The Canadian Junior Football League (CJFL) is a national Major Junior Canadian football league consisting of 19 teams playing in five provinces across Canada. The teams compete annually for the Canadian Bowl. Many CJFL players move on to professional football careers in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and elsewhere. Formed May 8, 1974, the CJFL's formal mission statement is: "The Canadian Junior Football League provides the opportunity for young men aged 17 to 22 to participate in highly competitive post-high school football that is unique in Canada. The goal of the league is to foster community involvement and yield a positive environment by teaching discipline, perseverance and cooperation. The benefits of the league are strong camaraderie, national competition and life-long friends." A handful of standout players are typically signed directly to CFL rosters each season, while U Sports permits up to two years of play in leagues such as the CJFL before a player begins to lose eligibility. The 9-team Quebec Junior Football League was formerly part of the CJFL, but eventually withdrew and now operates independently. Meanwhile, The Ontario Football Conference (OFC) consists of two divisions: Varsity Division (ages 11 to 19) and Junior Division (ages 17 to 22). While the Junior Division remains affiliated to the CJFL and its teams compete for the Canadian Bowl, the Varsity Division is operated solely by the OFC. Current teams Ontario Football Conference Prairie Football Conference British Columbia Football Conference Defunct teams Grand River Predators (Kitchener, Ontario) GTA Bears (2012-2013, Brampton, Ontario) Brampton Bears (2009-2011, Brampton, Ontario) Abbotsford Air Force (Abbotsford, B.C.) North Shore Cougars 1961-1973 (North Vancouver, B.C.) North Vancouver Argos (North Vancouver, B.C.) North Shore Broncos 1974-1990 Richmond Raiders (1978-1992, Richmond, B.C.) Vancouver Meralomas 1925-1990 Tri-City Bulldogs (Vancouver Meralomas, 1925–1990, then 1991–2004 in Coquitlam, B.C.) Vancouver Trojans (Renfrew Trojans 1974–1993) (Burnaby, B.C.) Red Deer Packers (Red Deer, Alberta) Calgary Mohawks (Calgary, Alberta) Calgary Cougars (Calgary, Alberta) Medicine Hat Rattlers (Medicine Hat, Alberta) Regina Rams (Regina, Saskatchewan, moved to the CIS) Rosemount Bombers (Montreal, Quebec) St-Leonard Cougars (Montreal, Quebec) Fort Garry Lions (Winnipeg, Manitoba) St. Vital Mustangs (Winnipeg, Manitoba) Winnipeg Hawkeyes (Winnipeg, Manitoba) Winnipeg Rods (Winnipeg, Manitoba) Brampton Satellites (Brampton, Ontario) Brantford Bisons (Brantford, Ontario) Cornwall Emards (Cornwall, Ontario) Niagara Raiders (St. Catharines, Ontario) Oshawa Hawkeyes (Oshawa, Ontario) Ottawa Junior Riders (Ottawa, Ontario, moved back to the QJFL after 2005) Sault Ste. Marie Storm (Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario) Thunder Bay Giants