About Lions Fall Tackle
Tackle football is a true team sport!
Did you know there are 87 jobs on a football field? The York Region Lions Fall tackle programs, geared towards junior players, put learning at the forefront. Everyone learns a variety of 'jobs' in a fun, inclusive environment. The programming is structured, with fully trained and certified coaches and club provided equipment.
Full Contact Programs
Our tackle football programs are full contact. Players are taught contact fundamentals, with a focus on heads up football. Players are not put into a competition situation until they are comfortable with the fundamentals they have been taught through Lions programming. Please note that playing time is not guaranteed.
Age Groups Fall 2024
U10 - players born in 2015-2016 - 6 a side
U12 - players born in 2013-2014 - 9 a side
U14 - players born in 2015/2016 - 12 a side
Program Structure
Our program runs mid-August, September and October. Each age group will have two practices per week (except for long weekend weeks) that are 2 hours long; usually M/W or T/TR. Sessions include skill development, learning plays, competition between groups. There will be 6-8 game days, on weekends. Half of these will be at 'home'. Our home games are on Sundays at Lions Homefield - St. Maximilian Kolbe CHS in Aurora, Ontario.
Equipment
We provide all the equipment needed to participate in tackle programs with the exception of football cleats. Helmets are certified as mandated by Football Canada. Included in your registration fees are use of:
- helmet (fitted to your player)
- shoulder pads (fitted to your player)
- game pants
- belt
- mouthguard
Where & When We Practice/Play
York Region Lions Football is proud to call its home Aurora, Ontario. We access fields in Newmarket and Aurora. Please note:
TBC Tackle practices - Mondays/Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:30PM at St. Max Kolbe CHS in Aurora
Registration
Registration is now open. Roster spots fill up quickly! The cost of the Fall tackle season is $540. Please visit our registration page (link) to register.
Still have questions? Reach out to info@yorkregionfootball.com
