New to Football
Are You New To Football?
Are you looking to join a sport that challenges your skill, strength, and strategic thinking while fostering teamwork? No matter your experience level, football offers an incredible opportunity to enhance your life by improving fitness, strength, and coordination.
Whether you're new to the game or looking to build on existing skills, our organization offers a great environment to grow as an athlete, meet new friends, and be part of a supportive community. Come experience the excitement of football and take your game to the next level!
Why Football?
Heard about football from a friend or neighbor and are ready to take flight? You’ve come to the right place!
We offer Tackle football programs for both youth and high school-aged players, providing the perfect opportunity for your child to get started, no matter their age or experience level.
If your child is interested in football—whether they're just starting out or looking to take their skills to the next level, our site is packed with helpful information, and if you can’t find what you're looking for, feel free to reach out via email. We're more than happy to chat and help you get started.
Football is an exciting sport that promotes physical activity, teamwork, and discipline. And don’t worry if your child has never played before. Every year, we welcome more kids who are just picking up a football for the first time, so your child will never feel out of place. Join us and become part of a community that’s growing and thriving each season!
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Football 101: Guide for Beginners
WHAT PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE WITH THE OSHAWA HAWKEYES?
SPRING/SUMMER
The Hawkeyes offer rep programs in the Spring/Summer.
OSFL Spring Rep
Atom U10
Peewee U12
Bantam U14
Junior U16
Senior U18
Full equipment indoor practices for REP (Peewee-Senior) commence in March and will continue until April 5th at the Oshawa Civic Recreation Complex Fieldhouse (99 Thornton Rd S, Oshawa). Times and dates To Be Advised
New players are always welcome in any Division.
OFFL Fall Rep
The Fall league runs in September to November.
NEW FOR 2018- ALL EQUIPMENT RENTALS REQUIRE A $500 POST-DATED CHEQUE (DATED TO AUGUST 15, 2022). IF EQUIPMENT IS NOT RETURNED AT THE END OF THE SEASON, CHEQUES WILL BE CASHED, OTHERWISE, CHEQUE WILL BE RETURNED WHEN EQUIPMENT IS RETURNED.
ATTIRE
Weather appropriate attire should be worn under the equipment. Long sleeve under-shirt and full length under-pants are a good idea as the temperatures drop. An over sized jacket that can be draped over the shoulder pads on a cold or wet day could also be considered (and mitts or gloves). Talk to your team coach before or after a practice if you have any questions.
WHAT TO EXPECT?
Practice and game fields will be determined when the teams are formed.
Rep outdoor practices will begin May 1st and will run every Tuesday and Thursday evening until the end of the season at the Oshawa Civic Recreation Complex Peewee & Bantam 6-8 pm, Junior 7-9 pm, Senior 8-10 pm.
Rep games are generally held on Saturdays. The schedule, once finalized, will be found on each team's webpage or on the Calendar
The Oshawa Junior Football Club is entirely run by volunteers including the board members, coaches and team managers. There is always ways to help if you have the time, just mention it to your team manager or coach or another league executive.