The Alberta Schools’ Athletic Association is conducting a search for an Executive Director. The successful candidate will be required to attend in person to work in our office which is in Edmonton.
Job Title: Executive Director Organization: Alberta Schools’ Athletic Association (ASAA) Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Start Date: Mid-August 2024
For more information on the job posting, please click below to view it.
Two-time Canadian Olympian, and OFSAA Champion, Perdita Felicien, delivered a retrospective and inspiring keynote to an audience of 140 past and present OFSAA dignitaries on April 18th. Thank you to Perdita for sharing reflections that home with everyone – many of whom on hand 28 years ago during her high school exploits.
For making this a memorable occasion, a special thank you to the entire 75th Anniversary Planning Committee: Diana Ranken (Chair), Heather Chambers, Lynn Kelman, Beth Hubbard, Doug Gellatly, Barry Mutrie, Pat Park and emcee Martin Ritsma.
OFSAA Presidents (many of whom were/are on the SSC Board of Directors)
Ian Press (2015-2017), Tracey Parish (2006-2008), Nick Rowe (2019-2021), Scott Barr (2023-2025), Lynn Kelman (2012-2012), Katie Jarvis (2000-2002), Carolyn Chesney (2021-2023), Captain Ace, Anne MacDonald (1994-1996), Andy Martinson (1992-1994), Jim Woolley (2012-2015), Marg McGill (2002-2004), Martin Ritsma (2008-2010)
OFSAA Executive Directors – Lynn Kelman (Interim 2017), Colin Hood (1992-2003), Doug Gellatly (2004-2015, 2017-2022), Shamus Bourdon (2022 to present)
OFSAA Fabulous Staff
Front Row – Eric Espinola*, Mike Thorpe, Jen Taylor-Bennett, Steve Savor, Peter Morris, Bob Hancock
Second Row- Colin Hood, Nicole Clarke*, Lynn Kelman, Stefanie Mason-Harris, Diana Rankin, Brian Poste*, Jim Barbeau*
Third Row – Shamus Bourdon*, Lexy Fogel, Brian Riddell, Lindsay (Evanoff) Fulranic, Captain Ace (aka Adam Gellatly), Devin Gray, Beth Hubbard*, Doug Gellatly, Pat Parks*
= current staff
Please visit the OFSAA Facebook page to view a gallery of photos from this week’s Annual Meeting and 75th Anniversary Luncheon.
The Alberta Schools’ Athletic Association and T. Litzen Sports/Skyline Athletics, the official suppliers of Nike Team products in Canada, announced today a three year agreement. The deal makes the Nike Championship the official game ball of ASAA football.
For more information, please read the full media release (click below)
A Coach’s Guide to the NBIAA was developed in partnership with Coach NB and launched as an online course in 2019. Many things have changed within our organization since then and a revised version of the course was launched in March 2024.
As of March 1st 2024, ALL coaches must complete the revised NBIAA Coaching certification prior to the beginning of their sport season. If a coach is not certified, they will not be able to coach until they have taken and passed the course. For more information on how to access the course, please visit the following link and follow the instructions to access the Locker and your NCCP account.
A ASINB guide for coaches was created in partnership with Coach NB and launched as online courses in 2019. Many things have changed in our organization since then, so in March 2024, a revised version of the course was launched.
Starting March 1, 2024, ALL coaches must complete the revised ASINB Coach Certification prior to the start of their athletic season. If a coach is not certified, he cannot lead a team until he has completed and completed the course. For more information on accessing the course, please visit the following link and follow the instructions to access the Cashier and your PNCE account.
The MCHS Cheer Team finished off their season with a bang this weekend!!! The girls competed at the ASAA/ACA Provincial Cheerleading Championships this past weekend at WP Wagner. After 4 amazing performances the girls finished in 2nd place in the Advanced All Girl division and 1st place in the Game Day division, making them ACA Provincial Champ!!! To top it off the team was chosen to receive the Sr High Sportsmanship award at the ACA event.