Flag Football at the 2025 CANUSA Games – Hamilton, Ontario | August 8th to 10th
The 2025 CANUSA Games will feature an exciting Flag Football competition from August 8th to 10th in Hamilton, Ontario. This event will bring together talented athletes from both Hamilton and Flint, Michigan, competing in a series of games.
General Information – Flag Football at the CANUSA Games
The Flag Football competition will take place at one central venue in Hamilton. This year, athletes will compete in a series of games designed to foster friendly competition and sportsmanship. The event is not a tournament, but rather a set of games where teams from Hamilton and Flint will compete against each other.
Tryouts & Practices
- Tryouts and Practices: Tryouts and practices for the 2025 CANUSA Games are free of charge. All interested athletes are encouraged to attend as many sessions as possible to prepare for the Games in August.
- Commitment Requirement: Athletes must attend 80% of practices leading up to the Games in order to be eligible for selection. This ensures athletes are well-prepared for the competition and ready to represent their team.
Registration & Costs
While tryouts and practices are free, there is a registration fee for the 2025 CANUSA Games. This fee will be required once teams are finalized. If an athlete is unable to pay the registration cost, CANUSA offers scholarships and support to help cover the cost and ensure that every athlete has the opportunity to participate. Information on how to apply for support will be available soon.
Billeting Requirement for CANUSA Families
As Hamilton is the host city for the 2025 CANUSA Games, all Hamilton families are required to billet a Flint athlete for the duration of the event. Billeting is a key part of the CANUSA experience, helping reduce costs and creating meaningful connections between families from both cities.
Vulnerable Sector Check:
Hamilton parents hosting Flint athletes are required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check with the Hamilton Police Service. This step ensures the safety of all participants. For more details and instructions on obtaining the check, please visit the official CANUSA Housing & Screening Information.
Registration Information
- Tryout Registration: Registration for Flag Football tryouts will be available soon. Keep an eye out for updates on this.
- Game Registration: Once teams are selected, registration for the 2025 CANUSA Games will open, and additional information will be shared at that time.
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.
