Our regional under-16 football tournament, with Western and Eastern provincial teams competing against each other for the championship.
The U16 East and West Regional Challenges provide young athletes and coaches with their first experience of tournament-style competition, offering a unique opportunity to test their skills against neighbouring provinces. These events focus on player development, helping athletes grow both on and off the field as they advance their understanding of the game in a competitive environment.
More than just a showcase of talent, the Regional Challenges promote unity and camaraderie, bringing athletes together to share experiences and build connections with peers from across their regions. By highlighting the values of True Sport—fairness, excellence, inclusion, and fun—these events foster a positive environment that emphasizes growth, teamwork, and a love for the game.
The U16 Challenges also play a key role in supporting the development of consistent training and competition standards across Canada’s Provincial Associations. By providing athletes with structured, high-quality competition, these events lay a strong foundation for their future in football while celebrating the spirit and culture of the host province and city.
EAST:
| Year | Dates | Champions | Location | Host | Event Recap | Results |
| 2024 | July 17-21 | Quebec defeated Ontario (18-15) | Antigonish, NS | Football Nova Scotia | Event Recap | Results |
| 2023 | July 3-8 | Quebec defeated Ontario (21-14) | Sackville, NB | Football New Brunswick | Event Recap | Results |
| 2022 | July 21-24 | Quebec defeated Ontario (47-13) | Sackville, NB | Football New Brunswick | Event Recap | Results |
| 2021 | – | CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC | – | – | – | – |
| 2020 | – | CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC | – | – | – | – |
| 2019 | July 8-12 | Quebec defeated Ontario (28-7) | Kingston, ON | Football Ontario | Event Recap | Results |
| 2018 | July 7-15 | Quebec defeated Saskatchewan (38-8) | Guelph, ON | Football Ontario | Event Recap | Results |
| 2017 | July 18-21 | Nova Scotia defeated Ontario (35-21) | Wolfville, NS | Football Nova Scotia | Event Recap | Results |
WEST:
| Year | Dates | Champions | Location | Host | Event Recap | Results |
| 2024 | July 1-6 | Saskatchewan defeated Alberta (24-0) | Regina, SK | Football Saskatchewan | Event Recap | Results |
| 2023 | July 4-8 | Saskatchewan defeated BC (34-0) | Regina, SK | Football Saskatchewan | Event Recap | Results |
| 2022 | July 3-6 | Saskatchewan defeated BC (22-10) | Langley, BC | British Columbia Provincial Football Association | Event Recap | Results |
| 2021 | – | CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC | – | – | – | |
| 2020 | – | CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC | – | – | – | |
| 2019 | July 13-19 | Saskatchewan defeated BC (21-7) | Kamloops, BC | British Columbia Provincial Football Association | Event Recap | Results |
| 2018 | July 4-7 | Alberta defeated Manitoba (47-21) | Edmonton, AB | Football Alberta | Event Recap | Results |
| 2017 | July 1-8 | Alberta defeated BC (28-0) | Lethbridge, AB | Football Alberta | Event Recap | Results |
July 21, 2024, Antigonish, NS – Québec continued their dominance in the U16 Eastern Regional Challenge, clinching their fifth consecutive
July 21, 2024, Antigonish, NS – Nova Scotia secured the bronze medal in the U16 Eastern Regional Challenge with a
Antigonish, NS – July 19, 2024: The opening game of the 2024 U16 Eastern Regional Challenge saw reigning champions Québec
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