ABOUT it

A crowded beach scene with three edited-in athletes: one in red football gear, one in blue football gear, and one in white soccer kit.
Three smiling men at a beach event with "Kits Fest" signs, wearing casual shirts and festival lanyards. The man on the right wears a straw hat and sunglasses.
Smiling person next to a large gold trophy labeled "KITSFEST REDZONE CUP" and two smaller winged trophies on a wooden base.
Two women in sports jerseys on a sandy field preparing for a game, one reaching for a football on a stool.
A young boy playing football on a beach, preparing to throw a football, wearing a blue shirt and light-colored shorts.

What’s a former BC Lion and 49er—now a sports dad of two—do on a sunny weekend in Vancouver? Grab the kids, head to Kits Beach, and jump into Kitsfest—where the sand meets the sideline and sports dreams start to feel real.

Redzone Football was built on one simple idea: “It’s all about snaps—the more, the better.” What began as a way to help a young QB named Ty handle pressure and play in the tightest part of the field—the red zone—has evolved into a beachside battleground featuring some of B.C.’s best: the Philpots, Cummings, Roberts, Benefield, and Hennessy.

Kitsfest isn’t your typical sports day. It’s elite hoops, beach volleyball, and tennis right by the ocean. It’s sunshine, competition, and that one last rep before fall. Redzone isn’t just a game—it’s a vibe, a tradition, and a celebration of sport, family, and community.

A group of young men on a sandy beach posing with a large trophy, wearing sleeveless sports shirts with a logo, and the ocean and mountains in the background.
Two women outdoors in athletic wear, one holding a football.
A young man playing flag football on the beach, holding a football near a stool, wearing a sleeveless shirt and shorts.
Three women playing beach flag football, one catching the ball, with spectators and a branded tent in the background.
Group of people standing on a beach with signs "Redzone Support Staff" and "Gatorade" tents in the background

  • How long is the day? Is from 9-4:30PM

  • Is it 5-on-5 or 7-on-7? Redzone is a hybrid of 5-on-5 & 7-on-7 passing league made just for fans.

  • Is there contact? There is always some contact but you tackle you go home. You play rough, you’ll go home, and your team.

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