News Archive - 2011

CHAMPIONSHIP WEEK - Mont Bleu Field

Please see the attached important information regarding Championship Week being held the week of October 31 at Mont Bleu field in Gatineau.

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Congratulations - Bob BarR

Ottawa - Mayor Jim Watson and Councillor Allan Hubley will officially name the football field at 100 Walter Baker Place, the Robert Barr Football Field.
Robert Barr is a resident who has coached minor football with the Kanata Knights for 30 years. During this time, he has volunteered countless hours and has touched the lives of more than 1,000 youth through his leadership and high moral standards. He believes in helping players of all levels of skill, encouraging excellence and sportsmanship both on and off the field.

Much of Robert’s life has been dedicated to youth football and his community. In recognition of Mr. Barr’s contributions, the City of Ottawa is naming the football field at Walter Baker Park as Robert Barr Football Field.

Congratulations - John Smith

Congratulations John, for the 40 years of serving the community as an excellent role model and leader Raven Park has been renamed John Smith Park in your honour. Please read the press release - Press Release

Myers Riders Football player dedicates season home opener to D.I.F.D (Do it For Daron) at The Royal

Please read the press release - Press Release DIFD

Please help spread the word and support the Myers Riders with this initiative.

Canadian Sport Policy

The Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers responsible for sport in Canada are reviewing sport policy for the future. We have an opportunity to express our views as individuals and organizations on the future of football i.e. athlete/coach/officials development, facilities, National Team funding, etc....through a "Canadian Sport Policy Renewal" survey that can be found through this link - http://www.sirc.ca/csprenewal.cfm The survey closes June 27.

Football Canada cup

To view the web stream of the Canada Cup Games please go to this link: www.footballcanada.com

Alouettes Clinic hosted by the Gatineau Vikings

Date - Saturday May 14, 2011
Location - Mont Bleu Turf, Gatineau
Additional Information - Alouettes-English
or / ou Alouettes- Francais

Team eastern ontario u18 tryouts

Date - Saturday April 16, 2011 12:00-2:00pm
Location Hornet's Nest Superdome Directions
Full Equipment
Pre-register for $20 At the door $30
Registration Information http://ontariofootballalliance.ca/association.aspx?p=team_ontario

Football Canada Coaches Convention

Saturday April 2nd - 8 am to 6 pm
Sunday April 3rd - 8 am to 2 pm http://www.canadafootballchat.com/news/fcca/2581-2011-fcca-convention.html#_content
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A big thank you to the GIANTS for hosting Championship Week, great job!
Also a big thanks to Jeff Hunt for a generous donation of 67 tickets going out to many of our NCAFA players.
Thanks also to Ridddel for their donation of prizes of helmets and shoulder pads drawn at the championship game on Sunday.
Check out these great pictures from the event - http://www.shootphotos.ca/NCAFA-Finals-2010/

Congratulations Champions!

Photos

Check out these photos thanks to John Mielke - our 2010 Sun reporter and photographer, thank you John for the great job!

Can-Am Apex Football Camp

Sunday, August 22nd, 2010
8 AM - 4 PM
Carleton University Field House
1125 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, Ontario

For more information, please contact:
Michael P. McCarthy
(phone): (905) 981 1995
(fax): (905) 578 9794
(email): justwininc@aol.com
www.apexfootballcamps.com

Check out more great football action

OVFL Championships this weekend Saturday Aug 21
Minto Field $5 admission

Pee-weee 11:00 am
Niagara Falls Spear VS Ottawa Myers Riders

Junior Varsity 3:00 pm
Cambridge Lions VS Brampton Bulldogs

Varsity 7:00 pm
Essex (Windsor) Ravens VS Ottawa Cumberland Panthers

NCAFA Pre-Season Events

A reminder to ALL NCAFA clubs that our two pre-season events are right around the corner.

Friday Night Tykes ... held August 6th at KRC and hosted by the Kanata Knights

Mosquito Madness ... held August 7th at Millenium and hosted by Cumberland Panthers

These are fun events and a great introduction to football.  Contact your Club President for more info.

U18 TEAM EASTERN ONTARIO (2004, 2009 National Champions!)

Tryouts for the reigning National Champion U18 Team Eastern Ontario begin Saturday, April 27th, 12:00 - 15:00 at the Superdome in Orleans. This is the first of three tryouts scheduled for Team East. There will be two additional tryouts; April 24th in Toronto and April 25th in Kingston.

This is an OPEN tryout for players under 18 as of July 31, 2010 (players may not be younger than 15 as of January 1, 2010). The cost is $20 for those who pre-register online or $30 at the door.

For more info, visit the OFA website.

GEE-GEES ADVANCED FOOTBALL SKILLS SPRING CAMP

The goal at the Gee-Gees Advanced Football Skills Camp is to teach advanced position-specific techniques.

Participants need to have some football experience.

More information can be found here.

BOB STEPHEN MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

NCAFA lost a tremendous friend and coach, with the sudden passing of Bob Stephen. Bob has contributed tremendously over many years to the football community in the Ottawa area. From city to provincial to the national stage, Bob was a true professional and leader who positively touched the lives of those who had the pleasure to know him.

The2009 event was a huge success - raising $5,000 for the Heart & Stroke Foundation and $5,000 for NCAFA.

The 2010 Tournament is just around the corner.

EOTFOA IS LOOKING FOR REFEREES

The Eastern Ontario Tackle Football Officials Association is looking for referees!

Check here for further information.