The exciting partnership between OFSAA and the Canadian Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (CIAAA) was established in 2016 to make Leadership Training Courses available for Ontario Athletic Directors with the following goals:
• To promote the role of Athletic Directors in Ontario high schools
• To offer courses in professional development that are specific and applicable in the everyday role of Athletic Directors in Ontario high schools
• To provide support for existing and aspiring Athletic Directors
WHY TAKE THE LEADERSHIP TRAINING COURSES?
- Personal and professional development
- To network with other A.D.’s in your region and across the province
- To assist those who will follow in your position and help them better understand the role of the Athletic Director in your school and/or board
UPCOMING COURSE OFFERINGS:
503C: Athletic Administration: Enhancing School Based Programs
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 – 4:00 to 7:00 PM in Chatham, ON at the Lambton-Kent DSB office.
Registration: Friday, October 11, 2024. To register, simply go to the following link HERE and complete the registration form.
This course takes Athletic Directors through ideas and strategies that could be implemented to enhance their athletic programs. The course touches on ways to improve citizenship and sportsmanship within your athletic program through positive initiatives, examines potential problems or possible solutions in areas such as program promotion, social media, tournaments and special events, recognition, awards, fundraising and strategic planning. It is a really good complement to the 501C and 502C.
This course is FREE for the first 28 Athletic Directors who register for the course.
504C: Legal Issues I – The Basics of Negligence, Liability and Risk Management
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 – 6 to 9:00 PM on the ZOOM platform
Registration Deadline: Thursday, November 7, 2024. To register, simply go to the following link HERE and complete the registration form.
This course covers liability, negligence, and risk management practices for athletic administrators. Legal concepts will be introduced to athletic administrators through the use of case law, case studies and guided discussion. Appropriate risk management documentation procedures for athletic administrators will be identified. Attendees will benefit from discussing real-life case law scenarios and defining the duties and standards of care that the law requires of athletic administrators. Attendees will leave the course with new knowledge and actionable strategies for managing risk.
This course will be delivered on Zoom and the link and course information will be sent closer to the date of the course.
OFSAA will subsidize 100% of the cost for the first 14 A.D.’s who register.
Act now! We look forward to your participation!
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