OFSAA Summer Newsletter
June 25, 2021 by admin
Filed under Canadian Sport Features, Provincial and Territorial News
UPCOMING KEY DATES FOR 2021-22JUNE 28: Special General Meeting (10 am)
SEPTEMBER 24: Executive Council Meeting
OCTOBER 21,22,23: OFSAA Conference (Virtual)
DECEMBER 9-10: Representatives’ Council Meeting
APRIL 7-8: Annual General Meeting
 TRANSFERS Deadlines For Applications: September 27, October 20, November 29, February 2 and April 6. Meeting Dates: October 7, November 4, December 14, February 17 and April 21 .  The HUB Is Here!Athletic Directors who were responsible for the previous AELS system at their school, and will require access to the brand-new HUB, are asked to use the following form (click here). This form is intended only for individuals who will be responsible for the HUB at each school. Coach access will be granted at a later date. Learn more at ofsaa.on.ca.THANK YOU!OFSAA extends a sincere thank you to out-going President Nick Rowe. In his two-year tenure, Nick skillfully navigated the organization through very challenging times and his dedication should be commended! Past OFSAA President Jennifer Knox has completed her six-year term on Executive Council, including two years as president from 2017 to 2019. We will miss Jen’s leadership and experience, and thank her for her commitment to school athletics. OFSAA welcomes Carolyn Chesney to the position of President. As well, please welcome Scott Barr to the role of Vice-President on the Executive Council beginning in the fall. BEST WISHES!Two members will be leaving the OFSAA Executive Council in June. OFSAA would like to thank EVA ROSER (TDCAA), representing the Metro Region, and SHAWN MORRIS (YRAA), representing the Central Region, for their valuable contributions over the years! We are delighted to welcome incoming Executive Council members Chris Reid (Metro Region) and Val Hargreaves (Central Region). We would also would like to acknowledge the considerable contributions of departing OFSAA Association Representatives Linda Correia (LOSSA) and Suche James (EOSSAA). Their leadership and commitment to OFSAA initiatives has been exemplary.  ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS NAMEDThe Selection Committee is excited to announce that SUSIE FOX from St. Paul HS (NCSSAA), EMMANUEL ADEGBOYEGA from Chaminade College School (TDCAA), REBECCA GROOTENDORST from St. John’s Kilmarnock (CISAA) and SPENCER WATSON from Port Hope HS (COSSA) are this year’s recipients. Congratulations! Click here to learn more about the 2021 recipients.  2021 CHARACTER ATHLETE AWARD WINNERS OFSAA is thrilled to celebrate the efforts of the student-athletes that excelled on the playing field and in the classroom, in both school and community. ZOE GARDINER and EMMANUEL ADEGBOYEGA stood out for their commitment to OFSAA’s values of leadership, equity, respect and sportsmanship. Each will receive a $1,000 grant from Jostens. Congratulations to you both! Please learn more about the accomplishments of our worthy recipients herePETE BEACH AWARD RECIPIENTSBased on their dedication, spirit and love of school sport, here are the recipients of the 2021 OFSAA Pete Beach Award as of June 23: David Hughes, Carolyn Chesney, Phil Moore, Glenn Ross, Pete Kaija, Angela Dagg, Karin Augenstein, Aubrey Zimmerman and Michele Van Bargen. Congratulations!  The OFSAA Virtual Challenge program came to a close on May 21. Our Grand Prize (8 foot Score Table courtesy of The Scoreboard Man) was earned by Lo-Ellen Secondary School in Sudbury. Thank you for the leadership shown by the Student Leaders, Teacher Supervisors and the Planning Committee!  OFSAA AND MOLTEN CONTINUE PARTNERSHIPOFSAA and MOLTEN have entered into a new three-year partnership that will see the company continue to serve as the official basketball of OFSAA. Please see the promotional ad for soccer balls here and the ad for basketballs here. Take advantage on your next order! MOLTEN’S website can be found here.   POLOS AVAILABLE NOW! Choose between four different colours and logo styles on new polo shirts at the online OFSAA SHOP! Men’s and women’s polos available in black, navy, white and red. Retail price is $49.95 + tax. The SHOP is your destination for sharp OFSAA-branded clothing. Visit HERE.  |
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