THE FEW, THE PROUD, THE SELECTED

Manitoba's Only International Youth Champion Football Team Established in 2015

Where Excellence Meets Global Competition. Our athletes don't just play the game, they dominate it on the international stage, proudly representing Manitoba with unmatched skill, heart, and determination. This is where champions are made.

MANITOBA SELECTS WINTER SEASON

The Manitoba Selects Winter Season is a six-month development program designed to keep young Canadian athletes training, competing, and growing during the off-season months.

This program brings together structured training, speed and agility development, and select tournament competition to give athletes a head start heading into the following year.

Athletes selected for the Winter Season demonstrate commitment, work ethic, and a desire to compete at a higher level. Throughout the season, players will train together in Winnipeg while competing at select tournaments in Canada and the U.S.

The Winter Season runs November through April, combining structured development with focused competition opportunities.

THE MANITOBA SELECTS PRO EXPERIENCE

Manitoba Selects provides athletes with opportunities to grow both on and off the field.

Throughout the season, players participate in:

• Structured team training and development
• National and international tournament competition
• Travel experiences that expose athletes to new football environments

This experience helps athletes develop confidence, teamwork, leadership, and resilience while competing against programs outside of Manitoba.

The goal is simple: build stronger athletes and expand opportunities for Manitoba football players.

AGE CATEGORIES & REGISTRATION

The Manitoba Selects Winter Season is open to athletes in the following age divisions:

10U Atom Division — Athletes age 10 and under
12U Pee-Wee Division — Athletes age 12 and under

(14U Bantam Division to be confirmed based on interest)

Athletes come from all across Manitoba — and beyond. We've welcomed players from as far as Ontario.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

Athletes are required to bring their own pads. Limited equipment is available for rent upon request.

DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING ENVIRONMENT

Throughout the season, athletes will train together in a structured team environment focused on long-term development.

Training sessions emphasize:

• Football fundamentals
• Position development
• Speed and agility training
• Team systems and strategy
• Leadership and teamwork

The goal of the Manitoba Selects program is not only to compete, but also to help athletes build the habits and mindset required to grow within the sport.

2026/27 MANITOBA SELECTS SCHEDULE

Practices
First Practice: Saturday, November 7, 2026, 2:00–4:00 PM
November: Every Saturday, same time and location
December: Saturdays — time and location to be announced
January onward: Practices shift to weekdays for focused speed and agility training

Location: Sports Express, 145 Oakland Rd, Oak Bluff, MB R0G 1N0

Grand Forks Tournament
Dates still being finalized — likely late December (Dec 26–27) or early January (Jan 1–3). Exact dates to follow.

Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan Tournament
January 7–10, 2027

Possible International Tournament — February
Opportunities may include a trip to Mexico.

PROGRAM INVESTMENT

The Manitoba Selects Winter Season is structured à la carte, giving families flexibility on part of the program while ensuring every athlete gets the core experience.

Your Upfront Commitment

Registration Fee — $250. This is the only fee due immediately, and it secures your athlete's roster spot for the season.

Your Mandatory Program Total

Beyond registration, every athlete's mandatory program includes:

• Selects Fee — $350 (customized uniform, tracksuit, and workout shirt)
• One Tournament — $350 (your choice of Grand Forks or Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan)

Mandatory Total: $950 ($250 due at registration, $700 remaining)

Fund the Rest

That remaining $700 doesn't have to come out of pocket. Every registered family has access to three fundraising opportunities built to offset these exact costs:

• Grey Cup Fundraiser — applies toward your athlete's Selects Fee
• Wine Raffle — applies toward tournament fees
• T-Shirt Fundraiser / Sponsorship — applies toward remaining balance. With just three sponsors, this alone can cover your athlete's entire program.

Families who fundraise with purpose can cover the rest of their athlete's mandatory program beyond the $250 registration fee.

Optional Add-Ons

Families can also choose to add:

• Second Tournament — $350 (the tournament not selected above)
• Development Training — $350 (a 10-week program, twice a week, combining turf training and online workouts, with personal intake measurements, performance grades, and mindset coaching)

PARTICIPATION COMMITMENT

Because tournament entries, travel logistics, and scheduling must be secured months in advance, participation in the Manitoba Selects Winter Season requires a full-season commitment for all mandatory items. Fees are non-prorated regardless of individual tournament attendance.

Families will complete:

• Participation agreement
• Credit card authorization form
• Media waiver

HOW TO PAY & GET IN TOUCH

Payments can be made by credit card, e-transfer, or through fundraising proceeds. Families register online first, then proceed through payment options from there.

Questions? Call or text 204-619-8556, or email info@manitobaselects.ca.

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