About Winter Academy
The York Region Lions Football Association is pleased to share the return of our Winter Academy. Registration is open now: http://yorkfootball.rampregistrations.com.
Winter Football Academy
Beginning January 7th & 8th, 2023, players will receive instruction in all aspects of football in a fun, competitive and non-contact setting. Sessions will prepare players for the upcoming 2023 Spring Competitive and Spring Development Seasons, will feature OUA Varsity Football Players and will provide an opportunity for Spring 2023 Head Coaches to recruit early. Highlights include:
- footwork
- speed enhancement
- passing
- rushing
- receiving
- line play
- blocking
- pass and run defense
- skill positions
Each player receives a pass to the 2023 Combine, returning for its second year.
Age Groups
U8 (boys & girls) - born in 2015/16/17
U10 (boys & girls) - born in 2013/14
U12 (boys & girls) - born in 2011/12
U14 (boys & girls) - born in 2009/10
U16 & U18 - (men) - born in 2007/08 and 2005/06
U18 - (women) - born in 2005/2006
18+ - (women - to support the CCWFL Lions team) - born in 2004 ++
Session Dates/Times & Location
The Winter Academy is hosted in the Aurora Dome, and is subject to Town of Aurora regulations.
Sessions are hosted on Saturdays OR Sundays beginning January 7, 2023, and ending March 12, 2023 with our Combine. Session times below are not guaranteed and will be updated at the end of December as we receive field confirmations). There is no session the weekend of Family Day
Saturdays Beginning January 7th 2023
5PM - U18 Women's, 18+ Women's CCWFL
Sundays Beginning January 8th 2023
11AM - U8, U10 & U12
12PM - U14
The cost of the Winter Academy is $200 and includes all sessions plus a combine. Registration is open NOW - please click here to register: http://yorkfootball.rampregistrations.com
