About

Thunder Bay Minor Football Association

The Thunder Bay Minor Football Association (T.B.M.F.A.) is organized to develop and operate a Youth Football in Thunder Bay and surrounding area, the said purposes the objectives of this Association, through the medium of a supervised, competitive footballprogram, guided and governed by and through its approved and accepted constitution.

Our goal is to seek to implant in the youth of our community, the ideals of GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP, TEAMWORK, HONESTY, LOYALTY, COURAGE, SCHOLARSHIP, AND REVERENCE, so that they may be FINER, STRONGER and HAPPIER YOUTH who will grow to be better citizens of and for their communities. The Thunder Bay Minor Football Association strives to make the game "fun" for all boys and girls. Coaches must constantly keep in mind the ages of the participants. The program stresses learning lessons of value far beyond the playing days of the boys and girls involved, such as: self-discipline, teamwork, concentration, friendship, leadership and good sportsmanship. With such goals in mind, and by providing an opportunity to participate in an organized and supervised environment with emphasis on maximum safety and participation,

Thunder Bay Minor Football is committed to provide young men and women an enjoyable, unique and valuable experience. T.B.M.F.A. has supported the youth of Thunder Bay for many years. It is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization committed to the youth of Thunder Bay. Every member of T.B.M.F.A.'s Board of Directors and Coaching Staff is committed to three objectives: Safety, Participation over competition and Education over performance.

Our Coaches will not be judged on their win/loss record, but on their ability to make the game “fun” for our children. We must remember that this activity is for “THE KIDS”. It is our philosophy to provide a strong emphasis on the core fundamentals of football –teamwork, commitment, work ethic, respect, and sportsmanship. Your support to this philosophy is critical and will serve to enhance the growth, mentally and physical development of our children.