Battle of the Island 5v5 Flag Football Tournament

Vancouver Island Flag Football Tournament | December 5–6, 2026
Presented by Caged Athletics at Arbutus Meadows

Bring your team to Battle of the Island, a youth 5v5 flag football tournament on Vancouver Island. Compete in three Saturday pool games, then battle for your division championship in Sunday’s single-elimination playoffs. Every team advances, with four games guaranteed across the weekend.

Registration is limited to 24 teams total across four divisions.

Tournament Details

Location: Arbutus Meadows, 1515 Island Hwy E, Nanoose Bay
Dates: December 5–6, 2026
Saturday: 9 AM–7 PM — pool play
Sunday: 9 AM–4 PM — single-elimination playoffs
Format: 5v5 flag football
Game length: 25 minutes
Team registration: $500 + GST — $525 total

These are the overall tournament windows. Division schedules and individual game times will be provided before the event.

Youth Flag Football Divisions

Peewee: Grades 6–7
Jr Bantam: Grades 7–8
Bantam: Grades 9–10
Midget: Grades 11–12

What Your Team Can Expect

Your registration includes three Saturday pool games and entry into Sunday’s playoffs. Teams will compete for division championships and awards, with an athletic trainer on site throughout the tournament.

Gather your teammates, choose your division and get ready for a weekend of competitive 5v5 flag football.

Questions? Contact shawn@cagedathletics.com.

Who will rule the Island?

Winter Youth Flag Football League — Nanaimo

Winter Youth Flag Football League —

Join Caged Athletics for six weeks of indoor youth flag football at Arbutus Meadows in Nanoose Bay. Stay active, develop football skills and compete with teammates this winter!

The 2026 season runs from November 23 to December 30, with each division playing once a week.

MONDAYS
Jr Bantams — Born 2014–2015 | 5–7 PM
Bantams — Born 2012–2013 | 7–9 PM

Dates: November 23, 30; December 7, 14, 21, 28.

We’re expecting 6–8 teams in each Monday division. These two-hour blocks are division playing windows, not two hours of play for every team. Individual team game times will be shared before the season.

WEDNESDAYS
Atoms + Peewees — Born 2016–2019 | 7–8 PM
Midgets — Born 2010–2011 | 8–9 PM

Dates: November 25; December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30.

All team rosters will be capped at 8 players to ensure proper playing time.

PLAY IN TWO LEAGUES — SAVE 50% ON YOUR SECOND!
Players registering for two leagues receive 50% off their second league registration.

LOCATION
Arbutus Meadows indoor turf field
1515 Island Highway East, Nanoose Bay, BC

REGISTRATION
Before November 1: $175 + GST per player
November 1 onward: $200 + GST per player

NEW LEAGUE JERSEYS
A brand-new, higher-quality jersey design will be available to purchase separately. Jerseys are optional and are not included in the registration fee.

Questions: Shawn@cagedathletics.com

Adult Indoor Flag Football

Join the Caged Athletics Adult Indoor Flag Football League at Arbutus Meadows in Nanoose Bay for six weeks of winter competition! Register individually and enter a captain-led draft to form the league’s teams. Regular-season games take place on Fridays, November 27 and December 4, 11 and 18, 2026, followed by Monday playoffs on January 4 and 11, 2027. Games start at 9 PM, 10 PM or 11 PM, with each team’s game time assigned weekly. Registration is $140 + GST per player. Serving players from Nanaimo, Parksville, Nanoose Bay and across Vancouver Island

Adult 5v5 Flag Football League in Nanaimo

Looking for adult flag football in Nanaimo? Caged Athletics is launching a 6-week Adult 5v5 Flag Football Leaguethis fall at Pleasant Valley School Field.

The league is built for adults who want competitive, fast-paced football in a fun weekly environment. Get your team together and compete every Monday night for six weeks, with two divisions planned based on team registrations and competition level.

We're aiming for 8 teams, so space will be limited.

League Details

🏈 5v5 Adult Flag Football
📅 Mondays, September 14 – October 26
⏰ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Pleasant Valley School Field, Nanaimo
💰 $650 per team + GST
🗓️ 6-week season
🏆 Weekly games and championship competition
Aiming for 8 teams / 2 divisions

Whether you're putting together a team of experienced football players or just looking for a competitive way to stay active, the Caged Athletics Adult Flag Football League is a chance to play football, compete with friends, and be part of Nanaimo's growing flag football community.

Team spots are limited. Register your team today.