Football Manitoba High Performance Elite Flag Teams

Overview & Athlete Support

The Football Manitoba High Performance Elite Flag Team provides an elite training program designed to develop athletes to compete at the highest levels of flag football. The program offers athletes the opportunity to refine their skills, showcase their talent, and represent Manitoba in prestigious events. Below is an overview of the team’s process, from selection to participation, and how you can support athletes through sponsorship and donations.

Program Overview

The Football Manitoba High Performance Elite Flag Team is a user-paid program that involves multiple stages of training, evaluation, and competition. Athletes must be selected through a series of tryouts and training practices. Once selected, athletes commit to a structured schedule of training, games, and competition.

Football Manitoba Elite High Performance Flag Team Program Outline:

    1. Elite Flag ID Camp (Jan 19 & 26, 2025)
      Identify talented athletes for Team Manitoba in these age groups (U18 Girls, U16 Boys, U19 Boys, U16 Girls, U19 Girls, U18 Boys)
    2. Training Practices (Feb 9 – Mar 30, 2025)
      Further evaluate athletes from the ID camp with Sunday practices focused on position training, team strategies, skills development, and conditioning.
    3. Final Roster Selection (Mar 31, 2025)
      Final team selections are made based on performance and commitment.
    4. Team Practices (Apr 1 – May 14, 2025)
      Prepare the team for Nationals with multiple practices per week focusing on team strategies, intensive drills, and conditioning.
    5. Elite Flag Nationals (May 16 – 19, 2025)
      Athletes compete as Team Manitoba in high-level national competitions.

Conclusion: This program provides a structured pathway for athletes to develop their skills, teamwork, and fitness, preparing them for elite national competition.

 

Financial Support & Fundraising

As this is a user-paid program, athletes must cover significant costs for training, travel, and competition. This includes registration fees, transportation, and equipment. To help offset these costs, sponsorships and donations are essential to ensuring that all athletes have the opportunity to participate, regardless of their financial situation.

 

Sponsorship & Donations:

  • How Your Support Helps:
    Donations directly fund athlete participation, including registration, travel expenses, and training. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a significant impact.
  • How to Donate:
    Donations can be made easily via e-transferto finance@footballmanitoba.com. Please include the athlete’s name in the comment section to ensure the donation is properly credited. (tax receipt not available)
  • No Contribution is Too Small:
    Whether you can contribute a small amount or sponsor an entire athlete’s fees, your generosity ensures that talented players can pursue their athletic dreams.

Additional Athlete Support:

Benevolence Fund (Bursary):
For athletes who demonstrate financial need, the Benevolence Fund offers bursaries to help cover costs. The application process for the bursary begins in April 2025, and athletes can apply for assistance by submitting their financial information and a personal statement.

Citizenship Credit Program:
Athletes who cannot afford full registration fees may be eligible to participate in the Citizenship Credit Program, where they can earn volunteer hours to reduce their fees.  Athletes can apply for assistance by submitting their financial information and a personal statement.

Canadian Tire Jumpstart Program – Individual Child Grants | Jumpstart

KidSport Manitoba Funding – Home – KidSport Manitoba

Jordan’s Principle – Submit a request under Jordan’s Principle

MMF Funding – Programs and Services | MMF Youth Department

Why Support Football Manitoba High Performance Athletes?

By sponsoring an athlete or donating to the program, you are directly contributing to the development of young football talent in Manitoba. Your support helps athletes gain access to top-level training and competition, empowering them to achieve their full potential in the sport. Furthermore, these athletes represent Manitoba on a national stage, promoting the province’s pride and passion for the game of football.

We greatly appreciate your consideration of support for this valuable program. Your sponsorship or donation helps make dreams possible for young athletes who are committed to achieving excellence in the sport of football.

For more information or to discuss sponsorship opportunities, please contact:

Leslie Campbell
Business Manager
Football Manitoba
Phone: 204.925.5771
Email: finance@footballmanitoba.com
Website: www.footballmanitoba.com

Thank you for your support!