CFL OFFICIALS NAMED FOR 107TH GREY CUP PRESENTED BY SHAW

CFL OFFICIALS NAMED FOR 107TH GREY CUP PRESENTED BY SHAW

Group comprised of this season's highest-rated officials

CALGARY (Thursday, November 21, 2019) – The Canadian Football League (CFL) has announced the officiating crew that will work the 107th Grey Cup presented by Shaw on Sunday, November 24 at McMahon Stadium.

This group is comprised of the highest-rated officials at their respective positions during the 2019 season.

2019 GREY CUP OFFICIALS

Referee

#28

Andre Proulx

Umpire

#61

Patrick MacArthur

Down Judge

#25

Ron Barss

Line Judge

#19

Chris Shapka

Side Judge

#47

Jocelyn Paul

Back Judge

#44

Blair Brown

Field Judge

#56

Steve Dolyniuk

Backup Referee

#60

Tom Vallesi

Backup Umpire

#31

Ben Major

Backup Official

#27

Andrew Wakefield

Backup Official

#18

Pierre Laporte

The crew will be supported by an off-field officiating staff, including:

  • Senior Director, Officiating Darren Hackwood
  • Manager, Officiating Jeff Harbin
  • Supervisor, Officiating Boris Velcic
  • Replay Official, Rob Crifo

Background information on this year's Grey Cup officials:

Andre Proulx – Referee
22nd Season | 375 Games | 8th Grey Cup Game   

Patrick MacArthur – Umpire
10th Season | 166 Games | 4th Grey Cup Game   

Ron Barss – Down Judge
15th Season | 248 Games | 4th Grey Cup Game   

Chris Shapka – Line Judge
6th  Season | 104 Games | 2nd Grey Cup Game

Jocelyn Paul – Side Judge
11th Season | 177 Games | 4th Grey Cup Game

Blair Brown – Back Judge
7th Season | 119 Games | 3rd Grey Cup Game

Steve Dolyniuk – Field Judge
19th Season | 309 Games | 5th Grey Cup Game

Tom Vallesi – Backup Referee
16th Season | 273 Games | 4th Grey Cup Game

Ben Major – Backup Umpire
15th Season | 262 Games | 7th Grey Cup Game

Andrew Wakefield – Backup Official
6th Season | 85 Games | 1st Grey Cup Game

Pierre Laporte – Backup Official
6th Season | 110 Games | 1st Grey Cup Game

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Lucas Barrett Manager, Communications & Public Affairs, Canadian Football League
Lucas Barrett Manager, Communications & Public Affairs, Canadian Football League
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