Flag Football at the 2025 CANUSA Games – Hamilton, Ontario | August 8th to 10th
Flag Football returns to the CANUSA Games in 2025 with fast-paced, non-contact matchups between athletes from Hamilton and Flint. Games will be hosted at the Mohawk Sports Complex, with divisions for U12 and U14 mixed teams.
Game Format
- 5v5 Non-Contact
- 10 players per team
- Each team must include at least 2 girls, with 1 girl on the field at all times
Age Divisions
- U12 Mixed: Born in 2013 or later
- U14 Mixed: Born in 2011 or later
Tryouts & Team Selection
All tryouts and practices are free. Athletes are encouraged to attend all sessions.
Location: Mohawk Sports Complex – Rugby Fields (#8 and #9)
(Corner of Mohawk Rd. & Upper Kenilworth)
Tryout Dates:
- U12 Tryout: Register Here
Wednesday, June 25 – 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM - U14 Tryout: Register Here
Wednesday, July 2 – 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Team Selection Callbacks:
- Tuesday, July 8 – 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
(For athletes unable to attend the original tryout or selected for final evaluation)
Practice Schedule
Location: Mohawk Sports Complex
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (120 minutes per session)
- Wednesday, July 16
- Wednesday, July 23
- Wednesday, July 30
- Tuesday, August 6
Athletes must attend at least 80% of practices to remain eligible for selection.
Game Schedule
Location: Mohawk Sports Complex – Field #4
Friday, August 8
- 5:00 PM – U12 Mixed
- 6:15 PM – U14 Mixed
Saturday, August 9
- 11:00 AM – U12 Mixed
- 12:15 PM – U14 Mixed
Registration & Financial Support
Tryouts and practices are free. Once selected, athletes will be required to pay a registration fee to participate in the CANUSA Games.
Financial assistance and scholarships are available to help ensure every athlete has the opportunity to take part.
Billeting Requirement
As hosts, Hamilton athletes must billet one athlete from Flint for the duration of the Games weekend. This tradition strengthens the CANUSA spirit and helps keep the Games affordable.
Vulnerable Sector Check:
Required for all Hamilton billet families via the Hamilton Police.
Details: CANUSA Housing & Screening Info
The 2025 CANUSA Games in Hamilton are sure to be a fantastic experience for everyone involved. From the Flag Football competition to the chance to meet and build lasting friendships with athletes from Flint, this event will celebrate sport, community, and cultural exchange.
Stay tuned for more updates regarding tryout registration and other important details. Thank you for being part of this exciting tradition!
Flag Football Coordinators
Ed Valtenbergs
Email: infotffa@gmail.com
Ed Valtenbergs is a native Hamiltonian who grew up playing touch and flag football for almost 20 years and has always had a passion for football in general.
He is a long time youth coach in various sports and tireless volunteer. He has sat on various Boards in Hamilton including HECFI, the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, Tiger-Cat Alumni and various community groups. He currently serves as Manager/Controller of the Tiger-Cat Alumni and VP of Sport Hamilton.
He has degrees in Sports Administration and Marketing and has spent many years of his career working in the sports industry. Ed spent several years as of the Official traveling escort for the Grey Cup Trophy including the Grey Cup game.
Rowan’s Law concussion awareness program
is mandatory and will be part of the registration process for all sports.
