Take Advantage Of A Regional Event Honorarium! Apply Now!
OFSAA is excited to introduce Regional Events for the first time! In an effort to increase and enhance opportunities for participation in 2022-23, schools are encouraged to apply online.
Do you have a sport in mind? Fun sports such as pickleball, spikeball, cricket or even another popular sport option are in play.
Successful applications will be awarded a $500 honorarium from OFSAA to assist with event expenses.
The philosophy behind Regional Events:
Priority on participation not competition
Provide student leadership opportunities
Target students who are not currently participating in athletics at the school
Event which introduces a new activity or one currently popular in the region
No eligibility requirements (ex. Transfers)
The items to be included in the application are as follows:
Budget
Competition Schedule
Explanation of how the event will promote increased participation in your region
OFSAA wants to see students getting active and having fun again. Remember to join the discussion by applying hashtag #justplay.
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 must be received by the deadline date of October 31, 2022.
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 obligatoireICI 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.
PHE Canada Launches $2M School Sport and Physical Activity Grant Program
PHE Canada is proud to announce funding from Sport Canada to increase the physical activity of Kindergarten to Grade12/CEGÉP students across Canada through the Access to Action Grant Program.
Access to Action is a national grant program that will support equity-deserving children and youth (including Indigenous, Black, cultural or ethnic minority, 2SLGBTQ+, students with disabilities, and newcomers) across the country, in accessing high quality sport and physical activity programming before, during, and after school.
Access to Action grants will support projects related to any areas in school sport, physical activity, and physical education. Grants typically range from $500 – $5,000 per recipient. However, all requests will be considered based on the potential impact, and up to $20,000 may be awarded as one grant.
Application Period: October 6, 2022 – February 28, 2023
For the 2022-2023 school year, Access to Action will fund a minimum of 500 physical activity and/or sport programs. Grants will enable schools to create meaningful relationships with community sport organizations and opportunities to engage equity-deserving youth in physical activity and sport.
Who is eligible to receive funding? As the only school-based program funded through the COVID recovery fund (Community Sport for All Initiative), Access to Action is uniquely positioned to reach schools across Canada.
The primary applicant must be a registered school/board/division or community organizationin Canada, such as: – Elementary, intermediate, or secondary publicly funded schools – First Nations, Métis, and Inuit elementary, intermediate, secondary schools and educational programs – Educational institutions in Canada (e.g., First Nations Education Departments, school boards/divisions, etc.) – Supervised alternative learning schools/boards/divisions (e.g., special education; Care, Treatment, Custody and Corrections Programs (CTCC) programs; schools for the deaf or hard of hearing and blind; demonstration schools; etc.) – Private schools that serve higher proportions of equity-deserving populations, with a particular focus on those disengaged from sport and physical activity Community organizations
For additional information regarding the Access to Action Grant Program, please visit phecanada.ca/accesstoaction.
School Host: École L’Odyssée Course: Mountain Woods Golf Club
Qualifying teams from the North-East: 1. École Mathieu-Martin 2. Bernice McNaughton High School 3. Moncton High School 4. École l’Odyssée
Qualifying teams from the South-West: 1. Kennebecasis Valley High School 2. Fredericton High School 3. Leo Hayes High School 4. St Malachy’s High School
CHAMPIONS: Fredericton High School
AA Championship
School Host: École Clément-Cormier Course: Bouctouche Golf Club
Qualifying teams from the North-East: 1. École Clément-Cormier 2. James M. Hill High School 3. Miramichi Valley High School 4. Bathurst High School
Qualifying teams from the South-West: 1. Rothesay High School 2. Woodstock High School 3. Polyvalente Thomas-Albert 4. St Stephen High School
CHAMPIONS: École Clément-Cormier
A Championships
School Host: Hartland Community School Course: Covered Bridge Golf Course
Qualifying teams from the North-East: 1. Petitcodiac Regional School 2. Polyvalente Roland-Pépin 3. Caledonia Regional High School 4.
Qualifying teams from the South-West: 1. Southern Victoria High School 2. Nackwic High School 3.Sir James Dunn Academy 4. École Samuel-de-Champlain
OFSAA is very pleased to announce a new partnership which will empower athletes and sports teams to achieve their goals with best-in-class software and hardware.
The new partnership agreement involves Hudl becoming the Exclusive Video Analysis Solution of OFSAA.
“We couldn’t be more excited to join forces with Hudl – the industry-leading sports performance analysis company. We know that high school athletes and coaches will take their performance to another level by taking advantage of Hudl’s video-sharing, game breakdowns and video products that are powerful components of the platform.”
-Nicole Clarke, Assistant Director, OFSAA
“Hudl is thrilled to partner with OFSAA to enhance the Ontario School Athletic experience. We are constantly looking for ways to enhance the knowledge of student athletes, coaches and staff involved in the utilization of Hudl’s video and analytics technology. We’re excited to be a part of the OFSAA community, and can’t wait to build on this great partnership.”
– Rachel Krasnow, Head of Strategic Partnerships, Hudl
Schools interested in pursuing the services of Hudl should contact Clark Brinkman, Account Executive, Hudl, clark.brinkman@hudl.com, (402) 538-8718.
About Hudl
Hudl is a pioneer in performance analysis technology, now helping more than 200K teams in 40+ global sports prepare for and stay ahead of the competition. Every product, feature and tool is designed with one purpose in mind: to ensure coaches and athletes make every moment count. A complete suite of video and data products ensures coaches have the insights they need and athletes get the shot they deserve. From grassroots to the pros, more than 6M users utilize Hudl’s best-in-class software, hardware and services, including online coaching tools, mobile and desktop apps, smart cameras, analytics, professional consultation and more.
Hudl has more than 3,200 employees operating out of 17 countries. With a global team of engineers, analysts and support, they’re building the world’s most powerful network of sports video and data.
The SHSAA, in partnership with Hudl, is offering a Town Hall to provide information about the services that Hudl offers. Athletic Directors, as well as Volleyball and Football coaches, are invited to an information session on Tuesday, October 4th: Volleyball from 3:30pm – 4:30pm and Football from 7:00pm – 8:00pm.
September 28th is Rowan’s Law Day in memory of Rowan Stringer, a 17-year old athlete who died from second impact syndrome due to multiple concussions while playing high school rugby.
Learn about the signs and symptoms of concussions and help students to speak up about concussions.
Let’s get #RowansLawDay trending on September 28th. The more #RowansLawDay trends, the more awareness we’ll generate about the importance of concussion safety.
Schools and classrooms are encouraged to take advantage of the Rowan’s Law Day ToolkitHERE.
Join Cito Gaston at the Ontario Coaches Summit Series!
The first 2022/23 Ontario Coaches Summit is coming October 29, 2022! The new Ontario Coaches Summit Series will continue to feature professional development sessions from experts around the world, now spread across multiple dates to better accommodate our coaches’ seasons and schedules offering both discounted in-person and virtual events for as low as $5!
Cito Gaston Manager of the Toronto Blue Jays World Series winning teams in 1992 and 1993. Gaston is the first African-American manager in MLB history to win a World Series title. Dr. Jennifer Fraser Award-winning educator, founder of The Bullied Brain, and best selling author. Her latest book, The Bullied Brain: Heal Your Scars and Restore Your Health released April 2022.
Also Featuring: Judy Riege – Emotional Intelligence Educator, Connector, Coach, Connected Leaders Greg Pinks – Chief Leadership Officer, Axiom Performance Natascha Wesch – Mental Performance Consultant & Mental Health Professional in Sport
Session Preview: Leaving Your Mark: Building a Winning CultureThe Neuroscience of BullyingThe Superpower Skill to Elevate PotentialUnlocking Hidden Potential in the Coach-Athlete Relationship*Coaches can earn 3 NCCP PD Points for attending.*
Join us in-person on October 29, 2022 from 930am – 4pm in Mississauga at the Corporate Event Centre.Includes all keynote and breakout sessions, breaks, lunch, free parking and so much more! Early bird ends October 15th!
The Ontario Coaches Summit Series continues with the second installment taking place virtually on January 21, 2023. The third summit in our series will take place in-person on March 25, 2023 in Oakville, ON. Individual event tickets for these summits go on sale in November. Purchase the ALL ACCESS pass by October 29 and save more than 40% off to all three (3) summits! (only while supplies last)
Sneak Peak Preview: Akim Aliu – Professional Hockey & Former NHL Player, Chairman of Hockey Diversity AllianceIncreasing Athlete Engagement & Participation: Easing the Pain of Cutting KidsYou Snooze You Win: Keeping Athletes on Top of Their Game With the Science of Sleep
The 2022 SHSAA Provincial Golf Championship took place at Jackfish Lodge Golf Course, located 40km north of North Battleford. 91 Golfers took part in the two day championship.
Girls Champions: Gold – Ella Kozak (Yorkton Sacred Heart) Silver – Chloe Wills (Kyle) Bronze – Niya Friesen (Swift Current)
Boys Champions: Gold – Max Regier (Walter Murray) Silver – Darien Herlick (Weyburn) Bronze – Davin Karst (Assiniboia)
Girls District Team Champions: Gold – East Central Silver – South West Bronze – Horizon Central
Boys District Team Champions: Gold – South East Silver – Central Valley Bronze – South Central
Thank you to all the coaches and volunteers that made this event possible.
