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Mental Health Study Launched

Mental Health Study Launched

As part of International Mental Health Day (October 10), researchers at the University of Ottawa marked the designation by launching a new study. The study, led by Dr. Martin Camiré, targets youth high school sport participation and its association to their...

New Volleyball Warm-Up Protocol In Place

New Volleyball Warm-Up Protocol In Place

In an effort to provide a safer environment for student-athletes during OFSAA championships, qualifying teams will be required to follow new protocol during warm-up. Adopted and developed by Volleyball Canada in 2018, OFSAA will implement new warm-up procedures for...

OFSAA TRY Day Returns In 2019-20!

OFSAA TRY Day Returns In 2019-20!

Motivation! Inclusion! Demographic changes! Budget restraints! Leadership opportunities! Address all these issues during the 2019-20 school year by applying for an OFSAA TRY Day grant. The Ontario Ministry of Education has again provided a grant of up to $700 for...

OFSAA Announces Partnership With Field Hockey Ontario

OFSAA Announces Partnership With Field Hockey Ontario

  OFSAA is pleased to announce a new partnership with Field Hockey Ontario. The agreement runs from 2019 to 2024. As part of the partnership, certified umpires will be deployed to the Girls' Field Hockey Championship taking place October 31 to November 2 in...

Rowan’s Law Day (Sept. 25)

Rowan’s Law Day (Sept. 25)

  Rowans Law Day was recognized on September 25, 2019 -- a day dedicated annually to the memory of Rowan Stringer.  The day represents an opportunity to engage students, staff, coaches and parents/guardians in activities that increase awareness...

Inaugural Ultimate Festival Coming In October

Inaugural Ultimate Festival Coming In October

OFSAA is pleased to announce the addition of Co-ed Ultimate as a sanctioned event in 2019. Ultimate participation numbers have steadily increased in Ontario high schools over the past 10 years, surpassing 6000 participants in 2019-2020. Over that time, a group of...

Fall Issue of The Bulletin Has Arrived!

Fall Issue of The Bulletin Has Arrived!

  The Fall Issue of The Bulletin has you covered for all things OFSAA. Looking for results from the spring championships? Find them here. What are the dates for this year's championships and festivals? Inside our pages, the Championship Calendar provides the...

2019 Character Athlete Award Recipients

2019 Character Athlete Award Recipients

OFSAA's Character Athlete Award celebrates the efforts of the exceptional student-athletes in Ontario who best exemplify the characteristics that OFSAA is founded on. Nominations come to the OFSAA office detailing the exceptional character of student-athletes from...

Don’t Miss The Transformational Coaching Workshop

Don’t Miss The Transformational Coaching Workshop

Don't miss out on a great opportunity! Attendees of the NCCP SUPER CLINIC can earn 3 NCCP PD Points!  Spaces remain for the upcoming Transformational Coaching Workshop tailored for disability sport coaches. To register for this workshop on June 7, just go to...

Tim Larry Joins OFSAA Staff In The Role Of Sport Coordinator

Tim Larry Joins OFSAA Staff In The Role Of Sport Coordinator

Executive Director Doug Gellatly is very pleased to announce Tim Larry as OFSAA'S new part-time sport coordinator. Tim will replace Peter Morris who is retiring at the end of the current school year. Tim retired from teaching in 2014 after spending his entire career...