Ontario Football welcomes BACK the Ontario Football Conference Juniors as members

CJFL CONFERENCE HAS CONFIDENCE IN NEW OFA'S DIRECTION

 
Hamilton, Ontario - The Ontario Football Alliance (OFA) is excited to welcome the Ontario Football Conference Juniors (OFC) as returning members of the provincial sport organization.
 
After a short hiatus away from the provincial sport body, the OFC have made their return to Ontario Football this past week. The organization and its association will immediately begin to receive all membership benefits to deliver COVID-19 compliant football activities for 2021 and plan for the 2022 season.
 
What this means for the Ontario Football Conference Juniors:
 

• Full access to Ontario Football resources, including safe sport, safety programs and new program initiatives
• Full access to Football Canada resources, including safety programs, partners and new initiatives.
• Eligibility for the associations to compete at provincial championships at all age levels.
• Eligibility for player and coach representation at Regional, National and International competitions through Team Ontario and Team Canada.
• Access to coaching certification programming and resources.
• Access to officials' certification programming and resources.
• Access to host and participate in provincial flag tournaments and championships through the Ontario Flag Football League
• Access to Host Regional and National events
• Access to Mobile tools such as Players Health Rehab, Protect and FC Mobile
• Full insurance coverage under the Football Canada National insurance policy
• Access to Ontario Football and Football Canada grassroots programming such as FC First Down, FC Flag, CFL Futures, and Ultimate Football
• Increased marketing and exposure of participants
• A collaborative approach to championship delivery
• Representation on the Ontario Football Alliance Executive Council
• Representation on Ontario Football membership and programming committees

 
This announcement marks an important step in further aligning the provincial football landscape, highlighting partnership and cooperation to develop the province's game.
 
"The OFC shares the OFA's vision and commitment toward promoting the great game of football here in Ontario," OFC President Darren Cochetto said.
 
"We are looking forward to working closely with the OFA's new leadership in establishing several new initiatives that will be designed to improve football in Ontario and encourage greater participation across all levels and age groups."
 
In collaboration with the OFA, the OFC Juniors is working with its member clubs to ensure COVID-19 permitted football programming. The goal is to provide each club with an opportunity to play football safely. The OFA will be a resource for OFC members on Return to Football protocols, football programming options, insurance and other issues related to operating and growing amateur football as the sport and province navigates through the pandemic.
 
"The OFC plays a crucial role in providing Ontario athletes post-secondary football opportunities." Aaron Geisler, OFA Executive Director, said.
 
"Alignment with stakeholders and to provide value to their associations and participants is essential to create momentum for our sport as we emerge from the pandemic."
  
The OFC has a rich history in the province with six associations throughout the province.  They are one of three conferences in the 18-team in the Canadian Junior Football League, including the BC Football Conference and the Prairie Football Conference. The OFC is set to host the Canadian Bowl in November, providing a showcase for the junior game on a Central Canadian stage.
 
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
 
Aaron Geisler
Executive Director
ageisler ontariofootball.ca
519-719-2322
 
 
 
ABOUT THE ONTARIO FOOTBALL ALLIANCE: The Ontario Football Alliance (OFA), the sanctioned provincial governing body for football in Ontario, through its focus on transparency, growth, alignment and excellence, is engaged in providing football opportunities for all of Ontario. The Ontario Football Alliance is driven by a commitment to deliver football programming, opportunities and resources for its members and the provincial football stakeholders. Please visit: ontariofootball.ca