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By Ethan Ready

5 on 5

Football hoping to grow in Prince George

Jan 7, 2021 | 5:20 PM

PRINCE GEORGE – The Prince George Kodiaks Football Club is bringing a new program to the Northern Capital, intended as a way to provide football players in our region to get out and active during the winter months.

“We’re looking for players in Grades 2 to 7, all elementary school-aged. The sessions run one session a week for an hour and a half on Sundays,” explained Craig Briere, President of the Organization.

“Really, it’s to give them a fun opportunity to come out, try football in a safe and fun atmosphere, and at the end of the day teach them things like catching and running. It’s just to give them an opportunity to have fun. With everything that’s been going on in the world, we need to have a little more outlets for kids to have fun.”

When it comes to the sport of football in Prince George, it lags behind those like hockey and soccer in terms of popularity and youth involvement. However, across Canada, programs have been growing in popularity.

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“I tell this to everybody. Football is one of the most inclusive sports you can find,” says Briere. “We really cater to all kids, not to just a single body type, and not to a certain skillset.”

Those interested in getting their child involved can check out PG’s 5-on-5 Touch program for players in grades 2-7. You can email pgkodiaksfootball@gmail.com for more info. The program is currently underway and is planned to run through to the end of March.