ABOUT 2025 U18 BOYS PROGRAM
Coming off a New Brunswick best, 5th place finish at last years Canada Cup. Football NB will continue to focus on player development and prepare athletes for the next level!
This program is unlike any other! It will be set up as a training camp model where players will be assessed for their on-field play and personal character. Each athlete will have the opportunity to train and develop under highly experienced coaches primarily from the USports level. REGISTER TODAY and you compete in the Football Canada approved Planet Fitness Combine Combine & Testing, 12 hours of instructional player development, meetings, clothing, and an opportunity to compete at the Football Canada Cup in Antigonish, NS or the Atlantic Bowl in St. John’s, NFLD! Deadline to register is March 31, 2025.
Registration is open to athletes born in 2008 and 2009.
EVENT DATES
Canada Cup – July 11-20, 2025
Atlantic Bowl – July 7-13, 2025
Coaching Staffs
CANADA CUP
To be announced
ATLANTIC BOWL
To be announced
DISCLAIMER
Each athlete will be given every opportunity to try out at the position of their choice, BUT signing up for a certain position does not guarantee that the athlete will play that position. Football New Brunswick and each High Performance Coaching Staff reserves the right to move players to different positions based on team needs for team success.
It is important to note that equal playing time is not guaranteed in High Performance programming.
Program Details
Equipment
All camps besides the combine will require gear including mouth guards. Players are to reach out to their high school head coaches to receive football equipment. Players will be provided with a practice jersey at the first camp.
PRovincial Team Fee Breakdown
The U18 program is structured to accommodate both parents and players by taking into consideration other sport schedules, registration costs and deadlines.
Planet Fitness Combine and Training Camp – $275 + applicable transaction fees (Due upon registering)
Fee includes: Football Canada Combine, minimum 12 hours of on field instruction, classroom/online instruction, combine t-shirt and Football NB practice jersey.
Detailed information on the combine can be found further down the page
| Fundraising Opportunity Players will be provided an opportunity to fundraise through our official fundraising partner Momentum Fundraising. Online 50/50 – players will be encouraged to participate in sharing the weekly 50/50 draws. More details will be provided at a later date. |
Showcase Phase – $275 + applicable transaction fees (Due May 2)
Fee includes: minimum 10 hours of on field instruction, classroom/online sessions and participation in the McDonalds Showcase Series (Intersquad).
| Fundraising Opportunity Players will be given raffle tickets to sell to help cover the registration fees. Online 50/50 – players will be encouraged to participate in sharing the weekly 50/50 draws. More details will be provided at a later date. |
McDonalds Showcase Series
The McDonalds Showcase Series is an intersquad game versus Team White and Team Maroon. Teams will be selected to create a competitive selection phase for the coaches to evaluate players. Games will be played on May 11.
12 A Side vs 6 A Side Selection Process: Following the McDonalds Showcase Game, approximately 65 players will be selected to participate in the Maritime Challenge Phase. All other players are welcome to participate in the Atlantic Bowl Selection process. Each process is outlined below.
12 A Side Selection
Maritime Challenge Phase – $375 (Due by May 24)
Fee includes: Team NB clothing package, minimum 8 hours of on field instruction, classroom/online sessions and participation in first Maritime Challenge game vs Nova Scotia on June 8.
Canada Cup Phase – $2225 (Due June 14)
Fee includes: minimum 12 hours of on field training, classroom/online sessions, final game against Nova Scotia in the Maritime Challenge and National recruitment exposure and participation at the Football Canada Cup. (players travel, accommodations and meals are included)
6 A Side Selection
Atlantic Bowl Tryout Phase – $275 (Due May 26)
Fee Includes: 9 hours of on field instruction and classroom sessions.
Note: players from the Maritime Challenge phase who do not make it to the Canada Cup phase of the 12 a side selection may be added to the roster.
Atlantic Bowl Team Phase – $2225 (Due June 14)
Fee includes: remaining practices in New Brunswick and participation in the Atlantic Bowl in St. John’s, NFLD. (players flights, accommodations and meals are included in the fee)
| Fundraising Opportunity No final payments will be due until the fundraisers are complete. Final amount owing will then be communicated. Media Guide – All players participating in the 12 and 6 a side selection phases may utilize the Media Guide fundraiser. Players go to local businesses and ask for support. All advertising they get goes directly off their provincial team fees! The Football NB Media Guide is not only a great way to make back over $500, but also creates exposure for Team NB and the players involved. More details will be provided at a later date. |
Payment Plans
Football NB believes that it’s important for all interested players to have the ability to compete. Therefore, payment plans can be arranged.
These can be leveraged at the registration checkout. We offer a payment plan to help cover the initial tryout and an option to establish a credit through bi-weekly automated payments over 12 payments.
Please contact Josh Harris at [email protected] to make arrangements. To also help alleviate some of the costs to this great opportunity you are encouraged to take advantage of every fundraiser provided.
HOTEL DISCOUNTS
Football NB has partnered with Innvest Hotels to offer parents a 15% off best available rate on rooms. All Comfort Inn properties include a free hot breakfast! Please book online here.
The Planet Fitness Combine
The Combine will involve several standardized tests that have been established by Football Canada. The U18 Coaching staff will use these results as an evaluation tool and the results will also be shared on our website.
The Combine Tests include the following:
- Height and Weight Measurements
- Standing Broad Jump – athletes are given 2 attempts to achieve their best distance.
- Vertical Jump – athletes are given 2 attempts to achieve their best height.
- Standing Reach
- 40 Yard Dash – athletes are given 2 attempts to achieve their best time.
- Pro Agility Drill – athletes are given 2 attempts to achieve their best time.
- Bench Press – Options of 225 lbs, 185 lbs, 135 lbs, or 95lbs. Athletes will be given 2 attempt to get as many reps as possible. They will be given a brief period to warm up. Weight is scored higher then the number of reps achieved.
Start training NOW, do not wait!
Contact Information
FOOTBALL NEW BRUNSWICK
Jon Wilkinson, Director Athlete, Coach and Official Development