This year’s luncheon features a question-and-answer period with Ottawa Redblacks new Head Coach and General Manager Ryan Dinwiddie and Director of Football Operations Shawn Burke hosted by Jeff Avery. Coach Dinwiddie will discuss his staff and personnel heading into the 2026 season. Shawn and Ryan will discuss the latest player acquisitions with the CFL Draft just around the corner. They will also field questions from the audience. This is always a great event for Ottawa’s CFL alumni!
This year’s Coaches Luncheon will also welcome members of the 2016 Ottawa Redblacks. Jonathan Rose, Ettore Lattanzio, and six more teammates from the Grey Cup championship squad have already confirmed they’ll be joining us. We’ll be celebrating the 10th anniversary of their historic win, complete with a highlight video from that unforgettable season.
Wear your game jersey and represent your team!
| DATE: | Saturday April 25th, 2026 |
| TIME: | 11:30am to 1:30pm |
| LOCATION: | Cedarhill Golf and Country Club 56 Cedar Hill Drive, Ottawa, ON |
| COST: | CFLOAA members — $20 Guests — $35 |
Please pre‑register by Sunday, April 19.
Prepayment is optional, and you may choose one of the following methods:
– e‑Transfer to our Treasurer, Dan Dever, at danwdever@msn.com
– Mail a cheque (payable to CFL Ottawa Alumni) to:
Dan Dever
43 McLaughlin Crescent, Kanata, ON K2L 2P9
Preregistration is absolutely required.
Directions: Take 416 South and exit on West Hunt Club. Turn left on West Hunt Club to cross the bridge over the 416. Turn right on Cedarview Road. After 3.2 km, turn right on Cedarhill Drive. After 75 yards, turn right into the clubhouse at 56 Cedarhill Drive.
Raffle tickets are $20 and can be paid by either cash, credit, debit, or cheque. Proceeds from the raffle help us to provide support for the football programs at the University of Ottawa and Carleton as well as the CFLAA Support Fund which assists former CFL players.
Parking: Plenty of close, free parking.
If you have any questions, or if I can help with anything, please contact Warner Miles at (613)220-4815 or by email at w51miles@gmail.com.
Hope to see you on April 25th!
