BC School Sports is excited to announce our updated and expanded awards categories for the 2022-2023 school year. Click the attached document to read more about the individual criteria and how to submit nominations for consideration. Submission deadline is Friday, March 3 at 4pm. Link to nomination application can be found in document.
MOTIONS & PLAYING REGS DUE FEBRUARY 15 The deadline to electronically submit motions for all by-laws and playing regulations is February 15th. Please send submissions to Beth Hubbard at beth@ofsaa.on.ca.
STUDENT SUBSIDY DEADLINE IS JANUARY 31 Please visit our website HERE to gain more information about the OFSAA Student-Athlete Sports Subsidy. Subsidies will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis due to defined funding. Don’t delay – take advantage now for this school year! The winter sports deadline is January 31st and the spring sports deadline is April 28th.
NEW STRATEGIC PLAN COMING To meet the needs of our members, students and teacher-coaches, OFSAA is pleased to team up with STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS in the formation of a new 3-year Strategic Plan. Planning sessions start in February.
The Bulletin Be sure to check out the results from all of the fall events in our new issue of the magazine!
Learn about the scholarship and awards which are available to worthy students and coaches – plus a whole lot more!
Look for it in your school soon, but in the meantime, find all of the OFSAA happenings HERE.
NEW REGIONAL EVENTS IN HIGH GEAR! Take advantage of an OFSAA Regional Event Honorarium today! We want to keep the momentum of students getting active and enjoying sports again like we experienced here in Ottawa with over 140 girls participating in ringette in late November. Apply now HERE.
OFSAA TRAVEL GRANTS – ARE YOU ELIGIBLE? Just a reminder that Travel Grants are available to schools who have participated at an OFSAA championship or festival. For more information, please contact Beth Hubbard at beth@ofsaa.on.ca.
CELEBRATING 75 YEARS! The 2023-24 school year will be a milestone year! Established in 1948, OFSAA is planning to commemorate its 75th Anniversary throughout the next school year. Stay tuned for more information and developments in the coming weeks!
“BRIDGING THE GAP” APPRECIATION Thank you to all teacher-coaches who submitted applications for the new “
Jumpstart Bridging The Gap” program. The amount of interest exceeded expectations. All successful applicants have been notified and we hope to run the program again in the future.
THE EXCLUSIVE VIDEO SOLUTION OF OFSAA! Working closely with HUDL, OFSAA is empowering sports teams and athletes to achieve their goals with best-in-class software and hardware. Video sharing, game breakdowns and video products – it’s all in the platform. Learn more about Hudl and how the partnership can assist you HERE.
CIAAA COURSES AVAILABLE! OFSAA, in cooperation with the CIAAA, is offering four online Leadership Training Program (LTP) courses early in 2023. Each course is $125 for CIAAA members and $175 for non-members. Learn more HERE.
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LEGAL ISSUES I – The Basics of Negligence, Liability & Risk Management (504C), January 26 •ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION – Enhancing School-Based Athletic Programs (503C), January 27 •LTP COURSE – Management Strategies & Organization Techniques (608C), February 12 •LEGAL ISSUES II – Enhanced Legal Topics for the Athletic Administrator (506C), February 16
INCREASING MENTAL HEALTH LITERACY IN COACHES Together with key partners such as School Sport Canada, Kids Help Phone and the Canadian Centre for Mental Health and Sports, the CAC is spearheading an important new project for coaches in Canada. The new initiative will provide mental health literacy training to ensure coaches are comfortable and empowered to help. Learn more HERE.
WINTER SCHOOL SPORTS ARE IN FULL SWING! Look sharp and feel warm in colourful OFSAA-branded hoodies & long-sleeves this winter! The OFSAA SHOP is your destination! Visit HERE.
OFSAA on TikTok is gaining momentum! Join the crowd and give us a follow at @ofsaaofficial.
OFSAA is currently accepting nominations for the position of vice president. This volunteer position is a two-year term beginning in September 2023, and will be followed by a two-year term as president, and a two-year term as past president. According to the OFSAA by-laws, “The incoming vice president shall be of the opposite sex to the former vice president who shall become president.” Nominees this year must therefore identify as female.
An association representative, after consultation with their association’s Principals’ Council representative, may choose to nominate an individual for this position. The individual must be a principal or vice principal.
Please forward nominations to Shamus Bourdon at shamus@ofsaa.on.ca. The deadline for nominations is Monday, February 27 at 4:00 p.m.
When submitting a nomination, please include the following information:
Nominator’s name, school, email, and telephone number
Nominee’s name, school, email, and telephone number
Nominee’s resume outlining their experience in education, school sport, and leadership roles
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Vice President
two-year term;
voting member of the Executive Council;
attend the Annual Assembly meeting in April each year;
member of the Management Committee (meets via video conference on an as-needed basis);
should attend the Representatives’ Council meeting in November;
Chair of the Future Directions Committee (two-year term) – two meetings annually;
Chair of the Principals’ Council (two-year term) – one meeting annually at the Annual Assembly in April; other meetings as necessary;
OFSAA is pleased to extend subsidies once again in the 2022-23 school year! Please learn more about the Student-Athlete Subsidy and the Teacher-Coach Subsidy below.
The OFSAA Student-Athlete Sports Subsidy
Participation in school sport is important and students learn many life skills, so we want all students to have equal opportunity to experience school sport.
OFSAA is offering grants for students who have difficulty finding the monies to pay their athletic fee for league competition.
The current application form can be found HERE and must be used to apply for funds this year. The Student-Athlete Sports Subsidy will also be available in the winter and spring of 2023.
Important Information for schools:
The current application must be used. Complete fully, checking off all the items covered by the sport specific fee, and making sure the *parent section* and signature are filled in.
To determine grant eligibility, the committee will consider social and economic barriers facing the student’s family as identified by the parents. It is Important that the parents include comprehensive information on the family’s current financial situation.
The maximum amount a student may receive is $135.
The endorser should be a person aware of the student’s financial situation and needs, and of the breakdown of the athletic fees (general and sport specific). An Athletic Director or Physical Education Department Head may best fit this role.
Monies are only approved for inter-school participation fees for regular league play. This grant is not intended to cover any costs associated with exhibition matches, tournament play, or additional costs incurred from qualifying for championships.
We may not be able to provide funding for all applicants, so schools should evaluate the students applying and submit forms for those that are most in need.
Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Applications for the fall subsidy must be received by the deadline date of October 31, 2022.
This subsidy will also be available for winter sports (Deadline – Jan. 31/23) and spring sports (Deadline – Apr. 28/23).
La participation au sport scolaire offre des expériences enrichissantes et hautement formatives. La FASSO tient à niveler les chances dans ce domaine en offrant des subventions aux élèves qui ont de la difficulté à couvrir les frais d’inscription à une ligue sportive. Le formulaire de demande se trouve sur le site Web de la FASSO. Le formulaire est obligatoire ICI pour demander une subvention cette année.
Information importante pour les écoles:
Il est obligatoire d’utiliser le formulaire de demande le plus récent. Le formulaire doit être rempli au complet, y compris l’information sur les frais d’inscription. Notamment, les parents doivent remplir et signer la section Situation familiale.
Le comité de sélection tiendra compte des obstacles socio-économiques auxquels la famille est confrontée. Il est donc important que les parents fournissent suffisamment de détails au sujet de leur situation financière.
La subvention maximale est de 135 $ par élève.
L’endosseur devrait être au courant de la situation financière et des besoins de l’élève, ainsi que des frais d’inscription (tant les frais généraux de participation au sport inter-scolaire que les frais liés au sport pratiqué par l’élève). Il pourrait s’agir de la direction des activités sportives ou du chef du département d’éducation physique.
Les fonds sont octroyés seulement pour couvrir les frais de participation aux ligues sportives inter-scolaires. Les coûts de participation à des matchs de démonstration ou à des tournois, ainsi que les coûts supplémentaires de qualification pour les championnats, ne sont pas admissibles.
Les fonds sont limités. L’école devrait effectuer une présélection et soumettre les demandes des élèves dont les besoins sont les plus grands.
Les demandes seront traitées selon le principe du premier arrivé, premier servi.
La date limite de réception des demandes est le 31 octobre 2022.
The OFSAA Teacher-Coach Course Subsidy
In order to support teacher-coaches, OFSAA will be offering a subsidy for course registrations for NCCP Coaching Courses and Standard First Aid. OFSAA will provide a maximum of $150 per teacher-coach to help cover eligible course registration fees. Coaching courses must match the requirements specified by Ophea.
If interested, please submit the ‘Teacher-Coach Course Subsidy Application Form’, located HERE to nicole@ofsaa.on.ca. Prior to submitting your application, please refer to the Ophea Coaching Requirements on the Ophea website to gain an understanding of the coaching requirements for each sport.
Following your submission of the application, OFSAA will review it and send you a confirmation of acceptance. Then, you may register and pay for the course. Following successful completion of the course, please forward your certificate of completion and we will then arrange to provide you with the course subsidy of up to $150.
Important Information:
Research course specifics to ensure the course you are interested in is recognized by Ophea.
Submit application for review which must be received by June 1, 2023.
An email will be sent by OFSAA that will indicate the status of your application.
Complete course or training by June 23, 2023.
Submit certificate of completion within seven days of course completion.
Please note that there is limited funding available and subsidies will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
La FASSO est déterminée à soutenir les enseignants-entraîneurs. Dans cet esprit, nous offrons des subventions aux enseignants-entraîneurs qui suivent une formation du PNCE ou un cours de premiers soins. Une subvention maximale de 150 $ est offerte par enseignant-entraîneur afin d’aider à couvrir les frais d’inscription aux cours admissibles. Les cours pour entraîneurs doivent correspondre aux exigences d’Ophea.
Les formulaires de demande doivent être soumis par courriel ICI à l’adresse nicole@ofsaa.on.ca. Avant d’envoyer votre demande, veuillez consulter le site Web d’Ophea afin de comprendre les exigences applicables aux entraîneurs selon le sport en question.
La FASSO examinera votre demande et vous enverra une confirmation de son acceptation. Vous pourrez alors vous inscrire et payer le cours. Une fois le cours terminé avec succès, envoyez votre certificat d’achèvement à la FASSO. Vous recevrez la subvention par la suite, jusqu’à un maximum de 150 $.
Étapes à suivre:
Confirmez que le cours est reconnu par Ophea.
Soumettez votre demande au plus tard le 1 juin 2023.
Vous recevrez un courriel de la FASSO confirmant l’acceptation de votre demande.
Terminez le cours ou la formation au plus tard le 23 juin 2023.
Soumettez votre certificat d’achèvement à la FASSO dans les 7 jours suivant la fin du cours ou de la formation.
Les fonds sont limités et sont octroyés selon le principe du premier arrivé, premier servi.
BC School Sports is looking for bright and energetic candidates who are excited to gain valuable experience for the following summer jobs. Job descriptions and application submission details can be found within the job postings. Applications will be accepted until March 10th, 2023.
BCSS is excited to introduce our first ever Virtual Dunk Challenge: an online contest based on students voting the best high school dunk video in the province! View the document for the full criteria and submission details.
In 2023, OFSAA is once again committed to the continuation of online learning for teacher-coaches, athletic directors and community volunteers. OFSAA is excited to share the upcoming program initiatives of the Coaching In Ontario Schools (CIOS) and the Canadian Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (CIAAA).
To gain complete information, just click HERE for the CIOS and HERE for the CIAAA. Here’s a snapshot of the online course dates and offerings for both programs.
CIOS COURSE This program was developed by the Coaching Association of Canada and OFSAA to give teacher-coaches and community volunteers the special skill-set needed to coach effectively in the school environment. The three-hour course, available in English and French, is NCCP accredited and participants will also receive an OFSAA Certificate of Completion. Courses will run from 6pm to 9pm (ET) and the dates are as follows: January 24 and April 5.
*The deadline to register for the January 24 session is Friday, January 20.
This year’s NATIONAL AD CONFERENCE will be held in person and registration is open.Early Bird pricing is in effect until January 31. This year’s conference will take place April 20, 21, 22 in Vancouver. There will be some outstanding guest speakers along with excellent professional development opportunities.
