HIGH PERFORMANCE

Private Camps: What to Ask

As the number of private football camps continues to grow in Canada. It is important to be informed and aware of the risks that may be associated with them. Improper training protocols can cause issues and injuries when there aren’t any regulations around coach certifications, insurance coverages or following of Sport Canada’s Long Term Athlete Development Model.

All athletes are free to participate in any camps they wish, but we at Football NB wanted you to be aware of some important questions to ask before participating in events outside of Football NB, your minor association or high school.

  1. Are they a non profit organization?
  2. Are they sanctioned by Football New Brunswick and covered under Football Canada’s insurance policy?
  3. Can you see a copy of their insurance coverage?
  4. Are all the coaches involved equipped with minimum Football Canada NCCP level training such as Safe Contact, Making Headway, Making Ethical Decisions and Safe Sport?
  5. Is the program following Sport Canada’s Long Term Athlete Development guidelines?
  6. Outside of coach certifications, what type of policies do you have in place to protect my child such as background checks?
  7. Do you have athletic therapists present?

You can be sure that any camps offered by the following member associations follow the proper guidelines and safety measures:

  • Minor Associations
    • Capital Area Minor Football Association
    • Greater Moncton Football Association
    • Fundy Minor Football Association
    • Miramichi Football Association
    • Northern New Brunswick Football Alliance
    • Sackville Minor Football Association
    • Western Valley Football Club
  • Atlantic Football League
    • Saint John Falcons
    • UNB Reds
  • Maritime Football League
    • Fredericton Fleet
    • Saint John Wanderers
    • Moncton Mustangs
    • Valley Razors
  • Maritime Women’s Football League
    • Fredericton Lady Gladiators
    • Moncton Mayhem
    • Saint John Storm

If you have any questions surrounding upcoming camps and whether they are sanctioned by Football New Brunswick you can always contact us at [email protected]