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"CJFL" redirects here. For the Canadian radio station, see
CJFL-FM .
Canadian Junior Football League
New CJFL logo as of the 2021 season
Sport Canadian football Founded 1974 Commissioner Jim Pankovich Motto "A Canadian Tradition Since 1883" No. of teams 19 teams, split into 3 conferences Country Canada Most recents ) Saskatoon Hilltops (2023)Official website cjfl
The Canadian Junior Football League (CJFL ) is a national Major Junior Canadian football league consisting of 19 teams playing in five provinces across Canada . The teams compete annually for the Canadian Bowl . Many CJFL players move on to professional football careers in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and elsewhere.
Formed May 8, 1974, the CJFL's formal mission statement is: "The Canadian Junior Football League provides the opportunity for young men aged 17 to 22 to participate in highly competitive post-high school football that is unique in Canada. The goal of the league is to foster community involvement and yield a positive environment by teaching discipline, perseverance and cooperation. The benefits of the league are strong camaraderie, national competition and life-long friends."
A handful of standout players are typically signed directly to CFL rosters each season, while U Sports permits up to two years of play in leagues such as the CJFL before a player begins to lose eligibility.
The 9-team Quebec Junior Football League was formerly part of the CJFL, but eventually withdrew and now operates independently. Meanwhile, The Ontario Football Conference (OFC) consists of two divisions: Varsity Division (ages 11 to 19) and Junior Division (ages 17 to 22).[1] [1]
Current teams
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Conference
Team
City
Stadium
Founded
Ontario Football Conference
GTA Grizzlies
Toronto, Ontario
Centennial Park Stadium
2014
Ontario Football Conference
Hamilton Hurricanes
Hamilton, Ontario
Tim Hortons Field
1963
Ontario Football Conference
London Beefeaters
London, Ontario
City Wide Sports Complex
1975
Ontario Football Conference
Quinte Skyhawks
Belleville, Ontario
Mary Ann Sills Park
2021
Ontario Football Conference
Ottawa Sooners
Ottawa, Ontario
Keith Harris Stadium
1960
Ontario Football Conference
St. Clair Saints
Windsor, Ontario
Acumen Stadium
1929
Prairie Football Conference
Calgary Colts
Calgary, Alberta
Shouldice Athletic Park
1967
Prairie Football Conference
Edmonton Huskies
Edmonton, Alberta
Clarke Stadium
1954
Prairie Football Conference
Edmonton Wildcats
Edmonton, Alberta
Emerald Hills Sports Pavillion
1948
Prairie Football Conference
Regina Thunder
Regina, Saskatchewan
Mosaic Stadium
1999
Prairie Football Conference
Saskatoon Hilltops
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
SMF Field
1947
Prairie Football Conference
Winnipeg Rifles
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Maple Grove Park
1999
B.C. Football Conference
Kamloops Broncos
Kamloops, British Columbia
Hillside Stadium
2007
B.C. Football Conference
Langley Rams
Langley, British Columbia
McLeod Stadium
1948
B.C. Football Conference
Okanagan Sun
Kelowna, British Columbia
Apple Bowl
1980
B.C. Football Conference
Prince George Kodiaks
Prince George, British Columbia
Masich Place Stadium
2022
B.C. Football Conference
Valley Huskers
Chilliwack, British Columbia
Exhibition Stadium
1999
B.C. Football Conference
Vancouver Island Raiders
Nanaimo, British Columbia
NDSS Field
2005
B.C. Football Conference
Westshore Rebels
Langford, British Columbia
Starlight Stadium
1971
Future teams
[ edit ] Former CJFL logo in use until 2021
^ Originally planned to play in 2022, but delayed to at least 2024.[5] [6] [7]
Defunct teams
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Grand River Predators (Kitchener, Ontario )
GTA Bears (2012-2013, Brampton, Ontario )
Brampton Bears (2009-2011, Brampton, Ontario )
Abbotsford Air Force (Abbotsford , B.C. )
North Shore Cougars 1961-1973 (North Vancouver , B.C.)
North Vancouver Argos (North Vancouver , B.C.)
North Shore Broncos 1974-1990
Richmond Raiders (1978-1992, Richmond , B.C.)
Vancouver Meralomas 1925-1990
Tri-City Bulldogs (Vancouver Meralomas, 1925–1990, then 1991–2004 in Coquitlam , B.C.)
Vancouver Trojans (Renfrew Trojans 1974–1993) (Burnaby , B.C.)
Red Deer Packers (Red Deer, Alberta )
Calgary Mohawks (Calgary , Alberta)
Calgary Cougars (Calgary , Alberta)
Medicine Hat Rattlers (Medicine Hat , Alberta)
Regina Rams (Regina, Saskatchewan , moved to the CIS )
Rosemount Bombers (Montreal , Quebec)
St-Leonard Cougars (Montreal , Quebec)
Fort Garry Lions (Winnipeg , Manitoba)
St. Vital Mustangs (Winnipeg, Manitoba)
Winnipeg Hawkeyes (Winnipeg, Manitoba)
Winnipeg Rods (Winnipeg, Manitoba)
Brampton Satellites (Brampton , Ontario)
Brantford Bisons (Brantford, Ontario )
Cornwall Emards (Cornwall, Ontario )
Niagara Raiders (St. Catharines, Ontario )
Oshawa Hawkeyes (Oshawa , Ontario)
Ottawa Junior Riders (Ottawa , Ontario, moved back to the QJFL after 2005)
Sault Ste. Marie Storm (Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario )
Thunder Bay Giants (Thunder Bay , Ontario)
Chateauguay Raiders (Chateauguay, Quebec )
Laval Scorpions (Laval, Quebec )
Notre-Dame-de-Grace Maple Leafs (Montreal , Quebec, merged with the Verdun Invictus, renamed to the Verdun Maple Leafs, then the Montreal Junior Alouettes, and finally the Montreal Junior Concordes)
St. Hubert Rebelles (Saint-Hubert, Quebec )
Verdun Shamcats (Verdun, Quebec )
Ville-Émard Juveniles (Ville-Émard , Quebec)
Toronto Junior Argonauts , (Toronto , Ontario)
Sherbrooke Blitz , (Quebec)
Quebec City Citadelles , (Quebec)
South Shore Cobras , (St-Hubert , Quebec)
Burlington Braves
Champions by city since 1947
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Leader-Post Trophy, 1908–1973; Armadale Cup, 1974–1988; Canadian Bowl, 1989-present.
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - Saskatoon Hilltops 23 times - 2023, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2007, 2003, 2002, 2001, 1996, 1991, 1985, 1978, 1969, 1968, 1959, 1958, 1953.
Regina, Saskatchewan - 17 times, Regina Rams 16 times, 1998, 1997, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1987, 1986, 1981, 1980, 1976, 1975, 1973, 1971, 1970, 1966; Regina Thunder 1 time, 2013.
Edmonton , Alberta - 8 times, Edmonton Huskies 2005, 2004, 1964, 1963, 1962; Edmonton Wildcats 1983, 1977, 1967.
Hamilton, Ontario - 5 times, Hamilton Hurricanes 1972; Hamilton Jr. Tiger Cats 1951, 1950; Hamilton Jr. Wildcats 1949, 1948.
Ottawa , Ontario - Ottawa Sooners 4 times, 1992, 1984, 1979, 1974.
Nanaimo, British Columbia - Vancouver Island Raiders 3 times, 2009, 2008, 2006.
Windsor, Ontario - Windsor AKO Fratmen 3 times, 1999, 1954, 1952.
Winnipeg, Manitoba - Winnipeg Rods 3 times, 1961, 1956, 1955.
Kelowna, British Columbia - Okanagan Sun 3 times, 2022, 2000, 1988.
Calgary , Alberta - Calgary Colts 2 times, 1990, 1989.
Vancouver , British Columbia - 2 times, Renfrew Trojans 1982; Vancouver Blue Bombers 1947.
Montreal , Quebec - 2 times, Notre-Dame-de-Grace Maple Leafs 1965; Montreal Rosemount Bombers 1960.
Toronto , Ontario - Toronto Parkdale Lions 1 time, 1957.
Langley , British Columbia - Langley Rams 2021.
The national championship was contested from 1908 to 1946 with breaks for the World Wars and an additional break in the mid-1930s. In these years the championship was won by teams from Toronto (7 times), Montreal (6 times), Hamilton (4 times), Regina (2 times), and once each by Vancouver, Winnipeg, Calgary, Ottawa, Petrolia , St. Thomas , Woodstock , and London .
References
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^ CJFL: Lethbridge Application submitted
^ "Welcome Sault College Cougars" . CJFL. November 29, 2023.
^ "New Junior Football Club starting in Lethbridge" . lethbridgenewsnow.com. Oct 8, 2020.
^ CJFL: Lethbridge Application submitted
^ "Prairie Football Conference 2022 Final Schedule" (PDF) . CJFL. Retrieved June 2, 2022 .
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