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NCAFA Return to Play – UPDATE

June 30, 2020/in Headlines /by Paul Stewart

NCAFA Return to Play
Update – July 2020

Football Canada officially released its Return to Football Guidelines for the country on June 19, 2020. This will shortly be followed up with OFA guidelines based on rules set out by the Province of Ontario.

As we review the guidelines presented, NCAFA and its member Clubs are working diligently to ensure any return to play strategy has player, parent, coach and volunteer safety first and foremost in our decisions.

We have heard from many of you and certainly appreciate your desire for information. At this time NCAFA will continue with the suspension of all tackle football activity until at least September 1st while we evaluate options as to if / when it is safe to restart our programs.

Thank you in advance for your understanding and patience.

Tackle Tryouts Dates Set

May 15, 2019/in Headlines /by Paul Stewart

The long wait is over … … finally! The Bell Warriors Tackle Football tryouts dates are set. Unless the weather continues to reek havoc, we are set to go from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.:

Tykes (ages 8-9) May 22nd (Bell H.S. behind the baseball diamonds)
Mosquito (ages 10-11) May 21st (Bell H.S. behind the baseball diamonds)
Pee Wee (ages 12-13) May 21st (Bell H.S. behind the baseball diamonds)
Bantam (ages 14-165) May 22nd (Bell H.S. Game Field)

All interested players have 3 easy steps to follow before coming out:

1 – Register with OFA (Insurance): CLICK HERE
2 – Register for Bell Warriors with NCAFA (League): CLICK HERE
3 – Register with your Warriors level: CLICK HERE

For more details, contact info@bellwarriors.ca, call (613) 838-4279 or go to our CONTACTS page to email your level’s head coach. #Warriors4Life

Our 64th Year as BELL WARRIORS has Started!

April 13, 2019/in Uncategorized /by Paul Stewart

We made history today as we started our 64th season as Bell Warriors!

We’ll be offering football programs for boys and girls from now until November. It’s a huge commitment to our community, to our football community and most certainly to our youth! We are so proud of our many volunteers who continue to step up to honour our club’s proud tradition of giving back.

“They not only make it all possible but they make it so rewarding. It is important to set a good example for our youth and part of that is showing our youth how much fun it can be to work hard, selflessly giving back to our community.” states Paul Stewart, Bell Warriors President.

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Our condolences to the Papalia family

July 21, 2017/in Headlines, Uncategorized /by Paul Stewart

Peacefully at Villa Marconi on Friday, July 21, 2017, in her 79th year, beloved wife of Giuseppe (Joe Sr.) Papalia passed away. Many of you know Joe Sr. from visits on our Warriors sidelines or at our annual Warriors golf tournaments and we are certain you all know Coach Joe, his caring wife Veronica and two boys Giuseppe and Jake (both of whom are Warriors alumni).

Fortunata PAPALIA, matriarch of the Papalia family.

Our thoughts, prayers and very sincerest condolences go out to the Papalia family.

Friends may pay respects at:
Kelly Funeral Home Barrhaven Chapel
3000 Woodroffe Avenue
Nepean, ON 613-823-4747
on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. Interment Capital Memorial Gardens. If you wish to make a donation in memory of Fortunata, please consider the Alzheimer Society of Ontario.

Kelly Broad Establishes Dion Broad Memorial Fund

September 24, 2016/in Headlines /by Paul Stewart

“In caring memory of a dear man, Dion Broad November 29, 1971-October 12, 2011. A loving father, husband, brother, son and friend. Dedicated civilian member of the RCMP, Scouts leader, soccer convenor and football fan. He did not get to see his son on the Warriors field, but his spirit is with him. The opportunity to find our hearts after losing Dion, will always be appreciated. We cannot repay all the coaches and other volunteers for all they have done, and in ways they will never know. On behalf of his family, who are too many to name, Thank you.”

Kind regards, Kelly, Keenan and Devon Broad

To remember and recognize the 5th anniversary of the Broad family’s loss of their loved-one Dion Broad, Kelly Broad and her two sons Devon and Keenan, have made an immensely thoughtful contribution to the Bell Warriors Football Club. The monies are to be used to help ensure that players in need of financial support enjoy the opportunity to be part of the Warriors family. “Kelly, Devon and Keenan (who plays for our Bantams) are truly kind and caring souls. I know the Warriors family have all been moved by this gesture of generousity in loving memory of their lost husband and father. Football can be a vehicle to reinforce the ideals of selflessness and compassion to your new friends, family and volunteers and it is hard to imagine any more fitting way to exemplify these heart-felt values than by this sacrifice by the Broad’s to support our young players in need. “ ~ Paul Stewart, Bell Warriors President.

The Warriors would like to add that more can always be done to help our players in financial need. If you are moved by the Broad’s honourable show of generousity, please reach out to join the cause. Simply email info@bellwarriors.ca to make an offer to help support our players in the memory of Dion Broad. The Broad family and the Bell Warriors Thank You.

Oh what a night! REDBLACKS Guest Coach!

June 28, 2016/in Headlines /by Paul Stewart

Tim Sheahan, VP of Operations, summed up the night best by saying, “this was a night that showed the power community and team can have in our youth. What a great celebration for our young Warriors, coaches and families.”

REDBLACKS Zack Evans (DL - #92) and Jake Hardy (WR - #8) Guest Coach for our Tykes, Mosquitos and Pee Wees

REDBLACKS Zack Evans (DL – #92) and Jake Harty (WR – #8) Guest Coach for our Tykes, Mosquitos and Pee Wees

This was the second straight year, Zack Evans took his personal time to volunteer to Guest Coach for our Warriors. He proudly tweeted, “Grateful to get the opportunity to coach the @BellWarriors1 and impart some knowledge in our youth @REDBLACKS @CFL“. The big man is clearly a CLASS ACT!

REDDBLACKS DL Zack Evans making a real difference with our young Warriors players!

Warriors Mosquito WR Coach Normand Fortier was the key organizer of the event. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK NORM!

1st Year REDBLACKS starting WR Jake Hardy, a product of the Calgary Dinos, makes one of our young standouts Nolan Dulmage's day. THANKS JAKE!!

1st Year REDBLACKS starting WR Jake Harty, a product of the Calgary Dinos, makes one of our young standouts Nolan Dulmage’s day. THANKS JAKE!!

$32,000 and Counting. Deadline August 1st.

June 25, 2016/in Headlines /by Paul Stewart

The Bell Warriors Jim Wagdin Scholarship Program offers two $1,000 scholarships to ex-Warriors who are pursuing post secondary education. Participation in a post secondary football program is not a pre-requisite. There are however, three selection criteria – Academics, Warrior Experience, and Community Involvement. Applications must be submitted by August 1 and must include an original letter describing both the applicant’s experiences with the Warriors as well as his/her volunteer involvement with the community, a transcript of the applicant’s previous year’s marks, a notice of acceptance from the selected university/college (for first year students) OR a note from the school indicating the applicant’s return for a succeeding year, as well as any letters of reference.

An independent committee, as chosen by the Club executive, makes the selections. Please send application details to president@bellwarriors.ca. Jim Wagdin was a coach with the Bell Warriors for 24 years and retired from the club as President in 2012. His commitment to the Warriors and his community reflect the values the Warriors want to reinforce in our players with this post-secondary scholarship program. Since the Warriors introduced the program, $32,000 has been given to ex-Warrior players to support their scholastic goals and aspirations. An applicant will only be eligible for selection for the scholarship a maximum of two times. The only exceptions will be:

(i) The independent committee deems an application does not meet the three selection criteria and/or
(ii) An insufficient number of eligible applications are received prior to the deadline.

More details can be found on our Scholarship Page. Good Luck!

Long-Time Warrior Tim Sheahan receives honour!

March 2, 2016/in Headlines /by Paul Stewart

Long-time Warrior volunteer, coach and Executive member Tim Sheahan was honoured today with his Community Builder Award at Ottawa City Hall.

United Way Ottawa honours Ottawa’s outstanding volunteers through its Community Builder Award program — those organizations, partnerships, agencies, neighbourhood groups and individuals who work tirelessly, passionately and collaboratively to make Ottawa a better place in which to live, work and raise a family.

In addition to the winners’ awards, their names are inscribed on the Wall of Inspiration. Located in Jean Pigott Hall at Ottawa City Hall, the Wall of Inspiration is a visible reminder to residents and visitors of the enduring commitment that these individuals and organizations have made to Ottawa. “The Wall of Inspiration is about bringing together outstanding volunteers and celebrating the positive imprint their work has left on our community. Beyond our wishes to recognize their valuable work, we also want to inspire the rest of the community to become involved and play their own role in making Ottawa a stronger community,” says Michael Allen, President and CEO, United Way Ottawa.

2015 United Way Community Builder Awards Ceremony at the Hall of Inspiration in Jean Pigott Hall at Ottawa City Hall.

‘Coach Tim’, 3rd from the right in the above picture, wanted to sum up the experience and here are his words of observation and thanks: “The Program started exactly on time at 12:00 noon, unlike most of our practices. Anyway, Mayor Jim Watson was a guest speaker as well as a Rabbi Reuven Bulka, United Way CEO & President Michael Allen and reprentatives from Scotia Bank (the sponsor of today’s event ). The gentleman that presented me with my plaque last year, Waub Rice, was the M.C. for today’s event . It started with Waub’s going through a typical dissertation of who the type of people are that are given community awards. He then began to recall the story of about presenting me with my award last year at our Winter Workouts at the Oz Dome. He said that it was a big secret, and that Ann, Kyle and Brendan (Tim’s family) showed up in the middle of our Warriors practice secretly, I remember it like it was yesterday. I really didn’t clue in that day that the award was for me until he said my name. As I was sitting there today, I was just as surprised that he was telling the story about my award. I was asked to stand up and be recognized and I gave a thankful wave. I falsely assumed that they would give a little story about each of the recipients. Right after acknowledging me, they quickly went to a video presentation for Bryan Murray (The Community Builder of the Year). After that, each recipient was called forward to take a group photo around the 2015 plaque on the wall. I was absolutely blown away that I would be included as part of today’s program and quite flattered… I want to thank all, who are involved with Bell Warriors Football. We don’t do what we do to be recognized. We do it because we have something to give and we love being part of a club/organization that really cares about the sport and those playing it. I couldn’t help but reflect on these past 11 years and wonder how life could have been very different for me, and my family, if my boys hadn’t found The Bell Warriors. I am thankful for the 11 years of association with the club, and very thankful for the many relationships that I , and my family , have forged. Warriors for Life!” ~ Tim Sheahan.

City of Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson (right) helps unvail this year’s Wall of Inspiration inscriptions.

L to R: Tim Sheahan (VP, Bantam OC and 2015 United Way Community Builder Award Winner); Waub Rice (Video Journalist with CBC Ottawa and event M.C.)

Read “Coach Tim’s” nomination letter.

From our entire Warriors Family, THANK YOU TIM for all you do! #ClassAct #Warriors4Life

Warriors Events Calendar – UR Warrior Event Gateway

August 17, 2015/in Headlines /by Paul Stewart

For our Warrior friends, families, players and supporters, check out the Warriors Events Calendar – Your Warrior Event Gateway!

Get dates, times, locations, details and helpful maps to every Warrior event. Get your Warrior gear on and come on out to our Warrior Events and show your Warrior Pride!

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