Football FAQ

What equipment do I need to have?

Equipment is provided for players, including helmets, pads, socks and mouth guards.  

A $600 deposit cheque is required before any equipment is issued. Deposit cheques will be returned when the equipment is returned in good and clean condition.

Players need to supply their own footwear. Cleats are preferred (either soccer or football style cleats are acceptable). 

When is the Season:

Girls Tackle Season:

March to end of May

Spring Flag Season:

April to beginning of June

Fall Season:

Practices: Training camp held in June (subject to change), regular season practices are August-October.

Games: August-October (potentially mid November if team qualifies for provincials). Generally 1 game per week but determined by Association. 

Where are practices and games held?

U9 through to U19 teams will practice at Larry Olexiuk Field, or any other appropriate fields within the City of St. Albert. Games are played at Larry Olexiuk Field, or any other appropriate fields within the City of Edmonton and surrounding communities. Tackle football games must be played on artificial turf, whereas flag football can be played on grass or artificial turf. 

What about the summer schedule?
July is our Summer Break! There are no formal on-field events during that month.  We appreciate that some families travel in the month of August, we just ask that you remember this can be a critical time in team development and athlete learning, so please try to attend as many practices as possible. If you are unable to attend, please ensure your Coach is informed. 

Do you play in the rain?
Yes! Football is played in any and all kinds of weather. There are a few exceptions to this...lightening, city field closures, and more recently poor air quality due to smoke.