East-West Free Agent Camp
The annual East-West CFL Free Agent Camp will take place Tuesday May 6 from 6:00pm – 9:30pm at the Feridun Hamdullahpeur Fieldhouse on the campus of the University of Waterloo. This camp is open to any player Canadian, American, and Global player who is classified as a free agent (Canadians past their draft year). CFL teams will be present for evaluation and all testing results will be shared with all CFL clubs.
Testing will include: 40 Yard Sprint, Shuttle (5-10-5), Broad Jump and Bench followed by Indy Positional Drills and concluding with 1 on 1’s (Padded – Helmet & Shoulder Pads are required).
Cost: $99.00 + HST
East-West Coaches Clinic
The 2025 East-West Bowl Coaches Clinic takes place May 9 and 10 on the campus of the University of Waterloo. All amateur football coaches (minor, high school, OSFL, PSO’s, CJFL, U SPORTS) are invited to attend the event. This year’s lineup includes 13 U SPORTS head coaches from across the country, and 7 U SPORT full-time assistant coaches from across the country. These coaches will make presentations on leadership, player positional skill development, rules, officiating, team culture, and offensive/defensive systems.
The clinic will consist of on-field Indy drill demonstrations from current East-West Bowl players (filmed and shared), classroom presentation sessions, and informal chalk talks.
** Please note that with the support of Football Canada and the NCCP, 15 professional development points will be awarded for registering and attending this event.
Details:
Friday, May 9, 2025 (2 pm – 10 pm)
Saturday, May 10, 2025 (9 am – 12 pm)
Location: 220 Columbia St. W., Waterloo, ON, N2J 4B9
- In-person Registration Costs:
- Individual Coach: $90.00 + HST (includes Clinic Sessions, on-field positional Indy drills, 1 meal, and 1 Game ticket to East-West Bowl).
- Coaching Staff (4 Coaches from same staff) - $300.00 + HST (includes Clinic Sessions, on-field positional Indy drills, 4 meals, and 4 Game tickets to East-West Bowl).
- Vitrual Clinic Option
- Live-Streaming (Supported by Football Canada) (People residing in the Windsor, Ontario to Kingston, Ontario corridor will not have access to the streaming option, they can only attend in person)
- Individual Coach: $60.00 + HST (includes Clinic Sessions).
- Please email warriorstickets@uwaterloo.ca with your postal code for a special registration link.
East-West Bowl "Kids Fun Camp"
Wednesday, May 7
5:30 - 8:30 pm
Feridun Hamdullahupeur Fieldhouse
Registration Cost: $55.00 + HST
- The camp includes a t-shirt and a signing session for autographs with the U SPORTS East-West Game players and coaches.
- This camp is designed for all children aged 7 to 13 years.
- In this non-contact camp, children will learn fundamental football skills through interactive and inclusive drills in a fun environment. U SPORTS players and coaches will supervise all activities for the campers.
East- West Bowl Game
Warrior Field
Saturday May 10th, 2025
Gates open at 11:00 am
Kick off at 12:30 pm
Tickets: http://gowarriorsgo.ca/tickets
- The event features the top 106 Canadian university football players eligible for the 2026 CFL Draft as they look to showcase their skills to coaches, general managers, and personnel from the Canadian Football League. A minimum of three players in their third or fourth year from each of the 27 U SPORTS football programs will attend the game.
- UW Students receive free admission to all regular season home games by or tapping their WatCard at the gate (all students must or upon arrival at their first game). Students must reserve their tickets in advance if they wish to sit in Grand Stands.
- There will be a bag check prior to entering Warrior Field.
- Lawn chairs are welcome for sitting on the Berm.
- Free parking is still available in Lot X on Fridays after 4:30pm until 6:00am on Mondays but is subject to change. For more information on changes to Parking Services on May 1st, 2024:
