FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
2016 MFL Programs
SUMMER FLAG
Season starts May 29th and runs through to July 24th. Practices and games are on Sundays.
Age Divisions
Tyke - 2008-2009-2010
Atom – 2005-2006-2007
Peewee/Bantam – 2002-2003-2004
Varsity - 1999-2000-2001
FALL TACKLE
Pre-season practices start week of August 22nd. Games start mid September and run through to mid November.
Age Divisions
Atom - 2006-2007-2008* (*2008 only if player participated in Summer Flag)
Peewee -2004-2005
Bantam - 2002-2003
JV (Junior Varsity) – JV Division cancelled for 2016 Season
MFL SUMMER FOOTBALL CAMP - 2 week Camp
All Ages – Atom through to JV
Starts last week of July – Ends first week of August
FREE to all players who are fully registered (must be paid in full) by July 17th in either Summer Flag or Fall Tackle Program. $20 Registration Fee for all registrations after July 17th and for non-MFL players. Registration closes July 24th.
2016 MFL/OFA REGISTRATION PROGRAM FEES
Summer Flag - $145.00 - Includes $114.00 MFL Fee, $20.00 OFA Membership Fee, $11.00 Football Canada Fee
Fall Tackle - $330.00 - Includes $294.00 MFL Fee, $25.00 OFA Membership Fee, $11.00 Football Canada Fee
For "Paid in Full" Flag Players who register for Tackle, the OFA Membership is $5.00 instead of $25.00 and $0.00 for Football Canada Fee
* If your son or daughter will be playing both Summer Flag and Fall Tackle, the first registration must be 'paid in full' in order to receive the reduced OFA fee on secondary registration.
** There is a $20.00 additional City fee for players registering who do not live in Mississauga. This fee is waived if fully registered in Summer Flag program.
REGISTRATION PROCESS - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
The MFL (now a member of OFA) has a new registration process. As of July 7, 2016 registration will go through League Line-up and forwarded to the 2016 Football Canada Player Registry.
REGISTERING YOUR SON OR DAUGHTER:
1. Go to www.m-f-l.ca
2. Click on either the 2016 Summer Flag Registration or 2016 Fall Tackle Registration tab on left side of MFL website 'Main Menu'.
3. Methods of Payment include:
On-line (at time of registering):
a. Credit Card
Off-line –
a. Credit Card
b. Interact Payment
c. Money Order, Certified Cheque, Cash
d. If your son or daughter will be playing both Summer Flag and Fall Tackle, the first registration must be 'paid in full' in order to receive the reduced OFA fee on secondary registration.
5. Once player registration is complete, you will receive an email confirmation along with copy of actual registration.
a. This copy can be printed as your confirmation of registration and will include a Entry I.D. #
6. There is a prompt at the end of the registration process to register more than one family member. If you have any questions regarding the 2016 Player Registration process or have difficulties completing registration, please send questions to registrar@m-f-l.ca
7. Registration Fee can be paid in person at any of the MFL In-Person Registration events.
IN PERSON REGISTRATION
There will be opportunities to complete registrations in-person. These will be held throughout the spring and summer. In-person registration dates will be listed on the MFL website and sent through mass email communication.
FULLY REGISTERED STATUS
Registration fees must be paid in full or arrangements made with the MFL Treasurer following the new payment plan policy.
Documentation must be completed in full and sent to the MFL Registrar or dropped off at an in-person registration. Registration Form signed by Parent or Guardian / Recent Photo / Proof of Age. Photocopies of passports are sufficient for both Photo & Age.
2016 MFL PAYMENT PLAN POLICY
The MFL has updated our payment policy for the 2016 season.
The amount of work and effort it takes for the MFL Volunteers to follow up with parents who have not paid is no longer viable therefore a new payment policy has been put into place.
* All players must be paid in full by August 2, 2016 or they will not be given equipment and will not be allowed to attend practice.
Payment instalments must be done in person - cannot be done on line.
Effective June 17, 2016:
Minimum payment of $130 is due no later than July 4th, 2016
Remaining balance is due no later than August 2, 2016
What does that mean if you have already registered for tackle?
If you are currently registered for the tackle season and have NOT made a payment you have the option to either pay the full registration fee now or follow the payment options outlined above.
Payment Options:
In Person: Credit Card, Cash, Cheque, E-transfer
TEAM ROSTERS
Maximum roster size for Tackle programs are:
Atom: 18
PW, Bantam: 30
* Only fully registered players will be assigned to a team, issued equipment, or allowed on the practice field.
TEAM ASSIGNMENTS
Using best efforts, players will be assigned to teams close to their residence. If a team is at or near the maximum roster size, new registrants will be assigned to teams with lower numbers of players. Players are not guaranteed assignment to the same team or area from the previous season.
Special requests may be put in the "comment" section of the registration form. While we do try to accommodate our players' needs, it is not always possible. You will be advised by email as to the team to which you have been assigned.
For those players that registration is not complete or is submitted late will be assigned to a team at the discretion of the Registration Committee.
PLAYING EQUIPMENT
All protective equipment with the exception of shoes and girdles will be provided on a loan basis. Players cannot wear their own equipment. Shoes cannot have metal studs. Girdles can be purchased from the MFL ($30) or from a retail store.
PRACTICE SCHEDULE – Fall Tackle
Pre season practices will start August 23rd and run Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm (or until dark). Players will be advised of fields, dates, and times prior to start date.
PLAYING GUIDELINES – Fall Tackle
The MFL is a development program meaning there are no tryouts. Players who are fully registered are assigned to teams regardless of previous experience or ability. All players will have playing time during each game unless there are safety factors or other conditions that would preclude this.
GAME SCHEDULE – Fall Tackle
Atom, Peewee, and Bantam, games are generally on Saturday mornings. For these divisions, the MFL will compete with the Oakville and Burlington Minor Football Associations so there will be a few away games at those locations.
GAME/PRACTICE SCHEDULE – Summer Flag
The Summer Flag program will run from the end of May through to the end of July on Sundays. A one hour warm-up / practice will be followed by a one hour game. No equipment other than appropriate footwear is required for this program.
MFL PRACTICE & GAME LOCATIONS
The DIRECTIONS link on the site will give maps to all fields that will be used for our programs.
MFL MAILING ADDRESS & HEADQUARTERS LOCATION
The Winston Churchill address is strictly a PO Box for mail only.
The new MFL Headquarters address is 5730 Coopers Ave., Unit #27 and is located at Kennedy Road & Coopers Ave (just east of Kennedy). The headquarters is manned by MFL Volunteers. Unless there is an in-person registration or equipment handout, there is no one at that location.
MFL REFUND POLICY
Refunds are considered based on the date that the MFL is advised of a resignation. Prior to the first practice, a refund may be made less a $25 administration fee. During the first two weeks of practice, a refund may be made less a $100 administration fee. Once the third week of practice has started, no refunds will be issued.
No refunds will be issued if a player has not returned all equipment.
MFL ORGANIZATION
This organization is run 100% by volunteers.We urge parents, family and friends of the players to donate their time to assist in making this an exciting and enjoyable extra curricular activity for everyone involved.
Welcome to the 2016 MFL Football Season!
OTHER QUESTIONS
If there are other questions, email mfl@m-f-l.ca or leave a message at 905-274-1618.
We will make our best effort to respond in a timely manner.
FAQ's - Comment
This document is being updated.
We are waiting on confirmation from the City as to the fields that will be assigned and on what dates.
This is expected to be confirmed some time this coming week.
FAQ's for 2017
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
2017 MFL Programs
SUMMER FLAG - $175
Season starts May 28th and runs through to July 30th.
Where: John Fraser Secondary School Football Field to July 23rd and the final game on July 30th at Gilbert Field (Valleys).
Practices and games are on Sundays. 1 hour practice time followed by 1-hour game.
Age Group Schedule: Tyke/Atom: 3-5pm; Peewee/Junior Bantam: 4-6pm; Senior Bantam/Varsity: 5pm-7pm.
* No games on Sunday, June 18th or Sunday, July 2nd. Final practices/games at Gilbert Field on July 30th*
Age Divisions
Tyke/Atom – 2011-2010-2009-2008-2007 (6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 year olds)
Peewee/Junior Bantam – 2006-2005-2004 (11, 12, & 13 year olds)
Senior Bantam/Varsity – 2003-2002-2001-2000-1999 (14, 15, 16, 17 & 18 year olds)
MFL FOOTBALL ACADEMY - $225
Ages 8 – 18 years old – Atom through to JV
Starts Tuesday, May 23rd and runs through to Thursday, July 13th at Woodlands Secondary School Football Field.
The Tackle Football Academy program will consist of skills training, safe tackle techniques and combine drills to help players for the MFL and High Schools prepare for their Fall football season.
All Ages – Tuesday & Thursday nights – 7:00 – 9:00 pm
FALL TACKLE - $400
Pre-season practices start week of August 7th. Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm until school start then Tuesday and Thursdays.
Players will be drafted to teams during pre-season practices.
*Practice Field - West Credit Secondary School until after school starts and then Loyola S.S. starting week of September 11th. *Dependent on approval from City of Mississauga. Games start Saturday, August 26th and run through to mid November with 4 home games and 4 away games. Game schedule should be available in July.
Age Divisions
Atom - 2007-2008 (9 & 10 years old)
Peewee - 2005-2006 (11 & 12 years old)
Bantam - 2003-2004 (13 & 14 years old)
2017 MFL/OFA REGISTRATION PROGRAM FEES
Summer Flag - $175.00
Fall Tackle - $400.00 - Includes $25.00 OFA Fee and $11.00 Football Canada Fee
Football Academy - $225
*Non Residents of Mississauga:
There is a $20.00 additional City fee for players registering who do not live in Mississauga. If registering for multiple MFL programs, only one $20 fee will be applied.
REGISTRATION PROCESS - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
1. Go to www.m-f-l.ca
2. Click on the program to which you want to register your child using the Registration tab on left side of MFL website 'Main Menu'. Follow the steps.
3. Once player registration is complete, you will receive an email confirmation containing a link to the registration form.
a. This copy should be printed as your confirmation of registration and will include an Entry I.D. # (if not printed at time of online registration)
4. There is a prompt at the end of the registration process to register additional players.
5. If you have any questions regarding the 2017 Player Registration process or have difficulties completing registration, please send questions to registrar@m-f-l.ca
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Credit Card/Debit Card (Visa Debit): Option available online during registration. PAYPAL Account is NOT required to pay by credit card.
In person payment options: Credit Card, Cash or E-Transfer
A minimum payment of $100 for Tackle and $50 for Flag and/or MFL Academy is required during online registration. If full payment is not made during online registration process, arrangements must be make in person with Registrar and/or Treasurer.
PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS
Must be made in person with Registrar and/or Treasurer. If applying for financial assistance (eg. Jumpstart or equivalent), you must register in person and provide a minimum payment amount. Payment options include CASH (in person), CREDIT CARD (in person) or E-TRANSFER
E-TRANSFER INSTRUCTIONS
Through your online banking facility. Send to email address: treasurer@m-f-l.ca using
Question – Players First and Last Name
Answer – type in actual players first and last name
IN PERSON REGISTRATION
There will be opportunities to complete registrations in-person. These will be held throughout the spring and summer. In-person registration dates will be listed on the MFL website and sent through mass email communication.
FULLY REGISTERED STATUS
Registration fees must be paid in full or arrangements made with the MFL Treasurer. Documentation must be completed in full and sent to the MFL Registrar or dropped off at an in-person registration. Registration Form signed by Parent or Guardian / Recent Photo / Proof of Age. Photocopies of passports are sufficient for both Photo & Age.
TEAM ASSIGNMENTS – FALL TACKLE
Players will be drafted to teams based on player skillset to ensure teams are as balanced as possible with both new and seasoned players.
PLAYING EQUIPMENT – FALL TACKLE
All protective equipment with the exception of cleats and girdles will be provided on a loan basis along with game jerseys, socks and mouth guard to which the player keeps. Players cannot wear their own equipment. Cleats cannot have metal studs. Girdles can be purchased from the MFL ($30) or from a retail store.
MFL PRACTICE & GAME LOCATIONS
The DIRECTIONS link on the site will give maps to all fields that will be used for our programs.
MFL MAILING ADDRESS & HEADQUARTERS LOCATION
The Winston Churchill address is strictly a PO Box used only for mail.
The MFL Headquarters address is 5730 Coopers Ave., Unit #27 and is located at Kennedy Road & Coopers Ave (just east of Kennedy). The MFL is run by Volunteers. Unless there is an in-person registration or equipment handout, there is no one at that location.
MFL REFUND POLICY
Flag – Before May 28th, registration amount paid less $50 administration fee. No Refund after May 28th.
Football Academy – Before May 23rd, registration amount paid less $50 administration fee. No refund after May 23rd.
Tackle – Before July 1st, Registration amount paid less $100 administration fee. No refund after July 1st.
Refunds are considered based on the date that the MFL is advised of a resignation.
MFL ORGANIZATION
This organization is run 100% by volunteers. We urge parents, family and friends of the players to donate their time to assist in making this an exciting and enjoyable extra curricular activity for everyone involved.
Welcome to the 2017 MFL Football Season!
OTHER QUESTIONS
If there are other questions, email mfl@m-f-l.ca or leave a message at 905-274-1618.
We will make our best effort to respond in a timely manner.