FAQ

The season runs from February until the end of the June.

Once per week. A detailed schedule will be posted as soon as it is available.

Eligibility is based on the year of birth. For the 2016 season, players born in 2000-2005.

For the 2016 season, the registration fee is $300. This fee includes all the games and practices, and the loan of the football equipment. There is an additional $150 deposit for the loan of the helmet, shoulder pads, pants, 4 piece pad set, belt and jersey. There is also a ‘volunteer bond’ of $100 per family.

Players will be provided with a t-shirt. No football equipment is required.

All practices will be held in gyms and on turf fields. The exact location will be announced at the beginning of the season. Currently the two options are Mont Bleu or Carrefour.

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.

Please send an email to info@vikingsgatineau.ca and a Club Representative will get back you as soon as possible by email.

The season runs from early April until the end of June.

Football Fit will be offered to players aged 5-8.

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:

• The Football Quebec medical form (PDF)

Please note that NO players will be allowed to participate until all paperwork is properly completed.

For the 2017 season, the registration fee is $125. 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 2018 season, the season is expected to start April 10^th and will end on June 16^th. 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.

The Quebec Bantam Football League is the organization that runs the fall football league in which the Vikings Bantam team participates.  For more information on the league, please visit their website at qbfl.ca

The season runs from early August until the end of the October.

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Eligibility is based on the year of birth.  For the 2015 season, Mosquito will be 2004-2005, Peewee 2002-2003 and Bantam 2000-2001.

For the 2015 season, the registration fee is $435.  This fee includes all the games and practices, and the loan of the football equipment.  There is an additional $150 deposit for the loan of the helmet, shoulder pads, pants, 4 piece pad set, belt and jersey.   There is also a ‘volunteer bond’ of $100 per family.

The Vikings provide most equipment needed to participate, including helmet, shoulder pads, 4 piece pad set, pants, belt and jersey. Football cleats, girdle and a mouthguard need to be purchased by each participant.  Please note that as of 2015, AFMO will no longer supply a girdle.

Registration is done online on the Vikings website.  No player may take part in any on-field activity until they have been registered in our online database.  This is an insurance issue and is not negotiable.

For the Bantam team, communications from coaches to players will be done through Athleon.  Login information will be sent to players as soon as the teams are announced.

For the Mosquitos and Peewees, and for general announcements communication will be via email and posted on our website.  NO, communication will be done by telephone.

Yes, a selection camp is run at all levels, usually in early July. Details will be posted on the website.

Yes and no.  Players who participate in the LFMO or the Vikings Academy do not have to pay an additional fee to tryout for a Vikings team. All other players who wish to tryout must pay a non-refundable $50 fee.  The fee will be collected on the first day of training camp.

If a player does not make a Vikings team, the 3 cheques (registration, equipment deposit and volunteer bond) are returned when the equipment is returned to the Club.

The Vikings teams are competitive and equal playing time is not guaranteed.

Our home field for practices and games is the Complexe Mont Bleu.  In exceptional circumstances other fields may be used.
Practices begin in early July and run 3 times a week (the exact schedule is determined by the head coach at each level).

The full schedule for the MRFL and QBFL seasons are available on their websites.  Schedules will also be posted on the Vikings website once they are finalized.

The teams play 4 quarters of 15 minutes.

YES. Think Safety!  – Football is a contact sport.  Injuries are not common, but they do occur and parents need to be present at all times.  If you need to leave the practice for any reason, it is mandatory to have an emergency contact present during practice hours in the event of illness or injury.  Please ensure that another parent in responsible for your child before leaving the premises.  The coaches are not responsible for injured players.

Each team has a team manager. He/she should always be your first point of contact for any issue you might have. If they do not have the answer, they will direct you to the appropriate Club official. Please note that as a Club, we adhere to the “24 hour rule”. If you are unhappy for whatever reason, we respectfully request you wait 24 hours before discussing it with the manager.

The date for equipment return will be communicated with parents before the end of the season, usually one week after the final game. Equipment not returned at the designated time will result in deposit cheques being cashed.

The Vikings will only cancel practices when the weather poses a danger to the players. Examples include, lightning or extreme heat.

Coaches are selected each year after an interview process and approval by the AFMO Technical Director.

All of our coaches are volunteers, but we do ask them to take training classes. All coaches with the Vikings attend mandatory league orientation meetings to ensure they adhere to the mandate of the Club. OMFA ensures that all certification requirements of Football Canada and Football Quebec are met.

Any individuals who would like to volunteer for coaching need to contact the President Gawain Harding by clicking on the “Contact Us” button on the website.

Each team has at least one trainer. They will assess the player and determine what action if any is needed. Please note that emergency crews will be called if parents are not present.

The Vikings are run entirely by volunteers and your help is greatly appreciated. If you are interested in helping out, please email info@vikingsgatineau.ca and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

Usually in the first few weeks of the season. Parents will have the opportunity to purchase packages. Forms will be posted on the website.

No, you will not be asked to do any fundraising.

You can send an email to info@vikingsgatineau.ca or click on the “Contact Us” button on the website.

For insurance reasons, parents are NOT allowed on the field during a practice or game unless they are official team/Club volunteers registered with Football Quebec. There are no exceptions.

You will need to register your player online on the Vikings website. On the day specified on the registration thank you page, you will need to complete and bring the following:

• The AFMO Concussion Informed Consent form (if not already provided in the LFMO).
• The Football Quebec Medical Form (if not already provided for the Vikings Academy or in the LFMO).
• Gatineau Vikings volunteer bond form found on the Vikings website.
• Clear photocopies of both a proof of age (passport or birth certificate) and valid healthcare card.

No player will be allowed to participate in the training camp unless all paperwork is in order.