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Canadian football league From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
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| Sport | Canadian football |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1974 |
| Commissioner | Jim Pankovich |
| Divisions | 3 |
| No. of teams | 19 teams |
| Country | Canada |
| Most recent champion(s) | Saskatoon Hilltops (2023) |
| Most titles | Saskatoon Hilltops |
| Domestic cup(s) | Canadian Bowl |
| Official website | cjfl |
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] While the Junior Division remains affiliated to the CJFL and its teams compete for the Canadian Bowl, the Varsity Division is operated solely by the OFC.[1]
The CJFL has 19 teams as of 2024, including 7 in the B.C. conference, 6 in the Prairie conference, and 6 in the Ontario conference.
| Team | City | Stadium | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamloops Broncos | Kamloops, British Columbia | Hillside Stadium | 2007 |
| Langley Rams | Langley, British Columbia | McLeod Stadium | 1948 |
| Okanagan Sun | Kelowna, British Columbia | Apple Bowl | 1980 |
| Prince George Kodiaks | Prince George, British Columbia | Masich Place Stadium | 2022 |
| Valley Huskers | Chilliwack, British Columbia | Exhibition Stadium | 1999 |
| Vancouver Island Raiders | Nanaimo, British Columbia | NDSS Field | 2005 |
| Westshore Rebels | Langford, British Columbia | Starlight Stadium | 1971 |
| Team | City | Stadium | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary Colts | Calgary, Alberta | Shouldice Athletic Park | 1967 |
| Edmonton Huskies | Edmonton, Alberta | Clarke Stadium | 1954 |
| Edmonton Wildcats | Sherwood Park, Alberta | Emerald Hills Sports Pavilion | 1948 |
| Regina Thunder | Regina, Saskatchewan | Mosaic Stadium | 1999 |
| Saskatoon Hilltops | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | SMF Field | 1947 |
| Winnipeg Rifles | Winnipeg, Manitoba | Maple Grove Park | 1999 |
| Team | City | Stadium | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTA Grizzlies | Toronto, Ontario | Centennial Park Stadium | 2014 |
| Hamilton Hurricanes | Hamilton, Ontario | Tim Hortons Field | 1963 |
| London Beefeaters | London, Ontario | City Wide Sports Complex | 1975 |
| Quinte Skyhawks | Belleville, Ontario | Mary Ann Sills Park | 2021 |
| Ottawa Sooners | Ottawa, Ontario | Keith Harris Stadium | 1960 |
| St. Clair Saints | Windsor, Ontario | Acumen Stadium | 1929 |
The Sault College Cougars are expected to debut as an expansion team in the Ontario Conference in the 2025 CJHL season.[2] The team will be based in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, and operated by Sault College.[3] A proposed expansion franchise for Lethbridge, Alberta, in the Prairie Conference was rejected by the league in 2023.[4]
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The Saskatoon Hilltops have won the most national championships since 1974 with 18, followed by the Regina Rams with 11, and the Ottawa Sooners with 4. The national championship is known as the Canadian Bowl. Prior to 1989, league champions were awarded the Armadale Cup. The Leader Post Trophy was awarded under the auspices of the Canadian Amateur Football Association from 1925 through 1973.
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