Caged Football

The Caged Summer Flag Football League is one of the top youth flag football programs in Nanaimo, offering the perfect combination of fun, competition, and athlete development. Designed for players of all skill levels, this 6-week summer football league gives kids and teens the opportunity to improve their game, stay active, and compete in a high-energy environment.

Running from June 22 to July 27, games take place every Monday at Harewood Turf in Nanaimo. Week 1 is played on the soccer-lined field, with Weeks 2–6 taking place on the football-lined turf next to Barsby Secondary School. This structured schedule provides a consistent and professional experience for athletes and families throughout the summer.

The league includes divisions for all age groups, from Atom to Midget, making it one of the most accessible youth football leagues in Nanaimo. Divisions are organized by birth year: Atoms (2017/2018), Peewees (2015/2016), Jr. Bantams (2013/2014), Bantams (2011/2012), and Midgets (2009/2010). Game times run Monday evenings, starting with Atoms from 4:00–5:00 PM and continuing hourly through to Midgets from 8:00–9:00 PM.

What makes the Caged Summer Flag League unique is its strong focus on development and playtime. Teams are capped at a maximum of 8 players to ensure every athlete gets consistent reps and meaningful game experience. Rather than overcrowding teams, additional teams are created when demand is high, maintaining a fast-paced and competitive environment. Players looking for even more development can also choose to play in two divisions by moving up an age group, receiving 50% off their second league registration.

Early bird registration is available for $175 + GST until May 11, with regular pricing set at $200 + GST. Players will use the same reversible jerseys as previous seasons, with a $25 fee only if a new jersey is required.

Spots in this summer flag football league are limited and fill quickly each year. Families looking for a high-quality youth sports program in Nanaimo are encouraged to register early to secure their spot.

For more information, contact shawn@cagedathletics.com.

Wednesday Night High Performance Football Training is Caged Athletics’ flagship weekly development program for serious Grade 8–12, CJFL and U SPORTS athletes looking to separate themselves from the competition.

Running from February 4 to June 17, this program delivers 20 total high-performance training sessions focused on building real game-day speed, football IQ and competitive dominance. Each session includes laser-timed speed training, position-specific skill development, and high-rep competitive environments including 1v1 battles and 7v7 offense vs defense pass training to sharpen decision-making, route running, coverage, and timing.

Training takes place every Wednesday from 7:30–9:00 PM at Harewood Turf East (football lined). Sessions are billed in 4-week training blocks ($150 + GST per block) so athletes can continue month-to-month and cancel future blocks at any time.
(Time may adjust slightly in the spring based on field availability.)

This is a full-position development environment designed to prepare athletes for the next level — faster, stronger, sharper, and more confident on the field.

Caged Athletics 5 Week Youth Football Training is designed to help young athletes build confidence, speed, and football-specific skill in a fun, high-energy environment. Athletes will train twice per week focusing on fundamental football movement, agility, coordination, conditioning, and competitive game-based drills that translate directly to on-field performance. This program runs January 20 to February 20 at Harewood Turf, with Tuesday sessions from 4:00–5:00 PM and Friday sessions from 6:00–7:00 PM. Spots are limited to ensure quality coaching and individual attention for every athlete.