For Parents

Welcome to GMFA football. Whether your child is 4 or 17, this page has what you need for the season ahead. Questions? Email info@thegmfa.ca.

What to expect at each age

U6 to U10

Flag football spring and fall, focused on fun, movement and basic skills. Coaches are on the field at U8 to guide players.

U12

Tackle is offered in the fall, 6 a side, with tackling taught step by step. Spring flag continues too.

U14 and U16

Tackle teams, 9 a side, balanced as fairly as possible.

U18 VG (Varsity Girls)

High school tackle for girls in grades 9 to 12, 6 a side.

See the Flag Football and Tackle Football pages for full details.

How practices are run

Our coach manuals show the skills and drills taught at each age, so you know what your child is working on. Coach manuals: coming soon.

Game day

Flag games are usually held on the weekends
Arrive early so players can warm up with their team
Schedules in the TeamLinkt app

Safety

GMFA follows its Concussion, Heat Safety, Lightning Safety and Air Quality protocols (see By-Laws, Policies & Protocols)
Every player wears a mouthguard, flag included
Tell your coach about any injury, even a minor one
Concerns can be raised through Safe Sport reporting

Parent code of conduct

Cheer for every player, respect the officials, and leave the coaching to the coaches. Every family agrees to the GMFA Code of Conduct & Ethics when they register.

Read the GMFA Code of Conduct & Ethics (PDF)

Help with registration fees

These local and national programs can help families with the cost of registration and equipment. Apply before the season starts, as funding is limited.

Canadian Tire Jumpstart

Up to $300 a year per child (ages 4 to 18) for registration and equipment, for families who meet the low-income guidelines. You'll need your Canada Child Benefit statement, and the grant is paid directly to GMFA. Apply to Jumpstart

KidSport New Brunswick

Up to $400 a year per child (18 and under) for registration and/or equipment. Greater Moncton families apply through the provincial fund. Apply to KidSport or call 506-451-1320.

Riverview P.R.O. Kids

(Riverview residents): helps with registration fees. Apply in July and August for fall programs, or in February for spring. Riverview P.R.O. Kids or call (506) 387-2051.

P.R.O. Kids Dieppe–Memramcook

(Dieppe and Memramcook residents, ages 2 to 18): apply July 1 to August 10 for fall, or February 1 to March 10 for spring. projeunessekids.com or call 506-875-2030.

Need program details for your application? Email info@thegmfa.ca. All requests are kept confidential.

Photos

We share game-day photos on our website and social media. We only post photos of players whose families agreed to the media release during registration.

Videos for players and parents

Want to practise between sessions? These short videos show the skills we teach. Most are from the U.S., where the skills are the same.

New to flag?

The NFL FLAG Parents Guide explains how flag works.

Practise at home

NFL Flag Football Drills for throwing, catching, running and flag pulling.

More drills

NFL Nike 11 Online drills with NFL coaches.

Get involved

GMFA runs on volunteers. Help as a team parent rep, on game day, or become a coach. No football experience needed. Email info@thegmfa.ca.