Ontario Football Officials Assoc.

Supporting all amateur football officials across the province of Ontario.

[Ontario Football Officials Assoc. @OntFootballRefs]

DYN the #1 reason that football officials quit is because of the abuse behaviour of spectators. This includes the parents of young players. Remember if we have no officials there can be no games. Be better!

[Ontario Football Officials Assoc. @OntFootballRefs]

On behalf of the executive of the Ontario Football Officials' Assoc. I extend best wishes to all amateur football officials across the province as we embark on the OSFL season. Take care of yourself and others on the field and remember - Clear, Obvious and Impactful! Be great!!

[Nine T 6 @MurrayD96]

The all OUA officiating crew for today's USports East-West Bowl at the University of Waterloo. Have fun and be great!

[Ontario Football Officials Assoc. @OntFootballRefs]

The 26th annual Fox40 Football Officials Camp is underway in Burlington. A clinic for amateur football officials from across the country. A full day of information sharing from CFL and OUA football officials. The season is upon us!

[Ontario Football Officials Assoc. @OntFootballRefs]

Congrats to Ron! Former president and long time executive member of the Lakeshore Football Officials Association and a presence for many years across the province officiating amateur football at all levels up to and including the OUA. Recognition so well deserved!👏👏👏

[Nine T 6 @MurrayD96]

Longtime @LFOA10 and OUA football official Ron (Skinny) MacVinnie receives the 'Key to the City' from Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward in recognition of over 60 years of volunteer service to the community. Congrats Ron!!

[At The 55 Podcast @the55podcast]

We have a special bonus episode for you folks, the Referee and Chief of the OUA Murray Drinkwalter joins the show!

Murray talks about the incredible career in Reffing he has had, and the need for more new refs across the country!

https://t.co/3Iq0kxVkVM

[Ontario Football Officials Assoc. @OntFootballRefs]

All 17 football officials' associations across the province are recruiting new officials! If interested email [email protected] and our V.P. will put you in contact with the association in your area.

[Ontario Football Officials Assoc. @OntFootballRefs]

It is with deep sorry that we lost long time former OFOA President Murray Taylor yesterday. Murray was on the scenes for decades as an official on the football fields and lacrosse venues across the country. Our deepest sympathies to his family. RIP Murray!

[Ontario Football Officials Assoc. @OntFootballRefs]

The OFOA is saddened by the passing of our former long time Treasurer Paul Holk . Paul was a stalwart member of the Lakeshore Football Officials Assoc. for over 50 years and a well respected official across the province. Our condolences to Paul's family. RIP #9.

[Ontario Football Officials Assoc. @OntFootballRefs]

The executive of the OFOA would like to extend seasons greetings to our member associations, all football officials, and our partner groups across the province. Our wish is for a safe and healthy holiday season. We shall see you on the field in the new year!

[Ontario University Athletics @OUAsport]

With the unanimous passing of the Private Member’s Bill, the first week of October in each year will now officially be celebrated as 'Ontario University Athletics Week' in the province! 👏

Thank you to MPP @BrianSaunderson for championing this bill and the important contributions of #OUA student-athletes and coaches across Ontario!

🔗 https://t.co/WZu0fWyMYU

#OUAWeek

📸 James Paddle-Grant; Laurel Jarvis; Stephen Leithwood

[Ontario Football Officials Assoc. @OntFootballRefs]

Congratulations to OUA officials Ryan Mickleboro (Hamilton) and Andre Leduc (Toronto) who will be officiating in the Vanier Cup in Regina on Saturday. Best of luck to them and the rest of the officiating crew!

[Ontario Football Officials Assoc. @OntFootballRefs]

Congratulations to OUA officials selected to officiate in this Saturday's USport Mitchell Bowl in Saskatoon:

Umpire: Colin Sutherland (Brantford)
Line Judge: Craig Pearce (Kingston)
Back Judge: Kevin Collins (Toronto)

Safe travels and best of luck to all!

[Ontario Football Officials Assoc. @OntFootballRefs]

The OFOA would like to congratulate Adam Hinks of Hamilton on being the 2025 recipient of the Ken Green OUA Officials' Award of Merit. Well done Adam!

[Ontario Football Officials Assoc. @OntFootballRefs]

Congrats to the officials assigned to this Saturday's Yates Cup:
R: Adam Hinks (Hamilton)
U: Al Gyemi (Windsor)
DJ: Eric Gyebi (Lakeshore)
LJ: Craig Trimble (Toronto)
SJ: Bill Szigeti (Lakeshore)
BJ: Andrew Murray (Quinte)
FJ: Scott Valberg (Kingston)
Alt: Brent Webster (Windsor)

[Ontario Football Officials Assoc. @OntFootballRefs]

Ted was always respectful towards the officials and supported our recruitment efforts in the province even in his position as a CFL executive. We express our condolences to Ted's family, friends and those in the football community who are mourning his loss. Rest easy Ted. 🕯️🤲

[Ontario Football Officials Assoc. @OntFootballRefs]

The O.F.O.A. is saddened to learn of the passing of Ted Goveia, GM of the Hamilton Tiger -Cats. Many of our officials have know Ted since his high school playing days in Burlington, his coaching with the Burlington Stampeders, Burlington Braves, and McMaster Marauders.

[Ontario University Athletics @OUAsport]

Another big weekend of #OUA football! 🏈 Looking for their first win of the season, the Gryphons face the Mustangs in London on Sunday night. Western is coming off a thrilling OT victory last weekend and look to defend their home turf. 😤

🆚 @GryphonsGuelph vs @WesternMustangs
📅 August 31 @ 7:00pm
💻 https://t.co/ezkxboEwDP
📍 Western Alumni Stadium

#MarqueeMatchup

📸 Kyle Rodriguez; Barry A Field

[Ontario Football Officials Assoc. @OntFootballRefs]

The @OSFL_Official starts this weekend, and a lot of great games in week 2 of @OUAsport. Best of luck to all our member officials working this weekend. Be great everyone!

[Ontario Football Officials Assoc. @OntFootballRefs]

Here are the details about the Celebration of Life for Ken and Etty Green. We hope to see a great contingent of football officials to pay tribute to a great man and the woman who loved and supported him through all Ken's officiating career!

[Ontario Football Officials Assoc. @OntFootballRefs]

An awesome tribute to Ken Green. A big thanks to Football Ontario for recognizing one of the best!!!