Places are limited, so don’t delay… Registration for the 2014 LFMO season is now open. The season is scheduled to start April 1st, 2014. This year we are pleased to welcome our new partners from Optimum Performance Athletique (OPA) and to continue our partnership with the Tigres in Buckingham. For this season, the children born between 2004-2006 are eligible for the Tykes teams and between 2002-2003 for the Mosquitos teams. …Read More
Brain Concussion: Should I worry?
Recent TV reports have raised awareness that football players are at high risk of brain concussion with some reports arguing that kids should not be allowed to hit until they reach 14 years old. These reports also showed that school football teams do not have the means or the knowledge to do what it takes to prevent concussion. Wouldn’t be more prudent to stop your kid from playing football? We …Read More
Year End Banquets Tickets
Saints and Vikings Families Tickets for the Year End Banquets are now on sale on the AFMO website. Adults are $15, children (under 10) are $10 and players are free. The Banquets will be held on January 25th at the Pere Arthur Guertin Centre, 16 Bériault street. The Vikings at 10AM and the Saints at 4:30PM. Please note tickets will be on sale until January 11th. No tickets will be sold after that date …Read More
2014 LFMO Registration is now Open
Places are limited, so don’t delay… Registration for the 2014 LFMO season is now open. The season is scheduled to start April 1st, 2014. This year we are pleased to welcome our new partners from Optimum Performance Athletique (OPA) and to continue our partnership with the Tigres in Buckingham. For this season, the children born between 2004-2006 are eligible for the Tykes teams and between 2002-2003 for the Mosquitos …Read More
2013 winners of the Vikings Scholarship for Excellence
On Thursday August 15th, the Gatineau Vikings announced the names of the 2013 winners of the Vikings Scholarship for Excellence. This season, five former Gatineau Vikings Peewee players were each awarded $1000. This year’s winners are Michael Arruda, Griffin Harding, Mikael Bussiere, Kevin Duprey and Chris Bourne. The Gatineau Vikings and AFMO are proud to support our former players as they continue their education. Barry Rodger President
2013 Viking Pee Wee training camp is now Open!
This is a quick message to inform all interested that registration for Viking Pee Wee training camp is now open. Please be sure to completely fill out the online forms. We are looking forward to seeing you all on the field, 2013 Viking Pee Wee coaches
Elite minor football expands in the Outaouais
The Saints are coming! Starting in August 2013, youth under the age of 13 years old who want to play football in the Aylmer sector and the west portion of the Hull sector will be able to try-out for the new minor football team called the Outaouais Saints. According to the President of the Saints, Sylvain Schetagne: “With the growing interest of elementary students for football and the arrival of …Read More
AFMO Policy for the Management of Concussion and Head Injuries
All coaches will be required to participate in a yearly education program prior to the season and must ensure the following requirements are fulfilled during the season: 1) An informed consent must be signed annually by parents and youth athletes acknowledging the risk of head injury prior to practice or competition; 2) An athlete who is suspected of sustaining a concussion or head injury must be removed from play – …Read More
2013 Viking Scholarship for Excellence
Dear parents, According to our files, your son or daughter is eligible for a $1000 Viking Scholarships. Each year, Gatineau Vikings give 5 post-secondary scholarships worth $1000 each to former Gatineau Vikings Pee Wee players who will attend a post-secondary institution full time next year (who are currently in secondary 5 or already in a post secondary institution). You can find all the details on how to register at http://vikingsgatineau.ca/gatineau-vikings/viking-scholarship-for-excellence/ Hurry …Read More
AFMO AGM 2013 – January 30th
Dear Parents, We are holding our 7th Annual General Meeting on January 30, 2013 at 7PM at 165 St-Antoine (clubhouse). All members of LFMO and Gatineau Vikings are welcome to attend. We will recap the past years activities and present the budget for the upcoming season. If there is anyone interested in becoming an executive or volunteering for key positions you may email me at executive@vikingsgatineau.ca in advance so that …Read More
