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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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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'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...

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...

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...