For the 2025 season, the South Gloucester Raiders are offering youth tackle football programs in the following age categories:

• U10 aged 8-9 years (born between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2017)
• U12 aged 10-11 years (born between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2015)
• U14 aged 12-13 years (born between January 1, 2012 and December 31, 2013)
• U16 aged 14-15 years (born between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2011)

 Before registering, please make sure you are in the Gloucester South Raiders territory (or an open territory). The NCAFA territory map can be found here: NCAFA Territory Map

Season 

Tackle football starts mid July with player assessments.  July is an opportunity for coaches to assess players' skills and strengths, and in some cases, introduce players to different positions.

Rosters are finalized by the beginning of August, just before the start of the regular NCAFA Season. In some cases, coaches may be required to release players to stay within the maximum number of players on a roster.

The regular season runs from mid-August until mid-October.  Playoffs typically run until the first or second weekend of November.

Equipment

Players are required to supply their own cleats (no metal spikes), mouth guard, and personal water bottle.

Raiders will provide players with a helmet, shoulder pads, jerseys, and integrated tackle pants, which must be returned at the end of the season.

Tentative Tryout/Practice Schedule (subject to change)

U10 Monday and Wednesdays 6:00-8:00PM

U12 Tuesday and Thursdays 6:00-8:00PM

U14 Mondays 5:30-7:30,  Wednesdays 6:00-8:00PM, Thursdays 7:30-9:30PM

U16 Mondays 7:30-9:30PM, Tuesday 6:00-8:00PM, Thursdays 5:30-7:30PM

Most GAMES are played on weekends.

To complete your registration, you will need to upload images of three documents to fulfill NCAFA age an residence requirements.

Per NCAFA policy, you will need one of the following accepted proof of age documents: a birth certificate, baptismal certificate, passport, provincial health card, citizenship card, driver’s license, legal affidavit or letter from the players school (on original letterhead specifying birth date and current age of player as of the date of the letter).

Per NCAFA policy, you will need two of the following accepted proof of residency documents: School Registration, Utility bill or cable/internet bill (cell phone bills are not accepted), Parent or legal guardian’s driver’s license, Parent or legal guardian’s vehicle insurance/registration

If you require financial support , please email registrar@gsraidersfootball.ca with the player's name and level of financial support requested. DO NOT COMPLETE YOUR TACKLE FOOTBALL REGISTRATION UNTIL YOU RECEIVE FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS BY EMAIL. *

If requesting 75% or 100% support, you are required to apply for Canadian Tire Jumpstart support and send proof of your application to the Raiders club Registrar.

Individual grant application - Jumpstart