About The Bel-Air Club
Win or lose, the Bel-Air Lions and Norsemen have fun!
The Bel-Air Copeland Lions and Norsemen Football Club has been a fixture in the Carlington community for over 35 years. In 2002, the Norsemen Midgets, formerly of the OMFL, were welcomed into the Bel-Air organization, giving the Club 5 levels of football for youth to enjoy. Our club has been a proud member of the National Capital Amateur Football Association (NCAFA) since 1962.
This Club is about children. There are currently over 200 children from ages 8-19 playing with the Lions and Norsemen. Our coaches and volunteers all share a love for kids of all ages and a love for sharing the game of football with them.
This club is about teamwork. The Lions and Norsemen rely on players, parents and members of the community to run the organization and provide opportunities for kids to play football in Ottawa.
This team is about community. The Lions have helped hundreds of kids enjoy football and taught them the value of community and team work. Many former players have returned to help the Club with coaching and fundraising. Currently, 6 of our coaches played Bel-Air football in their youth!
This Club is about having fun. More than anything else, the Lions and Norsemen are about having fun doing something that you love to do! Contact us for more information about how you can join in the fun, or follow the link below;
Frequently asked questions about the Bel-Air Lions and Norsemen. |
Volunteers
The Bel-Air football Club is a volunteer-run organization that needs your help!
Whether you have a little or a lot of time to give, want to help "BEHIND THE SCENES" or "IN THE LIMELIGHT", "JUST ONCE OR TWICE" or on "GAME DAYS" there are plenty of ways that you can form part of our volunteer family. If you see something that interests you, please contact your team manager.
BEHIND THE SCENES
| ResponsibilityDutiesTime Commitment |
# Volunteers Needed |
| Phone Calls - Assist Managers with calling players to pass on information as required.Varies |
1-2 for each level |
| Photographer - Photograph players throughout the season for yearbook and website.Varies |
Unlimited |
| Video Taping - Video tape games2.5-3 hours per game |
2-3 |
| Info Bulletin Board - Create a bulletin board at Raven field and provide up-to-date information about schedules, standings etc.1-2 hours/week |
1-2 |
| Baking - Providing treats for players after practices/games and/or for banquet.Varies |
Unlimited |
| Recruiting - Participate in initiatives to make Club more visible and encourage players to join.Varies |
Ongoing/Unlimited |
| Fundraising - Bingo, Selling chocolates, raffle tickets or other initiatives etc.Sunday Evenings - all year/Seasonal |
Unlimited |
IN THE LIMELIGHT (June - November)
| ResponsibilityDutiesTime Commitment |
# Volunteers Needed |
| Coaches - Training/experience required.15-20 hours/week |
4-5 for each age level |
| Manager/Assistant Manager - Attends all practices and games, completes player registration, collects fees, supply's water for players at practices and games, ensures players are appropriately dressed and protected during practices and games, maintains order on the bench during games, oversees duties of other volunteers (conveners etc.), acts as a liaison between parents and coaches, distributes newsletters and other related duties15-20 hours/week |
2 for each level |
| Club Equipment Manager - Distributes and fits players with equipment and uniforms. Makes adjustments as required.Maintains equipment room in order.Oversees condition of all club equipment.15-20 hours/week |
1-2 |
| ResponsibilityDutiesTime Commitment |
# Volunteers Needed |
| Raven Washroom - Clean washroom.1 hour, 2-3 times per season |
2-3 |
| Raven Locker Room - Clean and organize.1 hour, twice per season |
1 |
| Video - Edit clips to create post-season video for players' banquet.October-November |
1-2 |
| Equipment Return - Record return of equipment from players. Follow-up with players who don't return equipment.2-3 evenings in November |
1-2 for each age level |
| Yearbook - Organize/typeset submissions for yearbook October |
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| Banquet - Help plan and prepare for banquet; ticket sales, set-up, baking, cooking, serving, decorating, clean-up etc.November |
Unlimited |
ON GAME DAY (August - October)
| ResponsibilityDutiesTime Commitment |
# Volunteers Needed |
| Field Manager - Transportation and set up of down markers, flags, sticks and goal post pads to home field and return of equipment to Raven field (training available).45 minutes before and after home games |
1 |
| Timekeeper - Official timekeeper for referees (training available).2.5-3 hours at home games |
One for each age level |
| Team Equipment Manage - Ensure equipment bag and first aid kit are appropriately stocked and transported to games. Return equipment to Raven Park15 minutes on game days |
One for each age level |
| Score Keeper - Official score keeper for referees (training available).2.5-3 hours at home games |
One for each age level |
| Convener - Prepares line-up sheets. Ensures all players on the opposing team receive the mandatory amount of playing time (training available).2.5-3 hours at all games |
One for each age level |
| Stick Crew - Mark downs on the field for referees (training available).2.5-3 hours at home games |
3 for each age level |
| Team Trainer - Medically trained person to deal with injuries on the field.2.5-3 hours at all games |
One for each age level |
| Refreshment Coordinator - Purchase oranges/watermelon and pop (cost reimbursed) and transport to field for players.45 minutes on game days |
One for each age level |
| Barbeque Crew - Cook burgers and hotdogs, sell drinks and snacks2.5-3 hours at home games |
2-3 for each home game |
| Carpooling - Provide transportation for players before games.30-45 minutes on game days |
2-3 for each level |
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