Season schedule on hold pending COVID-19 outcome, but preparations underway

With the raft of cancellations due to COVID-19 that came through Football Saskatchewan back in midMay, any chance of playing organized football in the province this summer came to a disappointing end. But for the moment, at least, all is not lost. While Football Sask continues to work on a plan for the potential relaunch of the sport this fall, Moose Jaw Minor Football is doing their part by essentially running business as usual.

The local organization began taking registration a short time ago, and continues to do so in case they’re given a go-ahead sometime in the late summer. The one caveat is that fees don’t have to be paid at the time of registration like in the past, and will be collected once the go-ahead is given.

Divisions are as follows:

• Under-10 division, eight- and nine-year-olds (born 2011 and 2012), $125.

• Under-12 division, 10- and 11-year-olds (born 2009 and 2010), $200 by July 15, $250 after.

• Under-14 division, 12- and 13-year-olds (born 2007 and 2008), $200 by July 15, $250 after.

• All first-time players in any division, $125.

The Under-10 division is largely treated as a learn-toplay league and features games in a six-man format with coaches on the field to help with player development. Teams will play in Jamboree-style gatherings designed for as much fun as possible in a football setting.

The Under-12 division featured six teams last season – the Moose Jaw Spartans and Lions along with squads from Weyburn, Estevan, Assiniboia and Moosomin. The Under-14 division was a seven-team league in 2019, with the Moose Jaw Vikings, Razorbacks and Raiders joined by a pair of teams from Weyburn, as well as teams from Assiniboia and Estevan. To register, visit www.mjfootball.ca, click on the registration tab and go from there. For more information in the season and when a start date might occur, check out their website or follow them on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/MooseJawMinorFootball

Moose Jaw Minor Football is taking registration, but things remain on hold until a date is confirmed for the league to launch.