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Mississauga Football League
South West Football Association
The MFL is a sport association managed by volunteers. The League’s executives, coaches and team managers all donate their time, skills and enthusiasm to provide an opportunity for the youth in our community to learn and play the game of tackle football. Many are parents of current or retired players but some just enjoy the game and training the players.
Like any volunteer organization, the SWFA struggles to recruit and retain members who will ensure that the quality of our program is maintained. We hope that all parents will get involved by attending games, supporting fundraising initiatives and volunteering in some capacity. Please find below the opportunities available for parent volunteers.
Parent or Guardian Volunteer Opportunities
Mississauga Football League Executives
Members are elected during the Annual General Meeting in January. Positions are open to any interested adult in the community. This body is responsible for creating the constitution and by-laws of the league in addition to administrative duties.
SWFA Executives
Positions are held by the coaches, team managers as well as any interested adult in the community. This body is responsible for the administration of South West football in all its aspects from the selection and professional development of coaches, to maintaining and purchasing equipment to fund raising and marketing. (1-2 hours per monthly meeting).
SWFA Sub-Committees
Fundraising Committee – Brainstorm ideas and organize major campaign; assist Managers in the coordination at the team level (4 hours per season in meetings plus email communication).
Annual Banquet Committee – Organize event (location, trophies, refreshments, etc.) with assistance of the Team Managers (4 hours per season in meetings plus email communication).
Panthers & Raiders Teams
Coaches (all levels) – Experience and certification required for head coaches, offensive and defensive coordinators but not necessary for assistant coaches. We will provide training and assist in obtaining certification. Student assistants welcome, community hours possible.
Team Managers – This position can be held by one or more parents/guardians in order to share the duties.
Duties Include
o Attend monthly SWFA meetings (1-2 hours per meeting)
o Facilitate communication between the Coaches and parents/players using email, telephone and information flyers (approximately 1 hour per month)
o Purchase (funds provided) and distribute refreshments during games
o Assist Sub-committees with planning and/or communication of events and fundraising campaigns
o Manage any team fundraising mini-campaigns and end of season party
Duty Personnel – Timekeeping and handling of down markers during home games (training provided)
Event Volunteer – Assist with events or activities on behalf of your team. You will be contacted to determine your availability for each event (1-2 hours per event or activity).
Involvement Opportunities Information
Parent & Player Name: _________________________________Team: ____________________
Phone: ____________________________Email: ______________________________________
____I would like to volunteer for the following position(s) _____________________________
____ I can help arrange a corporate donation of a raffle prize, refreshment supplies, or services which could benefit the SWFA (i.e. ________________________________________________)
Please email the above information to the Head Coach of your Sons or daughters team or that teams Team Manager or contact SWFA's president Rick Kerrigan at rick.kerrigan@swfa-football.com
If you require any further information or have any suggestions please contact
Sherry Fox @ 905-607-6416 or sherry.fox@swfa-football.com