Inaugural U16 East Challenge kicks-off July 18th in Wolfville
Football Canada – Tournament features provincial teams from Saskatchewan to New Brunswick
Football Canada’s inaugural Under-16 East Challenge takes place from July 18th-21st at Acadia University’s Raymond Field in Wolfville, Nova Scotia.
Provincial teams from Saskatchewan, Ontario, New Brunswick and host Nova Scotia will test their skills against top players from neighbouring provinces. The format features a two-day tournament where the opening day’s winning and losing teams will play one another on day two.
Earlier this month, the U16 West Challenge took place in Lethbridge, Alberta where the host team won gold.
“We’re excited to introduce these two new under-16 competitions,” Football Canada Executive Director Shannon Donovan said. “They support the tremendous growth of football in Canada and help standardize the high-performance pathway for players as they move towards the Football Canada Cup and national team.”
“The goal of these new U16 events is to support and provide resources in key areas of player development. Players will participate in various in-class sessions focusing on topics such as nutrition, strength and conditioning, as well as recruiting.”
The event is a continuation of an exciting month of football in Nova Scotia.
“Football Nova Scotia is proud to be hosting the first ever U16 East Challenge this July in Wolfville, Nova Scotia at Acadia University’s Raymond Field,” commented Football Nova Scotia President Gary Linthorne. “We love the challenge of hosting the first east regional tournament of this caliber because it highlights our athletes as they compete against the best from other provinces.”
“Hosting the Canada Cup the week before gives our younger group of players an opportunity to see what the next level of play looks like and what is required to move up. In addition, the tournament not only ensures that our players get an opportunity to improve their skills but also provides valuable experience for the coaches on our provincial staff that they can take back to their respective communities and continue to grow the sport.”
U16 East Challenge tournament schedule:
Tuesday, July 18, 2017 – Game Day 1
4:00 p.m. AT | Game 1 – Ontario vs. Saskatchewan
7:00-7:15 p.m. AT | Ceremonial kickoff
7:30 p.m. AT | Game 2 – New Brunswick vs. Nova Scotia
Friday July 21, 2017 – Game Day 2
4:00 p.m. AT | Game 3 – Loser of Game 1 vs Loser of Game 2 (Bronze Medal Game)
7:00 p.m. AT | Game 4 -Winner of Game 1 vs Winner of Game 2 (Gold Medal Game)
Full schedule, results and stats
View the schedule here: http://footballcanada.com/national-championships/2017-u16-regional-challenges/
Learn more
For more information about the event, please visit www.footballcanada.com.
Join the conversation
Use the hashtag #FCU16EAST on social media.
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About Football Canada
Established in 1884, Football Canada is the national governing body of amateur football in Canada and a proud member of the International Federation of American Football (IFAF). Working closely with the provincial football associations, we develop programs and resources for players, coaches, officials in the three disciplines of Tackle, Flag and Touch Football. Football Canada’s vision statement is “from playground to stadium” where players can participate in the game of football throughout a lifetime recreationally, competitively and internationally.
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