Tackle Football Info

The Atom tackle football program is for players ages 8-9 years old as of December 31. The team plays in the Southern Interior Football Conference of the BC Community Football Association against teams from Kelowna, West Kelowna, Kamloops, and Salmon Arm.

Practices generally start in early July on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. The season begins in September with Saturday morning practice starting up at the same time. Games are on Sundays.

Flag Football Info

The Atom flag football program is for players ages 8-9 years old as of December 31.  Your team will play against other teams from the City of Vernon and the surrounding communities.  There may be opportunities to play against teams from Kelowna, West Kelowna, Kamloops, and Salmon Arm. Practices generally start in early April on Friday evenings. The season begins mid-April with games are on Sundays.

Flag Football is a great way to enjoy all the thrills and benefits of football, without the physical contact of Tackle Football.  The health benefits gained from playing football range from cardiovascular endurance, agility, increased hand eye coordination and creating lifelong bonds with fellow teammates.

Development: Skills & Drills

Below is a list of a few Skills and Drills that coaches will reference during practices.

OFFENCE STANCES

OFFENCE STANCES: RB 2 point stance
OFFENCE STANCES: RB 3 point stance
OFFENCE STANCES: Receiver stance
OFFENCE STANCES: QB stance
OFFENCE STANCES: O-Line stance

DEFENSE STANCES

DEFENSE STANCES: Corner/DB stance
DEFENSE STANCES: Linebacker stance
DEFENSE STANCES: D-Line stance

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