CBFA Podcast

We're back for our third season of the CBFA Podcast! 

To kick things off, James and Cole review the first two weeks of bantam football in Calgary. The Cowboys are off to another strong start with wins over the Raiders and Lions, and they are joined by the Colts, Wildcats, Mavericks, and Stampeders at 2-0.

Keep an eye on CBFA social media to get in on Gordie's Play of the Week, as well as the 50/50 draw!

Produced by James Parkes

Music by Russian Fingers

We're gearing up for the 2023 Calgary Bantam Football Association season! Bantam camps have now begun as we roll into August. 

In this update from July 26, Cole tells some stories from Female Football Calgary and Football Alberta action from this past spring and summer, and James has some updates about the new RAMP website and what's in store for our podcast listeners this season. Stay tuned to the end to get a "sneak peek"!

CBFA Podcast produced by James Parkes

Music by Russian Fingers

Cole Fortner joins James to talk about the Calgary Wildcats victory over the Spruce Grove Cougars in a thrilling 21-13 game, a fitting end to the Bantam season at Shouldice Park. 

The guys discuss the Tier 1 Semis scores (including several for the same games!), and look ahead to the Tier 1 Provincial Final this Saturday at 3pm in Lethbridge. The forecast for the game is nice weather, all signs are pointing to a road trip for the hosts this weekend!

Produced by James Parkes, music by Russian Fingers

Cole and James discuss the three finals games from the past weekend at Shouldice Park and give a shoutout to the Stampeders for winning not only the Division 3 Championship but also the 3rd Annual Gordies Food Fight for bringing in the most donations for the Veterans Food Bank in Calgary. 

The cold, snowy and windy weather played havoc with passing and special teams plays, but the Wildcats and Cowboys prevailed and extend their seasons into the Provincial playoffs. The Wildcats will play Saturday, November 12 at Shouldice Park while the Cowboys will go on the road to play in Raymond, AB.

Produced by James Parkes, music by Russian Fingers

Cole Fortner joins James once more to discuss the four Semi-final games played October 29, and give their predictions for the finals to be played November 5.

The 50/50 was a huge success, thank you to everyone who bought a ticket (or 25)! We will follow up with the Selects team as they prepare for Las Vegas.

Produced by James Parkes, music by Russian Fingers

Grant Stefanowski joins James this week to recap the Division 3 semi-finals and the Division 1/2 quarter-finals from the past weekend at Shouldice Park. For the first time the CBFA played games inside the dome at Encana Field while Saturday's outdoor games were postponed to Monday due to snow.

All the games were played, setting up Semi-final Saturday on October 29! There are still some 50/50 tickets available, so make sure you bring a few bucks in cash to get in on that, and support the Selects in the process.

Produced by James Parkes, music by Russian Fingers

The regular season draws to a close, and the playoff matchups are set! James and Cole review the week that was, and set up this weekend's matchups. 

Later on James is joined by Colts Coach Al Wayrynen to discuss the Colts season, some of the players, and gives a shout out to his coaching staff.

Produced by James Parkes, music by Russian Fingers

James provides an update on what's going on with the website, Cole and James go over the Week 7 action and look ahead to Week 8. 

Later on, Chiefs Coach Chris Bailey joins the podcast to discuss some lessons learned, keeping the team focused on the here and now, and which Chiefs players don't get enough recognition for their play.

Produced by James Parkes, music by Russian Fingers

Grant Stefanowski, a CBFA board member and part-time announcer at Shouldice Park joins James this week to discuss all the action from week 6 in the CBFA, including the Raiders/Bulldogs battle of the unbeaten teams.

Later on James is joined by Bulldogs head coach Glen Verbaan to discuss the Bulldogs season, some of the emerging leaders on the team, and the strengths of the Bulldogs organization from top to bottom, among other things.

Produced by James Parkes, music by Russian Fingers

This week we keep it short and sweet, as James flies solo. Scores and standings, short reviews of the Stampeders/Colts and Eagles/Bulldogs games from Saturday, plus Monday's Makeup Matches getting all teams to 5 games played.

James talks about the timing rules specific to the CBFA, including the 4 events that will stop the clock in regular time: penalties, scoring plays, time-outs, and injuries.

It's the annual CBFA Pink Sock Initiative this Saturday October 1 and next Saturday October 8! Be at Hellard Field this Saturday, October 1, at 11:00am for the presentation of the oversized cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society just prior to the Rebels/Stampeders game.

Produced by James Parkes, mustic by Russian Fingers