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        <h1>National Capital Officials Association (NCOA)</h1>
        <p class="slogan">We whistle while we work</p>
        <p>Certified Non-Contact Football Referees Serving Ottawa</p>
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    <h2>Who We Serve</h2>
    <p>National Capital Officials Association (NCOA) provides certified, experienced referees for non-contact football leagues and organizations across the region, including:</p>
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      <li>NCAFA – National Capital Amateur Football Association</li>
      <li>OCDSB – Ottawa-Carleton District School Board</li>
      <li>OCSB – Ottawa Catholic School Board</li>
      <li>NCFlag – Nation's Capital Flag Football</li>
      <li>OSEG – Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group</li>
      <li>OYFFL – Ottawa Youth Flag Football League</li>
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    <h2>Our Officials</h2>
    <p>Our team is composed of certified non-contact football referees with extensive experience in youth and adult leagues. We ensure fair play, safety, and professionalism at every game.</p>
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      <li>🏅 National and provincial certifications</li>
      <li>📋 Trained in flag and touch football rules</li>
      <li>🧠 Game management and conflict resolution expertise</li>
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    <h2>Need Officials for Your League or Event?</h2>
    <p>If you're organizing a non-contact football league, tournament, or school program in Ottawa, we’re ready to provide reliable officiating services tailored to your needs.</p>
    <p><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:ottawaofficials@gmail.com">ottawaofficials@gmail.com</a></p>
   <p><strong>Phone:</strong> <a href="tel:+16132277534">(613) 227-7534	</a></p>   
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