2023 Registration (born 2011-2012) Age 11 & 12
Pee Wee Football - Get in the Game!
Many have said that there is nothing better than Pee Wee football. It is a great experience for the player and their family.
Pee Wee football combines some of the introductory & fun components of the Atom program with some of the competitive aspects of higher levels of football to create a one-of-a-kind football experience.
Pee Wee football is open to boys and girls.
Athletes eligible to play Pee Wee football must be 11 or 12 years old in this calendar year. If the player turns 13 this calendar year then he / she must register for Bantam football through one of Red Deer's three high schools (LTCHS, Notre Dame and Hunting Hills).
Check Facebook or Twitter for updates through out the season.
All players are required to have a Protective Girdle that fits. Girdles are $40 - If your child is returning to Football and still fits their girdle, please enter the Promo code: HAVEGIRDLE Mandatory concussion testing is $35.
Registration open until - August 10th
| Registration | Registration open May 15-August 10th Fall Season Registration $350. All players registered for season planning can now officially register for the season. Fees will be due 50% at the time of registration and 50% on August 1, 2022. LATE REGISTRATION FEE WILL APPLY AFTER AUGUST 10th |
| Season Duration | TBA usually mid August until mid November - majority of practices are at Rosedale Field. 3 or 4 practices/week usually Tuesday /Wednesday / Thursday 6-8pm, games on Saturdays *Travel is required* |
| Player Evaluations | August 14 & 15 @ Rosedale Community Field (Teams announced within a week from evaluations) |
| Equipment Pick Up | August 16 **bring 3 non-dated cheques (See Registration Policy) |
| Mandatory Baseline Concussion Testing | TBD (an email will be sent to sign up and complete before the first game. Note: players can not play if the baseline testing hasn’t been completed. Parents are required to complete online video training as per email.) |
| First Practices | August 22nd |
| Mandatory League Bottle Drive | September 5th (Usually the Tuesday evening after the September Labour day weekend) |
| First game | TBD (currently September 2nd) |
| Picture Day | TBA (early September) |
| Equipment Return | TBA (approximately November) |
| Provincials | After the regular season ends, depending on the winning teams. We ask for your patience and understanding for last minute changes as the provincials will be set up following the last regular season game and may involve travel, time changes, and a lot of work from volunteers. |
Stay connected on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for last minute updates.
*If you are participating in Kidsport or Jumpstart, please email your application approval to info@reddeerminorfootball.ca after registering online.
Jumpstart - click here to apply!
Kidsport - click here to apply!
New this year:
Are you new to football? Familiarize yourself with RDMF policies:
Fundraising participation is required. Please see Fundraising for more information.
Volunteer hours are required per family. Please see Volunteering Commitment for more details.
Check out our Frequently Asked Questions.
RDMF Bench / Sideline / Coach Code of Conduct
RDMF Codes of Conduct_Chain of Command and Complaint Process
Pee Wee players will be evaluated by the RDMF coaching staffs prior to the start of the season. Following the evaluations, players will be drafted to the Red Deer Hornets or Red Deer Steelers. The purpose of the draft is to create two balanced team rosters that will compete at a high level within the Central Pee Wee Football League.
The Hornets and Steelers practice approximately 3-4 times per week and play one league game each Saturday. There is a small amount of travel involved as each team must travel to other Central Alberta communities 3 or 4 times during the regular season. Travel arrangements are the responsibility of each family.
Home games are played at Great Chief Park in Red Deer. Great Chief Park is a wonderful facility to enjoy a game of Pee Wee football. Bring your noise makers and banners and enjoy a game under the warmth of the Alberta autumn sun.
Unlike most other sports, football is a game that relies on all 12 players on the field working together at the same time to execute a play. Therefore, practice time is extremely important for the development of each player and for the development of the team. Each player / family will be expected to display the level of commitment necessary to ensure personal and team success.
Football is a wonderful sport that teaches many valuable life lessons. A football player will learn about team work, commitment, giving their best effort, perseverance and many other important qualities. Unlike our society today that values instant gratification, football is a game that values commitment over time to achieve team and personal satisfaction and success.