HFOA

The 2026 football season is almost here—and we’re still recruiting new officials!

Join us on Saturday, April 11th in Hamilton for our Level 1 Clinic, the perfect introduction to officiating tackle football. There is a small fee of $20 to participate but lunch & snacks will be provided.

Interested in getting involved?
Email us at [email protected]

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The annual Steel City Bowl took place on November 30 at Hamilton Stadium!

This all-star matchup features teams from Hamilton’s Public and Catholic school boards, with the Public board claiming this year’s victory. The time-honoured tradition marks the end of the HFOA football season and is the one game each year in which our officials volunteer their time.

Well done to everyone involved—and hopefully everyone managed to stay warm!

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We’re offering another MASSIVE congratulations to our member Ryan Mickleboro who will be working as Down Judge today at his 1st Vanier Cup game in Regina, Saskatchewan. 🎉

Bundle up Ryan and have a great time!

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A HUGE congratulations to our very own Marc Cobb who will be officiating his 1st Grey Cup this Sunday in Winnipeg as the Down Judge!! 🎉

Your friends at the HFOA will be cheering you on Marc!

A big congratulations to our member Adam Hinks who this week was the recipient of the Ken Green OUA Officials’ Award of Merit!This award is voted on by all the OUA coaches and was presented to Adam at the OUA awards on November 6th.

Adam will also be on the field today at Laurier University as he officiates the 117th Yates Cup. Be great Adam!
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