At Caged Athletics, we believe that success on the field starts with building strong, resilient individuals off the field. Our football program is designed not just to develop elite athletes, but to create high-character people who excel in every aspect of life. We focus on hard work, discipline, and dedication, instilling values that translate beyond the game.
Our commitment to raising football IQ sets our athletes apart. Through advanced coaching strategies we empower players to think critically and make smarter decisions under pressure. By unlocking new levels of physicality, we push our athletes to exceed their limits, tapping into strength, speed, and power they never thought possible.
At Caged Athletics, we're not just training football players; we're shaping leaders. Join us and discover what you're truly capable of.

🚀 Are you ready to chase your dream of playing college baseball?
The Caged Collegiate Recruitment Program is your launchpad to the next level! Whether you're just starting your journey or you're ready to commit, we’ve built a program that puts YOU in the spotlight. With expert coaching, recruiting tools, academic guidance, and direct access to college coaches, we’re opening doors across Canada and the U.S. This is more than a program — it’s a pathway to opportunity, growth, and greatness.
Let’s get you noticed. Let’s get you signed. Let’s get to work.

Keep building your game this offseason with Caged Athletics’ three-week indoor Football Training program at Arbutus Meadows in Nanoose Bay.
Sessions focus on football fundamentals, position-specific technique and competitive drills, giving athletes opportunities to practise their skills and build confidence. Convenient for players from Nanaimo, Parksville and surrounding Vancouver Island communities.
Fridays | 8–9 PM
Arbutus Meadows Indoor Turf, Nanoose Bay
$75 + GST for all three sessions
Make time for your development this winter. Register below to join us!

Build your game this winter break at the Caged Athletics Winter Shells Football Camp for athletes in Grades 5–12. Join us December 21–22, 2026, from 9:30 AM–3 PM each day at Arbutus Meadows indoor turf in Nanoose Bay, Vancouver Island.
Our two-day youth football camp combines on-field training in helmets and shoulder pads with film study. Athletes will work on football fundamentals, sharpen their technique and develop their understanding of the game while competing alongside other players.
• Dates: December 21–22, 2026
• Time: 9:30 AM–3 PM each day
• Grades: 5–12
• Location: Arbutus Meadows, Nanoose Bay, BC
• Early-bird registration: $225 + GST
• Regular registration: $275 + GST
Keep developing through the winter with indoor football training at Arbutus Meadows. Our Nanoose Bay location welcomes athletes from Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, the Comox Valley and communities across Vancouver Island.
Bring your helmet, shoulder pads, practice jersey, mouthguard, suitable turf footwear and athletic clothing, plus a packed lunch, snacks and a water bottle. Contact Caged Athletics before camp if you need help arranging equipment.

2027 Team Tryouts — November 27, 2026
Caged Athletics is excited to announce tryouts for our 2027 7v7 Travel Football Program! We're looking for dedicated athletes from across Vancouver Island who want to develop their football skills, compete at a high level, and experience travel football throughout Canada and the United States.
Our program emphasizes positional development, football IQ, competitive experience, and preparing athletes for the next level of football.
These birth years are for team tryout registration. Final tournament eligibility will depend on each event's age and grade requirements.
Date: Friday, November 27, 2026
Location: Arbutus Meadows Turf, Nanoose Bay, BC
Times:
Tryout Cost: $10 per athlete
Our 7v7 program is designed to introduce athletes to university-level offensive and defensive concepts, advanced position-specific techniques, and the systems used at higher levels of football.
Athletes will learn to understand and execute advanced route concepts, coverage schemes, defensive adjustments, and offensive strategies while developing the technical skills required to compete at a higher level.
Our goal is not simply to prepare athletes for tournaments, but to develop smarter, more technically sound football players who can carry these skills into their tackle football seasons and future playing careers.
Selected athletes will practice twice per week beginning in February 2027, with training adapted to the developmental needs of each age division.
Our planned travel schedule includes four tournaments:
Athletes will have the opportunity to compete against teams from across North America while gaining valuable experience in a competitive environment.
Whether you're looking to improve your skills, challenge yourself against higher-level competition, or take the next step in your football development, our 7v7 program provides an opportunity to grow as an athlete.
Register for our November 27 tryouts and compete for a spot on our 2027 travel teams!
Register

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.
Register on our website: www.cagedathletics.com

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
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.

The Caged Athletics 6 Week Football Development Program gives young football players an opportunity to continue developing their game in a focused, competitive, and fun training environment.
Designed for athletes in Grades 2–8, the program will have a strong emphasis on skill positions and the fundamentals that help young players become more confident and effective on the field. Sessions will include position-specific technique, catching, route running, ball skills, footwork, movement, competition, and football IQ.
Our goal is to give athletes quality coaching and plenty of repetitions while helping them better understand how the skills they practice translate into game situations. The program is a great fit for both newer athletes who want to build a strong foundation and experienced players looking for additional development outside of their regular team environment.
The program runs Sundays from September 20 – November 1, from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM at Departure Bay Field. There will be no session Thanksgiving weekend. The full 6-week program is $150 + GST.
Give your athlete another opportunity to learn, compete, and develop their game with Caged Athletics.
Register now and keep building toward the next level.

Caged Athletics Speed Camp is a high-performance training program designed to help young athletes become faster, more explosive, and more confident in their movement. Over 9 structured sessions, athletes will develop sprint mechanics, acceleration, deceleration, change of direction, and overall athletic efficiency using proven speed training methods used at the highest levels of sport. Sessions are coached in a high-energy, competitive, and supportive environment that challenges athletes while building proper technique and habits. Spots are limited to ensure high-quality coaching and attention for every athlete. Questions Email: Shawn@cagedathletics.com

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.

If you're looking to improve your skill sets or just want to have fun with friends playing the game you love then look no further.

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