The Jr. Bombers Football Skills Camp was held from May 10-11, 2023. This free camp gave kids ages 9-14 a chance to develop their football skills. The camp is free and held at IG Field annually in April. The goal is this camp is to introduce kids to football through drills and skill-specific training challenges so they can improve their fitness and knowledge of the game in a safe and fun environment.

Registration for this program will open in Winter 2024.

The 2023 Blue & Gold Showcase featured 200 top football athletes throughout the Province. Working with local and rural highschool coaches, we created two U16 and two U18 all-star teams comprised of 50 athletes per team. Players attended 8 practices prior to competing at IG Field on Sunday, May 7th. There was no charge to players for this program, and we look forward to Showcasing our Province’s top high school talent again in 2024.

The W Football Academy (U12 & U14) was a free program for youth football players who wanted to develop their football skills, knowledge, and conditioning in the off-season. Players developed fundamental skills and grew their football IQ while increasing their resilience, discipline, and perseverance both on and off the field. The W Football Academy (U12 & U14) was split into two phases that focused on different skills and fundamentals. Phase 1 offered a non-contact approach to football and Phase 2 introduced the use of football Helmets and Shoulder Pads to practices.

Registration for the W Football Academy (U12 & U14) will open Fall 2023.

The W Football Academy (High School) was a free program for High School football players who wanted to develop their football skills, knowledge, and conditioning in the off-season. Players developed fundamental skills and grew their football IQ while increasing their resilience, discipline, and perseverance both on and off the field. The W Football Academy (High School) was split into two phases that focused on different skills and fundamentals. Phase 1 offered a non-contact approach to football and Phase 2 introduced the use of football Helmets and Shoulder Pads to practices.

Registration for the W Football Academy (High School) will open Fall 2023.

The Winnipeg Youth Football Club was an after-school flag football program and an extension of the Inner-City Youth Football League delivered in partnership with Sport Manitoba, University of Winnipeg, and Spence Neighbourhood Association. Over 150 kids participated in this free program held once a week for 8 weeks. Kids were provided with transportation to and from the sessions, as well as meals and t-shirts.

The Blue Bombers Kick-Off program was a 4-session program held in December of 2022 and we welcomed over 100 children to the field. This free, non-contact program is designed for children ages 4-8, with the primary focus to get children active and engaged in football. Registration for the 2023 Blue Bombers Kick-Off Program will open up in October of 2023.

#TryFootball was a free 6-week program for boys and girls ages 9-13, held in 2023 from January 8 to February 12. We welcomed over 200 youth to #TryFootball through a variety of skills and drills in a safe and fun environment. This program will be held again in 2024 and registration will open up in November of 2023.

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Bell MTS are committed to making youth tackle football more accessible by supporting families who may require financial assistance. All 13 clubs affiliated with the Manitoba Minor Football Association (MMFA) will benefit from a grant program funded by Bell MTS to cover registration fees associated with their tackle football program.
Youth must be between the ages of 8-16 years old and must be enrolled in school. Registration for this grant program is now open. Please contact community@bluebombers.com to apply.

The Blue Bombers want you to join us in honouring youth football coaches (tackle) through our Bud Grant Coach of the Week Program. The goal of this program is to give youth football coaches the recognition they deserve while promoting the development of youth football throughout the province. The Blue Bombers will select several coaches during the 2023 football season. Each winning coach will receive a Bombers gift pack, a commemorative game ball, and be honoured during a Bombers regular season home game.

The Blue & Gold Showcase features over 200 top football athletes throughout the Province. Working with local and rural high school coaches, we have created two U16 and two U18 all-star teams comprised of over 50 athletes per team. Players invited to the Showcase will attend eight practices over 2 weeks before a game at IG Field. There is no charge to players for this annual program, which reduces financial barriers to ensure we have the Province’s top talent at practices and games.

The 2023 Winnipeg Blue Bombers High School Game of the Week program runs from September 3rd to October 21st and provides teams with an opportunity to get some exposure and grant money for their programs. The selected game of the week is promoted through Blue Bombers social media channels, with the winning team of each game receiving a $1,500 grant and the losing team receiving a $500 grant to go toward their football programs.