After over a decade as the Equipment Manager, Tom Van Amsterdam has resigned from his role with the Wildcats to spend more time with his family; his enthusiasm and camaraderie with the team will be missed as will be his knowledge of the equipment room . Stepping in as the new Equipment Manager for the 2014 season is Wildcat Alumnus Keegan Sabourin.

Keegan played on the Wildcats Offensive Line for four seasons. He was a Wildcat in 2005, 2007, 2008, and 2009 and took 2006 off to coach with the Salisbury Sabres. Keegan brings with him a wealth of football experience from both his high school and junior careers as well as an understanding of the Wildcat traditions. We are excited to have him back with us for the 2014 season!

The Edmonton Wildcats are holding an E-Cycle drive for the next two weekends! Bring your old electronics – everything from cables to washing machines (just not refrigerators or freezers please) to one of the scheduled drop-off spots and support the team!

If you require assistance unloading something, we will have people available at the drop-off at Rundle Park. Give Meghann a call at 780-919-8624 and someone will come and help you!

The dates and times are as follows:

Friday, April 25 – Sunday, April 28 — West Edmonton Christian Assembly (6315-199 Street)
Friday 4-8pm | Saturday 9am-5pm | Sunday 12noon-4pm

Thursday, May 1 – Sunday, May 6 — Wildcats Clubhouse – Rundle Park (2903-113 Avenue)
Thursday & Friday 5-9pm | Saturday & Sunday 9am-4pm

We hope to see you there!

Brad Ottahal who played Defensive Line from 1996-2000 is currently a member of the Edmonton Fire Rescue Services’ Technical Rescue Team, and appeared in the April 15, 2014 Edmonton Journal participating in training exercises at the Telus House roof of the ATB office tower. Photo Courtesy of the Edmonton Journal (Photographer Ed Kaiser)

Thursday, May 1 (Helmets/Shoulder Pads)
6-7pm: Reigstration and Equipment
7:00-7:10pm: Camp Intro
7:10-7:25pm: Meetings
7:30-7:35: To Field
7:40-7:50: Run/Stretch
7:50-8:05: Indy
8:05-8:15: Group (OL/RB/QB) (QB/REC)
8:15-8:30: Inside/Skelly
8:30-8:35: Unit Cooldown
8:35: Wrap

Friday, May 2 (Helmets/Shoulder Pads)
6-6:30pm: Registration
6:30-7:00: Meetings
7:00-7:15: To Field
7:15-7:20: Unit Agility (LS/P/Returners)
7:20-7:30: Run/Stretch
7:30-7:45: ST Circuit (OL/DL/K/H FG)
7:45-8:05: Indy
8:05-8:20: 1 on 1
8:20-8:40: Inside/Skelly
8:40-8:55: Team (1&10)
8:55-9:05: Unit Cooldown
9:05: Wrap

Satuday, May 3 (Full Equipment)

9-9:20am: Meetings
9:20-9:30: To Field
9:30-9:35: Unit Agility
9:35-9:45: Run/Stretch
9:45-10:00: ST Circuit (OL/DL/K/H FG)
10:00-10:20: Indy
10:20-10:30: 1/2 line & hitch drill
10:40-10:50: 1 on 1’s
10:50-11:15: Inside/Skelly
11:15-11:30: Team 2nd&6+
11:30: Wrap for Lunch

1:30pm: CCES Drug Information
1:40-1:50: Unit Meeting
1:50-2:00: To Field
2:00-2:05: Unit Agility
2:05-2:15: Run/Stretch
2:15-2:25: ST Yards (O vs D)
2:25-2:40: Indy
2:40-2:50: Team 1 on 1
2:50-3:10: Inside/Skelly
3:10-3:25: Team (Series)
3:25: Unit Cooldown

Sunday, May 4 (Helmets/Pads)

9:30am: Team Meetings
9:40: To Field
9:45-9:50: Unit Agility
9:50-10:05: Run/Stretch
10:05-10:15: Indy
10:15-10:25: Team Run
10:25-10:35: Team Pass
10:40: Wrap

Sunday, May 4 (Full Equipment)

12:00pm: Scrimmage Warmup – Blue vs. White

The 2014 Edmonton Wildcats schedule has been released! The season starts with back to back road trips to Calgary and Regina, and then a bye week. After that we have 5 consecutive games in Edmonton – the first three and the final one hosted by the ‘Cats, with the remaining Edmonton game being hosted by the Huskies. The regular season concludes with a trip to Saskatoon.

Full schedule information below:

Week One – Saturday, August 16 – Wildcats @ Colts 7pm
Week Two – Sunday, August 24 – Wildcats @ Thunder 1pm
Week Three – BYE week
Week Four – Sunday, September 7 – Wildcats vs. Rifles 12noon
Week Five – Sunday, September 14 – Wildcats vs. Thunder 1pm
Week Six – Saturday, September 20 – Wildcats vs. Huskies 7pm
Week Seven – Saturday, September 27 – Wildcats @ Huskies 7pm
Week Eight – Saturday, October 4 – Wildcats vs. Colts 7pm
Week Nine – Sunday, October 12 – Wildcats @ Hilltops 1pm

Spring Camp will be running May 1-4, 2014 at the Wildcats Clubhouse in Rundle Park. There is no fee to attend, however T-Shirts and Shorts will be available for purchase for $20 each.

To register, please click here.

For any questions regarding Spring Camp or registration, please e-mail communications@edmontonwildcats.com

Please Note: Registration is open to everyone, but is subject to approval.

The coaching staff has been finalized for 2014, and we are very excited to welcome a few new names to the coaching staff.

On the defensive side of the ball, all of the coaches from 2013 are returning. Greg High enters his 14th season as Defensive Coordinator and LB coach. Joining him again this season is Dan Schutte as the Defensive Line Coach, and Len Mora and Nolan Garriock who are working with the Secondary. One addition to the defensive staff is Wildcat Alumnus and current Edmonton Eskimo Ryan King, who is working with the LB’s.

On the offense, both Offensive Coordinator Vince Baraniecz and QB Coach Jason Dailey have moved on to new roles within the Wildcat Organization. 2013 Assistant Head Coach Greg Tyszka has taken over the role as Offensive Coordinator. Tyszka is entering his 15th season coaching with the Wildcats, and has been an integral part of the Offense for many years, making this a seamless transition. Ryan Branting will remain as the receivers coach. Moving back to the offensive side of the ball is Jeff Stead, who will take over as the Quarterback Coach. “Jeff’s experience will have a big impact on the continual growth and development of our QB’s and the offensive in general”, says Head Coach Darcy Park. After spending a season working with the running backs part-time, Jim Nahrebeski will officially take the title of Running Back coach for 2014. New to the offense coaching staff this season is former Wildcat and 2007 PFC lineman of the year Sean Brown.

The complete list of Edmonton Wildcats Coaches for the 2014 season is:

Head Coach – Darcy Park
Offensive Coordinator – Greg Tyszka
Defensive Coordinator – Greg High
Quarterbacks – Jeff Stead
Receivers & Special Teams – Ryan Branting
Running Backs – Jim Nahrebeski
Offensive Line – Sean Brown
Defensive Backs – Nolan Garriock
Defensive Backs – Len Mora
Defensive Line – Dan Schutte
Linebackers – Ryan King

Full bios on all the coaches can be found at: www.edmontonwildcats.com/coaches

We are pleased that a long-time Wildcat, and someone who holds the same perspective we enjoyed with Big Al, has been named as the team’s new General Manager. Jason Dailey spent 10 years with the Wildcats as a Coach in various positions. He brings solid business experience and a true appreciation for the Wildcat way to this position. We wish him the best in this new challenge, and are looking forward to another season with him on our team!

8:30AM 20 min O/D Meetings
9:00AM 10 min Unit Agility Ls/punters
9:10AM 10 min Take Off (insertion)
9:20AM 10 min R/S
9:30AM 20 min INDY
9:50AM 10 min Group
10:00AM 15 min 1 on 1 (REC/DB)
Inside (OL/DL/RB/LB)
10:15AM 15 min Skelly (1 on 1 OL/DL)
10:30AM 10 min TEAM
10:40AM 35 min Break
11:15AM 5 min Unit Agility
11:20AM 10 min Take Off (insertion)
11:30AM 10 min R/S
11:40AM 15 min Indy (1 on 1 REC/DB/RB/LB)
11:55AM 15 min Skelly (1 on 1 OL/DL)
12:10PM 15 min Inside (Indy REC/DB)
12:25PM 25 min Team
12:50PM 10 min Wrap

Offense Insertion Defense Insertion Offense Insertion
Run 40 front (over/under) Run
44/45 Search FB up (Rodger/Louie)
44/45 Search Ctr Lr/Rt
32/33 Quick Coverages
44/45 Lead 3 deep zone (Hannah)
46/47 Search Man coverage (green)
Pass Weak side cut (Hank) Pass

If you still need to register, please click here

There are some people whose generosity knows no bounds, and Big Al was one of those people, which is why we’re proud to announce the Big Al Memorial Scholarship. These “Big Al’ bracelets are available for a minimum $5 donation and 100% of the money donated goes to the scholarship fund. They will be available at the Advancement Camp and Alumni Night.Thank you to Joanne Durchik of Custom Promotional Products who so generously donated these bracelets.