HISTORY OF THE BCFC
The British Columbia Football Along with many players over the
Conference was formed in 1947 years from the BCFC who have
under the name of the Junior Big been recognized as All-Canadians,
4. The league was comprised of many have also been honoured as
players aged 21 years and under. Outstanding Players in Canada.
The league was formed in place of a Since the introduction of the CJFL
senior league and was backed by the Outstanding Player Awards in 1982,
Vancouver Junior Board of Trade. BCFC players have been recognized
The league had two objectives in
17 times.
mind: The BCFC takes great pride in being
• To combat juvenile delinquency
the stepping stone for players as
they advance their football careers.
• To build up local football to the point
There have been countless players
that when players reach the senior
who have participated in the BCFC
age a senior team could be formed
and moved on to play at the college
that could become a contender for
and university levels. And since the
the Grey Cup.
formation of the BCFC there have
The league had four founding
been 120 former BCFC players who
members: the Vancouver Blue
have gone on to play professional
Bombers, Vancouver Meralomas,
football in the CFL.
North Shore Lions and C.Y.O.
Mission Statement: The BCFC
Red Raiders. During its 62 years
supports and advances opportunities
the league has seen 23 different
for 18-22 year olds for character
franchises taking part.
building, personal health and
There have been six national
well being, leadership and skills
4 development through playing
5
champions crowned from the B.C.
league: Vancouver Blue Bombers in
organized and competitive Canadian
1947, Vancouver Trojans in 1982,
football.
Okanagan Sun in 1988 and 2000
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