Junior football has been in existence since 1908, during this period various leagues and teams have participated in Quebec and Ontario. Established in 1981 the Quebec Major Junior Football League was initially formed with four teams from the Montreal area and over the many years expanded into Ontario. This league has had different names & teams over its history however one common denominator remains and that is to continue to provide an excellent football program and opportunity for young men to participate between 18 & 24 years of age (23-24 years of age are limited).
League Presidents since 1981
To provide an atmosphere that promotes a safe and healthy environment and positive learning experience for players, coaches and administrators. Encourage the continued development and expansion of the league and to promote the game of junior football.
Executive & Support Personnel | |
President | TBApresident@qmjfl.ca |
Vice-President Football Operations | TBA |
Vice-President Administration | TBA |
Treasurer | Eric Normandin |
Registrar | Wendy Lanthier |
Secretary | Wendy Lanthier |
Director Webmaster & Statistics | Richard Morgan |
Game Convenor | TBA |
League Governors | |
Governor – North Shore Broncos | John Mouland Jeff Craig – Alternate Governor |
Governor – Les Loups du Nord | Trotsky Decome Alexandre Ross – Alternate Governor |
Governor – South Shore Jr Packers | Kyle Duclos Vincent Daigle – Alternate Governor |
Governor – ARFLL Wildcats | Nancy Phaneuf Josee Robillard – Alternate Governor |
Governor – Ottawa Jr Riders | Dan Lachance Josef Pisani – Alternate Governor |
The Discipline Committee shall be appointed by the QMJFL Board of Directors and shall consist of at least two members of the QMJFL Board of Directors. It may also include external members, with football knowledge, at the discretion of the president. It may also include the President at his discretion.
The league has produced a very impressive number of football players who have gone on to play in the professional ranks both in the CFL and NFL. You will find below some of those who have made the jump to the professional ranks. We must also mention that many of our players have obtained scholarships to play in universities in Canada & the United State. Here are some of our notable graduates.
Name | QJFL Team | Professional Team | League |
Tony Pajaczkowski | Verdun Shamcats | Calgary Stampeders | CFL |
Mark Montreuil | North Shore Broncos | San Diego Chargers | NFL |
Pierre Vercheval | Quebec Citadels | Montreal Alouettes | CFL |
Larry Fairholm | Rosemont Bombers | Montreal Alouettes | CFL |
J.T.Hay | Ottawa Sooners | Calgary Stampeders | CFL |
Gino Barretta | NDG Maple Leafs | Montreal Alouettes | CFL |
Gerry Dattillio | NDG Maple Leafs | Montreal Alouettes | CFL |
Bob Geary | Verdun Shamcats | Montreal Alouettes | CFL |
Ian Beckles | North Shore Broncos | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL |
Jeff Turcotte | Ottawa Sooners | Ottawa Rough Riders | CFL |
Gordie Rowland | St. Aloysius Orphans | Winnipeg Blue Bombers | CFL |
Pierre Desjardins | Rosemont Bombers | Montreal Alouettes | CFL |
George Springate | Rosemont Bombers | Montreal Alouettes | CFL |
Bill Hitchcock | North Shore Broncos | Seattle Seahawks | NFL |
Rick Sowieta | Ottawa Sooners | Ottawa Rough Riders | CFL |
Ken Evraire | Ottawa Sooners | Hamilton Tiger Cats | CFL |
Wally Zatylyny | Montreal Jr. Concordes | Hamilton Tiger Cats | CFL |
Glenn Keeble | Verdun Maple Leafs | Montreal Alouettes | CFL |
Doug Scott | Verdun Maple Leafs | Montreal Alouettes | CFL |
John Faubert | Ottawa Sooners | Toronto Argonauts | CFL |
Danny Ferdinand | Montreal Jr. Concordes | Ottawa Rough Riders | CFL |
Tommy Kane | Montreal Jr. Concordes | Seattle Seahawks | NFL |
Mike Blum | Ottawa Sooners | Ottawa Rough Riders | CFL |
Bruno Heppell | St. Hubert Rebels | Montreal Alouettes | CFL |
Michel Lamy | Montreal Jr. Concordes | Ottawa Rough Riders | CFL |
Barry Ardern | Ottawa Sooners | Ottawa Rough Riders | CFL |
Chris Tangaris | Laval Scorpions | Winnipeg Blue Bombers | CFL |
Rahsaan Giddings | St. Hubert Rebels | Montreal Alouettes | CFL |
Mike Sutherland | Ottawa Sooners | Ottawa Renegades | CFL |
Pat Woodcock | Ottawa Sooners | Ottawa Renegades | CFL |
Pat Fleming | Ottawa Junior Riders | Ottawa Renegades | CFL |
Scott Gordon | Ottawa Junior Riders | Saskatchewan Roughriders | CFL |