News Archive
September 2019
- LTAD: Competition Review Survey
The Ontario Football Alliance & Football Canada are looking for your feedback on the 2016 Football Canada Competition Review and the upcoming.... - NISSAN KICKOFF PROJECT
As football’s biggest fan, Nissan supports TITANs of youth football across Canada. It takes great character to be a star athlete. And when values... - Team Ontario: Womens Combine
Looking to represent Ontario at the 2020 Women's National Tournament? Come out to one of our next upcoming Women's Combines! DATE:...
August 2019
- OFA: 4 Major Initiatives for 2020
The Ontario Football Alliance is looking for your help! New OFA President, Brian Copeland, is looking for your feedback as we look to grow this! ... - Did You Know?: Strategy 2.A
Exceptions: Tournaments and jamborees from the national and provincial high performance programs. Supplementing participation through non... - Team Ontario: Womens Combine
Looking to represent Ontario at the 2020 Women's National Tournament? Come out to our next Women's Combine in London, ON on September! �... - Did You Know: Strategy 1.A
A standardized system in-line with the LTAD would allow players from across the country to compete in the same groupings. Confusion would be... - Did You Know?: Ontario Safe Sport Task Force
What it’s about: As a follow up to the Ontario Safe Sport Summit held March 6 at BMO Learning Institute and the National Summit on Safe Sport... - Road to Gold - Top 100 Roster Unveiled
Pathway for Junior National Team roster for 2020 IFAF World Junior Championships whittled down after identification camps, Football Canada Cup By... - Did You Know?: Football Canada Competition Review
Check out the 2016 Football Canada Competition Review which includes some big changes to Football in Ontario! Some changes include: ... - Flag Nationals: RECAP
Ontario, Quebec win gold at Under-16 Eastern Flag Challenge BY FOOTBALLCANADA · Missere, Morden, Lucyk and Hénault named tournament...
July 2019
- Mullin elected as new President of Football Canada
By Ameeta Vohra During Football Canada’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Jim Mullin was elected as the organization�... - FCC 2019: Alberta edges Ontario in dramatic bronze medal game finish
By Ameeta Vohra Alberta came into this game facing two years of disappointment. In last year’s tournament, they lost the gold medal to... - U16 EC: Quebec wins back-to-back championships after defeating host Ontario
By Ameeta Vohra After winning the championship in 2018, Quebec successfully defended their title with a 28-7 win over Ontario at Queen’s... - FCC 2019: Defending champion Saskatchewan down host Ontario to punch ticket to gold medal game
By Ameeta Vohra Under the lights, Saskatchewan controlled their own destiny to defeat Ontario 23-15 at Queen’s University’s Richardson... - U16 EC: Host Ontario fends off late surge from New Brunswick to advance to gold medal game
By Ameeta Vohra Host Ontario pulled out a 33-31 win over New Brunswick on Tuesday evening. Ontario moves on to the gold medal game, where they... - FCC2019: Host Ontario hangs on to victory despite late scare from British Columbia
By Ameeta Vohra The forth seeded Ontario squad move into the semi-final where they will meet defending champion Saskatchewan on Wednesday July, ...
June 2019
- Ontario to host National Tournaments this July
Kicking off the event season is the 2019 Football Canada Cup on Sunday July 7, 2019 at Queen’s University’s Richardson Stadium... - Team Ontario: Football Canada Cup
First year Head Coach, Jean-Paul Circelli looks to re-establish Ontario's dominance with a talented group. "Our coaching staff is looking... - Team Ontario: Eastern Challenge
Size & Speed highlight the 2019 Eastern Challenge: Team Ontario Roster. Putting together a physical group was a top priority for first year Head... - 2019 Football Canada Cup Bracket Challenge
The 2019 Football Canada Cup Bracket Challenge is powered by the CFL. Enter for a chance to win two (2) tickets to a CFL regular... - Tickets On Sale NOW!
... - Ultimate Football
ABOUT THE PROGRAM A fun, fast-paced version of non-contact football. The possibilities are endless as this game is a mix between... - Brian Copeland: OFA President
Brian is a retired Firefighter & General Contractor who has coached football and hockey for the past 15 years in the Niagara area. He was the first... - 2018 OFA AGM: Review
Annual General Meeting Information 2018 2018 AGM Minutes 2018 Financial Review - RLB Technical Director Report Looking for 2017?...
May 2019
- Football Canada announces schedules for summer tackle events
Football Canada is pleased to announce the schedules for this summer’s tackle events. Kicking off the event season is the 2019 Football Canada... - Player Development Program
ABOUT THE PROGRAM The Player Development Program (PDP) curriculum consists of eight one-hour sessions. The sessions help youth... - Safe Sport Working Group
Delegates of National Safe Sport Summit express strong support for pan-Canadian action to prevent abuse, harassment, and bullying Ottawa, ON (May... - Email Issues
The Ontario Football office is currently experiencing issues with our ontariofootball.ca emails. Sorry for any. ... - Victoria Day!
NOTE: The Ontario Football Alliance office is currently closed for Victoria Day and will reopen Tuesday, May 21st. ... - Team Ontario: Womens Combine
Ontario Football: Womens Combine DATE: June 9th, 2019 TIME: 12:00PM - 4:00PM COST: $25 LOCATION: Gee Gee's Field; University of(... - Ontario Football: Online Store
NOTE: All sales are done through T. Litzen Sports and not the Ontario Football. ... - First Down Program
ABOUT THIS PROGRAM The First Down Program curriculum consists of eight one-hour sessions. The sessions develop fundamental movement... - CFFL: Central Regionals
The Ottawa Piranhas defeated the Braves from Quebec to take the 2019 CFFL: Central Regional Championship. The Piranhas will represent Ontario at the... - Football Canada: Call for Nominations
BY FOOTBALLCANADA · MAY 9, 2019 Football Canada is seeking interested applicants to join its volunteer Board of Directors. No football... - National Registry Sign Up Issue
UPDATE: The National Regsitry is back online. Should you continue to run into issues, please contact admin ontariofootball.ca. Hello All, ...
April 2019
- Ontario Football Alliance - AGM
Ontario Football Alliance - AGM DATE: June 1st, 2019 TIME: 10AM - 12PM LOCATION: Holiday Inn, Guelph, ON NOTE: This is a members only. ... - 2019 Flag Provincial Championship
Check out detials below about the tournament! Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Tina Turner at director... - Team Canada: Road to Gold 2020
Overall, these camps will help determine players for the team that will represent the nation at the 2020 IFAF World Junior Championship, hosted by... - Specialist Camp: Waterloo, ON
Ontario will be holding its only Specialist Camp for the 2019 Team Ontario: Selection Camp's in Waterloo, ON on April 13th! Registration... - LTAD Competition Review: Update
With the growth of flag football increasing at a rapid rate, the Football Canada Board of Directors and Provincial Sport Organizations approved a... - 2019 Red vs Black
Tune in to Ontario Football's Instgram tonight as we announce 1 player from each position group that will be invited to this years Red vs Black... - Amateur Tackle Rule Book Changes for 2019
The changes are for immediate distribution and implementation. They will be added to the next printable edition of the rule book in May 2020. The... - Team Ontario Selection Camps; Whats Next?
The Ontario Fotball Alliance would like to thank all those that attended a 2019 Selection Camp in London, Ottawa, & Toronto! Now that all the...
March 2019
- Womens Combine & Safe Contact
The Ontario Football Alliance is proud to offer our first ever Women's combine at Guelph University following a Safe Contact Clinic for Women... - Selection Camp: Toronto, ON
Ontario will be holding its final 2019 Team Ontario: Selection Camp's in Toronto, ON on March 31st! This is your last chance to impress our... - Nationwide Code of Conduct
Source: NewsWire.ca Further steps taken to address abuse, discrimination and harassment in sport and create a Gender Equity Secretariat. All... - CFFL: Ontario Provincial Championship
Ontario Football will be holding its first ever Canadian Flag Football League: Provincial Championship April 27th, 2019 at Wilfrid Laurier... - Selection Camp: Ottawa, ON
Ontario is off and running with its second 2019 Team Ontario: Selection Camp's in Ottawa, ON on March 23rd! Registration closes Thursday,... - All-girls flag football team changing the game
CHRIS O'LEARY SENIOR WRITER OLEARYCHRIS via CFL.ca Brian Hemming can rattle off the story like it happened yesterday. How... - Brock prof working to grow women’s football in Ontario
by Colleen Patterson (brocku.ca) Most people likely don’t realize that Canada has a national women’s football team, but that should... - Laurence Pontbriand; New Heights
Laurence Pontbriand is always jumping to new heights. As a high jumper in track and field to playing Rugby, to catching Touchdowns in Flag and...
February 2019
- Selection Camp: London, ON
Ontario kicks off its 2019 Team Ontario: Selection Camp's in London, ON on March 2nd! Registration closes this Thursday, February 28th,! ... - CFFL: Ontario Provincial Championship
Ontario Football will be holding its first ever Canadian Flag Football League: Provincial Championship this April to decide who will move onto the... - Team Ontario: Women's Head Coach Application
If interested, please send your coaching resume to Tina Turner at director ontariofootball.ca no later then March 8th, 2019. With your resume,... - DidYou Know?: Upcoming Coaching Clinics
COMMUNITY SPORT TRAINING - MARCH 2 - WATERLOO, ON DATE: March 2nd, 2019 TIME: 9:00AM - 5:00PM COST: $65 Member | $130 Non-Member LOCATION:... - OPFL: Executive Vice-President
The OPFL Executive Council has a position open for Executive Vice-President due to a recent departure. Please review the following Job... - University of Toronto Football Coaches Clinic
Source: varsityblues.ca We hope to attract coaches ranging from grassroots football to high performance. Held at the Athletic Centre at the... - #SUPPORTTHESPORT
Provincial Sport/Multi Sport Organizations Provincial Sport / Multi-Sport Organizations (PSO/MSOs) are not-for profit organizations formally... - President & Board Nominations
Deadline is quickly approaching for Nominations! Send all nominations to Tina Turner at director ontariofootball.ca. Please review Ontario... - #SUPPORTTHESPORT
Ontario is blessed to have so many great leagues across the province from U8 all the way to Elite 18+. Coaches receive some of the best training in... - Did You Know?: NCCP Public Transcript
The public transcript is a way for anyone to verify the NCCP qualifications of a coach. Clubs, sport organizations, parents and athletes can look up... - 2019 Team Ontario: Selection Camps
2019 FOOTBALL CANADA CUP SELECTION CAMPS 2002 - 2003 DATE TIME LOCATION REGISTRATION ... - 2019 Team Ontario: Football Canada Cup
Ontario Football is pleased to open up the 2019 Football Canada Cup Selection Camps along with Tournament details! 2019... - 2019 Team Ontario: Eastern Challenge
2019 EASTERN CHALLENGE TOURNAMENT DATES July 9th - 12th TRAINING CAMP DATES July 5th -...
January 2019
- Did You Know?: 2019 Roster Mandates
ROSTER SIZE POLICY Below you will find roster size chart. 2019 Mandate:As listed on the chart below, Ontario Football Alliance members... - Did You Know: 2019 Coaching Mandates
Making Headway in Football For more information on Making Headway in Football and to complete the course, CLICK HERE. MANDATE: All OFA... - Call for Nominations
President 4.1 President – It shall be the duty of the President to preside at all meetings of the Executive Board of Directors... - Nike Coach of the Year Clinic w/ Ontario Football
COMPETITION INTRODUCTION - FEBRUARY 24 - NIAGARA FALLS, ON NIKE COACH OF THE YEAR CLINIC LF: TBD DATE: February 24th, 2019 TIME: 8:30AM - 6... - #IBX - Canada vs USA
... - 2019 Coaches Clinics
Welcome to Ontario Football's Coaches Corner! OFA Coaches Clinics Any questions about coaching please contact: Adam Ziegler NCCP... - 2019 International Bowl
Gushing first-quarter points like a Texas oil derrick, the U.S. Under-17 Select team scored four touchdowns in the opening 9:43 and never looked... - International Bowl + LIVE STREAM
TEAM ONTARIO FIXED ON FACING U.S. UNDER-17 SELECT TEAM JANUARY 9, 2019 by Steve Alic Twelve-hundred miles...
December 2018
- 2019 Association Membership Form
... - Football Canada unveils Canadian Flag Football League (CFFL)
“Football Canada and the Provincial Sport Organization are proud of the growth of flag football nationally and internationally and... - Junior Gaels Football
Source via: GoGaels.com KINGSTON, Ont. (December 10, 2018) – Queen's Athletics & Recreation is pleased to announce The Limestone District... - Call for proposed rule changes for 2019-20 Tackle Rule Book
Included in this year’s process is the continuation of the development of the safety section. We invite the community to submit current rules that...
November 2018
- Community Sport Novice Coach Mandate
As per the mandate, all coaches, regardless of specialization must be community coach trained by 2021 if they are instructing athletes under the age... - 2019 International Bowl
2019 INTERNATIONAL BOWL DATES January 5th - 12th, 2019 LOCATION Arlington, TX AGE... - Flaxman leading International Bowl Team
Tom Flaxman, current Interim Head Coach of the McMaster Marauders will be Team Ontario's Head Coach at the 2019 International Bowl as they take... - Circelli to lead Team Ontario
Jean-Paul Circelli, current Head Coach of the London Jr. Mustangs & Offensive Line Coach for the Western Mustangs will lead Team Ontario at the... - Mustangs Win Yates
Via OUA.ca London, Ont. – So nice, they did it twice. The Western Mustangs clearly liked the taste of victory from their 2017 Yates Cup;... - 2018 OUA All-Stars
Via OUA.ca Ontario University Athletics (OUA) is pleased to announce the 2018 football first and second-team all-stars, with the reigning Yates... - 2018 OUA All Rookie Team
Via OUA.ca The future looks bright for several schools when looking at their emerging talent, and Ontario University Athletics (OUA) is pleased... - Don & Spencer Edwards
The tragic car accident that took Don Edwards and his son Spencer leaves a huge hole in the football community. Don was the President of OFA for the...
October 2018
- OFL Championship Day
... - 2019 International Bowl
Team Ontario will once again take on Team USA on the biggest stage in football at AT&T Stadium; Home of the Dallas Cowboys! Check out details below... - Hurricanes OFC Champs
Hamilton will now travel to British Columbia to take on the British Columbia Football Conference Champions; Langley Rams! The Ontario... - OFL Championship Day
... - Final playoff picture takes shape as regular season officially wraps up
Source: OUA.ca After the final games of the schedule saw seven teams fighting for playoff positioning, and even their playoff lives, six teams... - The Implications Of Cannabis Legalization For Athletes
On October 17, 2018, the Government of Canada’s Cannabis Act comes into effect, legalizing cannabis use in Canada for adults aged 18 and older in... - Volunteers Needed
If you would like to volunteer for the Ontario Football Alliance, selling 50/50 tickets at the October 20th Toronto Argo's game, please contact... - Safe Contact - Cambridge, ON
SAFE CONTACT - OCTOBER 21 - CAMBRIDGE, ON LF: Kevin Delaney DATE: October 21st, 2018 TIME: 9:00AM - 4:00PM COST: $75 Member | $125 Non... - 2018 Under-16 Eastern Challenge All-Stars unveiled
Québec, who claimed the championship in July, leads the selections with 14 players. New Brunswick fielded 9 players while silver medalist... - OUA Week 6: Players of the Week
Source: OUA.ca Burlington, Ont. – Sawyer Buettner, Job Reinhart, and Clark Green have been named Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Football...
September 2018
- OUA Week 6: Marquee Matchup
Source: OUA.ca OTTAWA, Ont. – Pedro is once again on the line, but who will prevail? One of the most anticipated university sporting, ... - OUA Week 5: Players of the Week
Source: OUA.ca Burlington, Ont. – Chris Merchant, Luke Griese, and Daniel Diodati have been named Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Football... - 2018 Under-18 National Team
Football Canada has taken the first step to try and win a third straight International Federation of American Football under-19 World. ... - National Coaches Week
National Coaches Week is a week to celebrate the tremendous positive impact coaches have on athletes and communities across Canada. This week... - OUA Week 5: Marquee Matchup
Source: OUA.ca Guelph, Ont. – Both teams enter with matching records, but both are looking to earn the edge after Saturday. The Queen’s... - OUA Week 4: Players of the Week
Source: OUA.ca Burlington, Ont. – Tre Ford, Luke Korol, and Michael Domagala have been named Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Football... - OUA Week 4: Marquee Matchup
Source: OUA.ca Waterloo, Ont. – The sport world loves a good rivalry; especially one that sees top talent go toe-to-toe. And when these... - Safe Contact - Hamilton, ON
SAFE CONTACT - SEPTEMBER 19 - HAMILTON, ON LF: AZ DATE: September 19th, 2018 TIME: 8:00AM - 3:00PM COST: $75 Member | $125 Non-Member ... - OUA Week 3: Players of the Week
Source: OUA.ca Burlington, Ont. – Dominic Walker, Daniel Valente Jr., and Nathan Langley have been named Ontario University Athletics (OUA)... - OPRO announce partnership with Football Canada
As the official mouthguard providers for Football Canada, OPRO will provide mouthguards to the national squads, showing support for Football’... - OUA Week 3: Marquee Matchup
Source: OUA.ca London, Ont. - After receiving a stiff test in their first game as reigning champions, the Western Mustangs now come off a bye... - Junior National Team members carry momentum of gold medal wins into fall football season
Ameeta Vohra via FootballCanada.com Quarterback Andreas Dueck, who was named Team MVP in the first game of the tournament against Sweden,... - OUA Week 2: Players of the Week
Source: OUA.ca Burlington, Ont. – Bryce Vieira, Jamie Harry, and Gabe Ferraro have been named University Athletics (OUA) Football Players of... - CJFL Week 5: Ontario Football Conference
London Beefeaters 41 Niagara Regional Raiders 0 The Beefeaters rode a 27 point first half and cruised to a shutout victory on Saturday night. ...
August 2018
- OUA Week 2: Marquee Matchup
Source: OUA.ca Kingston, Ont. – After coming off convincing early season victories, a pair of playoff contenders are ready to continue their... - CJFL Week 4: Ontario Football Conference
Hamilton Hurricanes 28 London Beefeaters 14 In the pouring rain the Hurricanes got the job done playing an outstanding road game led by... - Cambridge Lions 2019 Head Coaching
Jackson Yanchus will return for the 4thseason as the Senior Varsity Head Coach. Jackson Yanchus will once again bring his experience from the, ... - Head Coach Applications For 2019 Spring Jr. Gryphons
GMFA is now accepting applications for Head coaches at Bantam, Jr Varsity, and Sr Varsity for their Spring teams. Please send coaching resumes to... - OUA Week 1: Players of the Week
Source: OUA.ca Burlington, Ont. – Tre Ford, Tyler Ternowski, Will Bannatyne, and Michael Domagala have been named University Athletics (OUA)... - Kraft Heinz Project Play
Nominations are open now at KraftHeinzProjectPlay.com From soccer fields to baseball diamonds to local swimming pools, playing... - OUA Week 1: Marquee Matchup
Source: OUA.ca Waterloo, Ont. - With a new season comes a clean slate; a fresh start removed from the ups and downs of the previous campaign.... - 2018 OUA Football Preview
The 2018 OUA Football season kicks off this Sunday with 5 matchups! Check out full team previews below along with this weekends! ... - Head Coach Applications for 2019 Spring Predators Tackle Season
In preparation for the upcoming 2019 football season, we are looking for enthusiastic head coaches committed to advancing the development of our... - CJFL Week 3: Ontario Football Conference
Ottawa Sooners 21 Niagara Regional Raiders 20 The Sooners scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter and hung on, beating the Raiders 21-20 as...
July 2018
- 2018 U16 Eastern & U18 Flag Nationals
The Ontario Football Alliance is pleased to announce it will be sending 3 Team (U16 Male, U18 Female, & U18 Male). For full schedule & rosters,... - Kingston, ON & Queens Gaels to host 2019 National Events
2019 will mark the first time in seven years that Ontario will be hosting the U18 Football Canada Cup (FCC). Along with hosting the FCC, Ontario... - Team Ontario: Online Store
... - Team Ontario: Head Coach Application
If interested, please send your coaching resume to Josh Prior at marketing ontariofootball.ca no later then August 3rd, 2018. With your resume,... - Thank You Coach Mills!
In 2013, the Ontario Football Alliance (OFA) decided a change was needed to its Canada Cup Program. “The change was simple; we wanted to win.”... - Canada successfully defends World Junior Championship title with win over Mexico
via FootballCanada.com Team Canada is sitting on top of the gridiron world with gold medals. On Sunday, Canada survived losing one of their... - Quebec overpowers Ontario to win bronze medal
Ontario wound up fourth in the tournament. Tiemoko Sanogo opened the scoring with a touchdown reception for Quebec at 7:43 of the first. ... - Momentum shift in second half powers Saskatchewan past Ontario
Cameron Creechan got Ontario on the scoreboard first as he added a 27 yard field goal to give the team a 3-0 lead with 2:44 left in the first.... - U16 Eastern Challenge: Online Store
... - Strong second half catapults Ontario past Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia opened the scoring when Ben Hadley was successful on a 21 yard field goal with 3:48 left in the first quarter. However, Ontario... - 2018 Football Canada Cup: Schedule
... - 2018 U16 Eastern Challenge
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June 2018
- 2018 IFAF World Jr. Championships
In their final preparations before they leave for the 2018 IFAF World Junior Championships in Mexico City, Team Canada is updating and bolstering... - Did You Know: Strategy 7.A
Having programs across the country to service female participants is crucial for the development of our sport. Collecting quality feedback from our... - Eastern Challenge: Takeover
The U16 Eastern Challenge: Takeover begins June 29th! Stay locked on to OntarioFootball (Twitter & Instgram) from June 29th - July 14th as we keep... - Steve Sumarah Live!
Ask Steve your questions about the upcoming World Junior Championships in Mexico, the team, and! ... - Did You Know: Strategy 6.A
Especially at younger ages, lesser skilled players may benefit from additional coaching, playing time or off-season opportunities to bridge... - Delta Hotel: East Challenge
Ontario Football is pleased to partner with Delta as your official hotel for the 2018 Eastern Challenge! Book your room today! BOOK YOUR ROOM... - Did You Know: Strategy 5.B
Non-contact football is a great avenue o promote sport for life and keep former tackle athletes participating in the game. It is also an opportunity... - 2018 Eastern Challenge - Tickets
Click the link below to purchase your tickets today! Powered: ... - 2018 Eastern Challenge
... - Free Girls Football Event
... - Did You Know: Strategy 5.A
Non-contact football is a great opportunity to help introduce young athletes to the sport while teaching many of the fundamental skills requires to...
May 2018
- Competition Introduction | Coordinator Clinic
COMPETITION INTRODUCTION | COORDINATOR CLINIC - JUNE 23 & 24 - GUELPH, ON LF: Ryan Clutterbuck DATE: June 23rd & 24th, 2018 TIME: 9AM - 5PM ... - Hydrate Your Body Before a Game
But what about pure water, which athletes used for centuries whenever they were thirsty. Every athlete should be aware of the dangers of, ... - Team Ontario Sponsorship
The Ontario Football Alliance is currently looking for Sponsors for our Athletes this summer heading to the 2018 Football Canada Cup (U18) & the... - Did You Know: Strategy 4.B
Creating a standardized practice calender would assist coaches and leagues better align their programs to the LTAD. These early stages of player... - Junior Stangs QB scores with hospital fundraiser
RYAN PYETTE via The London Free Press Original Article vs LFPress.com When Garrett Holmes was seven years old, he suffered a seizure on... - Coaches Academy - Tom Flaxman
Coaches who attend positional training workshops receive credit towards NCCP Introduction to Competition certification at positional, coordinator,... - Did You Know: Strategy 4.A
Exception: In rare cases where weather/scheduling/field availability cannot accommodate a Safe Contact week, teams must incoroporate three hours... - Coaches Academy - Brian Cluff
Coaches who attend positional training workshops receive credit towards NCCP Introduction to Competition certification at positional, coordinator,... - York Lions - Job Posting
York University is looking for a dynamic full-time Assistant Football Coach to join the York Lions Football program. Sport York has a strong... - Did You Know: Strategy 3.A
These early stages of play are vital, as they provide the foundation for the future success. As described in the LTAD, all athletes are more likely... - Eastern Challenge Roster Announcement
Ontario Football has officially sent out emails to the final 54 players selected (Final 40 Roster + 14 Alternates). Ontario Football would like to... - 2018 Football Canada Cup: Schedule
2018 FOOTBALL CANADA CUP SCHEDULE GAME DAY #1 - July 16th, 2018 GAME AWAY HOME KICKOFF ... - Ontario Football: Online Store
Attending the 2018 Football Canada Cup or U16 East Challenge and looking for fan gear? Check out the link below for your very own Team Ontario Gear,... - Midget Football: BIG 10 CANADA
Teams in the Midget Football Big 10 Canada will play 2 cross divisional games which will count in each team’s respective league standings. The... - Did You Know: Strategy 2.F
Mandating a team's roster size at the start of a season with a minimum number of players makes sure that teams have enough players to continue... - Canada Cup Roster Announcement
"The Coaching Staff is very excited about this years Canada Cup! The players made the selection process very difficult after what was the most... - Coaches Academy - Kamau Peterson
Coaches who attend positional training workshops receive credit towards NCCP Introduction to Competition certification at positional, coordinator,... - Coaches Academy - Warren Craney
Coaches who attend positional training workshops receive credit towards NCCP Introduction to Competition certification at positional, coordinator,...
April 2018
- Canada Cup Roster Announcement
Ontario Football will be announcing it's 54-Man Roster this Thursday, May 4th, 2018! Tune in on Twitter ( Ontariofootball) to see it all! ... - Did You Know: Strategy 2.E
The modified versions of the game offer more development opportunities, especially at the younger levels. They offer more playing time, more... - Coaches Academy - Jamie Bone
Coaches who attend positional training workshops receive credit towards NCCP Introduction to Competition certification at positional, coordinator,... - Did You Know: Strategy 2.D
Playing too many games can lead to burnout or to overuse injuries. Addiotionally, health and safety issues may arise. Having a true off-season... - Coaches Academy - Irv Daymond
Coaches who attend positional training workshops receive credit towards NCCP Introduction to Competition certification at positional, coordinator,... - Ihasz leads Black to Victory
A back and forth game that came down to the last second was the icing on the cake from a fantastic Red vs Black Weekend! Mother Nature blessed our... - 2018 Red vs Black
April 20th - 22nd, 2018, the Top 90 U18 players in Ontario will meet in Guelph for the annual Red vs Black Weekend. The Top 90 players are selected... - Did You Know: Strategy 2.C
Exception: Tournaments and jamborees from the national and provincial high performance programs. Some out-of-season tackle football games... - Office Closed
The office will re-open Tuesday, April 17th, 2018. If your matter is urgent, please don't hesitate to contact our staff by email. Thank you... - Did You Know: Strategy 2.B
Allowing for proper rest and recovery reduces the risk of injury, and maximizes weekly practice and preparation time. A longer recovery time between... - Specialist Tryout
For the first time, Ontario Football will be holding a Specialist Only tryout to help assist the final selection. Players trying out will attend"... - Amateur Tackle Rule Book Changes for 2018
The changes are for immediate distribution and implementation. They will be added to the next printable edition of the rule book in April 2018. ... - NCCP Clinics
Ontario Football is pleased to announce upcoming coaching clinics including Safe Contact, Competition Introduction, & Coach Academy Position! ... - 2018 Team Ontario: Red vs Black
April 20th - 22nd, 2018, the Top 90 U18 players in Ontario will meet in Guelph for the annual Red vs Black Weekend. The Top 90 players are selected... - Did You Know: Strategy 2.A
Exceptions: Tournaments and jamborees from the national and provincial high performance programs. Supplementing participation through non...
March 2018
- 2018 Team Ontario: Red vs Black Draft
April 20th - 22nd, 2018, the Top 90 U18 players in Ontario will meet in Guelph for the annual Red vs Black Weekend. The Top 90 players are... - Did You Know: Strategy 1.A
A standardized system in-line with the LTAD would allow players from across the country to compete in the same groupings. Confusion would be... - Upfront Lineman Camp
Hosted by Hamilton Tiger-Cats Alumni Association President, Jason Riley, along with current and former Ticats players and OUA coaches, the camp... - 2018 Team Ontario: Canada Cup Schedule
2018 FOOTBALL CANADA CUP SCHEDULE GAME DAY #1 - July 16th, 2018 GAME AWAY HOME KICKOFF ... - 2018 Team Ontario: East Challenge Schedule
2018 EAST CHALLENGE SCHEDULE GAME DAY #1 - July 8th, 2018 GAME AWAY HOME KICKOFF ... - Did you know?
Check out the 2016 Football Canada Competition Review which includes some big changes to Football in Ontario! Some changes include: ... - FINAL TRYOUT
The Ontario Football Alliance is the official Provincial Sport Organization for Football Ontario. As part of our Ministry mandate, it is the OFA'... - Coaches Academy - Positional Clinics
The Ontario Football Alliance is pleased to roll out it's first round of Positional Clinics, as well a Introduction to Competition Clinic! ... - Safe Contact
Reminder to all coaches that Safe Contact & Making Headway in Football MUST be completed before practices start! Looking for an upcoming clinic,...
February 2018
- OFA Reads: Coaching Canadian Football
Ontario Football Alliance is pleased to recommend Coaching Canadian Football to its members. Authored by football coaches from across Canada with... - 2018 World Junior Roster
For 45 of Canada’s top male tackle players, the opportunity to represent their country internationally is now a dream come true as Football Canada... - Team Ontario: Final Details
The Ontario Football Alliance is the official Provincial Sport Organization for Football Ontario. As part of our Ministry mandate, it is the OFA'... - Team Ontario: Canada Cup & East Challenge
The Ontario Football Alliance is the official Provincial Sport Organization for Football Ontario. As part of our Ministry mandate, it is the OFA'... - Frequently Asked Questions
About the Ontario Football Alliance The Ontario Football Alliance is the official Provincial Sport Organization for Football Ontario. As part of... - Gryphons to Host East Challenge
2018 will mark the 2nd official year for the U16 East Challenge, as well the 1st year Ontario will host. Following a 2nd place finish in 2017 ...
January 2018
- Nominations Open
Please send all nominations & direct all questions to Ontario Football Alliance - Executive Director; Tina Turner at director ontariofootball.ca ... - 2018 Team Ontario Tryouts
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Josh Prior at 519-780-0200. AGE ELIGIBILITY: 2001 & ... - 2018 Team Ontario
The Ontario Football Alliance is pleased to announce upcoming tryouts and information about the 2018 Football Canada Cup & East Challenge! ... - 2018 Coaching Clinics
The Ontario Football Alliance is pleased to announce 2018 Coaching Clinics are now posted! Find a clinic in your area before it fills up! Reminder,... - “We Analyzed the Data and the Kids Won the Game”
“We Analyzed the Data and the Kids Won the Game” U19 Team Canada Defensive Game Planning and Adjustments for Team U.S.A. By:...
December 2017
- 2018 National Registry
What is the National Registry? The National Registry is a mandate set forth by Football Canada for all participants to register... - 2018 Membership Paperwork
Click the tab below to go to our Membership Paperwork section! Please send all Membership Paperwork & COI Requests to Sandie Adam at admin... - NCCP Training
LEARNING FACILITATOR TRAINING - GUELPH, ON LF: Ryan Clutterbuck DATE: January 27th, 2018 TIME: TBD Location: OFA Offices (7384 Wellington Road... - Holiday Hours
Should you have any questions or matters to attend to before that time, please contact Tina Turner at director ontariofootball.... - International Bowl Game Schedule
International Bowl IX Series (All gametimes listed are in central standard time) Friday, January 12, 2018 9:30 am: U.S.... - Call for proposed rule changes for 2018-19 Tackle Rule Book
Included in this year’s process is the continuation of the development of the safety section. We invite the community to submit current rules...
November 2017
- 2018 International Bowl
ONLINE PRE-REGISTRATION 2018 International Bowl Tryout Details below! DATE: December 2nd, 2017 TIME: 9PM - 12PM & 1PM - 3PM* LOCATION:... - Stephen Dean - NCAFA
Stephen Dean is the driving force behind the success of the National Capital Amateur Football Association (NCAFA). He has been serving as President... - 10 Days - International Bowl
Laurier's Dwayne Cameron to lead Team Ontario at 2018 International Bowl. The Ontario Football Alliance is pleased to announce that Dwayne... - Laval vs Western - Vanier Cup Coaches Clinic
DATE: November 25th, 2017 TIME: 9AM - 12PM LOCATION: Tim Hortons Field COST: $50 REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE As well, each coach will... - Head Coach - Varsity Blues Football
The University of Toronto invites applications for the position of Head Coach, Varsity Blues Football. The Toronto Varsity Blues seek a head coach... - Vanier Cup Coaches Clinic
DATE: November 25th, 2017 TIME: 9AM - 12PM LOCATION: Tim Hortons Field COST: $50 REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The Ontario Football Alliance is... - POSTPONED - Women's Football Symposium
We apologizes for any inconvenience this may have caused. Stay tuned to OntarioFootball.ca for when this event will be rescheduled. Questions?... - FAQ - 2017 International Bowl
What is the International Bowl? The International Bowl is a series of games that take place between Football Canada (and its provincal members) &... - Interprovincial Bowl Series - NCAFA v Quebec
This series will pit the best PeeWee, Bantam and Midget teams from the MRFL, QBFL, QMFL and NCAFA in an end of season tournament that follows... - International Bowl Tryout
The Ontario Football Alliance is pleased to announce that the 2018 International Bowl pre-registration is NOW OPEN! International Bowl Tryout... - Event filled November for OFA
Check out some of the great event's happening this month! Questions about any of these events? Please reach out to Tina Turner at director... - 2017 Canadian Bowl
It’s the oldest Canadian football championship. On the second Saturday in November each of the CJFL teams hope they are the ones hoisting junior...
October 2017
- Vanier Cup Football Fest
Ontario Football and Football Canada present the Vanier Cup Football Fest! Join us in Hamilton on Nov. 24. for the opportunity to experience our... - Women's Football Symposium
DATE: November 17th, 2017 TIME: 6:30PM - 8:30PM LOCATION: Gryphon Football Pavilion REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The Ontario Football Alliance is... - 2017 Ontario Football Awards
The Ontario Football Alliance will be honouring the following categories: 2017 Major Coach of the Year The award recognizes the contribution... - Volunteers Needed
If you would like to volunteer for the Ontario Football Alliance, selling 50/50 tickets at the October 21st Toronto Argo's game, please contact... - 7 ways to get your players to buy in
Research and anecdotal evidence from coaches across various levels of sport suggest that buy-in means commitment. Athletes are committed to the,... - 2018 IB Coaching Staff
The Ontario Football Alliance is pleased to announce that Dwayne Cameron will once again lead Team Ontario at the 2018 International Bowl. Cameron...
September 2017
- 2018 International Bowl
The Ontario Football Alliance is pleased to announce that it will once again be returning to the International Bowl to take on Team USA in, ... - 5 times when it’s OK to rock the boat in youth sports
We are programmed in today’s society to mind our own business, and there are certainly many instances when we should. But sometimes, sports... - What you should know about hydration for football
Just as a balanced diet is important to the body, fluid intake is important for body function before, during and after exercise. During activity,... - Football teams win games by what they do Monday through Thursday
With that in mind, what’s the key to pulling the big upset or avoiding a surprise performance by a less-talented group? It all boils down to what... - 5 ways to react when your child wants to quit the team
Kids play youth football to have fun. If your child wants to quit, they must not be having fun. It might be because of the coach or the other.... - 5 ways to help your child adjust to a new coach
The same is true when playing for a new coach. 1. Be positive from the start No matter what you may or may not have heard about the new coach,... - Get PUMPED UP Before Games
But are those really the things that are getting your child “pumped up” for a game? I’ve talked to coaches who say that those pump-up habits...
August 2017
- Confronting the Coach
Confronting a coach can be an ugly thing. The game is over. You are ticked. Maybe your kid didn’t play enough. Or you don’t like the way... - Handling school and football season
Anticipation for the upcoming football season is high on the priority list for a lot of people across the country. If you’re a student-athlete,... - 20 bad sports parenting habits
Stay away from these 20 bad sports parenting habits if you want to keep your child from having a miserable season. 1. Make winning the only... - Team Canada Rosters Announced
The Ontario Football Alliance is very pleased to announce 18 players from Ontario will represent Canada at the 2018 International Bowl in Arlington,... - 2017 Vanier Cup
Dear OFA member, The ArcelorMittal Dofasco Vanier Cup, the championship game for Canadian university football, is one of the country’s most...
July 2017
- Argos Minor Football Night
Minor Football Night - Argos vs. Stampeders BMO Field 170 Princes' Blvd Toronto, ON M6K 3C3 Thursday, August 3rd at 7:30PM From CA ... - Team Ontario: ONLINE STORE
The Ontario Football Alliance is pleased to open up the Team Ontario store through T.Litzen Sports! The store is now open and will be closed on... - Ontario vs Nova Scotia: RECAP
Malcolm Bussey scored three touchdowns to power Nova Scotia to victory. In the first quarter, Nova Scotia opened the scoring when Brian McFarland... - East Challenge Gold Medal: Preview
Ontario and host Nova Scotia opened the Football Canada U16 East Challenge with victories on Tuesday. Heading into the Gold Medal matchup this... - Sask vs Ontario: RECAP
In the inaugurl East Challenge game, Ontario's Defence would shut the door on Saskatchewan, propelling them to the Gold Medal game. "The... - 2017 East Challenge
The U16 East Challenge will help introduce players and coaches to tournament-style competition as they test their skills against neighbouring... - Ontario vs Alberta: RECAP
Ontario’s explosive run game came to life when they needed it the most at the 2017 Football Canada Cup in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. On Friday,... - Ontario vs Sask: RECAP
Once again, Ontario finds itself looking for answers after a narrow defeat to Saskatchewan. After a 12 - 10 loss to Sask in the 2016 Football Canada... - Canada Cup LIVE STREAM
2017 FOOTBALL CANADA CUP Game Day #2: Tuesday July 11th, 2017 GAME AWAY HOME KICKOFF ... - Nova Scotia vs Ontario: RECAP
It is safe to say Game 1 did not go as expected for Team Ontario at the 2017 Football Canada Cup. Team Ontario Head Coach, Glen Mills; "Coming out...
June 2017
- Ontario Invades Nova Scotia
This July, some of the Top U18 players in Ontario will travel to Wolfville, NS in hopes of bringing home the 2017 Football Canada Cup. Ontario (... - 2017 Team Ontario Rosters
"I know the staff and myself are extremely excited to get training camp started as we look to bring the Canada Cup home! - Glen, ... - OPFL Game of the Week: Week 6
After 5 weeks, the Cumberland Panthers find themselves 1 - 4 and in a MUST win situation if they are looking to land a playoff spot. Cumberland will... - OPFL Week 5: RECAP
PASSING LEADERS: Mustangs - #15 Jake Pow (6-12-246 | 2 TD's / 2 INT's) Tiger Cats - #3 Jordan Rimac (12-23-132 | 1 INT) RUSHING... - Pro Football Hall of Fame Academy
Cost would be $1200.00 per athlete. Includes: Transportation, accommodations, meals and Academy registration. Bus will depart from... - OPFL Game of the Week: Week 5
4 weeks into the season, the London Jr Mustangs sit 4-0 with BIG wins over division rivals Cambridge Lions & Essex Ravens. Quarterback Jake Pow has... - 4 ways to be your child's cheerleader
That’s your child out there, running around on the court or field and you are emotionally invested in his or her happiness and safety. But if... - OPFL Mid-Season Report
BEAST OF THE EAST The East division has the Ottawa Sooner's running away with 1st place with a perfect 4-0 record. Sooner Running Back Jean... - OPFL Week 4: RECAP
PASSING LEADERS: Sooners - #7 James Keenan (12-22-202 | 2 TD's / 2 INT's) Gryphons - #15 Dakota Brown (12-29-241 | 1 TD / 1 INT) ... - Senior Flag Nationals
National bragging rights will be on the line as the event features men’s and women’s flag football divisions. Teams will get the chance to... - OPFL Game of the Week: Week 4
This Week's OFA OPFL Varsity Game of the Week see's the powerhouse Ottawa Sooners (3 - 0) travel to Guelph to take on the Guelph Jr(... - Hydrate Your Body Before a Game
But what about pure water, which athletes used for centuries whenever they were thirsty. Every athlete should be aware of the dangers of, ... - OPFL Week 3: RECAP
PASSING LEADERS: Ravens - #9 Michael Beale (9-18-157 | 1 TD) Mustangs - #15 Jake Pow (6-9-180 | 1 TD) RUSHING LEADERS: Ravens - #7 Kaine... - OPFL Game of the Week: Week 3
This Week's OFA OPFL Varsity Game of the Week see's the battle of unbeatens with the Essex Ravens (2-0) taking on the London Jr Mustangs (2)...
May 2017
- Canada Cup & East Challenge Schedule
2017 FOOTBALL CANADA CUP Game Day #1: Saturday July 8th, 2017 GAME AWAY HOME KICKOFF ... - OPFL Week 2: RECAP
PASSING LEADERS: Lions - #18 Jackson White (9-22-134 | 1 INT) Mustangs - #15 Jake Pow (9-19-149 | 1 TD / 1 INT) RUSHING LEADERS: Lions - ... - Recruiting Concerns
In recent weeks we have seen in increase in concerns surrounding recruiting and potential ineligible players participating for OFA member. ... - HUGE Weekend for Football!
It looks to be a great weekend of Football with over 60 games taking place across the province including: 18 games in the OFC 6 games in the... - Exclusive Shadowman Sports Offer
Free Shadowman Arms with Every Shadowman Pro 3-pack! Get FREE ARMS with Every 3 Pack order of Shadowman PRO & receive 1 FREE ARM... - OPFL Game of the Week: Week 2
This Week's OFA OPFL Varsity Game of the Week see's the Cambridge Lions (1-0) taking on the London Jr Mustangs (1-0). In Week 1,... - Team Ontario Sponsorship
The Ontario Football Alliance is currently looking for Sponsors for our Athletes this summer heading to the Football Canada Cup (U18) & the East... - We're Hiring!
If you are interested in the position, please forward your Resume to our Exectuve Director; Tina Turner at director ontariofootball.ca TITLE:... - OPFL Week 1: RECAP
GAME OF THE WEEK RECAP PASSING LEADERS: Ravens - #2 C. Allen (5-12-82 | 1 TD / 1 INT) Stampeders - #7 A. Reid (18-23-180 | 2 INT) ... - Canada Cup & East Challenge Roster
"Congratulations to all players and alternates who made Team Ontario. To all other players you made the selection process very difficult and good... - OPFL Game of the Week: Week 1
It's only fitting that the OPFL opens up it's first varsity game of the year with two powerhouse programs in the Essex Ravens and Burlington... - Canada Cup & East Challenge Roster Announcement
Canada Cup ('00 - '01) On April 21st - 23rd, 90 of the top players in Ontario met in Guelph for the 5th Annual Red vs Black Weekend.... - Football Canada unveils new logo
The new logo brings Football Canada into the digital age with a cleaner, updated version of the organization’s traditional design. The brand...
April 2017
- Martin leads Black to win over Red
The Ontario Football Alliance would like to thank all Players, Coaches, Family & Friends that were able to attend this years Red vs Black Weekend,... - Red vs Black: Banquet Dinner
The Ontario Football Alliance will host a Banquet Dinner and Recruitment Fair at the Holiday Inn during our Red Black Weekend. The dinner will... - 5th Annual Red vs Black Weekend
April 21st - 23rd, 2017, the Top 90 U18 players in Ontario will meet in Guelph for the annual Red vs Black Weekend. The Top 90 players are selected...
March 2017
- FAQ for the Canada Cup & East Challenge
About the Ontario Football Alliance The Ontario Football Alliance is the official Provincial Sport Organization for Football Ontario. As part of... - From Team O to Team Canada: Andy McFalls
In the summer of 2015, Offensive Linemen Andy McFalls from Mississauga, ON started a journey with Team Ontario that led him to representing his... - Team Ontario: Canada Cup & East Challenge
The Ontario Football Alliance is the official Provincial Sport Organization for Football Ontario. As part of our Ministry mandate, it is the OFA&... - 2017 East Challenge Coaching Staff
As previously announced, Jon Binns from the Essex Ravens has been named Head Coach of Team Ontario: U16 East Challenge! As well, Binns is joined by...
February 2017
- Lazar of HFA named Football Canada Coach of the Year
Football Canada has named Nick Lazar (Hamilton, ON) the national U14 Community Coach of the Year while Claude Lessard (Granby, QC) has earned... - Hall & Nesbitt named U16 Coordinators
OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR - Matthew Nesbitt - Guelph Gryphons Matthew Nesbitt is currently coaching the with Guelph Gryphons. Before his time with... - Reminder: Safe Contact MANDATORY for 2017
OFA COACHING CLINICS Amateur football coaches are now required to get “Safe Contact trained” in the latest safe blocking and tackling... - Canada Cup & East Challenge Team Ontario Tryouts
Canada Cup (U18) Tryout Registration CANADA CUP TRYOUT PRE-REGISTRATION Eligibility: Players born in 2000 or 2001 If you have any... - Binns to lead U16 Ontario at East Challenge
Head Coach Jon Binns returns to lead Team Ontario at the inaugural Under-16 East Challenge! Players born in 2002 or 2003 will be eligable to.... - Football Canada Unveils New U16 Competitions
For the first time this summer Wolfville, Nova Scotia and Lethbridge, Alberta will respectively host Football Canada’s inaugural Under-16 East and... - 2017 Football Canada Cup Coaching Staff
The Ontario Football Alliance is pleased to announce it's 2017 Football Canada Cup Coaching Staff. Head Coach Glen Mills (Western Mustangs)... - 2016 Program of Excellence
The Ontario Football Alliance will be honouring the following categories: 2016 Major Coach of the Year The award recognizes the contribution... - Ontario Football Social Media
Stay up-to-date with Ontario Football and be sure to follow us across our social media pages! Questions about our pages? Contact our Director of...
January 2017
- Can you ask about playing time?
USAFOOTBALL.com - By Jon Buzby Recently, a friend called me for advice regarding how to approach his son’s coach to inquire about a lack of... - Ryan Clutterbuck new NCCP Coordinator
Ryan Clutterbuck NCCP Coordinator nccp ontariofootball.ca NCCP Coaches Clinics Offered by the Ontario Football Alliance: Safe Contact... - North American Championship
Photo credit: USA Football Football Canada’s under-18 and under-19 national teams are set to face their counterparts from USA Football at the... - 2017 Football Canada Cup
Ontario looks to reload as it prepares for the 2017 Football Canada Cup. Coming off a Bronze Medal in 2016,... - REMINDER: Call for Nominations
Board of Director Nominations Now Open! If you wish to nominate yourself or someone you know, please send a Resume to Jennifer Sylvestri at.... - Football makes ParticipACTION 150 Play List
Events from coast-to-coast-to-coast Running from January to December 2017, the 150 Play List is a nationwide challenge with events taking place... - Jones leads US Under-16 National Team to 63-0 win over Ontario
Three of Jones’ (Fresno, Calif.) four game-changing plays occurred on Ontario’s first three possessions of the game, setting the tone for a... - Stifling defense leads U.S. Under-18 Select to 21-7 win over Team Ontario
The U.S. defense held Ontario to an average of just over 3-yards per play, while also forcing and recovering three fumbles in the game. It was an... - 2017 International Bowl
International Bowl VIII will take place on Jan. 16-17 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, home of the Dallas Cowboys. A series of eight games... - Ontario Football League
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December 2016
- Call for proposed rule changes for 2017-18
Please be advised that all proposed rule changes for the 2017-2018 calendar year must be submitted to the Football Canada office by January 31,.... - Holiday Office Hours
The Ontario Football Alliance office will be closed from December 22nd, 2016 till January 9th, 2017. If your matter is urgent, please contact one of...
November 2016
- International Bowl Tryout - Dec 3rd
Coaching Staff The Ontario Football Alliance is pleased to announce the 2017 International Bowl Coaching Staff. Both Ryan Clutterbuck and Dwayne... - Football Forum
... - Helping your child beat the negativity in his mind
The negativity can come from a variety of places. It could be a coach who does not believe in your child, a teammate who makes fun of your child or... - How to help your child cope with the end of a season
After shaking hands with the other team and hearing a few encouraging words from his coaches, my son, Bradley walked over. Because I know how... - New to sports parenting?
If you are new to sports parenting, here are some pointers on what to expect as you begin your youth sports journey: There Will Be Crazy...
October 2016
- OFL Championship Day
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These are all good traits for a coach, but I believe that there is one trait in particular that a topnotch youth sports coach should have. One trait... - How to help your child compete for a position on his team
All three of my kids faced this situation at various times in both middle school and high school. Even though it was a challenging experience, it... - Youth football mid-season report
What is success for your youth team? We have tried to drill home the fact that if winning your league or going undefeated is your main goal, you may... - How to create an environment focused on purposeful practice
The original study conducted by K. Anders Ericsson in 1993 was based on research with violin students in a music academy in Berlin and is a major... - Stamp Out Cancer Returns October 10th
... - OUA: Week 6 RECAP
Ravens celebrate 43-23 victory over Gee-Gees in 48th Panda Game FULL STORY - via OUA.ca Mustangs move into first place with 45-26 win over...
September 2016
- OUA: Week 5 RECAP
Mustangs spoil Guelph Homecoming with 50-16 win FULL STORY - via OUA.ca Quick strikes at Windsor move Ottawa to 4-0 FULL STORY - via OUA... - The Sports Parent's Code of Conduct for Losing
Thank the coaches and referees for their work. No matter the outcome of the game, the refs and coaches did their job and gave their best effort. ... - In youth football, sportsmanship is a three-way street
You simply can’t underestimate the importance of showing good sportsmanship. In youth football it must come from three sources: coaches, parents... - OUA: Week 4 RECAP
Mustangs spoil Gaels home opener with 27-13 win FULL STORY - via OUA.ca No. 8 Gee-Gees remain unbeaten with 31-28 double OT victory vs Guelph ... - 10 sport nutrition guidelines to help your child reach their peak
Are you feeding your kids according to these guidelines. The athlete’s diet should consist of 60-70 percent carbs, 20-35 percent fats, and-... - Injury? What are the next steps?
Reporting Incidents: OFA has a special incident report form for all members to use in the event of an incident at an OFA sanctioned football... - OUA: Week 3 RECAP
Ottawa shuts down No. 5 McMaster 30-8 in Home Opener victory FULL STORY - via OUA.ca Lions topple Lancers 56-32 for second win of season FULL... - Are you rushing your child's development?
In 1981, psychologist David Elkind wrote a book called "The Hurried Child." He stated that kids are being turned into adults too quickly, and... - OUA: Week 2 RECAP
Lancers stun defending Yates Cup champion 33-29 FULL STORY - via OUA.ca No. 9 Carleton comes up with historic win over No. 4 Western FULL...
August 2016
- How to ensure a successful youth football season
As a high school coach that pulls double duty with our youth program, I have two main goals every season, one long term and one short term. The... - OUA: Week 1 RECAP
Marauders soar to 40-10 Opening Day win over Ravens FULL STORY - via OUA.ca Hunchak's five TDs lead Lions over Warriors in season opener ... - Guelph Minor Football; Head Coach Applications
Consideration will be given to applicants who have completed the following courses; NCCP safe contact, and Making Headway in football. We will... - 2016 OUA UNCOVERED FOOTBALL PREVIEW
Before the 2016 OUA football season kicks off, make sure to check out the 2016 OUA Uncovered Football Preview E-Magazine. With over 80 pages... - Is your praise destroying your child's performance?
I have seen many athletes tell their mom and dad, “You’re just saying that because you are my parents,” and they are right. Learning how to... - York Lions: SALUTE TO MINOR FOOTBALL
... - 52nd Vanier Cup
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Consideration will be given to applicants who have completed the following courses; NCCP safe contact, Making Headway in football, Making Ethical... - How your child can turn a youth sports failure upside down
Somehow, you’ve got to help your child to understand that failure is not fatal. In fact, he can invert failure into a positive by learning... - LAST MINUTE: Safe Contact Clinic
Sunday, August 28th Preston Arena Hall 1458 Hamilton Street 9 am - 5 pm If you are interested in attending this clinic, please contact... - REMINDER: Minimum Rosters for Fall Minor
If you are interested in our other Policies, please click HERE. ROSTER SIZES FOR FALL TACKLE FOOTBALL APPLIES TO ... - 2016 OFC Championship Day: RECAP
2016 OFC Varsity Champions - Hamilton Tiger-Cats Defeated the Sudbury Gladiators 41-14. Offensive Player of the Game ; &... - FLAG FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT CANCELLED FOR SAFETY CONCERNS
As of 9:00am on Friday August 12th (24 hours prior to the tournament) the Weather Network is calling for a 90% chance of Strong... - 2016 OFC Championship Day
Check out some of the top youth football players in Ontario as the Ontario Football Conference holds its Championship Day THIS Saturday, August... - 5 things sports parents should not ignore
But there are some behaviors that you absolutely should not ignore. If you notice any of these, it’s time to speak up. Bully coaches.... - 2016 OVFL Championship Day: RECAP
2016 OVFL Varsity Champions - Cambridge Lions Defeated the Kingston Grenadiers 54 - 28. 2016 OVFL Jr. Varisty Champions - Ottawa Myers... - 2016 OVFL Championship Day
Check out some of the top youth football players in Ontario as the Ontario varsity Football League holds its Championship Day THIS Saturday,... - Football Canada Cup: Head Coach Application
The Ontario Football Alliance is looking to it's next Head Coach for the Football Canada Cup! If interested, please send your resume to Tina... - Win Tickets to the Vanier & Grey Cup
Ontario Football will be on the concourse selling tickets. Tickets are available from Team Ontario (OFA) at Ontario based CFL team games. ...
July 2016
- Amateur Tackle Rule Book Changes for 2016-17 Season
The changes include: It is recommended that teams dress a minimum of 24 players to start a 12-a-side tackle football game Clarification to... - Flag Football Tournament
2016 Flag Technical Package REGISTRATION FORM: https://site2075.goalline.ca/register.php?reg_form_id=9590 LOCATION: Bishop Ryan... - Ontario takes home Bronze at Canada Cup & Spalding Cup
There is no question that both the Canada Cup and Spalding Cup teams had a bigger prize in mind when each event started. Both teams came out of the...
June 2016
April 2016
- New CIS Recruiting Rules
NEW CIS RECRUITING PROCESS AND RULES: A new CIS Recruiting process has taken affect as of April 2016. You must follow these steps in order to... - BMFA to Celebrate Fiftieth Anniversary
Dear BMFA Families, On behalf of the BMFA, we would like to invite you to attend the celebration of our 50th Anniversary. Since 1966 the BMFA has... - Flag Football Tournament
REGISTER... - 2015 Program of Excellence
For full articles on all the winners, please follow the link below! 2015 - Program of...
March 2016
February 2016
January 2016
- Guelph Minor Football: Bantam Head Coach Search
Season will start April and run til mid-August depending on how well the team does. Practices will be Tuesday and Thursday evenings with games being... - 2016 Coaches Clinics
Over the next couple of weeks, Ontario Football Alliance Technical Director, Chris Patton, will be posting the 2016 Coaches Clinics! Also check out...
December 2015
- National Football Registry is now LIVE!
To sign-up, please click the link below. Should you have any questions, please contact Chalene MacLeod at operations ontariofootballalliance.ca.;... - 2015 Program of Excellence
The Ontario Football Alliance will be honouring the following categories: 2015 Administrator of the Year The award recognizes the contribution... - 10th Annual Ontario Coaches Conference
... - Senior Flag Invitational
The Senior Flag Football Invitational will be set for the weekend of May 26th – 30th, games taking place on Friday the 27th, ...
November 2015
- National football registry to be launched in 2016
“Football Canada is excited to launch its new online registration system in 2016,” said executive director, Shannon Donovan. “The... - Proper equipment storage for the offseason
While fans and even the players may not give much thought to where equipment is stored during the winter and spring, securing a warm, dry place is... - A parent's guide to offseason conditioning for youth football players.
A youth football season typically begins with training camp in August followed by games from September to November. Some programs might even do a... - Baron Championship Rings: Official Ring Sponsor of the OFA
On behalf of the OFA we would like to introduce our newest sponsor, Baron Championship Rings. We are excited about this partnership and look... - 5 ways you and your child can stay warm during a game
This can be a difficult task for parents. Players are already wearing a uniform and equipment so it comes down to how many extra layers are needed...
October 2015
- Don Edwards: OFA President Elect
OFA is pleased to announce the election of Don Edwards President Elect. Don has served on the OFA Board of Directors for the past 2.... - Coaching Ethics & Conduct
The primary goal of coaches should be the development of boys and girls to become better citizens. The players must be taught sportsmanship and fair... - President Nominations & Motions
OFA Special Meeting Friday, October 23, 2015 7pm-10pm Toronto Airport West Hotel 5444 Dixie Road, Mississauga, ON President Nominations: ... - Before you Return to Play!
The ThinkFirst Canada Concussion resources were developed based on the Zurich Guidelines outlined in the Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport... - Helmet Safety Starts with a Proper Fit
Thad Ide, Vice President of Research & Development at Riddell, said, "Most components of football helmets and shoulder pads serve a... - OFA President Elect Nomination Deadline: Oct 12
If you have a nomination for the next OFA President, please send to Tina Turner at director ontariofootballalliance.ca by October 12th at 5pm. ... - Burlington Stampeders Annual Stamp Out Cancer Day
The Stampeders Football Organization has a long standing tradition of giving back to the community and this year is no exception. On...
September 2015
- Combines: The Pro's & Con's
Pros 1. Exposure to university football programs 2. Compete against other top recruits 3. Get a baseline on your measurables/testing... - John Dunham: GoFundMe.com
"John was in a motorcycle accident on Saturday September 26, 2015. He had his left leg amputated at the scene. As of... - Parent Code of Conduct
Give constructive criticism during a private moment, never in front of other parents, players, officials, spectators, etc. Support your coach... - What a parent needs to know about buying football cleats
Cleats are a vital piece of apparel, and the process in purchasing a pair for your child can be tricky, especially if you haven’t done it... - Stay Informed: Ontario Football Alliance Sanctioned Teams & Events
Below are the following Sanctioned Events from the Ontario Football Alliance and Football Canada! Team Ontario (www.... - Elements of successful in-season strength and conditioning
Training sessions during the offseason, when players are actively preparing for the demands of competition, should look different from sessions... - BOX J makes its debut at Tim Hortons Field
While the Ticats did away with the old “box” naming of sections when they built Tim Horton’s Field, there was one group of fans... - OFA Special Meeting
OFA Special Meeting Friday, October 23, 2015 7pm-10pm Toronto Airport West Hotel 5444 Dixie Road, Mississauga, On This meeting will be an... - Proper diet remains a crucial component with football
This week marks an exciting time for high school football players across the country. After months of preparation and weeks of preseason practice... - Hydration strategies for competition
One key to a good football practice is proper hydration. Throughout training – including before, during and after – players and...
August 2015
July 2015
- Flag Football Day
Flag Football Day Hosted by Burlington Minor Football Bishop Ryan High School, Hamilton, ON August 22nd, 2015 Open to Everyone!... - Ontario captures Bronze & Silver Medals at 2015 Events
The Ontario Football Alliance could not be more proud of our U17 team for capturing a Bronze Medal at the 2015 Spalding Cup, and our U18...
June 2015
May 2015
- 2014 Program of Excellence Award Winners
Volunteer of the Year – Jim Stevenson Jim Stevenson has been the London Beefeaters & the OFC Statistician since 1981 and presently holds these... - Football Season is Back!
"Football is like life - it requires perseverance, self-denial, hard work, sacrifice, dedication, and respect for authority. - Vince ... - Making Head Way in Football Deadline Extended
Making Headway in Football will provide all coaches with concussion awareness training. This online module takes only 60-90 minutes to complete...
April 2015
March 2015
- Ontario Youth Flag Football League
Only 3 weeks until kick off! Youth Flag Football Program for kids 8-12 yrs Are you looking to introduce your child to the game of football? ... - Guelph Minor looking for coaches!
Guelph Minor Football is currently looking for fall coaches in the following divisons: Tyke (players aged 7-8) Bantam (players 13-14) ... - Ian Dungavell Smith; February 20, 1925 - March 9, 2015
SMITH, Ian Dungavell - "Absent from the body and at home with the Lord" 2nd Corinthians 5vs8. It is with extremely saddened hearts that we announce...
February 2015
- 2014 Program of Excellence
The Ontario Football Alliance will be honouring the following categories: Administrator of the Year The award recognizes the contribution to... - An evening with one of the most influential people in Canadian sport.
Join us for an evening with Mark Cohon, former CFL Commissioner and one of the most influential people in Canadian sport. Cohon will share how... - Now Accepting 2015 Membership Applications
To ensure you remain a member in good standing, please fill out the application below, and return to Ontario Football Alliance Executive Director,...
December 2014
November 2014
- OUA Top Recruit Football Combine - FAQ
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Top Recruit Football Comine - Frequently Asked Questions 1) What should I expect upon arrival? Upon... - Clarington Coaches Positions now open
The positions will begin in 2015. We are accepting applications for Atom, Peewee, Bantams, Jr. Varsity and Varsity Head Coaches. The Head...
October 2014
- NFL and BlackRock Canada put spotlight on Canada's amateur football coaches
The National Football league today launched its annual search for coaches who have positively impacted young Canadians. The NFL Youth Coach of... - Ontario University Athletics announces launch of OUA Top Recruit Football Combine Series
Hamilton, ON – Ontario University Athletics and Ontario Football Alliance are pleased to announce the launch of the OUA Top Recruit Football...
August 2014
June 2014
May 2014
April 2014
- Central Canada Womens Football League
Contact: Central Canada Women’s Football League 6138A King Road, Nobleton, ON, L0G 1N0 Tel: 416-509-6079 Email: info ccwfl.ca CENTRAL... - HMFA, HWMFA join forces to help create new Football Hamilton
HMFA, HWMFA join forces to help create new Football Hamilton Hamilton minor football at both the grassroots and rep levels has been...
March 2014
- Brains & Brawn Youth Football Skills Camp
... - Bucs Celebrating 20th Year!
OUR STORY/VISION AND VALUES The York Simcoe Minor Football Association's early philosophy continues today - introducing kids to... - Nepean open 2014 season with name change
Welcome to 2014 and the 36th year of our football Club, now officially known as the Nepean Eagles. The full transition from the Redskins name...