History: The Midget level, pre-NCAFA

The Midget level was introduced in the Ottawa area in March of 1980 with the birth of the Ottawa Trojans.  Roster rules dictated that teams could include six 18-year olds with the remainder of the team being 17 years old or less.

The Trojans, coached by Pat Billings, began play in spectacular fashion by defeating the three-time Ontario Midget Football League champion Scarborough Spartans 14-06.  Including playoffs, they achieved a 7-2 record and reached the league semi-finals, bowing out to the Scarborough Spartans 7-6.

The Trojans were joined in the Ontario Minor Football League by the Dukes of Gloucester in 1981, then the Nepean Norsemen in 1982. The Myers Riders program fielded a team in that league as well, winning seven championships during the 90's, until they moved to the Ontario Varsity Football League for the 2001 season.

In 2002, the Midget level was entered into NCAFA through a merger with the former OMFL.

2001: Ottawa Norsemen       Def. Gloucester Dukes 20-17

2000: Ottawa Norsemen       Def. Myers Riders 10-00
--RB Joe Costanzo ran for 100+ to earn offensive MVP honours. The defensive MVP nod went to Nick Beaton of Myers

1999: Myers Riders          Def. Gloucester Dukes 25-16
--The team had a 7-3 regular season record under head coach Jim Delahunty.

1998: Myers Riders

1997: Myers Riders

1996: Myers Riders          Def. Gloucester Dukes 27-03
--Head coach was Bill Palmer.  The team was endefeated on the season.

1995: Myers Riders          (undefeated)

1994: Myers Riders        

1993:

1992:

1991:

1990: Myers Riders

1989: Nepean Norsemen

1988: Nepean Norsemen       Def. Markham Raiders 27-06
--From The Star: "Three turnovers proved to be extremely costly for Markham. On all three occasions the Raiders fumbled the ball when they were within their own 20-yard line. Nepean went on to score touchdowns on each of these miscues."

1987: Nepean Norsemen

1986: Ottawa Trojans        Def. Barrhaven Redskins 20-07
--RB Gi Gi Costanzo ran for 132 yards on 20 carries, including a 47-yard score.  Head coach was Dick Weber.

1985: Ottawa Trojans        Def. Nepean Norsememen 24-10
--RB Gary Lloyd scored twice.  Trojans took a 5-1 regular season record into the game.

1984: Ottawa Trojans        Def. Durham Dolphins 31-08
--Trojans were 9-1 in regular season play under head coach Bob St. George. RB Gary Lloyd totalled 103 yards on 25 carries.  LB Gord Weber was credited with 15 tackles.

1983: Gloucester Dukes      Def. Ottawa Trojans 18-09
--Pierre Plante scored on an 80-yard fumble return.

1982: Gloucester Dukes rallied from a 14-00 deficit to beat the Ottawa Trojans 21-14 in overtime in the quarterfinals.  The following weekend, the Toronto Steelers knocked Gloucester out, winning 14-06.

1981: Ottawa Trojans        Def. Toronto Steelers 29-21
--Said to be the first ever provincial midget crown for an Ottawa-based team, and tenth championship game overall.  Andy McEvoy threw two touchdown passes.  Head coach Pat Billings retired following the game.

1980: Ottawa Trojans were defeated in the semi-finals