The Eastman Raiders Football Club are a Canadian Youth Football Club located in
Steinbach, Manitoba
Steinbach () is the List of cities in Manitoba, third-largest city in the province of Manitoba, Canada, and with a population of 17,806, the largest community in the Eastman Region, Manitoba, Eastman region. The city, located about southeast of ...
. The team participates in leagues organized by the Manitoba Minor Football Association of which the club is a member. The Eastman Raiders Football Club was formed in 1991 by Paul Beauchamp, operates at four different ages levels, and play home games at
A.D. Penner Park, with facilities including bleachers, canteens, team clubhouses and an electronic scoreboard. The most notable Raiders alumni is
Canadian Football League
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Andrew Harris.
The 2024 U16 Bantam MMFA (Manitoba Minor Football Association) season concluded with the Eastman Raiders emerging as the champions. The team achieved a perfect 10-0 record, showcasing their dominance throughout the season. In the championship game, held at
Princess Auto Stadium
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The stadium is h ...
in
Winnipeg
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on October 27, 2024, they defeated the Falcons Football Club with a high-scoring victory of 94-70 under the leadership of head coach Steve Baxter.
References
External links
www.eastmanraiders.comwww.mbmfa.comwww.footballmanitoba.com
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Sports clubs and teams established in 1991
Canadian football teams in Manitoba
Sport in Steinbach, Manitoba
1991 establishments in Manitoba
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