Quinte Skyhawks

Quinte Skyhawks
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General information
Founded2021
StadiumMary Ann Sills Park
HeadquarteredBelleville, Ontario
ColoursBlack, lime green and white
     
Websitewww.skyhawksfootball.ca
Personnel
General managerPeter Gabriel
Head coachLeith Fisken
League / conference affiliations
Canadian Junior Football League
Ontario Football Conference

The Quinte Skyhawks are a Canadian Junior Football League (CJFL) team located in Belleville, Ontario and representing the Quinte Region. The team plays in the Ontario Football Conference (OFC) which is part of the CJFL and compete annually for the national title known as the Canadian Bowl.

History

The Skyhawks program first began as a youth organization in 2012 that first offered football camps in 2015 and was founded by Peter and Brenda Gabriel.[1] On September 28, 2020, it was announced that the Canadian Junior Football League had granted the organization an expansion junior football team to begin play in the Ontario Conference in 2021.[2] Warren Goldie was announced as the team's first head coach.[3] The team also has a partnership with nearby Loyalist College for players to continue their post-secondary education.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Skyhawks football history". Quinte Skyhawks. Retrieved May 30, 2021.
  2. ^ "The CJFL expands in Ontario to its 18th team". Canadian Junior Football League. September 28, 2020.
  3. ^ "The CJFL expands in Ontario to its 18th team". London Beefeaters. October 30, 2020.
  4. ^ "Skyhawks Partner With Loyalist College". Canadian Junior Football League. September 30, 2020.