New contracts bring stability in officiating ranks through the 2019 season
TORONTO – The Canadian Football League (CFL) announced today that a new four-year agreement has been reached with the Canadian Professional Football Officials Association (CPFOA). Details of the agreement were not shared publicly.
Officials participated in team training camps across Canada for the first time in the League’s history, allowing them to practice at pro speed as they prepare for the season opener. League officials will also be dropping in at team practices throughout the 2015 season.
Earlier this year, the CFL Board of Governors unveiled sweeping rule changesahead of the 2015 season. CFL representatives have been traveling the country in recent weeks, educating teams, officials and media personnel on the modifications.
The 2015 CFL Season kicks off tonight, as the Montreal Alouettes host the Ottawa REDBLACKS beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET on TSN, RDS and ESPN2.
QUOTES:
“I’d like to thank and congratulate our league officials for the tremendous work they do on and off the field. Their contributions and involvement with the CFL make our game better. Reaching an agreement of this magnitude brings four more years of stability to our league. This is great news for our players, our teams and our fans across Canada.”
– Jeffrey L. Orridge, Canadian Football League Commissioner
“The CPFOA is very pleased with this new four-year contract. The League listened to our members’ needs throughout the process and responded accordingly. We are proud to work in this league and are happy to know the league values our contributions.”
– Brian Chrupalo, President, CPFOA
“This new four-year agreement demonstrates the strong commitment the league has to its officials and ensures stability moving forward. This is great news for our CFL officiating community.”
– Glen Johnson, Vice President, Officiating
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