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.
