For Immediate Release
March 10, 2026
Football Ontario Announces 2026 Team Ontario U18 Tackle Development Camp Invitees
Football Ontario Reveals Top U18 Players Invited to Development Camp
Hamilton, Ontario – Football Ontario is excited to share the athletes invited to the 2026 U18 Tackle Development Camps as a part of Phase Two of the Team Ontario Program and the High Performance Academy.
The U18 Male Tackle Development Camps will take place at the University of Guelph on April 11/26 and April 12/26 University, each athlete will only attend one of the two development camps:
- University of Guelph, Guelph ON
- 50 Stone Rd E, Guelph, ON N1G 2W1
The Top Players from Phase One have been invited to the Development Camp. Please see below for the list of tackle invitees. The organization congratulates those who have made it through to the next phase of the process.
“To our U18 invitees, being selected for our Phase Two High-Performance Academy reflects your consistent excellence and the leadership you bring to the field. This stage of the Team Ontario process is where preparation meets opportunity—where you refine your craft with top‑level coaching and compete against the best in the province. Continue to hold yourself to a higher standard, push your limits and make the most of every rep as you work toward the next stage of the Canada Cup selection process.” says JT Tsui, Director of Culture and Sport with Football Ontario.
This is the second phase of the Team Ontario selection process and roadmap. To view the entire 2026 Team Ontario Tackle Road Map CLICK HERE.
The Development Camp will include on-field competition in pads as well as in-class learning with elite Team Ontario and OUA coaching. This experience is invaluable for players looking to take their game to the next level as they will receive the best coaching and access to excellent OUA facilities.
The culmination of the Tackle High Performance Academy will be the selection of the Top 90 players at each age level. These players will be invited to the Football Ontario RedBlack Weekend. This weekend will consist of a camp and exhibition game with the players split between Team Red and Team Black.
If you have any questions about the upcoming tryouts, you can contact your team’s respective GM.
Please stay tuned for the rest of our Phase 2 Rosters which will be announced in the coming week.
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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
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