Wolverines

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Wolverines
Football
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Who Are The Wolverines?
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We are a Bantam Division football team based in
Sherwood Park. We play the game of Canadian
Football in the Capital District Minor Football
Association. We offer our program to young
people who are 13 to 15 years old and are not in
Grade 10 this fall.
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If you are

• No older than 15 as of Dec. 31 of this year

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• Not going into Grade 10 this fall

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• Interested in playing a great game on a great
  team

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• Interested in making new friends and playing with
  old ones

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• Interested in playing football against
• teams from all over the Edmonton area

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• Interested in playing football on a team that
  stresses FUN.....

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• Then we just might be the right choice for you!

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What can the Wolverines offer you?
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Roster numbers (approx. 35-40 players) designed
to allow maximum amount of game time per player
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Fair playing time in every game
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Open and transparent competition for all
positions no reserved spots for returning
veterans
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Experienced and nationally certified coaches
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Top-notch equipment and great looking uniforms
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Great looking team jackets, T-shirts, track
suits, and other team wear
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Focus on skills development through skill
progression, from basic to advanced
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Learn positions that interest you
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Mentoring techniques using positive reinforcement
and constructive criticism
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Great learning and teaching atmosphere, team
building and team skills
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Does this sound like the kind of team you would
like to associate with?

• Then the

Want YOU!!
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FAQs((Frequently Asked Questions)
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What if I have never played football before?

• No problem!
• Every year we have players who have never played
  football.
• We spend a great deal of time teaching.
• This ensures that when we play our first game,
• all of our players go into the game with
  confidence in their ability
• regardless of their previous football experience.

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How much does football cost?

• Football is relatively inexpensive.
• Registration is 200.00
• We ask for a 300.00 equipment deposit in the
  form of a cheque which we do not cash
• The Wolverines do not ask for a fundraising
  deposit

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What equipment do I need?

• All equipment helmet, pads, uniform is owned
  and supplied by the team.
• The only equipment you need to supply is personal
  gear, like footwear and athletic supporters.

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When does the season run?

• You can register now, if you like.
• Main registration is near the end of April.
• We will have a Spring Camp in May.
• Training camp starts mid-July.
• The season goes from mid-August to the beginning
  of October,
• with playoffs going into early November.

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Do you fundraise?

• Yes, we do.
• Football equipment for one player would cost us
  over 600 to buy new.
• We dont have to replace it all every year
• But registration fees do not cover our costs.

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• So ---
• Heres what we do to raise money.

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The Howler

• The Howler is our annual gala event.
• It is a mixer / dance / silent auction with live
  entertainment.
• All families are expected to sell tickets for the
  Howler and solicit silent auction item
  donations.
• It is one great party!

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Grey Cup Raffle Tickets

• Grey Cup Pool tickets are becoming popular again.
• Each family is required to sell a book of about
  40 Grey Cup raffle tickets.
• This is an easy fundraiser and allows families to
  purchase all the tickets themselves if they wish.

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Other Initiatives

• There may be other obligations such as
• Concessions
• Helping out with 50/50 at our home games
• There is a small number of bingos we ask for
  volunteers to work these

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Are there many injuries in football?

• Football is a safe sport.
• It is a high-impact collision sport, and injuries
  can occur.
• However, the risk of injury is statistically
  lower than other sports such as hockey, soccer or
  lacrosse.
• Additionally, the Wolverines maintain a highly
  qualified training staff,
• along with a formal arrangement with a team
  physician.

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What is my time commitment?

• Our practice schedule is
• Start of Camp (Mid-July) to End of August
• Monday to Thursday
• 600 PM-830 PM
• After School Starts in September
• Monday practice is eliminated
• Games are played Saturday or Sunday,
• 8 to 9 games per season,
• plus exhibition and playoffs

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But that runs into our family summer holidays.
What can we do?

• Again, No Problem.
• Go ahead and plan your holidays. We will work
  around your schedule.
• Our philosophy is a simple one
• We believe that there are things in life more
  important than football.
• Therefore we will always defer to a players
  obligations in the areas of
• Family,
• School,
• and Religion.

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Tell me about your facilities.

• Our practice facility is located at Sherwood
  Heights Park.
• We have a fully-lit practice field, and we use
  the Rink Shack for our clubhouse and dressing
  room.
• We play our home games at Strathcona Athletic
  Park (Bev Facey CHS).
• Our home park is equipped with lights,
  scoreboard, dressing rooms, and full public
  address for each game.

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I dont want to be a benchrider. Is it true
that your team plays all players every game?

• Not only is it true .
• it is a fundamental cornerstone of our
  philosophy.
• The Wolverine Promise is a covenant that the
  team makes with every player.
• It clearly states that every player will play in
  every regular season and exhibition game.
• Playing time is determined on the basis of a
  players hustle, desire, commitment, and ability
  in that order.

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Our Contact Information
Team President Craig Hall 449-5317
Head Coach Wally Bawol 474-6499
Our Contact Information
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Our Websitewww.spwolverines.com