Indigenous Youth Flag Football in Katzie F.N.

I·SPARC and the BC Lions have partnered to host an Indigenous Youth Program (IYP), for flag football programs across the Lower Mainland. This program will offer opportunities for four (4) youth teams to be formed from the Fraser and Vancouver Coastal regions (Tsawwassen, North Vancouver, Katzie, and Chilliwack).

The program will feature coaching by BC Lions players, a fun tournament and BBQ, Life Skills Workshop, and a VIP BC Lions Game Day experience. This program is being offered to self-identifying Indigenous youth ages 10-12, all genders welcome.

Each of the four teams will have three ( 3) practices in April, followed by two special events: 1) Life Skills Workshop (Sunday, April 19th) and a one-day Tournament and BBQ (Sunday, April 26th)!

BONUS: Participants and their families will later be invited to attend the BC Lions Football Orange Shirt Game at BC Place Stadium. September 25th, 2026.

Registration will remain open through to April 7th, 2026. Spots are limited to 20 youth per team and a waitlist will be established if registrations exceed spots for a location series.
WHO

Open to all Indigenous youth (First Nations, Inuit, Métis), of all genders, between the ages of 10-12 in the Fraser and Vancouver Coastal Region who are interested in trying the sport of flag football (non-contact).
CHILLIWACK/ SKWAH PRACTICE SERIES (5 spots remaining)

Practice Dates:
Tuesday, April 7th, (4:00 – 5:30pm)
Monday, April 13th, (4:00 – 5:30pm)
Monday, April 20th, (4:00 – 5:30pm)
Field Location: McCammon Elementary School, 9601 Hamilton St, Chilliwack, BC
SURREY – KATZIE PRACTICE SERIES (Full registration)

Practice Dates:
Tuesday, April 7th (3:30 – 5:00pm)
Tuesday, April 14th (330pm – 5:00pm)
Tuesday, April 21st (330pm – 5:00pm)
Field Location: Katzie Elementary school in Surrey, BC
6887 194A St, Surrey BC V4N 1N2
TSAWWASSEN PRACTICE SERIES (15 Spots remaining for TWFN)

Practice Dates:
Thursdays, April 9th (3:30 – 5:00pm)
Thursday, April 16th (3:30pm – 5:00pm)
Thursday, April 23rd (3:30pm – 5:00pm)
Field Location: 2331 Tsawwassen Dr N, Tsawwassen, BC V4M 4G4.
CHIEF JOE MATHIAS CENTRE, NORTH VANCOUVER PRACTICE SERIES (5 spots remaining)

Practice Dates:
Wednesday, April 8th (4pm – 5:30pm)
Wednesday, April 15th (4pm – 5:30pm)
Wednesday April 22nd (4pm- 5:30pm)
Field Location: ḵw’eshḵw’shétsutay̓ – Playing Place 98 Capilano Rd, West Vancouver, BC V7P 0A7
APRIL 19th LIFE SKILLS WORKSHOP & TEAM BUILDING EVENT
& April 26th TOURNAMENT AND BBQ

All teams from all four locations to gather together for two special events:

Life Skills & Team Building Event:
Sunday, April 19th
Time: 10am – 4pm
Location: Richmond Olympic Oval, 6111 River Rd, Richmond, BC V7C 0A2

Tournament and BBQ:
Sunday, April 26th
10am – 2pm
Location: Tom Binnie Field, 10601 City Pkwy, Surrey, BC

*KATZIE IYP REGISTRATION IS NOW FULL*