For Immediate Release
Football British Columbia, Football BC, is pleased to welcome a new football club into membership with the organization. Based in North Langley, the Bears Bantam and Midget Football Association will begin competing in the 2026 fall tackle season and will participate in the Vancouver Mainland Football League. The Bears become the seventh new club to join Football BC’s membership since the adoption of its club-centred membership structure.

Football BC President Kevin Parks welcomed the Bears into membership. “Everyone at Football BC is delighted to welcome the “Bears” club into our membership,” said Parks.

Speaking on behalf of the Vancouver Mainland Football League, VMFL President and U19 Chair Jason Gillis also welcomed the addition of teams from North Langley. “The new North Langley teams will be a great addition to the Bantam and Midget divisions,” said Gillis. “The new teams will also be eligible to compete for a place at the 2026 Provincial Championships”.

Football BC Executive Director Keith Ryan highlighted the continued growth of Football BC’s affiliated club membership. “We continue to welcome new clubs into our membership,” said Ryan. “The Bears from North Langley represent the 30th minor football club affiliated with Football BC and continues the trend of our organization expanding into new communities across the province.”

About Football BC
Football BC is the governing body for amateur football in British Columbia. The organization was formed in 2015 and was subsequently recognized by Football Canada as the sole governing body for football in British Columbia. Shortly thereafter, the Government of British Columbia recognized Football BC as the provincial sport organization for football. Football BC is also a voting member of Sport BC.

Football BC is committed to leading, growing, and elevating amateur football across British Columbia by providing safe, inclusive, and high-quality opportunities for athletes, coaches, officials, and communities. The organization strives to foster lifelong participation, develop character and leadership through sport, and support a unified football pathway from grassroots to high performance. Through collaboration, education, and advocacy, Football BC empowers every participant to reach their full potential while strengthening the spirit, diversity, and excellence of football in the province.

Contact:           

Keith Ryan
executivedirector@bcpfa.com