Get your child playing football.
Flag or tackle, first-timer or experienced, there’s a Football Ontario club near you. Pick a program, find a club, and register with them directly.
Pick a program
Non-contact flag, tackle, or First Down for under-8s. Girls’ and women’s options in both.
Find a club
Browse member clubs by region. Every club listed is a Football Ontario member.
Register with the club
Each club runs its own registration, fees and schedule. Their site has the details.
Complete the National Registry
Players, coaches and volunteers also register with Football Ontario before their first practice or game.
Which program fits?
Every program teaches the game safely, with trained coaches. Not sure? Flag is a great first step at any age.
Find your player’s birth year to see their age group for the 2026–27 season.
Why tackle and flag years differ: tackle age groups move up each fall, and players stay in that group through the next spring/summer season. Flag divisions are set by the 2027 calendar year. U8 is non-contact only; tackle starts at U10. A club may move a player up or down a group with league approval.
Source: Football Ontario Roster Age Policy. Your club will confirm the right group.
Find a club
All clubs below are Football Ontario members. Find your region, then register directly with the club.
Which region are you in?
Tap the region closest to you, then open it to see every Football Ontario tackle club and flag program there, with registration links.
5 tackle · 7 flagNorth WestSudbury, North Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, Barrie, OrilliaShow clubs ＋
In Thunder Bay? Football in Thunder Bay is sanctioned by Football Manitoba. Find programs at footballmanitoba.com.
Tackle clubs (5)
Flag programs (7)
24 tackle · 20 flagNorth EastOttawa, Kingston, Belleville, Peterborough, CornwallShow clubs ＋
Tackle clubs (24)
Flag programs (20)
9 tackle · 24 flagGTA WestWest Toronto, Peel, Halton, OrangevilleShow clubs ＋
City-wide Toronto clubs appear in both GTA regions.
Tackle clubs (9)
Flag programs (24)
9 tackle · 19 flagGTA EastEast Toronto, Scarborough, York Region, DurhamShow clubs ＋
City-wide Toronto clubs appear in both GTA regions.
Tackle clubs (9)
Flag programs (19)
6 tackle · 20 flagSouth EastAlong the 403: Hamilton, Burlington, Brantford, NiagaraShow clubs ＋
Tackle clubs (6)
Flag programs (20)
12 tackle · 17 flagSouth WestAlong the 401: London, Windsor, Kitchener-Waterloo, Guelph, SarniaShow clubs ＋
Tackle clubs (12)
WOLFPAAC (World of Ladies Football)Girls & womenLondon, ON · Girls’ & women’s flag and tackleRegisterWebsite ↗Flag programs (17)
Leagues and associations
Football Ontario member leagues that clubs play in.
Ontario Summer Football LeagueYouth tackle
Ontario Fall Football LeagueYouth tackle
National Capital Amateur Football AssociationOttawa youth flag & tackle
Ontario Women’s Football LeagueGirls’ & women’s tackle
CCWFLWomen’s football
OWIFAWomen’s football
Ontario Football ConferenceJunior (CJFL)
OCFFLCollege flag
Ontario University AthleticsUniversity
Conference of Independent Schools of Ontario Athletic Association (CISAA)Independent school footballTell us where you live. We’ll connect you with a club.
Send us your postal code and the player’s birth year. Our member services team will reply with the closest programs and pass your details to the club so they can follow up.
Clubs play in leagues including the Ontario Summer Football League (OSFL), Ontario Fall Football League (OFFL), National Capital Amateur Football Association (NCAFA) and Ontario Women’s Football League (OWFL). All tackle members and leagues →
Register on the Football Ontario National Registry
After you sign up with your club, every player, coach and volunteer completes the National Registry before taking part in practices, games, camps or tryouts. It takes a few minutes and is separate from your club registration.
What you can expect from every Football Ontario club
- ✓Trained, screened coaches. Coaches complete NCCP courses, Safe Sport training and screening. →
- ✓Safe tackling. Contact coaches are certified in Football Canada’s Safe Contact program. →
- ✓Concussion protocols. Every club follows Rowan’s Law to remove and safely return athletes. →
- ✓The Rule of Two. No coach is ever alone one-on-one with your child, in person or online. →
- ✓Independent reporting. Concerns go to SafeZone and ITP Sport, independent of your club. →
What does it cost?
Each club sets its own fees, which vary by program, age group and what’s included. Check your club’s registration page for details.
Help paying for sport
These programs help families cover registration costs:
Many clubs also offer their own support. Ask when you register.
Common questions
Do we also need to register with Football Ontario?
Yes. Along with your club’s registration, every player, coach and volunteer completes the National Registry before their first practice, game, camp or tryout. Players registered there are covered by Football Ontario’s insurance program and are eligible for provincial and national teams.
Yes. Along with your club’s registration, every player, coach and volunteer completes the National Registry before their first practice, game, camp or tryout. Players registered there are covered by Football Ontario’s insurance program and are eligible for provincial and national teams.
My child has never played. Can they still join?
Yes. Community flag and tackle programs are built for beginners, and the youngest age groups start with the basics. First Down is designed for children under 8.
Can girls play?
Yes. Girls play flag and tackle in Ontario. The Ontario Women’s Football League runs girls’ tackle from U13 to U18, flag has girls’ and women’s divisions, and Women’s Futures camps develop female athletes.
Flag or tackle: which should we choose?
Flag is non-contact and a great first step at any age. Tackle teaches contact skills under certified Safe Contact coaches. Many players do both.
When does registration open?
Each club sets its own dates, and many leagues play in summer or fall seasons. Check your club’s site, or email them, to find out when registration opens.
What equipment do we need?
For flag, athletic clothing and cleats are usually enough. For tackle, ask your club which equipment it supplies and what you need to buy.
What if there’s no club near us?
Contact Football Ontario member services. We can point you to the closest program, or help your community start one.
Need help finding the right fit? Email Football Ontario member services and tell us your town and your child’s age.
Last reviewed: October 2026 · Safe Sport · Member tools for clubs