Foothills Falcons Football — Okotoks, Alberta
Spring Camp
2026
This is where the season is built. Four weeks to install our offense, our defense, and our identity — before August arrives and the window closes.
Overview
Why Spring Camp Matters
4
Weeks of Camp
Monday through Thursday, 5:30 to 7:30 pm — every session counts.
1
Jamboree
One competitive event to cap off the spring — Cochrane, June 19.
When the regular season kicks off in August, we have roughly ten to twelve practices before our first game. Spring camp is the reason our players are ready. Every rep, every install, every film session builds the foundation we rely on all season.
Dates
Spring Camp Schedule
Pre-Camp
OTAs & Team Activities
Early spring organized team activities and leadership events leading into camp week.
Tuesday, May 19
Bottle Drive
Community bottle drive with potential equipment handout in the evening.
Wednesday, May 20 — 6:00 pm
Root Beer Social
Athletes only. An informal evening for new players to meet the coaching staff and team leaders. Equipment handout and tap payment available for spring camp fees.
Location to be confirmed.
Thursday, May 21 — 5:30–7:30 pm
Rookie Camp
Designed specifically for incoming Grade 10 athletes — players currently in Grade 9 who will be joining the Falcons program next year. This session gets new players introduced to the program before full camp begins.
Monday, May 25 — Thursday, June 18
Full Spring Camp
Monday through Thursday — 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Four weeks of on-field work, film study, and classroom time. All players are expected to attend. This is where our system gets installed.
Week 3 — Date TBD
Media Day
Date to be confirmed. More details coming soon.
Friday, June 19
Jamboree — Cochrane
Our one competitive event of the spring. The culmination of everything we installed.
Eligibility
Who Attends Spring Camp
Current Grade 9 Athletes
If you are currently in Grade 9 and planning to attend FCHS next year, Rookie Camp on May 21 is for you. It is your first look at what this program is, how we operate, and what we expect.
Rookie Camp is followed by full spring camp starting May 25. We strongly encourage all incoming Grade 10s to attend both — this is the fastest path to being ready when August arrives.
Grade 10–12 Players
All players currently on the Falcons roster are expected at spring camp. This is not optional. Your teammates are counting on you and so is the coaching staff.
Full camp begins Monday, May 25. Every session from that point through June 18 runs Monday to Thursday, 5:30 to 7:30 pm.
Camp Focus
What to Expect
Spring camp is not a conditioning camp. It is a learning camp. We are installing our system — the language, the concepts, and the culture that define how we play.
Offensive Install
Learning our offensive systems. Terminology, assignments, personnel, and execution — from the ground up.
Defensive Install
Learning our defensive scheme, assignments by position, and the communication that makes it work as a unit.
Film & Classroom
Time in the film room and classroom/locker room reinforces what we build on the field. Understanding the why behind every concept.
Special Teams
We will have some time dedicated to special teams during the four weeks, though the primary focus remains on offense and defense installs. Special teams depth will be built out further in August.
Earn Your Place
Competing for the Locker Room
The locker room is not given. It is earned.
Every day of spring camp, players compete for the opportunity to earn a locker. The locker room is one of the most significant spaces in our program — it is where our brotherhood lives. Not every player will have one. The ones who do will have earned it.
Show up. Work hard. Compete. That is how you earn your spot.
Standards
Expectations
Attendance
Spring camp is strongly encouraged for all players. For incoming Grade 10s especially, this is the single most important thing you can do to prepare for your first season. The work we do here is not repeated in August — we build on it. Miss spring camp and you are starting behind.
Equipment
Bring cleats. That is it. The program provides all required equipment. Before purchasing any vanity items — gloves, visors, or any other add-ons — check with the head coach first. Many items that are common at the senior men's or adult level are not permitted in high school football. A quick conversation before you spend money can save a problem later.
Academics
Academic standards are monitored during the spring but not enforced for participation. That changes in August. Eligibility for the regular season requires passing every class. Use the spring to get and stay ahead.
Registration
Sign Up & Pay Your Fee
How to Register
All players — returning roster and incoming Grade 10s — must complete the registration form and be signed up for spring camp. Registration remains open throughout camp.
- 1.Complete the Program Intake Form to register with the team
- 2.Complete the Spring Camp Registration form to confirm your spot
- —Both forms are required for all players
Spring Camp Fee — $100
Grade 10 & 11 Players
The $100 fee will be applied to your school fees account directly.
Incoming Grade 10 (Current Grade 9)
Payment is accepted by cash or cheque. A tap payment option will be available at the Root Beer Social on May 20.
Questions about fees? Reach out to the coaching staff directly.
Questions
Contact the Coaching Staff
Parents and players are welcome to reach out by email. We will get back to you as quickly as we can.
Team Manager
Jenn Sienen
Contact details coming soon.
“Same Mud. Same Blood.”
Foothills Composite High School — Okotoks, Alberta