Verified EventEd Laverty Nationals
Touch Football Ontario's national championship returns to Ottawa for the first time in over 14 years — Thanksgiving weekend at Ben Franklin Fields.
Registration is handled by the organizer.
- Oct 10–12, 2026Sat – Mon
- Ottawa, ONBen Franklin Park East (Ben Franklin Fields)
- Competitive Divisions
About This Event
For the first time in more than 14 years, the Ed Laverty Nationals return to Ottawa, bringing teams, players, officials and supporters from across Touch Football Ontario (TFO) to the nation's capital over Thanksgiving weekend.
The tournament is named in honour of Ed Laverty, who ran the Ottawa-Nepean Touch Football League for more than 50 years and served Touch Football Ontario for over a decade. It celebrates elite competition alongside the community, friendships and legacy of the sport.
Hosted by the Ottawa-Nepean Touch Football League (ONTFL).
Important notes
Fields A, B, C & D are together on the east side of the park, with ONTFL HQ, washrooms, a kids' play area and plenty of parking onsite, on the street and across the road.
Pack for the sidelines: chairs, team tents/canopies, water bottles, sunscreen and layers for Ottawa's fall weather.
Food onsite from Berries on Wheels and Fiyah Foodz (jerk chicken, Jamaican patties, wraps, hot dogs, smoothies, coffee, desserts, drinks).
Move 100 Ottawa and Labatt/Budweiser onsite all weekend with music, games, samples and prizes.
Official host hotel: Hyatt Place Ottawa West (about 8 minutes from the fields) — 613-702-9800.
Sunday night hospitality at Tailgators: private Nationals area with DJ Renford Thomas (Mr. Bojangles), prizes and games; everyone welcome. Ticket link to come.
Glow Zone Entertainment: 10% off online bookings for Nationals participants and families with code TFONT10.
Official photographer: Scott Grant (@quickshutterguy). Partners: Labatt, Move 100 Ottawa, Ottawa Tourism.
Divisions & Format
| Age Division | Gender | Discipline | Format | Division Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Tier 1 | Men | Touch | — | Competitive |
| Women's Open | Women | Touch | — | All levels |
Contact & Organizer
Sources: MyTournament.ca (TFO schedules & standings) · ONTFL Instagram · Ottawa-Nepean Touch Football League announcement · Touch Football Ontario
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