Executive Director Manitoba High Schools Athletic Association

Executive Director Manitoba High Schools Athletic Association The Manitoba High Schools Athletic Association (MHSAA) is a not-for-profit organization, with a membership of 192 secondary schools. Dedicated to the provision of sound educational experiences through sport, MHSAA promotes the benefits of participation in high school sport by providing athletic and educational opportunities to Manitoba students. The MHSAA […]

Newfoundland and Labrador Scholarships and Awards

The SportNL Scholarship, Team Gushue Award, Elite Athlete Assistance and the Premier’s Athletic Awards application are now available for submission. These awards are part of the Athletic Excellence Fund- a program which provides financial support for provincial athletes, coaches and officials. All applications must be returned to the respective Provincial Sport Organization on or before January […]

MHSAA Coaches of the Month

  Payworks Coaches of the Month – Riley Kemp and Ryan Penner Riley Kemp, of Cartwright Collegiate, and Ryan Penner of Lord Selkirk Regional have been selected as Payworks high school Coaches of the month for November. Riley is a high school math and science teacher, and girls volleyball coach at Cartwright school. He coached […]

Coaching for Life Skills Workshop

Seeking Participants for Coaching for Life Skills Workshop January 11, 2016 ASAA is seeking participants to be involved in workshops set to take place in Edmonton on the topic of Coaching for Life Skills. Workshops will last 3 hours from 6pm-9pm and every participant involved will receive a coaching manual encompassing all the tools necessary […]

OHF Bursary Available for Ontario Hockey Players

OHF Bursary Program  Since its establishment in 1996, the OHF Bursary Program has distributed more than $300,000 to over 300 post-secondary students across Ontario. The program was established to provide financial assistance to registered participants including players, coaches, trainers, and officials to help offset the cost of post-secondary education.  Each year, the OHF awards bursaries to outstanding young people who […]

Player-Coach Friendships Last a Lifetime

A picture says a thousand words.  The friendship between players and coaches last a lifetime.  Reflect upon the coaches you have had and remember what they taught you both on and off of the court. One of the most revered coaches in the history of sports, John Wooden was beloved by his former players, among […]

Player Inspirers His Coaches and Teammates

‘Best winter I’ve ever had,’ says Edmonton teen who didn’t start hockey until age 16   Jason Hills, Edmonton Journal More from Jason Hills, Edmonton Journal  McFarlane will make his debut in the 53rd annual Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week on Saturday with the Northwest 237 Blizzard midget team. The annual tournament, which started Friday, features […]

Team Spirit

Adolescents who play team sports are less likely to experience mental illness later in life, study finds Article from uToronto magazine by Brent Ledger Regular participation in school sports during adolescence can improve mental health even years later, according to a new study from Prof. Catherine Sabiston of Kinesiology and Physical Education. Exercise has long […]

BEING SAFE, BEING ME: Results of the Canadian Trans Youth Health Survey

BEING SAFE, BEING ME: Results of the Canadian Trans Youth Health Survey This study surveyed 923 trans youth from 10 Canadian provinces and 1 territory.  The executive summary alone is a treasure trove of data to support our work.  Some of the findings include: 84% NEVER participate in physical activates with a coach (page 24) […]

THE 2016 NWT POWER CORP JUNIOR CAGER!

THE 2016 NWT POWER CORP JUNIOR CAGER! Basketball season has arrived and Basketball NWT in conjunction with school athletics is once again looking forward to organizing the annual Junior Cager. Tournament whips for each school venue are listed below. The NWT Power Corp Junior Cager is being held on February 11-14 in Yellowknife featuring grade […]

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