At our organization, we are proud to offer football and cheerleading programs that are open to all youth under the age of 19, regardless of their abilities, ethnicity, gender, religion, income, or sexual orientation.

We strive to maintain a supportive team environment for many youth and families.

Additionally, we keep our registration fees among the lowest in the community to ensure our programs are accessible to everyone.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our President (Aarron Thompson) or Registrar (David Silva).

SPRING SEASON PROGRAMS

March to June

Spring season is for fast action fun flag football for new and returning players of all experience levels. The game is non-contact, 5v5 flag football with regular season games played at jamborees throughout the Lower Mainland and BCPFA Provincials in White Rock or Kamloops (more info below).

Practice Schedule:

• Practices start March 11, 2025 and end after the Provincials in early June.

• Practices will be 60 minutes at Minoru Field on Tuesdays and Thursdays evenings. Practice times are tentatively set as follows:

  U8 & U10 - 5:30-6:30pm
  U12 & U14 - 6:45-7:45pm
  U16 & U19 - 8:00-9:00pm
  * Please note that practice times may change based on quantity of registrations and field availability.

Game Schedule:

• Game Jamborees will start mid-April, with teams playing four 25-minute games. We anticipate six tournaments, typically held on Saturdays at various locations across the Lower Mainland. Game times and additional details for each Jamboree will be provided by the Vancouver Mainland Football League.

• NEW INFORMATION REGARDING PROVINCIALS:

  All teams are invited to participate in the BCPFA Spring Flag Provincial Tournament (there is no qualifying for Provincials). This year, the Provincials for U19 (players born 2007-2009) will be held in White Rock on May 31/June 1st weekend. For all other age divisions (U8 to U16 - players born 2019-2010) the Provincials will be held in Kamloops on June 7-8th with teams playing on both days.

  PLEASE NOTE: All travel arrangements and costs are the responsibility of the players/parents and not included in RMFL fees. It is critical for the U8-U16 team creations that we ensure teams are formed with players committed to attending the Provincials in Kamloops, therefore registration form will require parents/guardians to notify us of their commitment to travel to Kamloops (or not).

Ages: 6 to 18. All players must play within their age division.

U8 - born 2018-2019
U10 -born 2016-2017
U12 - born 2014-2015
U14 - born 2012-2013
U16 - born 2010-2011
U19 - born 2009-2007

Cost:

• $275.00 per player - Recreation Team - only Lower Mainland games and no Provincials.

• $350.00 per player - Provincial Team (Provincial tournament registration fees included).

• All above fees includes players insurance, games fees, and annual membership fees (Football Canada, BCPFA and VMFL). All game equipment is provided by Raiders (ex. flags, footballs, etc). Fee includes a game jersey & shorts and a basic mouthguard. Players are to bring their own cleats and water bottle.

• Starting in January 2025, all registered players will be emailed an invoice. Payment collection will start in January 2025 and is due no later than March 15th. For information regarding registrations, fee payment, or Financial Assistance, please contact David Silva, RMFL Treasurer

Coaching: If you are interested in coaching, please get in touch with Aarron Thompson, RMFL President. All coaches are volunteers.

Go Raiders! Our cheer program is for boys and girls and is a fun way to be part of the action. Our program is open to any experience level and first-timers with a focus on flexibility, form, strength and balance while reinforcing cheers. Our cheer squad will foster an energetic and safe environment where everyone is welcome and included!

Our spring cheer season is an in-house program.

Practice Schedule
Practices start March 11, 2025 and the season ends in early June.
Practices will be 60 minutes, held at Minoru Field on Tuesdays and Thursdays evenings (sometime between 5:45pm-8:45pm). Practice times will be determined based on registration numbers with younger ages practicing in the earlier time slot.

Performance Schedule
As this is an in-house program, performances will be at our Richmond Raiders hosted flag-football jamboree and our Richmond Raiders spring wrap-up event. Dates and times are still to be determined.

Ages: 5 to 18

Cost: $200.00 per cheerleader.

• Fees include a uniform, insurance, and membership fees.

• Starting in January 2025, all registered players will be emailed an invoice. Payment collection will start in January 2025 and is due no later than March 15th. For information regarding registrations, fee payment, or Financial Assistance, please contact David Silva, RMFL Treasurer

Coaching: If you are interested in coaching, please contact Aarron Thompson, RMFL President.

FALL SEASON PROGRAMS

July to December

NOTE BELOW INFORMATION MAY BE UPDATED PRIOR TO SEASON REGISTRATION OPENING

The fall season is the primary program for the Raiders and has been successful in the community for over 50 years. We welcome players of all experience and skills. For the fall season, our programs include:

Ages 6-7 play 5vs5 non-contact flag football with 2x20min halves on a 25x60 yard field

**NEW: Ages 8-9 play 6vs6 tackle football on a full-sized field.
We are currently full but collecting registrations for a waiting list, in case spaces become available.

Ages 10-18 are all tackle football separated into 4 divisions: Peewee, Jr.Bantam, Bantam, and Midget. All divisions are declared for 12vs12 Canadian football. The declaration of a 9vs9 team is dependent on registration numbers across the league.

Practice Schedule:
Practices will all be held at Minoru Park (football field).
Tuesday and Thursday practices start on July 16.
Saturday practices start on August 10th.
The season ends December 1.

Practices are as follows:
- Mini (U8): Tues & Thurs 5:30pm-7pm, no Sat. practices
- Atom (U10): Tues & Thurs 5:30-7pm and Sat 9am-10:30am
- Peewee (U12): Tues & Thurs 5:30-7pm and Sat 9am-10:30am
- Jr Bantam (U14): Tues & Thurs 7:15-9pm and Sat 10:30am-11:30am
- Bantam (U16): Tues & Thurs 7:15-9pm and Sat 10:30am-11:30am
- Midget (U19): Tues & Thurs 7:15-9pm and Sat 11:30am-1:00pm

Games Schedule:

Games are scheduled through the Vancouver Mainland Football League (VMFL) and hosted by Football associations throughout the Lower Mainland. There are potentially 1-2 games on Vancouver Island for Bantam and Midget teams. Games will be on Sundays starting in September.

Cost:

• $250.00 per player for the Mini U08 flag football

• $325.00 per player for Atom U10 to Midget U19 tackle football.

• All above fees includes players insurance, games fees, and annual membership fees (Football Canada, BC Provincial Football Association and Vancouver Mainland Football Association)

• All equipment, practice and game gear are provided with a $400 deposit (returned upon equipment return).

• Full registration payments must be made prior to August 1st to secure a spot on a roster and prior to receiving equipment.

• Financial assistance maybe available through Kidsport BC or Jumpstart Canadian Tire. We recommend submitting applications immediately after registering as their funds may be limited and could take time to process.

Coaching: Interested in coaching, please get in touch with Aarron Thompson, RMFL President.

REGISTRATION CLOSED

NOTE BELOW INFORMATION MAY BE UPDATED PRIOR TO SEASON REGISTRATION OPENING

Go Raiders! Our cheer program is for boys and girls and is a fun way to be part of the action. Our program is open to any experience level and first-timers with a focus on flexibility, form, strength and balance while reinforcing cheers. Our cheer squad will foster an energetic and safe environment where everyone is welcome and included!

Practice Schedule:
Practices start July 16 and the season ends December 1.
Practices are held at Minoru Field.
Practices are as follows:
- Atom & Seniors: Tues & Thurs 5:45-7:15pm
- Peewee & Jr Brantam: Tues & Thurs 7:15pm-8:45pm
Friday night practice schedule to be confirmed in September.

Performances
Performances will be at Richmond home football games on Sundays starting in September and a wrap-up Cheer event with performances at the end of the season.

Ages: 5 to 18

Cost: $175.00. Fees include insurance and membership fees. Uniforms are provided with a deposit and are to be returned at the end of the season.

Coaching: Interested in coaching, please contact Aarron Thompson, RMFL President.

REGISTRATION CLOSED