GENERAL SEASON INFORAMTION
Welcome to the 2026 spring season!
For those that are new to the BCAFFL, this is some general information to keep you informed and help you prepare. For those returning, this is a simple reminder.
GAME FIELD LOCATIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN EARLY 2026
Our season kicks off March 22nd, 2026. We do not play on long weekends. Full season dates and times TBD:
Typical Game times by division:
Men's = 9:00am / 9:55am / 10:50am
Coed = 11:45am / 12:40pm
Women's = 1:35pm / 2:30pm
Masters = 1:35pm / 2:30pm
*Required Equipment: Cleats, shorts or pants without pockets, flags, mouthguard, jersey.
Flag belts with flags are available at the field for $10. (cash or card)
Breast Cancer flag sets available for $15 (cash or card)
Mouthguards are available at the field for $5. (cash or card)
*REMINDER FOR ALL TEAMS* There will NOT be any score changes after the day has concluded at the field. Please check the final score of your game with the officials and league staff at the end of each game.
*If your team can not attend one or more games on any given week, you MUST send a notification email to info@bcaffl.ca no less than 24 hours prior to the scheduled day. Failure to provide this notification wil subject your team to a fine of $100.
For those that are new to the BCAFFL, this is some general information to keep you informed and help you prepare. For those returning, this is a simple reminder.
GAME FIELD LOCATIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN EARLY 2026
Our season kicks off March 22nd, 2026. We do not play on long weekends. Full season dates and times TBD:
Typical Game times by division:
Men's = 9:00am / 9:55am / 10:50am
Coed = 11:45am / 12:40pm
Women's = 1:35pm / 2:30pm
Masters = 1:35pm / 2:30pm
*Required Equipment: Cleats, shorts or pants without pockets, flags, mouthguard, jersey.
Flag belts with flags are available at the field for $10. (cash or card)
Breast Cancer flag sets available for $15 (cash or card)
Mouthguards are available at the field for $5. (cash or card)
*REMINDER FOR ALL TEAMS* There will NOT be any score changes after the day has concluded at the field. Please check the final score of your game with the officials and league staff at the end of each game.
*If your team can not attend one or more games on any given week, you MUST send a notification email to info@bcaffl.ca no less than 24 hours prior to the scheduled day. Failure to provide this notification wil subject your team to a fine of $100.
**2025 rules update**
August 19, 2025
The BCAFFL has made the decision to begin the transition towards the use of the IFAF Rule Set. This may take full effect in the spring of 2026.
Immediately, this fall 2025 season, the BCAFFL will be adjusting the current league rules to allow for the following:
- The change from 3-downs to 4-downs: You will have 4 downs from scrimmage to reach half and, 4 downs to score. All other rules regarding the downs and distance will be applied from the Football Canada rule book for 2025.
- No run-zone at mid field: There will be NO run plays allowed from 5 yards on either side of the center point of the field. This is in addition to the NO RUN ZONE at the 5 yard line at each end. No fake hand-offs are permitted in these zones. All other rules pertaining to the NO RUN ZONE will be applied from the Football Canada rule book for 2025.
