How do I register to play for the Bengals/ Dukes?

Club registration is done in person each spring. For details on the registration process and registration dates for this year, please see the Orleans Bengals/Dukes Registration page.

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Is the program open to both boys and girls?

Orlean's Bengals/Dukes Tackle and Fundamentals football programs are open to both boys and girls who meet age requirements.

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What are the levels of play in the Orleans Bengals/Dukes organization?

The Orleans Bengals/Dukes have tackle football teams at five levels: Tyke, Mosquito, Peewee and Bantam Bengals, and the Midget Dukes. There is an Orleans Bengals Flag Football program for boys and girls aged 5-10 from May to June. The Orleans Bengals participate in the NCAFA Girls Touch program at two levels when there is sufficient interest; Peewee for girls ages 12-14 and Bantam for girls aged 15-18. The Orleans Bengals/Dukes also have a Cheerleading squad for girls aged 8-15.

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What are the age groups for the various levels of play?

Each level of play has different age requirements. Please note that your age is taken as of December 31st of the current year:

• Tyke 10 & under
• Mosquito 11-12
• Peewee 13-14
• Bantam 15-16
• Midget (Dukes) 17-19

For additional information regarding age requirements, please see the Orleans Bengals/Dukes Registration page.

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Are there any weight or height requirements?

The National Capital Amateur Football Association (NCAFA) has eliminated weight and height requirements at all playing levels; there are no weight or height limits.

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Where do I have to live to play for an Orleans Bengals/Dukes Football team?

For Tyke, Mosquito, Pee Wee and Bantam levels, a player's principal residence must lie within the Bengals Football territory. The territory lines are: from the Ottawa River, South along Tenth Line Road to Innes Road West, along Innes Road to Mer Bleue Road, South along Mer Bleue Road to Navan Road, Northwest along Navan Road to Blackburn Hamlet Bypass, East along the Blackburn Hamlet Bypass to the intersection of Innes Road, North to the Ottawa River, and East along the Ottawa River to Tenth Line Rd.

Where is the Orleans Bengals/Dukes home field?

The Orleans Bengals/Dukes home field is located beside Garneau Catholic High School, 6588 Carriere Street, at the corner of Carriere and Orleans Blvd.

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Do I have to buy equipment?

Currently, the Bengals/Dukes Football organization provides all the equipment necessary to practice and play with the exception of league approved foot wear.

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How long is the season?

Bengals/Dukes Tackle Football programs generally begin with registration in March/April and player evaluations starting in May. Equipment hand out will occur in May and main camps for the various levels generally start at the end of July. The NCAFA Regular Season begins at the end of August and continues through to Championship Weekend in early November.

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Why do we have both "team" and "league" registration?

Team registration (Bengals form) is required to tryout or practice with the Bengals/Dukes Football Club. League registration (NCAFA form) takes place prior to the regular season (usually the last week of August) and consists of an official validation of age and issuance of player cards (only new NCAFA players must present proof of age). For more detailed information about the registration process, please see the Orleans Bengals/Dukes Registration page.

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What is the National Capital Amateur Football Association (NCAFA)?

The National Capital Amateur Football Association (NCAFA) is the largest amateur football association in Canada, with 15 member organizations and more than 60 teams and 4,000 players, coaches and volunteers. NCAFA is a member organization of Football Canada. For more information about the NCAFA, visit their website at www.ncafa.ca.

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What is Football Canada?

Football Canada is the National Governing Body of Canadian Amateur Football which has a current membership that represents Flag, Touch, and Tackle football components, including players, coaches, officials, and administrators in Canada. Additional information on amateur football in Canada is available at www.footballcanada.com.

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How long has the Orleans Bengals/Dukes Football organization been around?

The Bengals Football club was formed in 1973. The Gloucester Dukes Football club was formed in 1981, and was formally acquired by the Bengals in 2004. For a detailed history of the organization, go to the Orleans Bengals/DukesAbout us pdf. .

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How do I become an Orleans Bengals/Dukes Football volunteer?

Volunteers are always required. You can refer to the volunteers pdf for information about the many roles we need parents, family and friends of the players to fill for us each game, then check the Contacts page to contact the Manager for the level you are interested in helping.

Starting in 2009, the parents of tackle football players that make the regular season team and of cheerleaders will be required to pay a $50 volunteer fee. This fee will be reimbursed when a given amount of volunteer time is provided by the child's family members. Managers will have guidelines on volunteering, and fees will be collected when the player makes the team, or when the cheerleader pays full fees for the season.

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How do I become an Orleans Bengals/Dukes Football sponsor?

The Club is actively seeking sponsors to support our equipment renewal project and to assist with football operations. If you are interested, please contact Mike Johnson mqjohnson@rogers.com by email.