McMaster University to host 2012 Football Canada Cup

Ontario Football Alliance (OFA) is pleased to announce McMaster University has been chosen to host the 2012 U-18 Football Canada Cup. The annual event that showcases the top under-18 tackle football players representing their respective provinces, will take place from Sunday, July 15 to Saturday, July 21, 2012. It will be the first year in the 20 year history of the event that 8 provincial members of Football Canada participate. They include B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.

Tina Turner, the Executive Director for OFA says “We look forward to partnering with McMaster University for the 2012 U-18 Football Canada Cup. It is a first class institution and has one of the best football facilities in the country. We fully expect the event to be an amazing experience for everyone involved.”

Ian Smith, the President of OFA “This is a wonderful opportunity for the football community in Ontario to band together and represent our province in our own backyard, both in our presentation of the event and on the football field.”

Quebec dominated the 2011 Football Canada Cup and have many players returning from that team in 2012. Click here for a full listing of past Football Canada Cup champions.

Tournament Notes:

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[*]Andy Fantuz (NFL – Chicago Bears) and Jason Pottinger (CFL – Toronto Argos) played on Team Ontario’s gold medal winning team in 2002
[*]Montreal Carabins head coach Danny Maciocia coached on the Quebec staff in 1995
[*]St. Mary’s head coach Steve Sumarah was the head coach of Nova Scotia in 1998 and 1999
[*]2nd overall CFL 2011 draft pick OL Scott Mitchell played on Team Ontario – East in 2006
[*]3rd overall CFL 2011 draft pick REC Anthony Parker played on Team Alberta’s gold medal winning team in 2007 – as well as 34th overall pick RB Matt Walter
[*]Quebec, Ontario and Alberta have each won 6 gold medals – Quebec has highest winning percentage
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