OSFL (Ontario Summer Football League)

Ontario Summer Football League (OSFL)  

The Ontario Summer Football League (OSFL) is a competitive, premier contact youth tackle football league in Ontario, Canada. Operating in the spring and summer, the OSFL features travel teams from across the province and culminates in a provincial championship event known as the Summer Cup. It is the summer contact football program run under the umbrella of Football Ontario.   

The Cumberland Panthers 2027 OSFL program offers three age divisions, with specific birth years determining eligibility as of December 31, 2026. 

Bantam Varsity (U14): Players born in 2013 and 2014

• U14 OSFL Information Sheet

Junior Varsity (U16): Players born in 2011 and 2012
Senior Varsity (U18): Players born in 2009 and 2010 

* All athletes must remain in their designated age division; no exemptions will be considered. 

Playing season: The OSFL official games operate during the spring and summer months. Registration for the Cumberland Panthers 2027 season opens in January 2027 (Date TBC). Try-outs will begin in January with final teams determined in March. Regular Season games begin in May and run until July.  

Competition: OSFL is a high-level competitive program. The Cumberland Panthers compete at the AAA level. Teams travel across Ontario to play.  

Fees: 1350$ for the 2026 season (2027 fees TBC).  Try-outs $350 (non-refundable), season registration $1000.  Please note that you will be rostered to your team 24-48 hours after registration. 

Equipment: The full registration cost includes helmet, shoulder pads, knee pads, mouthguard, practice pants/jersey and game jerseys*. Players are responsible for their own cleats, girdle, and non-medical tape.   

*A Postdated cheque or Credit card information is required at time of pickup which will be returned once all equipment has been returned. 

2027 OSFL Contacts

Varsity Governor  

• TBC

OSFL Equipment

• TBC

OSFL Treasurer 

• TBC