League Takes Action Indoors

Jan 09, 2010 by Radhika Panjwani Mississauga News

Taylor Cummings warms up before running some drills Saturday morning at Rink City Sportsplex. The Mississauga Indoor Football Association held its sign-up and scrimmage. The season will be ready for kickoff next weekend. – Photo by Steven Der-Garabedian

Many football players from the city avoided the bitter cold weather outside and enjoyed a spot of warm-up drill at newly opened indoor arena.

The enthusiasts were among dozens who signed-up to become part of the Mississauga Indoor Football League.

The league held its first registration session at RinkCity Sportsplex (3636 Hawkestone Rd.), at 8 a.m today. The second sign-up takes place Monday, from 6-8 p.m., at the same location.

The league, started by Liston Bates and Jay Bodnar, is looking for youths aged 12-14 to play in its junior division and players aged 15-17 for its senior division.

The league is full contact, with equipment provided. Cost is $200, with seven games guaranteed. Games are played Saturday mornings from 8 a.m.-noon, beginning Jan. 16.

For more information, visit www.leaguelineup.com/mississaugaeach1teach1sportsandtraining.

rpanjwani@mississauga.net