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2013 Spring Camp
Although we all had our doubts a week ago, it is here!!! Spring has finally arrived in Edmonton!!! Which means it is time for the Mill Woods Minor Football Association to kick off our 18th season with our annual GRIZZLY SPRING CAMP for boys and girls between the ages of 7 and 14.
Below is the outline for the weekends events:
SATURDAY, May 18
10:30 to 11:30 p.m. Registration and Check-in
11:30 to 3:00 p.m. Coaches’ Stations for all skill levels
3:00 to 3:30 p.m. All participants are provided a hot dog/veggie dog, chips and pop
(additional items for players or family members may be purchased)
SUNDAY, May 19
11:30 to 12:00 p.m. Registration and Check-in
12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Coaches’ Stations for all skill levels
3:00 to 3:30 p.m. All participants are provided a hot dog/veggie dog, chips and pop
(additional items for players or family members may be purchased)
Location
Players can come to a registration table at the entrance to the turf field to check-in and register at the start of each day of camp. For those of you new to Mill Woods Minor Football, the turf field is on 23 Avenue westbound (parking lot between ball diamonds and turf field). Our Millwoods Grizzlies Bear Den is a trailer located in Mill Woods Park just north of the baseball fields, 7008 – 23 Avenue. You can access it from 28 Avenue by the east side of Holy Trinity High School or from the turf field parking lot on 23 Avenue. Spring Camp activities will be on the turf field.
Registration and Check-in will include the following:
- Pre-registered Players can check-in (receive a T-Shirt and water bottle)
- Non-registered Players can register and pay for Spring Camp (cost is $40)
- Registrations for the football season will be accepted along with any outstanding registration information / payments
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Pre-registered for the football season?
- Pick up your Registration Manual
- Pick up your Swim Tickets (It has been decided that we will join with Leduc and hold our fundraiser at West Edmonton Mall Waterpark again this year. As a mandatory fundraiser, we expect that each player will purchase and pick up 8 tickets x $10 each for a total of $80. You may sell these to get your money back or use them for a Family / Friends Night.)
Equipment
Football equipment is not required for Spring Camp. Players should wear appropriate attire for exercise according to the weather. Please wear cleats or running shoes. You will also need an adequate amount of water for the day and any snacks apart from what is provided at the end of the day. There is no access to a water fountain. Bottled water is available as a beverage choice with your hot dog at the end of the day. Some other seasonal items to consider for are hats, sunscreen, or bug spray.
Volunteers
There are a number of opportunities available to volunteer to complete the volunteer hours requirement of your football season registration. Volunteers are needed for registration, set-up, tear down, serving food, barbequing, to name a few. Please contact Raechelle Redix raechelle.ochoa@gmail.com to sign up for your preferred day / time / task.
Looking forward to seeing you all at Spring Camp!
2010 Award Winners
Congratulations to our 2010 award winners:
MVP: Patrick Radvanyi
Rollie Miles: Tony Chabot/Teagan Konrad
Most Valuable Offensive Player: Jaxon Hume
Most Valuable Defensive Player: Tyler McCleary/Adner St. Hilaire
Most Valuable Offensive Lineman: Justin Martel/David Horn
Most Valuable Defensive Lineman: Jaxon Butler
Rookie of the Year: Landon McCord/Alex McCartney-Padilla
Most Improved Player: Nick Spaulding/Aaron deMerchant/Winston Coore
Most Sportsmanlike Player: Emmitt Donnan/Mike Spaulding/Keerat Sandhu
Championship Game Summary
On a sunny and unseasonably warm November 6th, the Grizzlies travelled to St. Albert Riel field for the Tier 2 Atom championship game with the West Edmonton Raiders. The Grizzlies were excited but focused during the bus trip and warm up but clearly came ready to play.
The Raiders kicked off to start the game and the Grizzlies moved the ball very effectively. The Grizzlies scored a touchdown early in the game to take a 6 to 0 lead.
The Millwoods defense was fired up on this day and they limited the Raiders to short gains and there were a number of two and outs. The Grizzlies offense moved the ball and the result was a 22 to 0 Millwoods lead at half time.
The second half saw the same kind of Grizzly effort but the Raiders did move the ball better and scored very late in the fourth quarter. With the convert the score was 22-8 for the Grizzlies. After the Raider kick off there were three kneel downs and the Grizzlies emerged as the CDMFA and Provincial Tier 2 Atom champions.
Well done Grizzlies. You focused, worked hard and saved your best football of the year for the most important games. It is remarkable what can be done when we all pull together.
Thanks for a Great effort and a Great season.
Final Score: Grizzlies 22, Raiders 8
Semi Finals Game Story
On a sunny but frosty Saturday morning, the Grizzlies made their way to SAP in Sherwood Park for the Tier 2 semi final game with the always tough Edmonton Mustangs.
The Mustangs kicked off to the Grizzlies who proceeded to march down the field and score a touchdown midway through the first quarter. The kicked convert was wide.
The Grizzlies defense managed to stop the Mustangs and the Millwoods’ offense was moving the ball but a fumble gave possession to the Mustangs. The Grizzlies D held again and Millwoods moved the ball effectively inside for another unconverted touchdown making the score 12 to 0 late in the first half. The Mustangs started to move the ball more effectively and on the last play of the first half scored a touchdown on a 15 yard passing play. The score at half time: Grizzlies 12, Mustangs 6.
The Millwoods’ defense stepped up in the second half limiting the Mustangs offense and getting a safety touch to make the score 14-6. The Grizzlies offense moved the ball using a combination of inside running and several long outside runs as well to score two more touchdowns, one of which was converted.
A Mustangs’ drive late in the fourth quarter was snuffed out by a Grizzly interception and two kneel downs ended the game.
It was an exciting, well played game. Congratulations to the Mustangs on a fine season and on a good effort in the semi final game.
The Grizzlies will now travel to Riel field in St. Albert on Saturday at 2:30 for the CDMFA Atom Tier 2 final against the West Edmonton Raiders.
Final Score: Grizzlies 28, Mustangs 6
Quarter Finals Game Story
GAME STORY-Grizzlies vs. Broncos October 23, 2010
Early on a cool, crisp Saturday morning the Grizzlies travelled to Strathcona Athletic Park in Sherwood Park for a contest with the Broncos.
The Broncos kicked off and after moving the ball quite effectively, the Grizzlies turned the ball over on downs. The Broncos scored quickly to take a 6 point lead. The Grizzlies marched the ball down field and tied the score 6-6 late in the first quarter.
The Broncos scored again to take the lead and late in the second quarter intercepted a pass and took it in for a touchdown. The grizzlies responded with a last play touchdown of their own to go into the half trailing 18 to 12.
The Grizzlies came out and were inspired to start the second half, kicking off to start the half and holding the Bronco offense for small gains. A few plays later, the Broncos took to the air but the result was a Grizzly touchdown on a 50+ yard interception. With a missed convert, the score was tied at 18 – 18.
The Grizzlies moved the ball in the fourth quarter and were stopped at the Broncos one yard line. Regular time ended with a tie.
In the overtime, the Broncos started on offence but came up against an inspired Grizzly defense. The Grizzlies had a tough time with the Bronco defense and failed to score.
In the third overtime, the Broncos scored on a 20 yard reverse and unfortunately the Grizzlies fell short of matching the final touchdown.
It was an excellent, well played and exciting game and effort by both teams.
Good Luck next week Broncos, we are pulling for you.
The Grizzlies meet the South Edmonton Mustangs next Saturday morning at SAP.
Final Score: Broncos 24, Grizzlies 18 (3 OT)
Game 9 Story
Game Story: Mill Woods Grizzlies
On a sunny but cool fall morning the Sherwood Park Broncos visited Mill Woods Park for a game with the Grizzlies. The Broncos kicked off and the Grizzlies marched down the field to score the first touch down. The Bronco followed with a long touch down march of their own to take a 7-6 lead. The Grizzlies scored on the last play of the half.
The second half saw some good plays on both sides with the Broncos scoring two touchdowns to the Grizzlies none.
It was an entertaining, well played game by both teams.
Final Score: Broncos 19, Grizzlies 12
Game 8 Story
Game Story: Edmonton Mustangs
Well it was a bright and sunny day, with fair bit of wind, at confederation park. Mustangs took the kick off with a 20 yard gain right off the bat leading into an intense, action packed, back and forth battle to the bitter end in front of a large crowd filled with excited Grandparents in town for the weekend.
The first quarter saw # 21 Liam Keeler score a Mustang touchdown, but the PAT attempt was no good for a score of 6-0. Grizzlies quickly battled back with # 8 Patrick Radvanyl running the ball in 33 yards for Grizzly touchdown, but its a no go an the pat attempt for them as well bringing the score to 6 all.
The second quarter brings another Mustang touchdown by Liam and Grizzlies # 8 being helped off the field, and a score of Mustangs 12, Grizzlies 6.
The second half was a fierce back and forth battle. the Grizzlies moved the ball up the field steadily play after play a few yards at a time for a Grizzly touchdown by #8 once again. 12-12. The Mustangs lose control and Grizzlies score another touchdown. Not to be refused the Mustangs battle back hard, Liam makes an amazing 55 yard run for a touchdown. But alas there are flags on the play against the Mustangs so the touchdown did not count, leaving us with a final score of Mustangs 12, Grizzlies 18.
Thanks again to my great volunteers, the stick men, Greg our infamous announcer, our spotter and photographer, and the kids that set up the field for our last home game of the season, the loud and energetic Grizzly fans, (and their players who dance on the line to their chanting!!), and to all the great Mustang fans and family.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone, and thanks for being part of our football experience!
Game Story: Mill Woods Grizzlies
On a beautiful, sunny but blustery morning the Millwoods Grizzlies travelled to Confederation Park for a game with the Mustangs to start the Thanksgiving long weekend.
The Mustangs started very quickly, recovering their own opening kick off and then scoring on the first play from scrimmage to take an early 6-0 lead. The Grizzlies fought back with a long drive to tie the score 6-6 at the end of the first quarter.
The Mustangs scored again and rallied with a goal line stand late in the first half to go into half time leading 12-6.
In the second half the Grizzlies picked up their socks scoring two touchdowns and holding the Mustangs off the score sheet.
It was a very exciting and well played game by both teams.
Final score: Grizzlies 18, Mustangs 12
Game 6 Story
Game Story: Mill Woods Grizzlies
On a beautiful fall day the St. Albert Vikings visited Millwoods Park for a contest with the Grizzlies.
Both teams had opportunities but both defences came up big when they had to in a tight defensive struggle.
It was very well played game.
Final Score: Grizzlies 0, Vikings 0
Game 5 Story
Game Story: Mill Woods Grizzlies
A cool morning on Sunday found the Millwoods Grizzlies traveling to JP Bowl for a game with the Raiders.
The Grizzlies scored mid way through the first quarter and a successful convert made it 8-0. The Grizzlies displayed some poor tackling on a long run to allow the Raiders to score a touchdown. Both teams had some success moving the ball and the Raiders scored late in the half to take a 12-8 lead.
The second half was more of a defensive struggle with the Raiders scoring the only touch down of the half.
Final score: Raiders 18, Grizzlies 8
Game 4 Story
Game Story: Mill Woods Grizzlies
It was a sunny Sunday morning when the Millwoods Grizzlies visited Sherwood Park for a game with the Warriors but it did not turn out to be a very sunny day for the Grizzlies or their supporters. The Warriors scored early, scored late and scored often to hand Millwoods their first loss of the young season.
The Warriors have a big, fast team and they proved to be too much for the Grizzlies on this day.
Thanks for the game Warriors; we will give you a better game when we meet in the playoffs.
Final Score: Warriors 31, Grizzlies 0