Tyke Tussle, Mosquito Madness Kick Off Youth Football Season
The 2024 football season is underway for the Barrhaven-based Nepean Eagles.
The kickoff of the National Capital Amateur Football Association’s 69th season and the 2024 Ottawa tackle football season took place last weekend.
First, on August 10th, the Tyke Tussle at TD Place Stadium brought together families and children in the U10 age division for their first taste of competitive football in a jamboree-style format. It was a memorable experience as these young athletes faced other teams and stepped onto the field with official referees for the first time.
On August 11th, Mosquito Madness took place at Bob Barr Field in Kanata. This event featured all U12 teams in a similar format, with a day full of spirited competition and community fun. Additionally, both days featured the Purolator Tackle Hunger event for the Ottawa Food Bank. Each club received red Purolator bags to bring to their respective event, and a Purolator truck was on-site to collect the bags. The NCAFA regular season for Tyke, Mosquito, Pee-Wee, Bantam and Varsity (formerly Midget) gets underway the weekend of August 16-18.
