A collaboration between the CFL's Toronto Argonauts and NFL's Buffalo Bills has launched the "Future of Football" program aimed at promoting football among youth in the Greater Toronto Area. Despite initial skepticism, the initiative has successfully engaged young athletes, particularly through recent free flag football camps for girls. This partnership not only strengthens the Argonauts' brand but also helps the Bills expand their influence in Toronto, fostering a new generation of football fans.

By the Numbers
  • 80 young female athletes attended two recent flag football camp sessions.
  • The next program will be a week-long flag football summer camp scheduled for July.
State of Play
  • The first flag football camp offered both girls aged 10-13 and 14-17, with positive participation.
  • There are plans for ongoing clinics and summer camps, emphasizing skill development and relationship building.
What's Next

Future programs will enhance the partnership's grassroots approach, with the aim of increasing interest in football among local youth. The Argonauts plan to roll out a full week of flag football training that builds on the existing one-day clinics.

Bottom Line

This initiative is a promising step towards cultivating young football talent in Toronto, intertwining the futures of the Argonauts and Bills while creating lasting connections in the community.