Month: September 2022

Rowan’s Law Day is September 28th

Rowan’s Law Day is September 28th

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...

Article:  Post-Concussion Syndrome In Sport: What You Should Know

Article: Post-Concussion Syndrome In Sport: What You Should Know

Article from SIRC (Sept. 21/22) by Kerry King, Connect Speech Therapy Sport-Related Concussion has become recognized as a major health problem that affects millions of people around the world annually (Wang et al., 2016). In Canada, sport and recreational activities...

Survey:  Increasing Indigenous Participation In The Canada Games

Survey: Increasing Indigenous Participation In The Canada Games

A public survey has been launched to collect information in support of increasing Indigenous participation in the Canada Games. The survey was developed by Cambium Indigenous Professional Services (CIPS) in collaboration with the Government of Canada and the Standing...

Congratulations To Our Coaching Excellence Award Recipients!

Congratulations To Our Coaching Excellence Award Recipients!

For 16 years, the Ontario Coaching Excellence Awards program celebrates the dedication and commitment of exemplary individuals who inspire, innovate and share knowledge of sport with others. The Awards recognize the importance of leadership, performance and the value...

September 17th Is The Start Of National Coaches Week!

September 17th Is The Start Of National Coaches Week!

Saturday, September 17th is the start of National Coaches Week! Coaches can diversify their coaching knowledge with FREE or discounted NCCP education from September 17-25. Learn more about the opportunities and all that is going on across the country this week at...

Courses Coming In November

Courses Coming In November

Teachers and Administrators, The Mental Health First Aid course serves to prepare participants to interact confidently about mental health with their family, friends, communities, and workplaces. In-person and Online/virtual courses are currently being offered. This...

New Bulletin Magazine Is Here!

New Bulletin Magazine Is Here!

The latest issue of the OFSAA Bulletin Magazine is here! We have the 2022 spring championships and festivals covered. Be sure to check out the fun team championship photos and all of the winning results from events which occurred in May and June across the province....

Contest Coming This Fall!

Contest Coming This Fall!

OFSAA will be celebrating its Diamond Anniversary in the 2023-24 school year but we need your artistic contribution soon. We'd love to reward one student with a prize pack by having the concept of a unique "75th Anniversary OFSAA Logo" submission gem declared the...

Good To Be Back! Learn What’s New!

Good To Be Back! Learn What’s New!

Welcome back! All full and part-time staff at OFSAA extend good luck wishes to all students, teachers and staff as we take on the 2022-23 school year! OFSAA would like to welcome two new full-time staff members and a part-time staff person. OFSAA welcomed Erik...