SSC Announces 2023 National Jersay Day!
Fall 2023 Newsletters – BCSS, SHSAA and CIAAA
SHSAA 2023 Golf Championship
2023 Provincial
Championship Girls
Ella Kozak – Yorkton Sacred Heart
Sarah Henderson – ST Holy Cross
Chloe Wills – Kyle
Championship Boys
Dane Giesbrecht – Warman
Dade Bernatchez – La Ronge
Ryan Mosher – St Marion Graham
Harbor Golf Club in Elbow, SK
District Team Scores
FEMALES
1st Saskatoon 168 168 – 336
2nd East Central 167 175 – 342
3rd West Central 170 178 – 348
MALES
1st Saskatoon 215 221 – 436
2nd Central Valley 220 222 – 442
3rd North Central 226 223 – 449
Final results can be found here.
OFSAA Celebrates Coaches Excellence Awards
The 2023 Coaching Excellence Awards are happening NOW! #ThanksCoach to these 15 outstanding coaches from across #Ontario. Check our Instagram for their stories. Special thanks
@HydroOne for supporting each of our winners with a $500 spending prize for their teams! #NCW2023
For 17 years, the Ontario Coaching Excellence Awards program celebrates the dedication and commitment of exemplary individuals who inspire, innovate and share knowledge of sport with others.
The Awards recognize the importance of leadership, performance and the value of human insight which are all integral to great coaching. Coaches were recognized across Ontario at the 2023 Ontario Coaching Excellence Awards celebration on September 16.
The event marked the start of the ninth annual national Coaches Week, a celebration of the tremendous positive impact coaches have on this nation’s athletes and communities. The week is an opportunity to recognize coaches for the integral role they play by simply saying #ThanksCoach.
To celebrate National Coaches Week (September 16-24), representatives from OFSAA, the Coaches Association of Ontario (CAO), Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport (MTCS), and Hydro One were on hand to present the province’s most prestigious coaching honour, an Ontario Coaching Excellence Award.
The OFSAA School Sport Coach Award winners were selected by OFSAA based on their unique contribution to sport through continuous development. The Award does not reflect the accomplishments of a teacher-coach in any one year, but the contributions over a period of years.
The 2023 male recipient of the “Coaching Excellence Award” in the School Sport Category is Chris Finner of St. Michael Catholic High School in Kemptville, ON.
Congrats @OFSAA Male School Sport Coach winner from @CDSBEO Chris Finner! Chris finds a place for anyone who supports the team, developing students to be better athletes, teammates, mentors, & leaders. #ThanksCoach for all you do for sport in Kemptville! #NCW2023
The 2023 female recipient of the “Coaching Excellence Award” in the School Sport Category is Stacy Ganogiannis-Reid of East York Collegiate in Toronto, ON.
Whether it is winning OFSAA championships or a student improving their grades, Chris and Stacy are advocates for sport as more than just a team, but as a family.
“We are thrilled to recognize coach Chris and Stacy for their unwavering dedication and support of athlete development on and off the playing field. Our communities are strengthened by the relationships created and fostered through sport and coaches like Chris and Stacy are leaders in creating those safe, fun, and positive spaces for youth to grow,” said CAO’s Executive Director, Jeremy Cross. “Congratulations and #ThanksCoach to the recipients and for the impact on our communities.”
Congrats to Stacy Ganogiannis-Reid, our @OFSAA Female School Sport Coach Award winner! Her coaching philosophy extols the benefits of being a well-rounded multi-sport participant for the “healthy mind, healthy body , healthy social” connections. #ThanksCoach Stacy! #NCW2023
About the Coaches Association of Ontario (CAO)
The Coaches Association of Ontario is an independent, non-profit organization that supports coaches from community to high performance across all sports in Ontario. For more information, please visit www.coachesontario.ca, follow on Facebook or Twitter.
Don’t Miss Out On OFSAA Day! Apply Now!
In 2023-24, the Ministry of Education has approved funding for a special project to celebrate 75 years of OFSAA and the organization’s role in school sport. The focus is on participation and we hope as many public-funded secondary schools as possible will take part.
400 schools will receive $300 for equipment to conduct “OFSAA Day” on April 24, 2024. Activities can be indoor, outdoor or a combination – the selection is up to your school.
Sign up your school today to join in this special occasion!
NOTE: This OFSAA Day project replaces the Try Day grant for this year.
OFSAA Contact: Diana Ranken (diana@ofsaa.on.ca)
PEISAA Announces the 2023 Charlie Ballum Builder’s Award Recipient
Charlie Ballum Builder’s Award
The PEISAA has announced the 2023 Charlie Ballum Builder’s Award has been presented to John Turner. In 2009 Turner was one of two individuals responsible for introducing Int Flag Football to the PEISAA. This spring there were 67 teams in Int Flag Football. Congratulations!
THE CHARLIE BALLEM “BUILDERS” AWARD
The “Builders’ Award” is an Annual Award presented by the Prince Edward Island School Athletic Association. This Builders’Award is presented to a former member of the P.E.I.S.A.A. to recognize an outstanding contribution towards the promotion and development of School Athletics in Prince Edward Island.
CRITERIA FOR THE AWARD: In order to be nominated for this Award, the individual must have contributed to SchoolAthletics in any of the following:
(A) Administrator: (1) Executive Member (2) Sport Commissioner (3) Committee Member (4) Tournament Manager
(B) Builder: (1) Sport (2) Program (3) Constitution/By-Laws
(C) Promotor – Advocate: (1) Education (2) School Athletics (3) Sport (4) Fair Play
(D) Volunteer: (1) Coach (2) Manager / Liaison (3) Official
(E) Recognition of the Values of School Athletics: In nominating an individual for this award, the nominator must be able to demonstrate how this nominee influenced the growth and development of School Athletics on Prince EdwardIsland.
PEISAA 2023 Award Winners Announced
The PEISAA has announced Wayne Denman as the 2023 Garth Turtle Merit Award recipient. Wayne has been Intermediate and Senior Golf Commissioner for 20 years. Many of those years were spent as Co-Commissioner with Garth Turtle. Congratulations Wayne!
The PEISAA is pleased to announce Alice Champion as the winner of the 2023 Coaches Award! She has coached the Rural AAA Women’s Volleyball team the past 4 seasons, which included 2 Provincial titles, and before that the Colonel Gray Men’s team.
Alice moved to PEI to play volleyball for the Holland College Hurricanes. When her playing career was complete, it was a natural progression for Alice to step into the coaching ranks.
Her efforts into creative practices and skill development, the sportsmanship she displays and role models for her student athletes make her a very worthy recipient.
This is what one of her student athlete’s had to say “Alice has always been a committed coach, and she puts an incredible amount of time and energy into us and our team. Her coaching philosophy is that of fairness, compassion, competition and the development of each individual. Outside of the court she cares about her players and wants to see them succeed in a volleyball career and in their lives.”
Congratulations Alice!
The PEISAA announced Avery Kerwin of Three Oaks is the winner of the inaugural “Brodie McCarthy Student Athlete of the Year” award. David and Lisa McCarthy made the presentation on Thursday evening at the Three Oaks Graduation. The award includes a $500 scholarship.
High schools were able to nominate 1 Grade 12 student for consideration of this award. Criteria included academics, participation in PEISAA sanctioned sports, involvement in other activities within their school and community and sportsmanship. The PEISAA received nominations from 11 high schools and all were outstanding candidates. We would like to thank David and Lisa for their participation on the selection committee, with one member of the PEISAA for this very difficult decision. We would like to recognize all the nominees for being selected to represent their school for this prestigious award:
Amelia Murphy – Kensington
Julia Smith – Colonel Gray
Brooke Walsh – Chaarlottetown Rural
MacKenzie Cutcliffe – Kinkora
Lydia Enman – Ecole Sur Mer
Skye MacNeill – Montague
Natalie Mowat – Immanuel Christian
Anna Harris – Souris
Cyriah Richard – Westisle
Elsie Taweel – Bluefield
Congratulations to all nominees on representing their school and all student athletes!
MHSAA 2023 Award Recipients Announced
GREY CUP LEGACY MALE AND FEMALE COACH OF THE YEAR
The 1990 Grey Cup was held in Winnipeg for the first time and as a result, a profit was generated. Part of the profit was directed to a legacy for high school coaching. Each year the MHSAA selects its Male and Female High School Coach of the Year and a $1,000 prize is awarded to both individuals courtesy of the Grey Cup Legacy Fund.
RECIPIENTS
| NAME | SCHOOL | LOCATION | AWARD DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rene Comeault | Collège Stonewall Collegiate | Rural | Jun 19, 2023 |
| Mandy Wolfe | Institut collégial Vincent Massey Collegiate | Urban | Jun 19, 2023 |
Coach of the Month Awards
Each month a well deserving high school coach in Manitoba will be announced as the Payworks Coach of the Month.
Recipients will receive a token of appreciation from our great friends at Payworks.
RECIPIENTS
| NAME | SCHOOL | LOCATION | AWARD DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Huggart | Prairie Mountain High School | Rural | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Ryan Zadorozny | Glenboro School | Rural | May 31, 2023 |
| Arthur Dornn | Minnedosa Collegiate | Rural | Apr 30, 2023 |
| Jared Dueck | Rosenort School | Rural | Mar 24, 2023 |
| Dustin Hughes | Collège Garden City Collegiate | Urban | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Rory Kohlert and Brittany Koop | Kildonan-East Collegiate | Urban | Jan 31, 2023 |
| Tim Toews | Calvin Christian Collegiate | Urban | Dec 22, 2022 |
| Pat Alexander | Northlands Parkway Collegiate | Urban | Nov 30, 2022 |
| Rob Smith | W.C. Miller Collegiate | Rural | Oct 28, 2022 |
Alexander Josephson Memorial Scholarship
The Alexander Josephson Memorial Scholarship is awarded in honor of Alexander Josephson, a student and hockey player at St. John’s-Ravenscourt School, who tragically passed away in a car accident in 2005. He was a member of the 2003 Provincial Championship Team and selected as a Provincial All-Star. The recipient of this scholarship is a player who demonstrates strong leadership and team play, high scholastic standing, a hard-working attitude, and is proceeding to a post secondary education. A male and female hockey player will each receive a $2,500 scholarship.
RECIPIENTS
| NAME | SCHOOL | LOCATION | AWARD DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaitlyn Davy | Murdoch MacKay Collegiate | Urban | May 25, 2023 |
| Mason Laarveld | École Secondaire Oak Park High School | Urban | May 25, 2023 |
Garett Lee Sidor Memorial Scholarship
Garett Lee Sidor, a student at Windsor Park Collegiate, was an outstanding young student athlete. His life tragically ended on May 13, 2007. Garett participated in many sports, including hockey, volleyball, and basketball. He was selected as an All-Star in the 2007 Provincial AAA Basketball Championships which his Windsor Park Royals captured. He was also named to the All Manitoba Team. Garett’s friends and Family have set two scholarships to be awarded to a male and female high school basketball player who displays sportsmanship, leadership, and outstanding ability. A scholarship in the amount of $500 is awarded annually to a male and female basetball player. Nominations will be taken by the Manitoba High Schools Athletic Association and scholarship funds will be administered through the Garett Lee Sidor Scholarship Fund at the Winnipeg Foundation. Contributions to this fund may be made by contacting the Winnipeg Foundation.
RECIPIENTS
| NAME | SCHOOL | LOCATION | AWARD DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harneek Sahota | St. John’s-Ravenscourt School | Urban | May 25, 2023 |
| Darian Giasson | Grandview School | Rural | May 25, 2023 |
Hall of Fame – Team Category
To be inducted into the Hall of Fame, teams must somehow have distinguished themselves above and beyond the normal standards. These may include: undefeated seasons, consecutive league, zone, or provincial championships wins, or appearances. The Hall of Fame Selection Committee shall select no more than one team in any year and may choose not to select any team.
RECIPIENT
| NAME | SCHOOL | LOCATION | AWARD DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morris School varsity Girls Volleyball (1996-1998) | Morris School | Rural | May 13, 2023 |
HALL OF FAME – BUILDER CATEGORY
Nomination of a builder shall not be considered unless they have at least ten (10) years of service within the high school athletic community in Manitoba and have contributed to the success of Manitoba high school athletes over a period of time. Would include any individual who has distinguished himself/herself by demonstrating exceptional leadership and character. This may include contributions as a coach (head or assistant coach), volunteer, official and/or administrator. Will have been instrumental in the development of the sport, school program and/or event.
This could include:
- having coached a team or individual that has consecutive appearances and/or won consecutive, league, zone and/or provincial championships.
- Earned conference, zone, league, provincial or national coaching award(s).
- Was instrumental in developing and building a successful athletic program.
- Involved with committees or boards that were instrumental in the development of high school sport championships, events and athlete development opportunities/policies.
- Involved in the hosting of numerous successful event, tournaments, and/or provincial championships for high school athletes, spanning numerous years.
RECIPIENTS
| NAME | SCHOOL | LOCATION | AWARD DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Overby | Teulon Collegiate Institute | Rural | May 13, 2023 |
| Gord Nixon | Major Pratt School | Rural | May 13, 2023 |
| Daryl Ford | Glenboro School | Rural | May 13, 2023 |
| Morris Glimcher | MHSAA | May 13, 2023 |
Sami-Jo Small Award
Sami-Jo Small was a tremendous athlete in high school and represented Canada at three Olympic Games, in two of which, Team Canada won gold. She was also a member of five World Championship winning teams for Canada and was MHSAA Athlete of the Year and Scholar/Athlete Award winner in 1994, while attending College Jeanne Sauve. The Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame presents the Sami Jo Small Award, a $1,000 scholarship to a female high school hockey player who is recognized for a combination of excellence in athletics, academics, and community service.
RECIPIENT
| NAME | SCHOOL | LOCATION | AWARD DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mika Morand | Collège Jeanne-Sauvé | Urban | May 25, 2023 |
DR. DALE IWANOCZKO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Dale Iwanoczko was an outstanding student and athlete who began his volleyball career playing for Lord Selkirk Regional Comprehensive Secondary School. He advanced to the University of Manitoba where he was named a five time All Canadian and C.I.S. Most Valuable Player in 1991. He was also a member of Volleyball Manitoba’s Provincial Team & Canada Games programs. Dale was Valedictorian, Governor General Medal Award Winner, and Athlete of the Year at Selkirk in Grades 11 & 12. He proceeded to obtain his medical degree from the University of Manitoba. Dale Iwanoczko left the sports world at the age of 30, after succumbing to Hodgkin’s Disease, a battle he had fought for fourteen months. Friends and colleagues of Dale have come together to create $1,000 scholarships in his name to be presented to rural and urban high school volleyball players.
RECIPIENTS
| NAME | SCHOOL | LOCATION | AWARD DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ella Werbiski | Vincent Massey High School | Urban | Mar 1, 2023 |
| Fiona Brown | École Secondaire Oak Park High School | Urban | Mar 1, 2023 |
| Noah Ouimet | Collège régional Gabrielle-Roy | Rural | Mar 1, 2023 |
| Luke Lodewyks | École Secondaire Oak Park High School | Urban | Mar 1, 2023 |
KEN ‘FRIAR’ NICOLSON AWARD
The Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame is the sponsor of the Ken ‘Friar’ Nicolson Award. This award is named in honour of long-time CJOB radio Winnipeg Jets play-by-play broadcaster Ken Nicolson. Ken was a tremendous supporter of high school hockey and served on the organization committee for the first two Provincial High School Championships. The Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame presents a $1,000 scholarship to a high school hockey player who is recognized for a combination of excellence in athletics, academics, and community service.
RECIPIENT
| NAME | SCHOOL | LOCATION | AWARD DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Lesuk | Springfield Collegiate Institute | Rural | May 25, 2023 |
MANITOBA’S CREDIT UNIONS SCHOLAR ATHLETE
The Manitoba’s Credit Unions Scholar Athlete Award is presented to four students annually who maintain a minimum of 85% average and participate in at least two interscholastic high school athletic activities. Manitoba’s Credit Unions awards each Scholar Athlete a $1,000 scholarship.
RECIPIENTS
| NAME | SCHOOL | LOCATION | AWARD DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mika Morand | Collège Jeanne-Sauvé | Urban | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Mia Sawatsky | W.C. Miller Collegiate | Rural | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Fiona Brown | École Secondaire Oak Park High School | Urban | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Kieran Reid | Nellie McClung Collegiate | Rural | Jun 23, 2023 |
FRANK L. MCKINNON AWARD
The Frank L. McKinnon Award is presented to an outstanding contributor to high school atheltics. The award is named in honour of long time Principal of Carman Collegiate, Frank McKinnon who was a past Board member and President of the Manitoba High Schools Athletic Association.
RECIPIENT
| NAME | SCHOOL | LOCATION | AWARD DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Limpright | Niverville High School | Rural | Jun 19, 2023 |
WINNIPEG JETS ALUMNI AND FRIENDS HOCKEY SCHOLARSHIPS
Presented to one male and one female graduating high school hockey player – a $2,500 scholarship to be used towards post secondary education. The criteria for this award includes a person’s on-ice skills and achievements, as well as off-ice activities including: leadership in school and community, participation in school and community activities. Applications are evaluated by a committee made up of retired NHL players.
RECIPIENTS
| NAME | SCHOOL | LOCATION | AWARD DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abby Warkentin | Collège Sturgeon Heights Collegiate | Urban | May 25, 2023 |
| Ty Tarnick | W.C. Miller Collegiate | Rural | May 25, 2023 |
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION
The Manitoba High Schools Athletic Association is based on the tremendous support of volunteers, teacher, coaches, corporate sector, media, and other persons interested in the promotion of school sport. The MHSAA annually recognizes the contribution of such individuals and presents certificates of recognition.
RECIPIENTS
| NAME | SCHOOL | LOCATION | AWARD DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russ Harder | Glenlawn Collegiate | Urban | Jun 19, 2023 |
| Marni Zamzow | Swan Valley Regional Secondary School | Rural | Jun 19, 2023 |
| Jason Jones | Vincent Massey High School | Urban | Jun 19, 2023 |
| Jaquline McDonald | Collège Garden City Collegiate | Urban | Jun 19, 2023 |
FRED STEVENSON AWARD
The Fred Stevenson Award is named in honour of long time hockey coach Fred Stevenson of St. John’s-Ravenscourt. The $1,000 Scholarship is sponsored by the Stevenson Family.
RECIPIENT
| NAME | SCHOOL | LOCATION | AWARD DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Euan Bohm | St. John’s-Ravenscourt School | Urban | May 25, 2023 |
NICK LAPING LEADERSHIP AWARD
The Nick Laping Leadership Award is in honour of a great friend of high school sport, Nick Laping. Nick started his teaching career at John Taylor Collegiate and coached the John Taylor Pipers and St. Paul’s Crusaders in Basketball. Nick left teaching and went into the business community working for Jr. Achievement and later on as Vice President of Human Resources at the Birchwood Group. His was a real leader in sport and always cared about his high school sport roots.
RECIPIENT
| NAME | SCHOOL | LOCATION | AWARD DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christy Steeves | Collège Stonewall Collegiate | Rural | Jun 19, 2023 |
Dairy Farmers of Manitoba Athlete of the Week
Athlete of the Week is awarded to outstanding rural and urban student athletes.
Be sure to check out the Dairy Farmers of Manitoba Instagram account,@manitoba_dairy, where each week they will post the weekly recipients and encourage their followers to show their support for the Dairy Farmers of Manitoba Athlete of the Week!
Every Tuesday the winners will be posted to Dairy Farmers of Manitoba Instagram story. Please ensure you are following for your chance to share!
Coaches and schools, get your nominations in by every Monday morning!
Please note, you must be logged into mhsaa.ca to complete your nomination.
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RECIPIENTS
NBIAA/ASINB 2022-2023 Champions Summary
NBIAA Champions
2022-2023
GOLF
AAA Champions: Fredericton High School
AA Champions: École Clément-Cormier
A Champions: Petitcodiac Regional School
BASEBALL
AAA Champions: Miramichi Valley High School
AA Champions: Hampton High School
SOFTBALL
AAA Champions: Kennebecasis Valley High School
AA Champions: École Samuel-de-Champlain
CROSS COUNTRY
Junior Girls Champions: École Mathieu-Martin
Junior Boys Champions: École Secondaire Népisiguit
Senior Girls Champions: Fredericton High School
Senior Boys Champions: Bernice MacNaughton High School
FIELD HOCKEY
Champions: Saint John High School
SOCCER
AAA Girls Junior Champions: École Mathieu-Martin
AAA Boys Junior Champions: Cité-des-Jeunes-A.-M. Sormany
A Girls Senior Champions: École Aux quatre vents
A Boys Senior Champions: Harvey High School
AA Girls Senior Champions: Woodstock High School
AA Boys Senior Champions: Hampton High School
AAA Girls Senior Champions: École Mathieu-Martin
AAA Boys Senior Champions: Fredericton High School
FOOTBALL
12 A-Side AAA Champions: Riverview High School
12 A-Side AA Champions: École Mathieu-Martin
9 A-Side Champions: Rothesay High School
SWIMMING
Sr. Champions: Saint John High School
Jr. Champions: Cité-des-Jeunes-A.-M. Sormany
CHEERLEADING
Champions: Saint John High School
BASKETBALL
AAA Junior Boys Champions: Kennebecasis Valley High School
AA Junior Boys Champions: Carleton North High School
AAA Junior Girls Champions: Miramichi Valley High School
AA Junior Girls Champions: Woodstock High School
AAA Senior Boys Champions: Fredericton High School
AA Senior Boys Champions: Carleton North High School
A Senior Boys Champions: Harvey High School
AAA Senior Girls Champions: Miramichi Valley High School
AA Senior Girls Champions: Woodstock High School
A Senior Girls Champions: Southern Victoria High School
WRESTLING
Boys Champions: Harrison Trimble High School
Girls Champions: Oromocto High School
HOCKEY
AAA Boys Champions: Fredericton High School
AA Boys Champions: École Marie-Esther
A Boys Champions: Polyvalente Alexandre J.-Savois
AAA Girls Champions: École Mathieu-Martin
AA Girls Champions: James M. Hill High School
BADMINTON:
AAA Senior Champions: Bernice McNaughton High School
AAA Junior Champoins: École secondaire Népisiguit
AA Senior Champions: Polyvalente Thomas-Albert
AA Junior Champoins: École Louis-J.-Robichaud
A Senior Champions: École Grande-Rivière
A Junior Champoins: École Carrefour Beausoleil
VOLLEYBALL
AAA Girls Junior Champions: Leo Hayes High School
AAA Boys Junior Champions: Fredericton High School
AA Boys Junior Champions: Miramichi Valley High School
AAA AA Girls Junior Champions: Polyvalente W.-Arthur-Losier
A Girls Junior Champions: Polyvalente A.-J.-Savoie
A Girls Senior Champions: École Régionale de Baie-Sainte-Anne
A Boys Senior Champions: Hartland Community School
AA Girls Senior Champions: Polyvalente W.-Arthur-Losier
AA Boys Senior Champions: Bathurst High School
AAA Girls Senior Champions: Leo Hayes High School
AAA Boys Senior Champions: Fredericton High School
RUGBY
AAA Boys Champions: Saint John High School
AAA Girls Champions: St. Malachy’s High School
TRACK & FIELD
AAA Champions: Harrison Trimble High School
AA Champions: Carleton North High School
A Champions: École Carrefour Beausoleil
