All posts by Meghann Tanner

Winnipeg Charter Flight

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We are heading to Winnipeg on August 20th to take on the Rifles! We will be chartering a flight through North Cariboo Air so we can fly in and out on the same day, which means we have a few extra seats on the plane available for family and friends who want to come and watch the game!The cost is $200/person and this includes the flight to and from Winnipeg as well as transportation from the airport to the stadium and back.There are limited seats available, so purchase early to ensure a spot! We will be offering a refund up until August 18th for the full amount minus $20 (which is the service fees we pay).If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Meghann at 780-919-8624 or operations@edmontonwildcats.com





Exhibition Game in Lloydminster

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The Edmonton Wildcats and Regina Thunder are meeting up in Lloydminster on August 6 for an Exhibition Game! The exhibition game is a great chance for the coaches to get to see their players in a real-game setting before finalizing the team they will take with them into the first regular season game. The Wildcats and Thunder only play each other once in the regular season, and not until October 16, making this an ideal matchup!

The game will be held at the Holy Rosary High School at 3pm. Tickets are available at the gate.

Heather Pankovich

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Sad news in the Football Community this morning:

“It is with profound sadness and deep sorrow that I inform you of the sudden passing of my beloved wife Heather Pankovich.

Heather passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday while at home. Heather enjoyed life and always lived it to the fullest. Each of you had special connections and memories with her; whether it be at work, 50.50, football, or other friendships, she cherished them all. She positively impacted the lives of all those she encountered. Her smile was beautiful and her laughter infectious.
Visitation will take place Monday, May 23 3:00-4:30 pm and Tuesday, May 24 1:00-2:30 pm at Connelly-McKinley Ltd. 10011-114 Street, Edmonton. Funeral services will be held at Connelly-McKinley Ltd. 10011-114 Street on Tuesday May 24, 3 pm. Further details will be available at www.connelly-mckinley.com.
Please feel free to share this information.
Taken from us far too soon, but never to be forgotten.
Jim Pankovich”
Our thoughts and prayers are with Jim and his family during this time.

Spring Camp Schedule

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Tuesday, May 3 and Wednesday, May 4

Equipment Draw at the Clubhouse
*For players who are unable to get equipment from their high schools

Thursday, May 5
(Helmets and Shoulder Pads)

5:30pm – Registration
8:30pm – Wrap Up

Friday, May 6
(Full)

5:00pm – Registration
9:30pm – Wrap Up

Saturday, May 7
(Helmets and Shoulder Pads)

9:30am – Meetings
1:15pm – Wrap Up

3:30pm – Blue vs. White Scrimmage

NCCP Football “Safe Contact Clinic”

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On May 4, the Edmonton Wildcats are hosting a Safe Contact Clinic in conjunction with Football Alberta at the Wildcats clubhouse.

This course is intended for all coaches. All head coaches must take the Safe Contact by spring of 2016 and the following year all coaches. An integral part of the NCCP, Safe Contact teaches safe tackling and blocking techniques along with safety education and awareness. The course costs $89.25 (including GST). For more information or to register, contact info@edmontonwildcats.com

2016 PFC Schedule

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The Prairie Football Conference (PFC) has released its schedule for the 2016 Junior Football season!

This year there are two notable changes to the formatting of the schedule. The British Columbia Football Conference (BCFC) and PFC teams will meet in the regular season. This season the Saskatoon Hilltops will face off with the Okanagan Sun and the Winnipeg Rifles will challenge the Valley Huskers. “Getting the opportunity to start integrating regular season games with the BCFC is great for our league. In addition to giving all the PFC teams an opportunity to play against the BC teams, it also enforces that we are a national league.” says Wildcat President John Wojcicki.

To accommodate the extra game with the BC teams, an additional week has been added to the season, making it a nine game season instead of an eight game one. For the Wildcats, that extra game will be played against cross-town rivals the Edmonton Huskies. “We’re excited to get an additional game against the Huskies… There’s a long history of rivalry between the two teams which always makes for a passionate game. Having the third game gives us the ability to declare a true regular season series winner, which will only add to the rivalry.” says Head Coach Darcy Park.

The Wildcats start off the season at home against the Calgary Colts and then head out to Winnipeg the following weekend. We come back home for the next two weeks, first playing the Huskies and then the Hilltops. Week 5 is a bye week, followed by the showcase against the Huskies. Week 7 is in Calgary, then back to Edmonton for an away game against the Huskies. Week 9 will be in Saskatoon against the Hilltops, and the regular season will end in Edmonton for the only regular season game against the Thunder. PFC Semi Finals are October 23, the Finals on October 30, with the Canadian Bowl scheduled for November 12 at the home of the BCFC Champion.

The full schedule can be found here.

Volunteer Week Wrap-Up (with video)

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We were only able to highlight a few athletes who contribute to our In The Community events, but we could keep going for weeks! We have a lot of players and coaches who give back both with our team events as well as on their own. Happy National Volunteer Week – we are so proud of all of you!

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