Get ready to experience the ultimate football league coming to a rural community near you! Engage in the action, fun, and adventure of Flag Football, a sport known for its excitement, teamwork, and spirited competition.

The Blue & Gold Showcase features over 200 of the province’s top football talent from the Varsity and Junior Varsity levels. Working with local and rural high school coaches, two U16 and two U18 all-star teams get created, comprised of over 50 athletes per team. Players invited to the Showcase attend eight practices over two weeks before competing in a game at Princess Auto Stadium. There is no charge to players for this annual program, which reduces financial barriers to ensure we have the Province’s top talent in attendance.

The Blue Bombers High School Girls Flag Football League is an action-packed six-week league designed to empower high school girls with exciting gameplay, skill development, and a sense of teamwork. Dive into the thrill of flag football and make unforgettable memories while honing your athletic abilities. The inaugural season saw 20 teams compete.

This free camp gives kids ages 9-14 a chance to develop their football skills. The camp is free and held at Princess Auto Stadium annually in May. 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.

Launched in 2018, the Blue Bombers Futures Kick-Off Program is designed for children ages 4-8 and is based on Football Canada’s First Down Program. This free non-contact program is held annually at Princess Auto Stadium in May. The primary focus is to get kids active and engaged in football by learning the basics of the game.

The Blue Bombers Blue and Gold training camp is a free camp, open to MMFA registered athletes in the Atom and Peewee age categories.This full equipment program assists athletes in getting ready for their season with positional based drills led by amateur football coaches.

#GirlsPlayFootball is a free, six-session football program designed exclusively for girls aged 8–15. This initiative aims to introduce girls to the game of football in a positive, empowering, and inclusive environment. Whether participants are brand new to the sport or have some previous experience, this program provides the perfect opportunity to build confidence, learn new skills, and have fun while staying active. 

Led by experienced and supportive coaches, each session will focus on developing core flag football fundamentals such as passing, catching, route running and defensive positioning. Through engaging drills, girls will strengthen not only their football skills, but also teamwork, leadership, and communication.  

GIRLS AGES 8-15
2026 DATES: FEB 1, FEB 22, MAR 1, MAR 8, MAR 15, MAR 22

#TryFootball is a free introductory program for boys and girls ages 9–13, designed to give youth a fun, safe, and positive first experience with the game of football. Held annually from late February through March, the program offers an ideal opportunity for young athletes to explore the sport in a welcoming, no-pressure environment. 

Led by certified and experienced coaching staff, each session focuses on a variety of football-based movements, activities, and skills that promote both athletic development and physical literacy. Participants will take part in a series of engaging drills designed to improve throwing, catching, flag pulling, and passing. 

Whether they’re trying football for the first time or looking to sharpen their skills, kids will enjoy a fun, inclusive atmosphere that emphasizes teamwork, effort, and enjoyment of the game. 

YOUTH AGES 9-13
2026 DATES: JAN 4, JAN 11, JAN 18, JAN 25 

The W Football Academy is an elite off-season training program designed for motivated football players ages 14–18 who are looking to elevate their game. Running from November 2025 to March 2026, the Academy focuses on comprehensive player development—enhancing football skills, deepening game knowledge, and improving athletic conditioning. 

Led by experienced coaches, athletes will work through a progressive training curriculum that emphasizes technical fundamentals, positional awareness, and football IQ.  

Participants will be grouped in drills based on age, size, and skill level to ensure safe, competitive, and effective learning environments. The W Football Academy is built to help serious athletes maximize their potential.  

The W Football Academy is an elite off-season training program designed for motivated football players ages 10–14 who are looking to elevate their game. Running from November 2025 to March 2026, the Academy focuses on comprehensive player development—enhancing football skills, deepening game knowledge, and improving athletic conditioning. 

Led by experienced coaches, athletes will work through a progressive training curriculum that emphasizes technical fundamentals, positional awareness, and football IQ.  

Participants will be grouped in drills based on age, size, and skill level to ensure safe, competitive, and effective learning environments. The W Football Academy is built to help serious athletes maximize their potential.  

The Winnipeg Youth Football Club is 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 in 2025.  

This program is not open to registration; schools must be invited and select which youth will attend from specific age groups. Past schools include: Mulvey, Niji Mahkwa, Willam Whyte, Dufferin, Norquay, Pinkham, John M King, Wellington, King Edward, Greenway, Garden Grove & more.  

Led by certified and experienced coaching staff, this program introduces youth to the foundational skills of football through fun, engaging, and age-appropriate activities. Participants will take part in a variety of football-related movements and drills designed to develop key skills such as throwing, catching, passing, and flag pulling—while also enhancing overall physical literacy. 

Learning football at an early age supports the development of an active lifestyle, promotes teamwork, and builds self-confidence in young athletes. Beyond the field, the program also serves as a valuable resource for parents—offering insight into the fundamentals of the game and showcasing how the Winnipeg Football Club is actively working to grow and support youth football throughout our community. 

Whether your child is new to the game or simply looking to build their skills, this program offers a fun, inclusive introduction to football in a safe and encouraging environment. 

YOUTH AGES 4-8
2025 DATES: Nov 23, Nov 30, Dec 7, Dec 14, Dec 21

In football, a huddle is an action of a team gathering together, usually in a tight circle to strategize, motivate or celebrate. It’s time we get back to this, so we are taking the huddle virtual for amateur football coaches to connect with Winnipeg Blue Bomber Coaches for the opportunity to learn, tell stories, motivate and celebrate the great game of football.

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 will open in March 2025.

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.

On February 3rd, 2024, the Winnipeg Football Club held an impactful Rural Football Summit in Brandon, Manitoba. President & CEO Wade Miller, along with the WFC’s Community Relations Team and Blue Bombers player Pat Neufeld, were present to engage in discussions on ways the club can contribute towards the growth of football in rural areas of the province. Attendees actively participated in round table discussions centered around topics of interest. The summit served as a valuable platform to generate ideas, share insights in order to further strengthen the game of football in rural communities.

The Football High School Leadership Conference is an annual event which started in 2024. The event includes participation from 28 schools, and over 200 high school football players and coaches from across the province. The event is a full day affair, and features speakers from the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Toogood Consulting, the Toba Centre, and the Winnipeg Police.

The Blue & Gold Showcase features over 200 of the province’s top football talent from the Varsity and Junior Varsity levels. Working with local and rural high school coaches, two U16 and two U18 all-star teams get created, comprised of over 50 athletes per team. Players invited to the Showcase attend eight practices over two weeks before competing in a game at Princess Auto Stadium. There is no charge to players for this annual program, which reduces financial barriers to ensure we have the Province’s top talent in attendance.

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.