Flag Football at the 2027 CANUSA Games – Hamilton, Ontario | August 6th to 8th
More information will be released in the spring of 2027. Stay tuned!
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
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 Families 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.
Details: CANUSA Housing & Screening Info
The 2027 CANUSA Games in Hamilton, Ontario 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.
