Canadian Provincial Football

There are 4 main versions of Gridiron Football: the traditional 11v11 game played in USA, a 12v12 version of the game played in Canada, 8v8 (sometimes 7v7) version of the game played Indoors on converted Ice Hockey Arenas and unkitted versions of the game such as Flag Football (5v5 non-contact) and American 7s (7v7 unkitted contact)

Bibliography

[1] Professional Football Researchers Association (2011) “No Christian End!” The Early History of Professional Football. pg. 23-32. PFRA Publications. Connecticut.

American Football Ireland v Football Canada

With the first tour of Ireland and Britain in 1994 Canadian teams have been playing Irish teams at American Football, with Canadian rules thrown in.

Canadian Major Football League

Quebec Provincial Leagues (Provincial Level)

The first Provincial Football Leagues in Quebec date back to 1887.

Ontario Provincial Leagues (Provincial Level)

The earliest Provincial Football Leagues in Ontario date back to 1890

Canadian Provincial Football Leagues (Provincial Level)

Of Interest to readers in Ireland is that the Field in which Saint John Wanderers play in New Brunswick is named Shamrock Park.

Also of interest to Irish readers is that the Maritime Football League Maritime Bowl Trophy is named the McIntyre Cup after one of the founders of the MFL. McIntyre is an Irish name.