Sent on behalf of Regina Public Schools, Regina Catholic Schools and Regina Minor Football
November 19, 2025—Regina Public Schools, Regina Catholic Schools and Regina Minor Football officially launched the Regina Football Academy today at Leibel Field.Regina Football Academy (RFA) is a new learning and skill-building initiative for Regina-area Grades 9, 10 and 11 students that promotes perfection of football proficiency and successful completion of academic and elective learning requirements.
The RFA program, set to begin in Semester 2 of the 2026–2027 school year, will give students the opportunity to earn high school credits while playing their favourite game—practising and perfecting football skills under the guidance of experienced coaches and educators.
The first steps to building the new Academy are to determine Regina high school student and parent interest in the RFA. High school families will receive additional information directly through Edsby communications and school division websites. High school students already enrolled in Regina-area high schools are invited to express an interest in the program. This contact information will be collected confidentially by Regina Catholic Schools and Regina Public Schools, and families will subsequently be contacted with more information.
“This program reflects our commitment to providing diverse learning opportunities that support student growth both in the classroom and on the field,” says Regina Catholic Schools Director of Education Kelley Ehman. “Student athletes stay with their home school and earn secondary credits while training with the Regina football community.”
“We’re proud to partner in a program that builds character, discipline and athletic excellence,” says Len Antonini, Executive Director, Regina Minor Football. “It’s a big challenge, but we think Regina football community is ready to build on the strength and success that is already here. Coaches are ready; parents are ready; and, most importantly, players are ready.”
“Providing students a pathway to practise and perfect their football expertise, while still achieving their academic requirements is a win-win for Regina’s high school students,” says Mark Haarmann, Regina Public Schools Director of Education/CEO. “The new Regina Football Academy demonstrates how we are providing students with a variety of paths to personal and academic success.”
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