be advised that if you register after the 2nd payment is due, all fees to that time will be charged, and you will not be able to take advantage of the payment plan; if you register after the third payment is due, ALL fees will be collected at this time.

We will work with families to assist them in any way we can. Don't hesitate to contact our Registrar to set up a payment plan. We will do our best to ensure your child/children can enjoy a great football season!

  • 1/3 of the payment is due at the time of registration ( Does include CDMFA and Football Alberta fees, which are also due at the time of registration )
  • 1/3 of the payment is due on May 15, 2026
  • 1/3 of the payment is due on June 15, 2026

 

Registration Fees Cover: (included but not limited to:)

  • Equipment upkeep and depreciation (replacement)
  • Rental Fees for practice fields, field lighting, and equipment storage
  • Player insurance through Football Alberta
  • CDMFA league fees
  • Transportation fees
  • First Aid and Trainer Costs
  • Coaching Development
  • SAMFA Storage and Meeting Space
  • Equipment (with deposit)

 Refund Policy For Fall Season Tackle

  • Less $50.00 Administration Fee 
  • Refund of 50% of registration rate (before Sept 15)
  • No Refunds after Sept 15
  • CDMFA and Alberta Football fees are non-refundable 
  • Fundraising fees are non-refundable, and program refunds will not be issued until fundraising raffle stubs have been returned to the organization.
  • Refunds are provided only after all equipment and raffle tickets are returned to SAMFA.

Be advised that a 3% transaction fee is applied to all refunds issued.

To inform SAMFA that a player is dropping out and seeking a refund, please contact the SAMFA Treasurer and the SAMFA Registrar.  The Refund Request Form must be completed in full and returned via e-mail to our Registrar.

Please note: The timeline for processing refunds will be 4-6 weeks from the receipt of the Refund Request.

Volunteer Participation

Our football club relies completely on parent/guardian and family participation to realize a fun and successful season. It is an expectation of registration that each player's parent/guardian(s) and/or family will assist in some capacity during the season by volunteering for duties at games or community events.  

There are many areas where volunteers are needed throughout the football season. Coaches, team managers, equipment managers, and first-aiders (aka “trainers”) are all volunteer positions. Game day volunteers are also required to help with sideline duties, time keeping, announcing, concessions, videography, field setup, and other operational tasks. Previous experience in any of these areas is not necessary. More involvement by the entire SAMFA Football family leads to a high-quality, fun experience for all involved.

 

Volunteer Commitments per player per season are as follows:

Each dib is worth $100.00

  • U9 - not required
  • Atoms - 2 volunteer dibs are required
  • Peewee and Bantam -3 volunteer dibs are required

Your volunteer deposit, as described previously, will be returned at the end of the season, provided that all of the requirements have been met. If requirements are not fulfilled, SAMFA will deposit/cash the cheque. NSF fees may be applied. 

A list of volunteer jobs will be available and managed by your Team Manager.

Possible volunteer positions could include, but are not limited to:

  • Team Manager
  • Swag/Clothing Coordinator
  • Team Photographer
  • Announcer for home games
  • Stick crew
  • Concession Coordinator

Once you are signed up for your volunteer job, you must ensure the shift is covered. Your volunteer deposit cheque will be cashed if you do not show up or have someone cover your shift.

Some parents don’t have the time or desire to volunteer and choose to pay the fee and not participate in volunteering. Although we would prefer volunteer assistance, we understand time constraints, and accordingly, this option is available to you. Please let our Registrar know at the time of registration if you choose this option.

Field staff members (Coaches, Trainers, Team Managers) and Board members are exempt from the volunteer jobs listed above, as they have already committed much time and energy to our club.

 

 

Fee Assistance Options

SAMFA is committed to allowing all players who want to play football a chance to play. If you feel you are unable to pay our fees, please email the Registrar before registration, and we will ensure that your son or daughter is able to be a part of SAMFA.

If you are planning to apply for Kidsport or Jumpstart, you will still have to follow the agreed-upon payment plans. Once approved, and SAMFA has received the money, we will reimburse and cancel remaining payments up to the allotted amount.

*Kidsport St.Albert up to $400 per child/year, Jumpstart up to $600 per child/year*

Kidsport

Kidsport St.Albert - St.Albert residents Application, click Here

Kidsport Alberta - Alberta Application, click Here

Kidsport Edmonton -For Edmonton residents, click Here

Complete this application and bring it with you when you register for football.  You must also bring with you a copy of the supporting documents noted on the application.  We will complete our portion and fax/mail it to Kidsport right away.

Canadian Tire Jumpstart Program

You must apply directly to this program yourself.  We cannot do it on your behalf.  To start your application, Here

 

For further information on refunds and equipment, please click on the following Link: SAMFA Policies

 

Player Transfer Request Form

 

Equipment agreement

The rental of the player’s equipment is included in their registration fee. However, to ensure all equipment is returned promptly and in good condition, an Equipment Deposit cheque of $600 is required.

 

 

Upcoming Events


Jan. 11, 2026

2026 Spring Registration Opens
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SAMFA Board Meeting
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Jan. 21, 2026 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Annual General Meeting - 2026
51 Riel Dr, St Albert, AB
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