Programs
February to June
Spring Flag Football
Start late February or early March and run Monday to Friday from 5 pm to 8pm. Each team will get two 1-to-2-hour practices on designated evenings during the week.
The season consists of 5 weekend jamboree-style tournaments (2-3 hours on either a Saturday or Sunday). Each team plays 3 x 25 minute games. The Jamboree dates for the 2025 Spring season are:
- April 19 – Coquitlam, Town Center
- April 26 – LMF, Aldergrove Athletic Park
- May 3 – Richmond, Hugh Boyd
- May 10 – NSMF, Newton Athletic
- May 24 – Westside, UBC
- May 31/June 1 – U19 Provincial Championships, South Surrey
- June 7/8 – U8 to U16 Provincial Championships, Kamloops, McArthur Island (Optional)
March to June / July to November
Royal City Hyacks Cheerleading Program
Founded in 2011 – Powered by Spirit, Passion, and Community
The Hyack Cheer Program is a volunteer-based community cheer team dedicated to uplifting our players, fans, and neighborhoods with high energy, skillful performance, and positive spirit. Our mission is to teach cheer chants, Level 1 and 2 stunting, and basic tumbling, while fostering confidence, teamwork, and community pride.
Open to youth ages 5 to 14, our program welcomes athletes of all experience levels. Whether you’re new to cheer or looking to grow your skills, there’s a place for you in the Hyack Cheer Family!
- Two weekday practices
- One weekend game day (rain or shine)
- Potential additional practices in October to prepare for competition
- Participation in the VMFL Fall Cheer Competition in November
- A high-energy season focused on skill-building and proudly supporting Hyack Football
- One weekday practice
- Attendance at community events and local performances
- A great opportunity to build and maintain skills between VMFL cheer seasons.
The Hyack Cheerleaders have been a spirited and integral part of the Hyack Football Family since 2011. Join us to cheer loud, build strong, and bring positive energy to every field and event we attend!
July to November
Tyke Flag Football
(5 Man Flag Fall)
Summer/Fall flag Football
The Atom Flag Football season kicks off in early July and runs through mid-November. This division is designed for players aged 8 and 9, with birth years 2016 and 2017.
Our Atom teams compete in the VMFL (Valley Community Football League), facing off against clubs from across the Lower Mainland—from Vancouver to Langley. Games are played in either 9-a-side or 11-a-side formats.
The season includes pre-season practices beginning in July, and tournaments throughout August. The regular season has games from September to early November. The playoffs are in November.
Atom Flag is a fun and competitive introduction to football fundamentals, teamwork, and gameplay in a safe, low-contact environment.
July to November
Summer/Fall Tackle Football
Starting in late July, tackle football is offered for 10- to 13-year-olds, with teams being split based on age groups (peewee: 10/11-year-olds and junior bantam: 12/13-year-olds). Our teams compete against those from other VMFL clubs around the Lower Mainland (Vancouver to Langley). Practices start mid-July leading into pre-season tournaments in August and the regular season from September to early November. Playoffs take place in November.
Summer: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, then go to Tuesdays and Thursdays in September.
Many practices are held at Mercer Stadium.
Check our home page for current information.
Elementary School Football Unit
In April, May, and June, the NWSS Hyack football program goes to schools in the district to teach a football unit. Our coaches are students in Douglas College’s Sports Science or Education programs and are also recent NWSS grads and aspiring teachers. They will run the units at each school with the assistance of school staff members.
These will be non-padded, non-contact sessions, focusing on basic fundamental skills. The priority will be to keep all the kids moving and having fun while learning and getting exposure to our sport. NWSS Hyack Football Club will provide all the equipment for this program to run.
Please check our events calendar for specific dates.
