SSA 2026 Awards

Set the Bar Sportsmanship Award

School Sport Alberta is pleased to announce the winners of our Set the Bar Sportsmanship Award for the Fall season! These recipients embody the spirit of athletic excellence by consistently demonstrating sportsmanship on an outstanding level. Thank you Shane, Brandon and Carson for continuing to #SetTheBar!

Carson Tiede | WH Croxford Football | Grade 12 Linebacker

Carson Tiede, a Grade 12 linebacker at W.H. Croxford High School, is an athlete who truly sets the bar both on and off the field. Although his season was cut short and did not have the opportunity to compete at Provincials, Carson’s impact on the Croxford program extends far beyond wins, losses, or championships. His influence is felt daily through the standards he upholds and the expectations he raises for everyone around him.

Shane Moore | Calgary Zone Football Official & Assignor

Shane Moore is a highly respected football official and a cornerstone of the Calgary football community. In addition to his work on the field, Shane serves as the officials assignor for numerous organizations, including CSHSAA, Bantam Football, Spring Football, and SSA provincial football games hosted in Calgary. His leadership ensures that games are staffed with experienced, professional officials and that competitions are conducted with fairness and integrity.

Coach Brandon Rubisch | Roland Michener Secondary School | North Central Zone

Coach Brandon Rubisch of Roland Michener Secondary School has made an extraordinary and lasting impact on student-athletes through his unwavering dedication, leadership, and commitment to sportsmanship. Over many years, he has coached multiple teams across various sports, consistently stepping forward wherever support was needed to ensure students hadopportunities to participate and grow.

Coach Rubisch volunteers countless hours before, during, and after school, demonstrating a level of commitment that goes far beyond expectation. He focuses not only on athletic development but also on building confidence, discipline, teamwork, and character in his athletes. He takes the time to mentor students individually, reinforce academic responsibility, and create an inclusive environment where every athlete feels valued and supported.

Congratulations, and keep continuing to #SetTheBar!

School Sport Alberta is pleased to announce the winners of our Set the Bar Sportsmanship Award for the Spring season! These recipients embody the spirit of athletic excellence by consistently demonstrating sportsmanship on an outstanding level. Thank you Chris, Jean and Cameron for continuing to #SetTheBar!

Coach – Chris Buffi – Track & Field – Edmonton Metro Zone

Chris Buffi has been instrumental in the success of track and field at Strathcona High School and across Edmonton Metro. He consistently puts students first, always looking for ways to create opportunities and ensure as many athletes as possible can experience success. His commitment to the sport, his school, and the broader track and field community has made a lasting impact on countless young athletes.

Athlete – Cameron Nagel, Christ the King High School

Cameron is a student-athlete from Christ the King High School who competed in this year’s Para 100m and 200m wheelchair events.

After winning the 200m race, Cameron learned that his fellow competitor had been disqualified for leaving their lane. Rather than celebrating his own victory, Cameron refused to accept his gold medal until he knew the other athlete would also receive theirs.

While the rules official was simply enforcing the rules as they understood them, Cameron saw something bigger. His compassion, empathy, and unwavering sense of fairness reminded everyone watching that sport is about far more than medals and results. Ultimately, the disqualification was overturned by School Sport Alberta and the officials, but Cameron’s actions had already become the defining moment of the race.

Official – Jean Guillemette (NW Zone)

A multi sport referee with nearly 50 years of experience, He is considered by many to be one of the most honorable and fairest officials. Players and coaches are excited when they see he is their official. He takes time to chat with players, parents and coaches at every opportunity. He is also known for his warm smile and easy laugh.

Hall of Fame

Congratulations to our 2026 SSA Award Recipients and Hall of Fame Inductees! Thank you for continuing to push for a standard of excellence in sportsmanship and competition across high school sports in Alberta.

Thank you for helping us #SetTheBar!