FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 3, 2025
Football Ontario Announces the Launch of the Ontario Elite Flag League (OEFL)
OEFL LAUNCHES THIS SEPTEMBER
Hamilton, Ontario – Football Ontario is proud to announce the official launch of the Ontario Elite Flag League (OEFL), a brand-new CLUB-level flag football league set to begin play in September 2025. This inaugural year will serve as a pilot for the program.
The OEFL is designed to raise the standard of flag football competition across Ontario, offering elite development opportunities for CLUB athletes while aligning directly with provincial and national performance pathways.
The first official league-play division of the OEFL will debut in September 2025 as the South Eastern Division, proudly hosted by the Burlington Minor Football Association (BMFA). This inaugural division will provide athletes with a premier competition platform from the very beginning.
👉 Register Here: Click to Register
Learn More About OEFL: https://footballontario.net/events/flag-football/9346-2/
League Play and Tournament Structure
The OEFL will operate in both league-play and tournament-play formats, with divisions and tournaments already established or in development across Ontario. Each will be led by leaders in the flag football community to ensure strong governance, high-level competition, and alignment with Football Ontario’s provincial strategy.
📢 Interested in hosting a division or tournament? Organizations can contact:
📧 oghoshsw@footballontario.net
📢 Interested in joining the executive committee? Individuals looking to shape the OEFL pilot program can also contact:
📧 oghoshsw@footballontario.net.
Pathway Alignment
The OEFL will directly connect with Football Ontario’s club and high-performance pathways:
- Phase 1
- South Eastern Division (BMFA)
- Tournament Play (Call for Hosts)
- Phase 2
- Club Flag Provincials: U14M/F, U16M/F, U18M/F, U19M/F
- Club Flag Nationals: U14M/F, U16M/F, U18M/F, U19M/F
- UA World Cup and UA Flag Canada
Divisions & Eligibility – 2025 Season
- U10 (Mixed): Born 2016–2017**
- U12 (Mixed): Born 2014–2015**
- U14 (Male/Female): Born 2012–2013
- U16 (Male/Female): Born 2010–2011
- U18 (Male/Female): Born 2008–2009
- U19 (Male/Female): Born 2007**
**Divisions marked with ** may be offered depending on registration. - 6–10 teams per division
- Roster size: Up to 15 athletes per team
- Competition day cap: 12 athletes + 3 coaches
- All rosters must be verified prior to competition
Objectives of the OEFL
- High-Performance Competition: Extend the season with elite-level games
- Pathway Alignment: Connect athletes to provincial and national opportunities
- Club Program Development: Support Ontario clubs with structured programming
- Coach & Official Growth: Provide REP-level experience to certified coaches and officials
Competition Format
- League Play: Four or more event days, 2+ games guaranteed per day
- Tournament Play: One to three tournaments, 3 games guaranteed each
- Centralized competition locations
- Certified Football Ontario officials
- Standings tracked throughout the season
- Division or tournament champions crowned
- All competitions under Football Canada’s Flag Football Rulebook (with modifications as required)
South Eastern Division – Fall 2025
Host: Burlington Minor Football Association (BMFA)
Location: Turf Field Norton F2 / Hayden Park
Cost: $900 per team
Competition Dates:
- September 27
- October 18
- October 25
- November 1
- November 8
- November 15
📢 Registration is now open for the BMFA South Eastern Division.
👉 Register Today
About Football Ontario
Football Ontario is the sanctioned provincial governing body for football in Ontario, through its focus on transparency, growth, alignment and excellence, is engaged in providing football opportunities for all of Ontario. Football Ontario is driven by a commitment to deliver football programming, opportunities and resources for its members and the provincial football stakeholders. Please visit: footballontario.net.
For details on the OEFL, visit the official page https://footballontario.net/events/flag-football/9346-2/
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