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CIAAA – Director of the Year Award Nominations Now Open

Written by admin on January 16, 2025. Posted in Canadian Sport Features. No Comments on CIAAA – Director of the Year Award Nominations Now Open

Dave Rozdeba Memorial Award

The role of an Athletic Director is one of incredible dedication, often requiring countless hours behind the scenes to ensure the success of student-athletes, coaches, and entire athletic programs. From scheduling games to managing budgets, fostering community spirit, and mentoring young leaders, their efforts are tireless and often go unnoticed.Now is the time to change that. Applications are open to recognize the CIAAA Athletic Director of the Year, with the Dave Rozdeba Memorial Award, celebrating those who have gone above and beyond to inspire excellence in their schools and communities.

Do you know an outstanding Athletic Director that:
• Embodies the strengths and values that Dave exemplified in all areas of his life: Integrity, Accountability, Honesty, Humility, Kindness, Ethical Leadership, and Sportsmanship;
• Advocates for and empowers student-athletes and others in the sporting community;
• Promotes a character-based athletics program through proactive and visionary leadership;
• Influences the landscape of educational athletics by engaging others in the profession.

The CIAAA is looking for nominations for our Dave Rozdeba Memorial Award. The award winner will be celebrated at our 2025 National Conference Banquet, Thursday April 11, 2025, and receive a free conference registration!

Nominate an AD: https://forms.gle/q4sS6Pq9rEKBytDeA

Deadline January 31, 2025.

*If you plan on submitting an application, but need a little more time to get documents together, send an email to caleigh@ciaaa.ca

Remembering Dave:

On September 6, 2017, the CIAAA and family of Canadian Athletic Directors lost an incredible man when Dave Rozdeba lost his courageous battle with cancer. Dave was a man who dedicated his life to the betterment of those around him, his involvement with the CIAAA was no different. Dave was a founding member of the Alberta Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (AIAAA), which evolved into the CIAAA. He was a leader in that we wrote many Leadership Training Program Courses and was an impactful instructor within the association. Further, he served as the Leadership Training Program Coordinator and was instrumental in the partnership and affiliation with Grace College and the Master’s Degree in Athletic Administration.

Beyond his official contributions to the CIAAA, Dave was always the first to welcome anyone into his inner circle. At conferences and events, he would actively seek out new attendees and ensure they were welcomed and included at every turn. In his coaching and athletic administration roles, Dave always let character and sportsmanship lead the way.

Dave’s strengths and values are recognized as key items in the criteria for this award which serves to ensure that Dave will always be remembered by Athletic Administrators across Canada.

Athlete of the Month – December 2024

Written by admin on January 16, 2025. Posted in Provincial and Territorial News. No Comments on Athlete of the Month – December 2024

Congratulations to our December 2024 Athlete of the Month Presented by @BCMilk, Hana Nozawa from Belmont Secondary. #BCSSAthleteOfTheMonth

Congratulations to our December 2024 Athlete of the Month Presented by @BCMilk, Matthew Stubley from D.P. Todd Secondary. #BCSSAthleteOfTheMonth

Alberta Milk ASAA Female Athlete of the Month – Dec 2024: Abby Holt

We are excited to recognize Abby Holt from Jasper Place High School as the Alberta Milk ASAA Female Athlete of the Month for December in Girls Basketball!

Abby is a true multi-sport athlete, having competed on both the senior girls volleyball team and now the senior girls basketball team. She’s been a standout this season, almost averaging a double-double in points and rebounds, showcasing her incredible work ethic on the court. Abby’s commitment extends beyond sports—she excels in the classroom and in the weight room, always striving to be her best.

What truly sets Abby apart is her dedication to the little things—whether it’s diving for a loose ball or supporting her teammates, she brings competitiveness and heart to everything she does. She is a respected and well-liked teammate, making a positive impact on everyone she works with.

Congratulations, Abby, for your hard work, leadership, and inspiring efforts on and off the court!

#SetTheBar #AlbertaMilk #ASAA #AthleteOfTheMonth #GirlsBasketball

#JasperPlaceHighSchool #Leadership #MultiSportAthlete #HardWork #Teamwork

Alberta Milk ASAA Male Athlete of the Month – Dec 2024: Lincoln Shulko

Congratulations to Lincoln Shulko from École Plamondon School for being named the Alberta Milk ASAA Athlete of the Month for December in Boys Volleyball!

Lincoln’s sportsmanship, leadership, and dedication have made a lasting impact on his team and others. He’s not only a key player in his team’s victories at North East 1A Zones, Lakeland, WowPow, and DigPink, but also a mentor, offering support and advice to teammates and opponents alike. His commitment to improvement and positive attitude inspire those around him, both on and off the court.

Lincoln’s contributions as a player, teammate, and coach make him a true role model. We’re proud to honor his hard work and sportsmanship!

#SetTheBar #AlbertaMilk #ASAA #AthleteOfTheMonth #BoysVolleyball

#EcolePlamondon #Leadership #Sportsmanship #Volleyball

NTSSA 2025 Table Tennis Championships

Written by admin on January 14, 2025. Posted in Provincial and Territorial News. No Comments on NTSSA 2025 Table Tennis Championships

JR TABLE TENNIS RESULTS

Gr 6 Girls Singles	Gr 6 Boys Singles	Gr 7 Girls Singles	Gr 7 Boys Singles	Gr 8 Girls Singles	Gr 8 Boys Singles
Karissa Sadowick (DG)	Kobe White (WMS)	Kathleen Cai (WMS)	Carter Sadowick (DG)	Lexi Blandford (SPHS)	Owen Bowden (SPHS)

Middle School Doubles – Najib Mohammed/Owen Bowden (SPHS)

SR TABLE TENNIS RESULTS

Gr 9 Girls	Gr 9 Boys	Gr 10 Girls	Gr 10 Boys	Gr 11 Girls	Gr 11 Boys	Gr 12 Girls	Gr 12 Boys
	Aiden Langer (SPHS)		Nathan Lavers (SPHS)		Kai Shimada (SPHS)	Raine Mingo (SPHS)	Zachary Mathison (SPHS)

Gr 9-12 Doubles – Gabe Brost/Raine Mingo (SPHS)

*School Abbreviations:
DG – Deh Gah
EASC – Ecole Allain St-Cyr
ESJS – Ecole St. Joseph’s School
SJ – Sir John Franklin
SPHS – St. Pat’s High
TSS – Thomas Simpson School
WCS – Weledeh Catholic School
WM – William McDonald School

Excitement and Sportsmanship Shine at the NWT School Table Tennis Championships

**Middle School Banner:** École William McDonald School

Another year, another thrilling edition of the NWT School Table Tennis Championships! Hosted at Weledeh School, this year’s event was a resounding success, showcasing incredible talent and sportsmanship among the young athletes. The atmosphere was electric, filled with smiles, high-fives, and super rallies that kept everyone on the edge of their seats.

The competition was fierce, but the camaraderie among participants was even stronger. Athletes from various schools came together to compete in both doubles and singles events, culminating in a vibrant celebration of skill and teamwork. At the end of the day, medals were awarded for outstanding performances, and three banners were presented to the top schools.

Here are the winners:

DOUBLES

Middle School

Emereigh Moffatt / Kathleen Cai (École William McDonald School)
Cruz Munro / Jake Therrien (École William McDonald School)
Jaxon Adams / Craig Tracy (École William McDonald School)

High School

Giordano Dacorte / Markus Vandemeer (École St Patrick High School)
Kevin Canadian / Jack Hurley (Deh Gáh Elmentary & Secondary School, École William McDonald School)
Lucas Jonasson-Papineau / Jack Bragg (École St Patrick High School)

SINGLES

High School Boys

Kevin Canadian (Deh Gáh Elmentary & Secondary School)
Will Kanigan (École St Patrick High School)
Paul Mendoza (École St Patrick High School)

High School Girls

Lily Brennan (École St Patrick High School)
Lexi Blandford (École St Patrick High School
Pontiac Mace (École St Patrick High School)

Grade 6 Girls

Madeline Jackson (Chief T’Selehye)
Kaz Mauchan (École William McDonald School)
Olivia Glaser (École St. Joseph’s School)

Grade 6 Boys

Kaleb Sabourin (Deh Gáh Elmentary & Secondary School,)
Oliver Case (École William McDonald School)
Cooper Demsey (École William McDonald School)

Grade 7 Girls

Neveah Jackson (Chief T’Selehye School)
Rosetta Gully (Chief T’Selehye School)
Amy Tobac (Chief T’Selehye School)

Grade 7 Boys

Kael Enns (École William McDonald School)
Kobe White (École William McDonald School)
Russell Mackay (École William McDonald School)

Grade 8 Girls

Kathleen Cai (École William McDonald School)
Emereigh Moffatt (École William McDonald School)

Grade 8 Boys

Craig Tracy (École William McDonald School)
Jake Therrien (École William McDonald School)
Jack Hurley (École William McDonald School)

Banners Awarded:

Middle School Banner: École William McDonald School
Middle School Aggregate Banner: Chief T’Selehye School
High School Banner: École St Patrick High School

**High School Banner:** École St Patrick High School

We are incredibly proud of all the participants who prepared diligently for this event, showed up ready to compete, and supported their classmates while having fun. Thank You to the tournament organizers (some of who travelled hundreds of kilometres) for their dedication and pure awesomeness – Thorsten Gohl, Shari Olsen, and Andrew Gilmour!

A huge thank you goes out to our referee, Shari, for ensuring a smooth tournament, and to our helpers, Stephanie and Rob, for going the extra mile. We also want to extend our gratitude to Andrew from NT School Sport for his invaluable support with registration and throughout the tournament. Your dedication made this event a success!

As we wrap up this year’s championships, we look forward to the next edition, eager to see even more talent and enthusiasm from our young athletes.

TABLE TENNIS NORTH

December 2024 Newsletters

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December 2024 – eNewsletter

To view the latest edition of the SHSAA monthly eNewsletter, please click here.

2025 SHSAA Winter Newsletter

Click here to view the 2025 SHSAA Winter semi-annual newsletter.

December 2024 – eNewsletter

To view the latest edition of the SSNS monthly eNewsletter, please click here.

December 2024 – eNewsletter

To view the latest edition of the BCSS monthey eNewsletter, please click here.

The fall season once again kick-started what will be another memorable school year on the high school field of play across the province!

In November, we witnessed a couple of “multiple repeat champions” in the boys’ volleyball category and a “first” from a dominant Thunder Bay basketball club at the OFSAA Girls’ AA Championship held in North Bay.

Read about the team accomplishments and the individual achievements in golf and cross country in the pages of the Winter Issue of the Bulletin Magazine. We also shout out a couple of longtime Ontario coaches who have put their stamp on the high school scene over many years.

Best of luck to all coaches and student-athletes in punching your ticket towards excellence this year! We can’t wait for our snow events in February.

Please click here.

Welcome back to the Coaches Association of Ontario’s quarterly newsletter, The Scrum. This communication will keep you up-to-date on the multi-sport coaching landscape in Ontario.

Article: Building Capacity To Play Like A Championship Team

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Building Capacity To Play Like A Championship Team

Article from SIRC (January 8, 2025)

By Taylor Matthews

What makes a winning team? Is it raw talent, star power, or an overflowing budget? Think again. The most successful teams—on the field or in the office—don’t just rely on superstars. They thrive on balance, leadership, and a collective drive that turns a group of individuals into an unstoppable force.

Take the 1972 Miami Dolphins, for example. They achieved the NFL’s only “perfect season” and winning the Super Bowl, not because they were stacked with the league’s biggest names like the Dallas Cowboys or the Pittsburgh Steelers but because they mastered the art of working as a cohesive unit. Their story proves that building a championship team isn’t about chasing stars—it’s about building a system that shines (CBS Sports., 2024).

Of course, they had a handful of notable top tier players, but is that enough to sustain a team with a roster size of 47 athletes? The Dolphins proved it was not the handful that created the “perfect season” on their own, as they maintained top level performance when faced with injuries of those top players.

From the field to the office

Any sport organization can learn from the 1972 Miami Dolphins approach. Achieving your own version of a “perfect season” requires looking beyond the talent of individual team members to the power of balanced responsibilities, strong leadership, attention to detail, and team cohesion. These factors can be cultivated within the organization.

Team Cohesion

In sport, cohesion is described as the tendency for team members to stick together and remain united in the pursuit of achieving goals as well as meeting the emotional needs of team members (Carron et coll., 1985). Research consistently has shown strong relationships between cohesion and success (Carron et coll., 2022). It is something that is fostered continuously within a team, like any skill. How can you develop this skill within your own team?

Devoting time to casual conversation: While this can happen naturally for teams that are in-person, it should be prompted and encouraged regardless of the team’s setup.
Attending events or conferences together: Attending an event as a team creates shared learning experiences which spark conversations that break the usual day-to-day scripts.
Encourage the use of virtual communication tools: Whether your team uses Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Slack, or any other virtual platform – communication should feel seamless among team members.

These activities were selected from Rebecca Knight’s recent HBR article titled, “17 Team-Building Activities for In-Person, Remove, and Hybrid Team”.

Strong Leadership

Leadership style is something to be adapted over time based on the context of the team, and recognizing when and how to adapt is half the battle. Depending on the team you lead – your style may also differ from that of another leader within the organization. Regardless, there are some leadership skills that transcend all contexts:

Handling feedback: Leaders are in a position where giving and receiving feedback happens on an ongoing basis, both positive and negative. The ability to give feedback clearly and concisely is a skill to be honed. Being specific and constructive, without too much extra fluff, is the best way to go.
Harness potential over performance: Encouraging and enabling team members to fulfill their potential often includes giving them some freedom. Freedom to be themselves, freedom to fail in new tasks, and the freedom to explore the next step in their careers. The goal is to encourage lifelong learning and avoid complacency.
Knowing when to delegate: The role of a leader is knowing when to take on responsibility and when to give that responsibility to someone else. Delegation is something every leader needs to do, but it should be based on current priorities and the strengths of the team.

These skills are included in Forbes’ article “10 Most Important Leadership Skills For The 21st Century Workplace (And How To Develop Them)”, written by Bernard Marr.

Attention to Detail

Not everyone needs to have a high attention to detail, but understanding the need for it within a team is key for everyone. Attention to the details is what takes athletes on the field of play from good to great, especially in high pressure situations – the same can be said for any team (Oudejans et coll., 2011). How can you foster higher attention to detail in your team?

Establish clear processes: Articulating the steps to complete tasks within the team, including who is responsible for each step, not only promotes attention to detail, but also ensures knowledge transfer within the team over time.
Communicate the benefits: Teams are more efficient in the long run when there is a high attention to detail throughout the process, as it limits the iterations of deliverables to get to the final product.
Know your team: Attention to detail is not natural for everyone, but knowing who has the knack for details can make assigning responsibilities easier. As with anything, playing to the strengths of the team goes a long way.

These tips were derived from this article, titled “7 Areas Where Attention to Detail Can Create an Effective Organization”.

While these tips likely won’t give you the “perfect season” of the 1972 Miami Dolphins, they can kickstart your team to become a super-team, with more than just a few top talents at the table.

About the Author(s) / A propos de(s) l’auteur(s)

Taylor Matthews is the Marketing and Communications Manager at SIRC. In this role, she brings her expertise in knowledge mobilization through digital marketing and social media management to share the latest sport research, knowledge, and top stories to our audience.

OFSAA Looking To Fill Job Role!

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OFSAA Looking To Fill Job Role!

We're Hiring - Operations Coordinator Temporary Role

Effectively immediately, OFSAA will be taking applications for the temporary position of OPERATIONS COORDINATOR.

This is a maternity leave replacement from March 2025 until approximately March 2026.

The OPERATIONS COORDINATOR contributes to the operational efficiency of the organization through the coordination and management of various administrative functions. This position manages a variety of areas and is an important part of the Federation’s office team. Work is performed in a hybrid office setting 3-4 days per week.

Daily, the operations coordinator works with the executive director, assistant directors, sport coordinators and part-time staff. Frequent contact is also necessary with volunteers such as members of the Representatives’ Council, Board of Directors, committee members, and convenors. Contact is also necessary with government advisors, suppliers, school board staff, and high school teachers and administrators.

Interested applicants for the OPERATIONS COORDINATOR position are asked to submit a cover letter and resume to the attention of Shamus Bourdon at applications@ofsaa.on.ca by Friday, January 24, 2025 at 4:00 pm. Applications by mail can be sent to Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations, 305 Milner Avenue, Suite 207, Toronto, ON, M1B 3V4, Attention: Shamus Bourdon, Executive Director.

Please see the JOB POSTING below.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

OPERATIONS COORDINATOR POSTING

Article: Simple Test for Concussions

Written by admin on January 14, 2025. Posted in Canadian Sport Features, Sport Spotlights. No Comments on Article: Simple Test for Concussions

Detecting concussions with a simple spit test

New technology from Velocity’s HeadFirst can measure concussion biomarkers in saliva and give sports leagues a new way to protect their players ByMedia Relations

HeadFirst, a company at Velocity, the University of Waterloo’s startup incubator, has developed a way to test for concussions using a simple saliva test. The process provides a rapid and accurate way to detect mild traumatic brain injuries.

The startup’s technology advances the traditional concussion tests that are largely subjective and could give athletes a way to circumvent a head trauma diagnosis, which ultimately leaves these injuries undetected and untreated. HeadFirst has developed a saliva-based concussion test to equip athletic departments, sports organizations, and healthcare facilities with objective results to treat athletes proportional to their injuries.

HeadFirst’s CEO and co-founder Andrew Cordssen-David was inspired to find a better way of testing concussions after playing competitive hockey for many years. An athlete’s competitive nature often incentivizes them to downplay symptoms to pass standard concussion tests and remain in the game, he said.

“I’ve gone through the subjective tests that exist today and I know that athletes are able to find a way around them to stay in the game,” Cordssen-David said. “What’s even more concerning is that up to half of these tests sometimes fail to detect concussions. The idea for HeadFirst began during my time studying at Waterloo where I asked myself, ‘Why do these subjective concussion tests consistently fail to identify concussions.’”

He co-founded HeadFirst with Shazia Tanvir, a scientist at the University of Waterloo, and developed the new saliva-based tests after Cordssen-David uncovered research that showed concussed brains release biomarkers that can pass through the blood-brain barrier and into saliva.

“We targeted biomarkers in saliva because it’s non-invasive and easy to test right on the sidelines of the playing field,” Cordssen-David said.

Similar to a COVID-19 saliva test, a concussed person spits into a receptacle and two lines appear to mark a positive result, or one line for a negative. Cordssen-David said other neurological and visual tests that are used to detect concussions following a brain injury aren’t accurate enough and are more costly than what HeadFirst’s tests are expected to cost.

An example of a negative concussion test using HeadFirst’s saliva-based test (top) and one demonstrating a positive result of HeadFirst’s concussion test using synthetic saliva that includes unique biomarkers to trigger a positive test for concussion. (Nicola Kelly / University of Waterloo)

Without proper diagnosing and treating a concussion, athletes – particularly those in high-impact sports like hockey, American football, and boxing – are at a higher risk of developing neurological conditions like chronic traumatic encephalopathy, Parkinson’s or dementia later in life.

“When you break your arm, you can’t move it, but when you get a concussion, you might feel a little dizzy, take a painkiller and try to push through it,” said Cordssen-David. “But you don’t realize that your brain is your greatest asset for sport and your life, and you get only one. You need to protect it.”

Marc Aucoin, a professor at Waterloo’s Department of Chemical Engineering, was the first to share the biomarker research behind HeadFirst’s technology with Cordssen-David, and has since worked closely with him and his team to develop the company’s concussion test prototype.

“I’ve been involved with my sons’ hockey and lacrosse teams and I’ve seen first-hand how challenging concussions have been with kids who play these competitive sports,” he said. “Having a concussion test made by HeadFirst available would go a long way to ensuring the safety and long-term health of an athlete involved in youth and professional sports.”

Ben Fanelli, a former University of Waterloo hockey coach who suffered a catastrophic brain injury while playing for the OHL’s Kitchener Rangers, lauded the technological breakthrough behind HeadFirst’s concussion tests.

“Athletes, and most people passionate about their career, almost have an automatic response to keep going and push through pain and injury, and in sport there is a lot of apprehension around concussion because in many cases it’s an intangible injury,” Fanelli said. “Any reliable tool or program to diagnose concussion will allow everyone in the sport to fulfill their roles whether it be the athletes themselves, staff or coaches.”

HeadFirst is currently conducting a pilot study with the University of Waterloo’s Athletic Department to further validate the company’s technology. Following regulatory approval from Health Canada and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the company aims to soon sell tests directly to athletic departments, concussion clinics, sports organizations, and health care facilities.

About Velocity

Velocity accelerates entrepreneurs’ growth from idea to early-stage start-up and beyond. These founders have access to unmatched resources, collaboration space, funding, and an expansive and experienced network made possible only by the University of Waterloo — Canada’s top university for founders. In the 15 years since its inception as a University of Waterloo residence, more than 400 Velocity companies have generated more than US$26 billion in enterprise value. 

SHSAA Fall Sportsmanship Awards

Written by admin on December 18, 2024. Posted in Provincial and Territorial News. No Comments on SHSAA Fall Sportsmanship Awards

Congratulations to the Allan Girls A Volleyball team for winning the 2024 SaskMilk Sportsmanship award. Thanks to Coaches Otsig and Anderson for your commitment to High School Athletics.

Congratulations to the Bert Fox Community High School Girls Volleyball Team on winning the 2024 SaskMilk Sportsmanship Award from the 4A Girls Provincial Championship. Thanks to the coaches for your leadership this season!

Congratulations to the Maymont Girls AAA Soccer team for winning the 2024 SaskMilk Sportsmanship award. Thanks to Coach Walker for your commitment to High School Athletics.

SSNL 2024 Boys A Volleyball Championship

Written by admin on December 16, 2024. Posted in Provincial and Territorial News. No Comments on SSNL 2024 Boys A Volleyball Championship

SSNL 2024 Boys A Volleyball Championship

	*BOYS*
*Gold*	Bishop White School
*Silver*	Eric G Lambert School
*Bronze*	William Gillette Academy
*Antique Bronze*	Henry Gordon Academy

SSNL 2024 Boys Volleyball Award Winners

A	*Sportsmanship*
Bishop White School	Owen
Eric G Lambert School	Cameron Saunders
Henry Gordon Academy	Coby
William Gillette Academy
*Sportsmanship Team Award*	*Henry Gordon Academy*
*Tournament MVP*	Caleb Bailey, Bishop White

Holland Hurricanes Partner with PEISAA

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Holland Hurricanes Partner with PEISAA to Host Provincial Championships

Pictured above are Left, Albert Roache, Director, Athletics and Recreation at Holland College and right, Mike Connolly, PEISAA School Sport Coordinator sealing the agreement at the Holland College gym.

The Holland Hurricanes are thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with the PEI School Athletic Association (PEISAA), solidifying an agreement to host the Senior Provincial Championships for A, AA, and AAA Volleyball and Basketball at the McMillan Centre in Charlottetown through 2027.

As part of this agreement, the PEISAA will have access to the Hurricanes’ gymnasium, locker rooms, and viewing areas, with support from Hurricanes staff to ensure a seamless event experience. Holland College students will also play an integral role, serving as hosts and gaining valuable hands-on experience in event management during these championships.

“We’ve had a strong relationship with the PEISAA for many years, and this partnership is a natural extension of that connection,” says Albert Roche, Holland College’s Director of Athletics and Recreation. “Our facilities provide an ideal setting for showcasing the province’s top volleyball and basketball talent, while our students and staff benefit from being directly involved in hosting these prestigious events. After the tremendous success of the volleyball championships this fall, we’re eagerly anticipating the basketball championships in March.”

The volleyball championships were held across three dates in November and proved to be a resounding success. Spectators filled the stands, enjoying games from multiple bleachers and the overhead walking track. Student-athletes and coaches appreciated the large, modern gym and spacious locker rooms, which set the stage for memorable competitions.

The upcoming basketball championships will return to Holland College in March 2025, following a similar format over three days. This partnership marks a three-year agreement with options to expand and host additional events.

“We are excited to partner with Holland College and host our Provincial Championships in such a high-quality facility,” says Mike Connolly, PEISAA Coordinator. “The venue allows for more spectators and provides spacious, comfortable amenities for teams, elevating the overall experience of our events. This collaboration aligns perfectly with our commitment to providing the best possible opportunities for student-athletes.”

The Holland Hurricanes are proud to support youth sports and look forward to welcoming PEISAA athletes, coaches, and fans to our campus. Together, we aim to create unforgettable championship experiences for everyone involved.

For more information about the PEISAA, visit www.peisaa.pe.ca.

Stay connected with the Holland Hurricanes at www.hollandhurricanes.com, or follow us on social media at Facebook (@hollandhurricanes), X (@hc_hurricanes), and Instagram (@hollandhurricanes).

NBIAA/ASINB 2024 Swimming/Natation Championships

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Congratulations to our 2024-2025 swimming champions and to all the individual athletes on their performances at provincials last weekend. Full results from the meet can be found on our website.

Félicitations à nos champions de natation 2024-2025 et à tous les athlètes individuels pour leurs performances aux championnats provinciaux la fin de semaine dernière. Les résultats complets de la compétition sont disponibles sur notre site web.

*NBIAA-ASINB 2024 Swimming Team Championship*
	*GOLD*	*SILVER*	*BRONZE*
*Junior Boys*	Harrison Trimble High School	École L’Odyssee	Bathurst High School
*Junior Girls*	École L’Odyssee	École secondaire Népisiguit	Fredericton High School
*Junior Team*	École L’Odyssee	Fredericton High School	École secondaire Népisiguit

*Senior Boys*	Saint John High School	École secondaire Népisiguit	École L’Odyssee
*Senior Girls*	Saint John High School	Rothesay High School	Cité-des-Jeunes-A.-M. Sormany
*Senior Team*	Saint John High School	École L’Odyssee	Rothesay High School

https://nbiaa-asinb.org/fr/sports/swimming/championships

NBIAA-ASINB 2022-2023 INDIVIDUAL SWIMMING CHAMPIONS

*EVENT / ÉPREUVE*	*Junior Girls/Filles Juniors*	*Junior Boys/Garçons Juniors*
*200m Medley Relay/RQN*	École L’Odyssee	Rothesay High School
*200m Free/libre*	Ila Wright, Fredericton	Zachary Newman, Népisiguit
*100m Breast/brasse*	Abiguelle Duguay, Marie-Esther	Zachary Newman, Népisiguit
*50m Butterfly/papillon*	Habiba Taha, Moncton	Oliver Boone, Harrisson Trimble
*100m Free/libre*	Habiba Taha, Moncton	Philippe Carbonneau, Harrisson Trimble
*50m Back/dos*	Danika Rupke, Carrefour	Oliver Boone, Harrisson Trimble
*100m IM/QNI*	Margo Belleza, Riverview	Zachary Newman, Népisiguit
*100m Back/dos*	Alyson Milot, L’Odyssee	Philippe Carbonneau, Harrisson Trimble
*50m Free/libre*	Athena Ratescu, Népisiguit	Oliver Boone, Harrisson Trimble
*100m Butterfly/papillon*	Habiba Taha, Moncton	Philippe Carbonneau, Harrisson Trimble
*50m Breast/brasse*	Abiguelle Duguay, Marie-Esther	Zachary Newman, Népisiguit
*200m Free Relay*	École L’Odyssee	École L’Odyssee


*EVENT / ÉPREUVE*	*Senior Girls/Filles Seniors*	*Senior Boys/Garçons Seniors*
*200m Medley Relay/RQN*	Saint John High School	Saint John High School
*200 mFree/libre*	Isabel Adams, Saint John	Olivier Brown, Népisiguit
*100m Breast/brasse*	Blanka Heébert, L’Odyssee	Dmitrijs Petrovs, Simonds
*50m Butterfly/papillon*	Morgan Tutschka, Rothesay	Zack Murphy, Saint John
*100m Free/libre*	Isabel Adams, Saint John	Olivier Brown, Népisiguit
*50m Back/dos*	Rori Gaines, Leo Hayes	Zack Murphy, Saint John
*100m IM/QNI*	Morgan Tutschka, Rothesay	Vincent Le Breton, Népisiguit
*100 Back/dos*	Olivia Calder, Simonds	Claudio Ratescu, Népisiguit
*50mm Free/libre*	Isabel Adams, Saint John	Alex Bourque, L’Odyssee
*100 mButterfly/papillon*	Morgan Tutschka, Rothesay	Vincent Le Breton, Népisiguit
*50m Breast/brasse*	Lily Porter, Fredericton	Alex Esson, Harrison Trimble
*200m Free Relay*	Saint John High School	Saint John High School
*50 mMixed Free/libre* *Multi-Class Free PARA*	Meélodie Sivret, Sainte-Anne	Steven Yo, Rothesay
*50m Mixed Breaststroke/libre* *Multi-Class Free PARA*	Ayana Savoie, Hampton	Steven Yo, Rothesay
*50m Back/dos* *Multi-Class Free PARA*	Rosie Ruckstuhl, James Dunn	Steven Yo, Rothesay
*100m Mixed Free/Libre* *Multi-Class Free PARA*	Meélodie Sivret, Sainte-Anne	Steven Yo, Rothesay
	*1^st*	*2^nd*
*200m Mixed Free Relay Open*	Saint John High School	Fredericton High School

Athlete of the Month – November 2024

Written by admin on December 10, 2024. Posted in Provincial and Territorial News. No Comments on Athlete of the Month – November 2024

Congratulations to our athletes of the month for October, Jacey and Jack from St Stephen High School.

It’s Jacey Calder’s senior season, and she’s working to make her fourth year the best yet. Building a legacy as the defending AA champion is a big demand on and off the court, but Jacey is up to the task. She’s showing great tenacity by completing 13 rebounds per league game. She also takes on increased offensive responsibilities and strives to mentor her new teammates. She is a stable and reassuring influence for her teammates in training and in the game. Always brave, she’s a tough defender and a key player for a women’s team that’s ranked first in the southern conference.

Jack Huys had an outstanding season for the Spartans going for more than 1,300 yards and 15 touchdowns. His performances have been recognized as he was named Co-Offensive Player of the Year for the NBIAA 9-Man League. He didn’t stop once the season ended came and the Spartans headed back to the playoffs. In the Spartans 45-14 semifinal win over the Simonds Seabees, Jack’s performance, who traveled 211 yards and recorded three touchdowns, propelled the team to its first championship game since 2018. In the finals on Nov. 9, Jack maintained his high level of play by traveling 233 yards and scoring 2 touchdowns as the Spartans defeated the Harbour View Vikings 38-12 to win their third provincial banner. Jack Huys was an exceptional athlete on the field and a remarkable leader in training. Jack is also a key member of the Spartans hockey team. In his third year in the team, Jack has taken on a leadership role and is vice-captain. His size and speed make him difficult to contain and he is a threat every time he steps on the ice, as he can punish you offensively or severely fail.

Congratulations to both athletes and thank you coaches and staff for taking the time to recognize these amazing students.

Congratulations to our November 2024 Athlete of the Month Presented by @BCMilk, Eloise Williams-Walshe from @Crofton_House! #BCSSAthleteOfTheMonth

Congratulations to our November 2024 Athlete of the Month Presented by @BCMilk, Micah Snobelen from Kalamalka. Swipe to read about his accomplishments the past month!

Congratulations to Makenzie Lea Wolf from Paul Rowe Jr/Sr High School, a dynamic volleyball player whose versatility and leadership shine!

At just 5’3”, Makenzie excelled as a libero this season, covering the court with ease, digging out tough hits, and rarely missing a serve-receive. When called to the front row, her precision allowed her to score against even triple blocks. Her ability to play both outside hitter and libero made her a key asset to her team’s success.

More than her skills, Makenzie uplifted her teammates, inspiring them to perform at their best and pushing the team further with her unwavering drive and positivity.

Congratulations, Makenzie, on this well-deserved recognition!

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We’re thrilled to highlight Matthew as the ASAA Alberta Milk Athlete of the Month! Not only does he maintain an outstanding academic record with grades above 90%, but he also leads by example as the captain of his volleyball team.

Matthew is a true multi-sport athlete, consistently competing with heart and determination in every sport he steps into — whether it’s on the court, field, or track. His relentless drive, sportsmanship, and leadership make him a standout both in the classroom and in athletics.

Whether serving an ace, scoring a goal, or crossing the finish line, Matthew is always giving 100%. His commitment to excellence is the definition of what it means to #SetTheBar.

Keep up the amazing work, Matthew! You are an inspiration to us all.

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