Wellness

OFSAA Partners With Jumpstart For “Bridging The Gap”!

OFSAA Partners With Jumpstart For “Bridging The Gap”!

In partnership with Jumpstart, OFSAA is accepting applications for the ‘Bridging the Gap’ program. The program focuses on eliminating barriers to participation, promoting inclusion and helping students transition into their first year of high school. Selected high...

OFSAA Try Day Reaches Full Capacity

OFSAA Try Day Reaches Full Capacity

The 2022-23 OFSAA Try Day grant program has now reached its full complement of schools and NO FURTHER APPLICATIONS CAN BE ACCEPTED. Any questions regarding Try Day programs should be directed to [email protected] Information on the program can be found...

Try Day Funds Still Available!

Try Day Funds Still Available!

Updated: October 26, 2022 Motivate your students! Don't miss out! Leadership and inclusion opportunities. Take advantage during the 2022-23 school year by applying for an OFSAA TRY Day grant. The Ontario Ministry of Education has again provided a grant of up to $700...

Take Advantage Of A Regional Event Honorarium! Apply Now!

Take Advantage Of A Regional Event Honorarium! Apply Now!

OFSAA is excited to introduce Regional Events for the first time! In an effort to increase and enhance opportunities for participation in 2022-23, schools are encouraged to apply online. Do you have a sport in mind? Fun sports such as pickleball, spikeball, cricket or...

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...

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...