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Coaches Teaching New Coaches

Coaches Teaching New Coaches

The Coaches Association of Ontario has developed a program based on Fundamental Movement Skills for teacher-coaches to pass along their knowledge to a new generation of coaches-in-training. With the Fundamental Movement Skills - High School Kit Program, certified PHE...

Brian Maxwell Memorial Scholarship

OFSAA and the Brian Maxwell Memorial Scholarship Fund are pleased to announce the student-athletes awarded the 2014 scholarships and Ontario Awards for Excellence. (download full Media Release) The scholarship fund is in memory of Brian Maxwell, a successful distance...

School sports promotes mental health

School sports promotes mental health

A new Canadian study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health has found that adolescents who play team sports in grades 8 through 12 have less stress and better mental health as young adults. Almost 850 students from 10 Canadian schools were surveyed in each...

OFSAA Alumni Scholarship Recipients 2014

OFSAA Alumni Scholarship Recipients 2014

Students in EOSSAA, ROPSSAA, and SOSSA schools applied for the Alumni scholarships this year. It is encouraging to know there are so many student-athletes in our high schools who are also involved in other aspects of school life, are active members of the community,...

CFL and Nissan team up to support high school football

CFL and Nissan team up to support high school football

High school football teams are getting a boost onto the field next season with support from a new partnership called “Back in the Game” by the Canadian Football League and Nissan Canada. The program will support school football teams with funding, equipment, playing...

Free Online Concussion Courses for Coaches

Free Online Concussion Courses for Coaches

The Making Head Way eLearning Series are National Coach Certification Program (NCCP) Professional Development (PD) modules designed to help coaches gain the knowledge and skills required to ensure the safety of their athletes.  Developed as part of the Public...

Report Card from Active Healthy Kids Canada

Report Card from Active Healthy Kids Canada

Healthy Active Kids Canada has released their 2014 Report Card on the Physical Activity of Children and Youth. This is the 10th annual assessment of the physical activity of children and youth in Canada, and for the first time the Report Card compares Canada's...

OFSAA Spring Championship Results 2014

OFSAA Spring Championship Results 2014

OFSAA's spring championship season took place June 2-7 with 17 championships across Ontario. Student-athletes across the province showed their best talent, skill, character, leadership and commitment through competition. Best of luck to students with final exams and...

OFSAA Try Day 2014-15

OFSAA Try Day 2014-15

Funding of the OFSAA Try Day program for this school year has been approved. The Try Day grant this year is provided by the Ministry of Education, Government of Ontario. 93 publicly-funded schools may receive up to $700 to introduce a new sport or...

2014-15 Transfer Appeal Dates

2014-15 Transfer Appeal Dates

To appeal to an Association, please call the OFSAA office and give the name of the student and school as well as the name of the principal. Please see the deadline dates posted below. A letter will be sent to the student, c/o the principal, stating the date, time and...