The Falcons Football Club offers tackle football programming for 6 distinct age groups: Cruncher (U10), Atom (U12), Peewee (U14), Bantam (U16), RMFL Varsity (U18), and MGFA Senior Girls (U19, Girls).

All Manitoba Minor Football Association (MMFA) teams (Crunchers, Atoms, Peewees, and Bantams) and Manitoba Girls Football Association (MGFA) teams (Juniors and Seniors) utilize a strict participation policy (which should not be confused with "fair play"). This participation policy ensures that each player is on the field at least every other offensive or defensive series. Most players take turns sitting out every other series based on the particular roster size (how many players are on their team). While each player may not be on the field for an equal number of plays in any given game, this policy should result in every player having the same opportunity to be on the field over the course of the entire season.

CRUNCHERS (U10)

The Cruncher Division focuses on fundamental skills development in a safe and fun environment.

This division is non-competitive. The Cruncher division does not track scoring for wins and losses but still provides the younger players with an authentic football experience. The Cruncher division aims to provide players with fun and fulfilling practices and games with an emphasis on developing the skill sets that are necessary for the older age groups and football as a whole. There are 6 players from each team on the field at a time, along with one coach from each team who are allowed to provide instruction between plays and help players set up. The Crunchers play on a reduced field size. This division follows some special developmental rules that help promote athlete development.

Open to all players turning age 8 and 9 years old in the current calendar year (born 2015 & 2016).

ATOMS (U12)

 

The Atom Division focuses on further development of fundamental skills and general football skills.

The Atom division brings players into the next level of skill development while still providing a fun and fulfilling football experience. The Atom division is a competitive division that tracks scores, wins, and losses. Players will continue to develop fundamental football skills and understandings related to the game of football. Gameplay at this age group takes on a more familiar style with more advanced plays, passing, and special teams (kicking). There are 9 players from each team on the field at a time and coaches are no longer allowed on the field during gameplay. The Atom division plays on a full-length football field with a reduced width for the smaller number of players on the field. This division follows some special developmental rules that help promote athlete development.

Open to all players turning age 10 and 11 years old in the current calendar year (born 2013 & 2014).

PEEWEES (U14)

 

The Peewee Division focuses on further development of fundamental skills and specific football skills.

The Peewee division continues player development and growth, both physically and mentally. Plays are significantly more complex and detailed as players begin to have a better understand of offensive and defensive systems and strategies. At this age group, players will begin to focus more on position based work and specific skill development. Gameplay at this age group continues to take on an even more familiar style with even more advanced plays, passing, and special teams. The Peewee division is highly competitive and tracks scores, wins, and losses. The Peewee division gameplay takes on a very the familiar form of traditional football featuring 12 players on the field from each team at a time. The Peewee division plays on a full size CFL football field. This division follows some special developmental rules that help promote athlete development.

Open to all players turning age 12 and 13 years old in the current calendar year (born 2011 & 2012).

BANTAMS (U16)

 

The Bantam Division focuses on the development of position specific skills and football skills.

The Bantam division continues player development towards a much deeper understanding of football. Plays continue to become more complex and detailed, and players continue to improve their understanding of offensive and defensive systems. The Bantam division continues position specific training that will provide players with the skills needed to play at the top level. The Bantam division is highly competitive and tracks scores, wins, and losses. The Bantam division plays a fast past and exciting style of football where there are 7 players on the field from each team at a time. This unique style of football, which is only found here in Manitoba, takes the 6-aside football rules, and adds an extra skilled player on each side of the ball. The Bantam division plays on a full-length football field with a reduced width for the smaller number of players on the field.

Open to all players turning age 14 and 15 years old in the current calendar year (born 2009 & 2010). 

RMFL Varsity (U18)

 

 

The Rural Manitoba Football League is a league of high school based football teams that plays 9 man football. Teams compete for two trophies. The top 4 teams compete for the Doug Steeves Trophy while the next 4 teams compete for the Murray Black Cup.  Travel to out-of-town venues and local games are included.

Open to all players currently enrolled in a high school however, no player over the age of 19 will be permitted to play.

MGFA Senior Girls (U19, Girls)

 

The Manitoba Girls Football Association's Senior division is dedicated to the inclusion and development of female tackle football players aged 15 to 18 years of age.

The MGFA Senior Girls division continues player development towards a much deeper understanding of football. Plays continue to become more complex and detailed, and players continue to improve their understanding of offensive and defensive systems. The Senior division continues position specific training that will provide players with the skills needed to play at the top level. The Senior division is more competitive and tracks scores, wins, and losses. The Senior division play a fast past and exciting style of football where there are 6 or 7 players on the field from each team at a time. The MGFA Senior Girls play on a full-length football field with a reduced width for the smaller number of players on the field.

Open to girls tuning ages 15 to 18 years old in the current calendar year (born 2006 to 2009).