HFOA

It’s with heavy hearts to announce that one of our long time members Joe Monaco passed away suddenly last week.

Joe began with the HFOA back in 1987.
He spent many years on the field, then became our preeminent Downs Box working the Ti-Cat games for many years. Joe’s calming presence on the sticks brought confidence to the newer officials he was tasked with mentoring and allowed them to focus on the game with the knowledge that Joe had their back. Over the years he served in varying capacities with our executive and was always available to offer words of wisdom to our young officials.

Joe has been a constant figure in the HFOA and his love of the association was felt by all who knew him. His presence both on and off the field will be missed by us all.

A Celebration of Life will be held
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Salvation Army Mountain Citadel
835 Stone Church Rd E

The amateur football season is drawing to a close with the OFSAA finals taking place at Guelph University this week. Big congratulations to our members Mathieu Birtles and Jeff Mooney who were selected to participate. They were part of the officiating crew for the Western Bowl between London Crusaders and Bishop Ryan Celtics.

Great job guys!

2025 Yates Cup Crew: (Left to Right)

Supervisor - Murray Drinkwalter
BJ - Andrew Murray (Bay of Quinte)
DJ - Eric Gyebi (Lakeshore)
U - Al Gyemi (Windsor District)
R - Adam Hinks (Hamilton)
SJ - Bill Szigeti (Lakeshore)
FJ - Scott Valberg (Kingston)
LJ - Craig Trimble (Toronto)
Alt - Brent Webster (Windsor District)

Be great, gents!