The National Capital Football Association. It is the organization that runs the fall football league in which the Vikings teams participate. For more information on the league, please visit their website at ncafa.ca
The season runs from mid August until the end of the October.
Eligibility is based on the year of birth. For the 2020 season, Tykes will be 2011-2012, Mosquito 2009-2010, Peewee 2007-2008 and Bantam 2005-2006.
Practices begin in late July and run 2-3 times a week (the exact schedule is determined by the head coach at each level).
- NCAFA registration form found on the NCAFA website at ncafa.ca
- NCAFA code of conduct form found on the NCAFA website at ncafa.ca. This form needs to be signed by both the player and a parent.
- A completed Football QC medical form (if not completed for the LFMO/Spring Camp)
- Clear photocopy of a proof of age. Either a passport, birth certificate or valid healthcare card.
- Clear photocopy of proof of address, the players current school report card.
No player will be allowed to participate in the training camp unless all paperwork is in order.
Football Fit is a program designed to introduce football concepts to younger players in a fun non-contact environment. This is not flag or touch football.
The season runs from early April until the end of June.
Football Fit will be offered to players aged 5-7.
Registration is done online on the Gatineau Vikings website. Players may not participate in any activities on the field without being registered in our database. It is a matter of insurance and it is not negotiable.
After completing the online registration, you will need to complete and bring to the first practice the following:
Please note that NO players will be allowed to participate until all paperwork is properly completed.
For the 2020 season, the registration fee is $150. This fee includes all the practices, a t-shirt and insurance.
Players will be provided with a t-shirt. No football equipment is required.
All sessions will be held at the polyvalente le Carrefour in Gatineau. For the 2020 season, the season is expected to start April 250th and will end on June 20th. The schedule is posted on the AFMO Google calendar.
AFMO only cancels practices when the conditions pose a threat to players, such as lightning or extreme heat. Practices are NOT cancelled for rain.
Parents will be notified via email if a practice is cancelled. A message will also be posted on our Facebook page.
Under the supervision of Vikings Head Coaches, the players will be coached by former Gatineau Vikings players currently playing at the CEGEP and University level.
All our coaches are volunteers, but we encourage them to participate in available training courses, and reimburse them for their expenses. At the least, all our coaches participate in mandatory orientation sessions to ensure they adhere to the values and ethics of the Club.
If you are interested in helping out on the field, please contact the Vikings President Gawain Harding using the info@vikingsgatineau.ca email address.
There will be a trainer present at all practices. They will assess the player and determine what action (if any) is necessary. Emergency services will be contacted if a parent cannot be located at the field.
No, we do not ask parents to do any fundraising.
Please send an email to info@vikingsgatineau.ca and a Club Representative will get back you as soon as possible by email.
For insurance reasons, parents are not allowed on the field at any time unless they are official Club volunteers registered with Football Quebec. There are NO exceptions.
