Congratulations to our October 2025 Athlete of the Month Presented by @BCMilk, Avery Snook from Royal Bay! #BCSSAthleteOfTheMonth
Congratulations to our October 2025 Athlete of the Month Presented by @BCMilk, Matthew Cao from St. George’s! #BCSSAthleteOfTheMonth
Congratulations to our October School Sport New Brunswick Athletes of the month, Nathalie and Jeremy. Nathalie plays a key role in both soccer and hockey and is co-captain of the soccer team and assistant captain of the hockey team. In addition to her personal performance, she is more focused on her teams’ success.. She demonstrates good leadership and makes sure that everyone feels like an important part of the team, regardless of the sport. Furthermore, Nathalie has a grade point average above 90% and only misses school for sports competitions, and keeps up with her work when she does. Jeremy is a great leader in every aspect of the school. He is on the student leadership team, the captain of the soccer team, plans and implements unified basketball for the school, and he has created his own Unified basketball program, that happens on Friday evenings (shooting stars). This is where he offers a uniquley abled basketball programs for youth from all the southern school communities. Congratulations to both athletes and thank you to the coaches and staff for taking the time to acknowledge these amazing students.
Félicitations à nos athlètes du mois d’octobre de Sport Scolaire Nouveau-Brunswick, Nathalie et Jeremy. Nathalie joue un rôle premier dans les 2 sports de soccer et hockey et est co-capitaine de soccer et assistante au hockey. En plus de ses performances personnelle, elle est également concentrée sur les succès de ses équipes. Elle démontre du bon leadership et va faire certain que tous se sentent comme un rouage important de l’équipe peu importe le sport. De plus, Nathalie a une moyenne au-delà de 90% et manque seulement de l’école pour des compétitions sportives et se mets à jour lorsque c’est le cas. Jeremy est un leader exceptionnel dans tous les domaines scolaires. Il fait partie de l’équipe de direction des élèves, est capitaine de l’équipe de soccer, planifie et met en œuvre le basket-ball unifié pour l’école, et a créé son propre programme de basket-ball unifié, qui a lieu le vendredi soir (Shooting Stars). C’est là qu’il propose des programmes de basket-ball uniques aux jeunes de toutes les communautés scolaires du sud. Félicitations aux deux athlètes et merci aux entraîneurs et au personnel d’avoir pris le temps de reconnaître ces élèves extraordinaires.
Reid Hart had an outstanding month, participating in cross-country, golf and powerlifting for Westisle.
She had an exceptional day at Brudenell River Golf Course at the golf provincials, winning individual gold with a score of 75. That score was good for second overall.
Later that week, she ran at the X-Country provincials hosted at Charlottetown Rural. In the same week of both provincial championships on the Friday/Saturday, she volunteered to score every game at the Wolverine Classic at the women’s tournament at Callaghan and has been a reliable scorer for volleyball games throughout the season.
Reid is a captain for powerlifting, where she leads by example in consistency and effort at lunch time or after school.
Jonathan Kent is a grade 12 student at Bluefield. He was 4th in Sr Men’s Cross Country and was pivotal in Bluefield’s second AAA Men’s Soccer Championship in the last 2 years. Jonathan scored in overtime to give his school the championship.
Jonathan is a student who also helps with the schools athletics initiatives in a volunteer role.
For his their athletic performances, leadership, and volunteerism, Reid and Jonathan are deserving of being recognized as PEISAA October’s Athlete of the Month.
PEISAA Intermediate Female Athlete of the Month for October with her award Elin Smallwood – Birchwood Grade 8.
PEISAA Intermediate Male Athlete of the Month for October – Kensington Intermediate grade 9 student, Liam Reeves receiving his award from AD Katherine Olscamp.
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November 2025 – eNewsletter
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UPCOMING KEY DATES IN 2025-26
NOVEMBER 6-8: OFSAA Girls’ Field Hockey Championship (click here) NOVEMBER 10-12: OFSAA Tennis Championship (click here) NOVEMBER 20-22: OFSAA Girls’ Basketball & Boys’ Volleyball Championships (click here) NOVEMBER 24-26: OFSAA Football Bowls Series Festival (click here) DECEMBER 4-5: Representatives’ Council Meeting FEBRUARY 5: OFSAA Board of Directors Meeting APRIL 15: OFSAA Board of Directors Meeting APRIL 16-17: OFSAA Annual Meeting***
For information on all OFSAA Championships & Festivals, please click HERE to visit each event website.
The BulletinThe Fall Issue of the magazine captures all of the record-setting athletic achievements from this past Spring. Scholarship recaps, our championship calendar and much more are here. Look for it in your school now or just click HERE to easily view the electronic version. Congrats to all of the high achievers!
In a special ceremony presented by the Coaches Association of Ontario in September, a long-time female and male coaching recipient were recognized for their dedication and service. Jeff Masterson of King City Secondary School and Amanda Valiquette of Woodroffe High School in Ottawa were saluted at the 2025 Ontario Coaching Excellence Awards in the “OFSAA School Sport Coach” category. Congratulations to you both! #ThanksCoach
ONTARIO MINISTRY SERVICE AWARDS
Since 2000, OFSAA has nominated long-serving, active teacher-coaches or retirees who have served a variety of volunteer roles in their schools and associations. Recipients are selected from a list of names put forward by Association Representatives and staff. Congratulations to the 2025 recipients!
• Stacy Ganogiannis-Reid (TDSSAA) • Karin Augustein (NOSSA) • Jim Woolley (CWOSSA) • Larry Laughlin (TDSSAA)
In a special ceremony presented by the Coaches Association of Ontario in September, a long-time female and male coaching recipient were recognized for their dedication and service. Jeff Masterson of King City Secondary School and Amanda Valiquette of Woodroffe High School in Ottawa were saluted at the 2025 Ontario Coaching Excellence Awards in the “OFSAA School Sport Coach” category. Congratulations to you both! #ThanksCoach
INSTAGRAM NUMBERS SOAR AT OFSAA CROSS COUNTRY! Shout out to Convenors George Kalaouzis, Orlando Riverso and their volunteer social team for generating a tremendous amount of buzz and excitement leading up to and during race day on November 1. Please have a look at their seven-digit engagement numbers on @ofsaaxc25 over the span of a few days last weekend HERE.OFSAA is very pleased to welcome
Young Drivers of Canada as “The Official Driving School of OFSAA”.
Young Drivers of Canada is the country’s largest driver training organization. Since 1970, it has grown to over 140 classrooms across Canada, with over 1.3 million graduating students. Young Drivers of Canada Website
We have entered into an exciting partnership with Playfly Sports – the sports industry’s leading revenue maximization company. We feel the relationship will have a long-term, tangible and substantial impact on school sport in Ontario. Learn more about this new development HERE.
THANK YOU BARON RINGS. OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF OFSAA CHAMPIONSHIPS & FESTIVALS! (click image directly below for website)
THANK YOUEF EDUCATIONAL TOURS!
GO AHEAD…ASK US!We’ve introduced the new Website Assistant to ofsaa.on.ca. Just the click the icon at the bottom right-hand corner of any web page and ask away. We hope that it makes the visitor experience a more enjoyable one!
Our Online Leadership Training Program courses are BACK and offer information and resource packed sessions that will help elevate and streamline operations of your Athletic Department. Take Professional Development that is directly related to your role and day-to-day operations. These courses are also the stepping stones to our CIAAA Certification program and can be used towards your Grace Masters Program prerequisites.
Our CIAAA Partner Province members receive a $25 course discount. Use the code #CIAAA25 at check out to apply!
Need to activate your 2025-26 membership as a Partner Province (BC,AB,SK,MB & PEI), email caleigh@ciaaa.ca for your code.
Monday November 10 – LTP 501C: Philosophy, Organizational Structure, and Professional Development This course is aimed at assisting athletic directors set the tone for their program. Origins of athletic administration are addressed in addition to codes of ethics. The concept of “educational athletics” is discussed and refined. The role of the athletic administrator and the importance of having a school philosophy are addressed and workshop participants have the opportunity to interact with others to refine their own philosophies. Organizational relationships are examined from a provincial, national and international perspective. Key policies are also reviewed. Current and future courses are highlighted and the certification program is described. **LTP 501C is the one of three fundamental courses required for the CRAA Certification
Wednesday November 19 – 719C: Positive Sporting Behaviour Enhance your leadership, management, and decision-making skills with this practical course for athletic administrators. Learn the key differences between leadership, management, and supervision, and explore proven strategies to strengthen your effectiveness. Interactive exercises and tools help you apply concepts directly to your athletic program.
Thursday November 27 – LTP 705C: Educational Athletics – Mentorship, Leadership and Character Development Character based coach-to-coach mentoring programs utilize the talents, strengths and qualities of the entire team of coaches to maximize the potential of the coaching staff. Mentoring is an attitude, a relationship and an investment, which provides coaches the opportunity to support and nurture each other professionally, personally and ethically. This course will highlight mentoring models that demonstrate key behaviours to implement when establishing an effective mentoring program. It will also provide athletic administrators strategies and methods to develop and enhance successful coach-to-coach mentoring programs.
Do you have an upcoming PD session, convention, or staff day to fill!
Let the CIAAA take care of the planning with full day, half day or single sessions available. Contact caleigh@ciaaa.ca for more information.
Reminder to talk to your administration/district today about the 2026 National Athletic Directors Conference! We are heading to beautiful Kelowna, BC for the best AD Professional Development of the year. This three day conference is filled with Workshops, Leadership Training Courses, Discussions, Speakers, Socials and MORE! Hotel bookings are available now and registration will open soon.
