Niagara Spears Football
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: NIA1615 | Last Modified: 20 Nov 2020 | Last Full Update: 20 Nov 2020 |
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 289-273-1994 |
| treasurer@niagaraspears.ca | |
| Website | www.niagaraspears.ca |
| Social Media |  |
| Primary Contact | Rick Tofano, President; Email: president@niagaraspears.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Jocelyn Duguay, Secretary; Email: Jocelyn@niagaraspears.ca |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Jeannine Weddell, Volunteer Coordinator; Email: volunteers@niagaraspears.ca |
| Site Details | |
| Areas Served | Fort Erie ; Niagara Falls ; St Catharines ; Welland ; West Lincoln |
| Located In Community | St Catharines |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Martindale Rd and Ridley Rd |
| Service and Access Details | |
| Description (Service) | A full equipment, full contact, Canadian Tackle Football rules minor football league and member of the OPFL (Ontario Provincial Football League). Three age divisions (Bantam 13-14 years, Junior Varsity 15-16 years, and Varsity 17-19 years) Practices are held 2-3 times per week and there are 1-2 preseason games, 4 home games and 4 away games. All games and practices are attended by a Certified Athletic Therapist and all coaches are certifed by Ontario Football and Football Canada. |
| Hours | Hours vary |
| Dates | Tryouts Jan * Practices May-Aug |
| Eligibility | Ages: 13 year(s) - 19 year(s) |
| Application | See website for details |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Program ; Tryouts: $300 non-refundable Registration for Regular Season: $525 - includes highway bus for all away games for players, Certified Athletic Therapist, team polo for game days, practice jersey, individual and team pictures, end of season banquet Equipment Deposit: $400 returned at the end of the season if all equipment returned in proper condition (helmet, shoulder pads, game day jerseys, game day pants, pads) Families are able to apply for funding assistance through Pro Kids, Jump Start, KidSport. Speak with the Registrar for other funding options. Niagara Spears also offers a Pay to Play program and fundraising opportunities to help minimize costs. * Fee assistance available. |
| Physical Access | Unknown |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 2004 |
| Funding | Fees |
| Service Categories | Football |
| Events | Tryouts Jan 2020 |