Nov. 29, 2011

Matt Murfitt Named Sooners' New Head Coach

The Sooners are pleased to welcome Matt Murfitt as their new head coach.

More from the Ottawa Sun.

Aug 28, 2011

Sooners Star In OFC Promotional Video

Check out the amazing OFC promotional video starring your Ottawa Sooners, The Sooners' Cheer team and other teams in our league.

Totally worth a click!

Aug 21, 2011

Ottawa Sooners 2011 Season Preview with Head Coach Andy McEvoy

Ottawa Sooners - Here to Win!

After advancing to the conference finals in their return to the OFC over the past two seasons the Ottawa Sooners are looking forward to the 2011 season.

The Ottawa Sooners program is pleased to be providing a program where they give their athletes an opportunity to continue to play football at the next level. Over the past two seasons the Sooners have sent 18 young men on to CIS football programs and 5 to NCAA Division l programs. Alex Mateas Penn State John Delahunt UCONN Dillon Guy University At Buffalo Ryan Doull University of Virginia Eli Ankou choices: UCLA

The Ottawa Sooners are very excited with the announcement that Rob Raistrick, owner of Barrhaven Source For Sports & RazorSports.ca, is there year’s team's new president. Rob has done an excellent job in expanding the Sooner Executive board while providing leadership and stability.

The coaching staff went through some changes for the upcoming season and the organization is very excited about the changes: Tristano Raponi and Steve Campagna are back from last year, Tom Denison will be coordinating the offense and the following men are all new additions: Derek Brown, Chase Elliot, Dwight Beckford, Richard Harris, Mike Gravelle, Andrew Leaflang, Paul Deek, and Mark Pilon

Key Recruits: Andrew Vanpelt – L.B, Prenel Cave D.B, Soul Semalulu D.B, Zach Hamilton L.B, Josh Thompson R.B,

Key Veterans: Eric Letourneau – Rec, Markus Lovell – Rec, Yannick Rickli – Q.B, Tyler James – D.B, Jonathan McNulty- Rec

After graduating over two thirds of our starting roster from 2010, we feel with our youth we will be challenged in every game. We know how good the league is and we know we will be in a fight in every game we play this year. Our goal is to work hard, play every snap with intensity and focus. Our aim to is to progress and good better as the season progresses.

Offense – Balanced Run / Pass - Defense – Play with Speed - Special Teams – We want to win field position.

Prediction: Our goal is no different than any other team, to win the OFC and host the National Championship.

Aug 21, 2011

Q and A with new Ottawa Sooners' President Rob Raistrick

Q: Tell us about your decision to take on the role of Sooners' President.

A: First and foremost, I'm a huge football fan. The Sooners have always been a huge part of the Ottawa football scene. I saw this as an opportunity to help take the Sooners to the next level, to build a solid foundation for a great franchise with a great history. The game plan was simple. Build with a great executive, which we have, and let the coaches build the product on the field.

Q: How excited are you for the new season, your first as president of the Ottawa Sooners?

A: A little more nervous for the season than I thought I would be. Especially with the tough schedule to start the season. By week 4, we'll really know what kind of team we have. But we're all excited at the talent level coming out of training camp.

Q: What are your expectations for the team?

A: We're hoping to win the OFC this year which will enable us to host the Canadian Championship the first week of November.

Q: What can fans expect when they come to Sooner games at Keith Harris Stadium?

A: I think the quality of football is going to be phenomenal. It always is. Andy Mcevoy has put together a talented, hard working team. What can fans expect? First and foremost, an entertaining product. It's a really great event to bring the family to, particularly for the kids who play the game, hoping to be future Sooners some day. To help with that, our kick off times will be earlier this season so the whole family to come out to the games. Our first of four regular season home games is this Saturday (Aug 27) night. So we're hoping for a great crowd.

Q: At the Sooners golf tournament this month, the Sooners paid tribute to the imminent return of the CFL to Ottawa. Tell us why you did that.

A: Our new focus is on building football in the city of Ottawa. We don't want to be rivals with other Ottawa teams. We want to be partners. That's the way to really grow this sport. We want to help kids make it to the next level, weather it's university or pro ball. With this being the 35th anniversary of "The Catch", Ottawa's last Grey Cup win, we thought it was a great way to commemorate a great ottawa football moment.

The Sooners kick off a new season Saturday August 27th vs Windsor at Keith Harris Stadium on the campus of Carleton University. Game time is 6pm.

Aug 21, 2011

Sooners 1st Annual Golf Tournament

Sooners 1st Annual Golf Tournament

The Ottawa Sooners' first annual golf tournament was not only a great day of golf, but a celebration of Ottawa's football excellence. The event, held at Glen Mar August 11th, recognized the Sooners' 50th anniversary last season.

Sports Radio Team 1200 broadcast live from the event as the Sooners also paid tribute to a special moment in Ottawa football history. 2011 marks the 35th anniversary of Ottawa's last Grey Cup win. Tony Gabriel, Jeff Avery, Mark Kosmos, Wayne Giardino, Gary Kuzyk, Wayne Tosh and Jim Piaskoski were among the guests – players who hoisted the Cup in 1976 with a nail biting, final minute win over Saskatchewan.

See Tony Gabriel's game winning catch here, courtesy of CBC.

The Ottawa Sooners continue to provide young athletes the opportunity for personal growth and development through participation. In the spirit of football, young men develop self-confidence and the ability to excel on and off the field.

The club has 4 national championships in the CJFL, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1992. Their conference, the OFC, will host the title game this year. The Sooners now look forward to their next 50 years, starting with their home opener August 27th vs Windsor at Keith Harris Stadium.

July 11, 2011 from Tristano Raponi
Training Camp Update For Players

To all upcoming Sooner Players:

Camp starts July 19. Camp days are Tuesday to Thursday for July. Practices generally will be Tuesday to Thursday.

Equipment issue will be next week July 12-15 from 6 to 8:30pm. You must bring $100 deposit to get your equipment. The Fee this year is $400 that $100 will be applied to the total fee. $...100 covers equipment cost and is non refundable.
The $400 for all Sooner players will also include a merchandise package from Under Armour which will include shorts and shirt with Sooner logo.

Euipment issue will be at the club house at Brewer Park located across from Carleton University if you have questions about directions please email me at rapotri@hotmail.com. Our club house is located at the rear of the park near the river.

If you need special arrangements you can call Rob Emery at the club house 613-730-4435 or email him at remery92@yahoo.com

This year is exciting as the Sooners will have a chance to get to the Nationals and host it for the first time in many years.

Come and join the Drive for the Nationals.

"Once a Sooner Always a Sooner"

July 11, 2011 from Tristano Raponi
Another Sooner To Play NCAA

Ottawa Sooner Eli Ankou has committed to UCLA. The 6'4" DE played his high school football at St. Peter Catholic HS.

May 30, 2011 from Tristano Raponi
Sooners' Ryan Doull To University of Virginia

Another Sooner heading down south.

Ryan Doull committed to the University of Virginia this weekend. Great news for our program. That makes 5 Sooners in the last 3 years who are or will be heading down South to a NCAA DIV 1A School.

Alex Mateas Penn State
John Delahunt UCONN
Dillon Guy University At Buffalo
Ryan Doull University of Virginia
Eli Ankou choices: UCLA, Virginia, Vanderbilt

May 24, 2011
OFC Presidents Message 2011

Welcome football fans to the 52nd season of the Ontario Football Conference (OFC).

This year promises to bring a lot of exciting competitive football to our communities across Ontario. It all culminates at the league varsity championships in Rockton (Flamborough) Ontario on August 6.

You will see the league has continued its growth with new community teams from North Bay (Nipissing Wild), Clarington (Knights) and Peterborough (Wolverines). Also Huronia Stallions (Barrie) has expanded its presence in the varsity and junior varsity divisions, while Kitchener-Waterloo (Twin City Predators) has joined the CJFL junior division. The league has introduced a pee wee division and overall there are now 50 teams in your OFC.

We will continue our education in doping control with extension of the CCES (Canadian Center For Ethics in Sport) doping on line course to now include our junior, varsity and junior varsity divisions. This marks us as the only minor football organization in the country that has adopted the CCES for our players at the younger divisions. Combined with our emphasis on player safety and football skills development through the Long Term Athlete Development Program at Football Canada, this establishes the OFC as one of the finest amateur youth football programs in Canada.

You will see on this website our brand new look! This is largely due to the hard working efforts of our new Vice President of the Varsity Division, Ed Tilley from Oakville, and our new media coordinator, Sam Preston from Brantford. This new website allows us to bring you up to date information on your favourite players and teams, and introduce better graphics and videos. Please submit your items of interest and help us continue to improve our communication with you.

The level of coaching continues to rise to new levels as the junior division now boasts four former CIS head coaches, 2 former CIS assistant coaches, and 2 former CFL players. It should come therefore as no surprise that a number of our players were selected for rookie CFL camps with the Hamilton Tiger Cats and Toronto Argonauts, and many others have sought to further their education and play football in the CIS. We continue to work with Ontario's colleges and universities as we believe strongly in higher education for our players. So if you are looking to improve your skills and follow a development path with football that could lead you to higher education and a shot at the pros look no further! This is the place to be.

This summer we have expanded our cable TV broadcast schedule and are looking at other avenues to get our games out to you. Keep checking for updates on games that are being broadcast in your area.

So for now get ready to get out and support your local team as another exciting season in OFC football begins! Good luck to all of our teams in 2011. I look forward to seeing you at the field.

Doug Dittmer
President, Ontario Football Conference

April 28 , 2011
Sooners 2011 Schedule Announced

Ottawa Sooners open the regular season at home Aug. 27th vs. Windsor. Complete game & practice schedule now posted.

Click here to find out more.

March 17 , 2011
Sponsorship Packages Announced

The Ottawa Sooners have just posted our new sponsorship packages! We'd love to have your business join the team!

Click here to find out more.

March 17 , 2011
Cheer Team Auditions March 25th

École élémentaire catholique Élisabeth-Bruyère, 100 Stonehave Drive Kanata
6:30-9:30pm Friday March 25th, 2011

Click here to find out more.

Feb 19, 2011
Rob Raistrick New Sooners President

The Ottawa Sooners have announced that Rob Raistrick, owner of Barrhaven Source For Sports & RazorSports.ca, is the team's new president.