TEAMS
Teams
Click on one of the teams below to learn more
Games
MMFA and MMJFL season is July to the end of October (games start in August).
We offer a conditioning camp to all our registered players at the Rods Field in June. The camp is run by Mike Benson (#40), Winnipeg Blue Bombers player.
Practices
Practices are 2 – 3 times a week (depends on age group) in the evening at the Rods field for all teams.
Practice times vary depending upon the natural light conditions and the availability of the coaching staff – but usually range from 6:00 pm to 8:45 pm.
Crunchers (U10)
8 & 9 years old
Born in 2016 & 2017
Crunchers practice twice a week at Rods Field.
– Play in the Manitoba Minor Football Association (MMFA)
– 6 players per team on the field during play
– Reduced size field (40 yards wide x 80 yards long)
– Games are two 25-minute halves
– one coach from each team is on the field with the players to help them understand the plays and learn the game. However, once the ball is in play, the coaches can not interfere or yell directions – the players must carry out the play on their own.
Atom (U12)
10 & 11 years old
Born in 2014 & 2015
Practice 2-3 times per week at Rods Field in the evening
– Play in the Manitoba Minor Football Association (MMFA)
– 7 or 9 players a side (depends on size of the team)
– Reduced size field (50 yds. x 110 yds)
– Games are four 10-minute quarters
2021 Champions
Our Rods Atom had a great game in the finals at Princess Auto field to win 44-14 and took home the Atom 7 championship.
Peewee (U14)
12 & 13 years old
Born in 2012 & 2013
– Play in the Manitoba Minor Football Association (MMFA)
– standard field size
– 12 players a side
– Games are four 15-minutes quarters
2023 Champions
Our Rods Peewee team played a great game to win 50-28 in the finals at Princess Auto field and took home the Peewee 12 championship.
Bantam (U16)
14 & 15 years old
Born in 2010 & 2011
Practice 2-3 times per week at Rods Field in the evening
– Play in the Manitoba Minor Football Association (MMFA)
– 7 or 9 players a side (depends on size of the team)
– Reduced size field (50 yds. x 110 yds)
Majors
Young men 18 to 23 years old
Born in 2002 to 2007
Practice 2-3 times per week at Rods Field (Rutland St. and Silver Ave.)
– Standard size field (65 yds. x 110 yds)
– Games are four 15-minute quarters
– Play in the Manitoba Major Football League (MMJFL)
2007 Champions
Our Rods Major team battled to a win on October 27 at Canad Inns Stadium to take the Major League 2007 championship for the third time in as many years.
2006 Champions
The St. James Rods Major team went 7-1 in the regular season and continued with a win at Canad Inns Stadium during the '06 championship weekend
2005 Champions
The St. James Rods Major team finished off a perfect 10-0 season with a win at Canad Inns Stadium during the November '05 championship weekend.