The Bulletin - Winter 2012

Winter 2012FALL CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS

EDUCATION THROUGH SCHOOL SPORTLE SPORT SCOLAIRE UN ENTRAINEMENT POUR LA VIE

OFSAA Program

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Scholarships Available in 2012

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Contents

Executive Director’s Editorial .............................2 - 3

OFSAA NEWSFollow Us .........................................................3Transfer Appeal Meeting Dates ..........................3Officiating Clinic Program ..................................3We Have a Winner! ..........................................3Try Day Funding ...............................................4Financial Aid for School Sport ...........................4Home Run Sports ..............................................5Online Registration ...........................................5Another Year for Bridging the Gap ....................5Welcome to our Student Intern ...........................6OFSAA Alumni News ........................................6Fun at OFSAA Football .....................................7Hosting Alpine Skiing & Snowboarding ..............8SBX Hosting Guidelines .....................................9 OFSAA Women's Sport School ..........................10 CIOS Information ..............................................11 OFSAA Sanctioned Events .................................12 Conference Opportunities for Teachers ..............13 Please Support our Sponsors .............................13 OFSAA and Social Media .................................14-15

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDSToronto Maple Leafs Alumni Recipients ...............16 - 17Scholarships Available in 2012 ..........................17

EVENTS2012 OFSAA Championship Calendar ...............20 - 21

INFORMATION ARTICLESHigh School Badminton Coaching Clinics ............18 Online Resources for Teacher-Coaches ...............19 Fear Factor: The "G" Word ................................22 - 23

FALL 2010 PHOTO GALLERY .............................24 - 25

FESTIVAL RESULTSFootball Bowls ..................................................26 - 28Girls' Golf ........................................................28Boys' Golf ........................................................29

CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTSGirls’ A Basketball ............................................30Girls’ AA Basketball ..........................................31Girls’ AAA Basketball .......................................32Girls’ AAAA Basketball .....................................33Cross Country ...................................................34 - 35Girls’ Field Hockey ............................................36Boys’ A, AA, AAA and AAAA Volleyball ...........37 - 40

Thank you to the Ontario Ministry of Health Promotion and the Ministry of Education for their generous contributions and support.

The Bulletin newsletter is written by OFSAA staff and designed by Lindsey Evanoff

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STAFFExecutive Director Doug Gellatly Ext. 4 [email protected] Director Michael Suraci Ext. 3 [email protected] Director Elizabeth Harris Ext. 2 [email protected]. & Marketing Coordinator Lindsey Evanoff Ext. 5 [email protected] Office Administrator Beth Hubbard Ext. 1 [email protected] Projects Coordinator Peter Morris 905.826.0706 [email protected] Projects Coordinator Diana Ranken [email protected] Projects Coordinator Brian Riddell 416.904.6796 [email protected] Special Projects Coordinator Ken Coffin 905.853.8869 [email protected]

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL President Lynn Kelman, Barrie North CI P: 705.726.6594 F: 705.725.8246 [email protected] President Martin Ritsma, F.E. Madill P: 519.357.1800 F: 519.357.4137 [email protected] President Jim Woolley, Forest Heights CI P: 519.744.6567 F: 519.744.1870 [email protected] Region Patty Johnson, CHAT P: 416.636.5984 F: 416.636.5984 [email protected] Region Linda de Jeu, Adam Scott CVI P: 705.743.7373 F: 705.743.7831 [email protected] Region Michele Van Bargen, Strathroy DCI P: 519.245.8488 F: 519.245.7693 [email protected] Region Brian Fuller, Saltfleet DHS P: 905.573.3000 F: 905.573.2408 [email protected] Region Mark O’Neil, Maxwell Heights SS P: 905.440.4472 F: 905.666.6370 [email protected] Region Tim Lowe, ES Algonquin P: 705.472.8240 F: 705.472.8476 [email protected] Jim Costello P: 519.336.1500 [email protected] John Crocco P: 905.735.0240 [email protected] Dale Huddleston P: 613.389.4910 [email protected] Member-at-Large Heather Chambers P: 705.474.7681 [email protected]

REPRESENTATIVES’ COUNCIL 2010-2011 CISAA Greg Reid, St Andrew’s College P: 905.727.3178 F: 905.841.6911 [email protected] Sharon Jameson, Bishop Strachan P: 416.483.4325 F: 416.481.5632 [email protected] Brian Poste, North Hastings DHS P: 613.332.1220 F: 613.332.0978 [email protected] Linda de Jeu, Adam Scott CVI P: 705.743.7373 F: 705.743.7831 [email protected] Ken VanderZwaag, Woodland Christian HS P: 519.648.2114 F: 519.648.3402 [email protected] Patricia Klassen, St. Benedict CSS P: 519.621.4050 F: 519.621.4057 [email protected] Mark Lewis, Seaway DHS P: 613.652.4878 F: 613.652.1315 [email protected] Jean Pye, Carleton Place DHS P: 613.257.2720 F: 613.253.3002 [email protected] Jenn Lemieux, St. Peter's SS P: 705.734.0168 F: 705.734.0509 [email protected] Ross Clarke, Huntsville HS P: 705.7895594 F: 705.7892269 [email protected] Greg Sora, Georgetown DHS P: 905.877.6966 F: 905.873.9689 [email protected] Helen Downey, Bishop Tonnos CHS P: 905.648.4989 F: 905.648.7847 [email protected] Mark O'Neill, Maxwell Heights SS P: 905.440.4472 F: 905.440.7333 [email protected] Lindsay Norwood, Pine Ridge SS P: 905.420.1885 F: 905.420.3714 [email protected] Sean Clancy, Gloucester HS P: 613.745.7176 F: 613.745.5756 [email protected] Laura Gillespie, Ottawa-Carleton DSB P: 613.596.8211 F: 613.820.6045 [email protected] Darrell Sokoloski, Timmins HVS P: 705.360.1411 F: 705.268.6603 [email protected] Anita Anderson, Englehart HS P: 705.544.2337 F: 705.544.8587 [email protected] Tim Lowe, ES Algonquin P: 705.472.8240 F: 705.472.8476 [email protected] Laura Aubertin, Confederation SS P: 705-671-5948 F: 705.897.4202 [email protected] NWOSSAA Gordon Martin, Manitouwadge HS P: 807.826.3241 F: 807.826.4862 [email protected] Lauri McFarlane, St. Ignatious P: 807.344.8433 F: 807.345.1237 [email protected] ROPSSAA Bruce Dyce, Port Credit SS P: 905.278.3382 F: 905.278.8936 [email protected] Jody Miller, Cawthra Park P: 905.274.1271 F: 905.274.9370 [email protected] Brian Fuller, Saltfleet DHS P: 905.573.3000 F: 905.573.2408 [email protected] Christine Baillie, Stamford Collegiate P: 905 354 7409 F: 905 354 6618 [email protected] Greg LeNeve, Northern Collegiate P: 519.542.5545 F: 519.542.0571 [email protected] Cathy Johnson, North Lambton SS P: 519.786.2166 F: 519.786.5250 [email protected] Paul Solarski, Brebeuf College P: 416.222.8282 F: 416.229.5364 [email protected] Patty Johnson, CHAT P: 416.636.5984 F: 416.636.5984 [email protected] John Kalantzakos, Runnymede CI P: 416.394.3200 F: 416.394.4445 [email protected] Monica Crewe, Weston CI P: 416.394.3250 F: 416,394.4429 [email protected] Ellen McConomy, Henry Academy P: 416.395.3240 F: 416.395.3248 [email protected] Nick Rowe, Toronto DSB P: 416.394.7300 [email protected] Michele Van Bargen, Strathroy DCI P: 519.245.2680 F: 519.245.5498 [email protected] Steve Voros, East Elgin SS P: 519.773.3174 F: 519.765.1943 [email protected] Shawn Morris Jaylene Morrison, Markham DHS P: 905.294.1886 F: 905.294.8141 [email protected]

ADVISORS Ministry of Ed John Donofrio P: 416.325.2533 F: 416.325.7247 [email protected] of HP and Sport Parmik Chahal P: 416.314.7187 F: 416.314.6301 [email protected]

Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations3 Concorde Gate, Suite 204 Toronto, Ontario M3C 3N7 Website: www.ofsaa.on.caPhone: (416) 426-7391 Email: see belowFax: (416) 426-7317Publications Mail Agreement Number: 40050378

Honorary Patron of OFSAA: The Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario

Cover Photo by Gerry Angus (spectrophotography.ca) Back Cover Photo by Doug Wilson (www.ridleyphotos.com)

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Vince Lombardi is quoted as saying, “Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.”

This well-known sports quotation has been used over the years by many people.

If we take Lombardi’s quote and simply change one word, we can alter its entire meaning and create a statement that should permeate school sport.

By removing the word "winning" and replacing it with "education", we have an entirely new statement.

Education isn't everything, it's the only thing.

Similar to a mission statement for an organization, coaches, schools and athletic associations that live by the quote "Education isn't everything, it's the only thing" are doing the best service to their student-athletes.

When a mission statement is adopted, it directs all decisions. Everything that is done and accomplished works towards achieving the mission statement. This is true for organizations as well as for coaches and school athletic programs.

If you constantly refer back to your mission when developing your athletic programs or making decisions, then you will always stay on track and true to your overall aims and objectives.

Coaches have a choice to make when conducting their programs. They can adopt Lombardi’s philosophy of winning, or they can place the emphasis on education and learning.

If education is the number one priority, then the coach is advocating for the reason for school sport’s existence. If winning becomes the only thing, then education is quite often sacrificed. This leads to a break down in values important to school sport and student-athletes are victimized because they don’t properly and fully benefit from the experience.

Sport delivered in the proper way teaches students sport-specific skills and team tactics, but it also teaches sportsmanship, respect, team work, time management, school spirit, encouragement, accountability, responsibility, and dedication, among others.

As leaders, the coach and athletic director set the tone and are the ones to ensure the students learn these life skills.

The pursuit of victory is part of sports competition. It provides a goal to achieve. But winning can take on many forms and may not necessarily mean winning a game or race. It may mean showing improvement over the course of the year, achieving a personal best, or keeping a game close.

In the end, no matter what the outcome of a competition may be, every student wins when the coach believes that education is the only thing.

A Word from OFSAA’s Executive Director

Transfer Appeal Meeting DatesMeeting Date Deadline for ApplicationsThurs, Feb. 23, 2012 Wed, Feb. 8, 2012Thurs, April 19, 2012 Wed, April 4, 2012

To appeal an Association decision, please call the OFSAA office and give the name of the student and his/her school, as well as the name of the principal. A letter will be sent to the student, c/o the principal, telling him/her the date, time and location of the appeal hearing. The letter will outline what information the student must provide prior to the meeting date.

All transfer information may be found at www.ofsaa.on.ca - Resources.

Doug Gellatly

Keep up to date with OFSAA news, photos, videos, championship information, scholarships, conferences, and much more, by following OFSAA on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube!

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Thank you to all the student-athletes, teacher-coaches and parents who participated in an OFSAA Championship & Festival Participant Feedback Survey. Your feedback helps us continue to hold great events. A draw took place for the $50 pre-paid Visa/Master Card gift card for fall sports and the winner is John Kalantzakos, a teacher-coach from Runnymede CI in Toronto. John attended the Girls’ A Basketball Championship in St. Catharines this fall. Congratulations John!

Don’t forget another draw will take place for those completing the survey and attending the winter OFSAA Championships/Festivals. The winter sport survey deadline is April 20, 2012. The survey can be found at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/OFSAAFEEDBACKSURVEY11-12 and more information can be found on each OFSAA championship website.

We Have a Winner!

OFSAA is offering a subsidy program to schools interested in conducting an officiating clinic for high school students. The intent of the program is to encourage students to get involved in sport as an official by reducing or eliminating the cost barrier associated with certification.

We also hope to get students involved in sport who are not necessarily interested in being an athlete.

This program will help build student confidence, provide an opportunity for employment, and assist in filling official shortages in the province.

There is limited funding available. Applications will be approved on a first come, first served basis. If they wish, multiple schools within the same area can join together to offer a course to help maximize the number of participants.

Courses must lead to either full or partial certification, and courses MUST be endorsed/recognized by the sport’s Provincial or National Sports Body.

For more information and to access the application form, please visit the OFSAA website and find the Officiating Clinic Subsidy under Programs.

Questions can be directed to Michael Suraci at [email protected].

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OFSAA is pleased to announce Home Run Sports as a sponsor of the OFSAA Baseball Championship. Home Run Sports has been a supporter of high school sport not only in Ontario, but in other parts of Canada as well.

This sponsorship will help to build the capacity of the championship and enhance the student-athlete experience. Home Run Sports is located in Mississauga. Visit their website at www.homerunsports.com

Continued Success in 2011-12

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Try Day continues to be a success in schools across the province.

The Ontario Ministry of Health Promotion and Sport again provided grant money for 100 schools to conduct a Try Day for their Grade 9 students.

Up to $700 was available for a secondary school to introduce a new or non-traditional sport to their physical education program, and schools quickly took advantage. This program filled up weeks after funding was announced, and Try Days are being held around the province this school year from September to March.

Do any of your students need financial assistance to pay their school sport fees?

If so, the OFSAA and Kidsport grant may be the answer.

Students can access up • to $250 per school year

to help them pay school sport fees charged by their school to participate in regular league play.

Only fees directly related to school league play are • eligible for reimbursement.

Monies required for tournaments or special • equipment do not qualify for these grant monies.

Reimbursement will occur once the application has • been reviewed and approved by the committee.

As a breakdown of the school fee is required, it • is suggested that the athletic director act as the endorser on the application.

Forms are on the OFSAA website and are to be • submitted at the start of the sport season.

Get your students’ applications in now for the • winter sports!

For more information go to www.ofsaa.on.ca/programs.

This program has been so successful over the past three years, the grant was extended for an additional one.

48 high schools across the province have taken advantage of it this year, and are introducing flag rugby, flag football, or ultimate to their feeder elementary school.

Through this program, secondary

school students are encouraging Grade 8 students to participate in school sport.

Schools received the necessary equipment and resources for their leadership students to work

with the elementary students to teach them these sports. The Grade 8 students then take the equipment back to their elementary school for all of the students to use.

Another Year for Bridging the GapFinancial Aid for School Sport

Kickboxing Try Day.

Home Run Sports

Schools that qualify for OFSAA championships in team sports during the 2012 school year will be required to register through the OFSAA AELS (Athletic Eligibility List System) program on OFSAA’s website.

We recommend schools use AELS even if they are not participating in an OFSAA championships, as the system.

Benefits for Schools

Ability to track information • about teams, student-athletes and coaches at the school level.

Track student-athlete • involvement in sport throughout

their high school career.

Track coach involvement in • sport each year.

Create and modify athletic • eligibility lists for school, local, and regional competition. Some schools have also used AELS for the management for other co-curriculuar activities.

Register for OFSAA • championships.

To sign into AELS, visit the OFSAA website and click on "AELS Login".

If you have any questions regarding AELS, please contact Michael Suraci at [email protected] or (416) 426-7440.

Online Registration


OFSAA Football FunThough the highlight of the OFSAA Football Bowls would of course the five exciting championship games, there are a lot of other entertaining things that go on that we'd like to share with you! Check out the highlights!

West Humber CI Drumline performs.

St. Andrew's Saints fansFormer Bills kicker Steve Christie with Northern Bowl ChampionsSuperior Heights.

**All photos by Gerry Angus. See more photos at www.spectrophotography.ca

We have welcomed a new member to the OFSAA office, student intern Hannah Roukema.

Hannah is currently enrolled as a Masters student in Human Kinetics at the University of Windsor. She has an Honours Degree in Psychology from Redeemer University College and was the Captain of the Women’s Varsity Basketball Team while studying there.

She will get to experience many different aspects of OFSAA including the Convenor's Workshop, Women’s Sport School, Coaching in Ontario Schools, as well as assist with the gender and participant surveys, and other areas.

We look forward to having Hannah as part of our team from January to April. Hanna can be reached at [email protected].

Welcome Hannah Roukema!

Rayandra Hudson from Cawthra Park School of the Arts performsthe National Anthem for theMetro Bowl.

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Former Bills player Steve Christie performs the opening kickoff for the Northern Bowl.

MM Robinson Drumline Performs.

OFSAA Alumni NewsUnfortunately, the annual fall alumni golf tournament had to be postponed, so we are looking at hosting it in the spring this year.

Watch the website for details later this winter.

Forms for membership are on the OFSAA website under Recognition. Please pass information on the Alumni Association along to your newly retured teachers so we can expand our membership.

All donations to the Alumni Association go directly to the OFSAA Scholarship Fund, which, in the past years has provided scholarships of $500 each to student-athletes in different member Associations across the province. With the ever-increasing costs of post-secondary education, the recipients are truly appreciative of this assistance. We hope to increase alumni membership and contributions to the scholarship fund so that this financial assistance for student-athletes can continue.

For more information on the Alumni Scholarship, please see page 17.


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Guidelines to Follow:

1. Follow FIS Rules and OPHEA Guidelines.

2. Need to communicate the details and expectations for the race and then adhere to these details.

3. Equipment: Proper helmets must be worn:

For Alpine Skiing: In both the OFSAA Giant Slalom and Slalom competition, hard shell crash helmets (designed for Giant Slalom alpine ski racing) which provide complete head protection (front & back) and full ear protection are mandatory for all Level 1 and Level 2 competitors. Models CE, ASTM or Snell.

For Snowboarding: A protective helmet designed for alpine skiing or snowboarding/snowblading must be worn.

Alpine ski racers must have ski brakes and snowboard racers must have a snowboard leash.

4. Race Course:

i. Race course must be set by an experienced and Canadian Ski Coaches Federation (CSCF) qualified course setter.

ii. Course maintenance is particularly vital and should start before trouble spots develop and should continue until the last racer has finished. The ski area should provide sufficient equipment on the course (poles, flags, rakes, shovels, drills, etc.). Before the event, make arrangements with the ski area for course preparation.

iii. For Alpine Skiing: alpine ski poles must be full length breakaway style and in good repair. Specifically, look for: proper hinges – not lazy or ones that do not stand up straight and broken gate tops.

iv. Course must be away from dangerous obstacles.

v. Safety walls, nets or barriers must be placed where required. There must be a clear run-out at the end of the course. No obstacles in the finish area.

5. Officials:

i. Officials must be knowledgeable of their duties.

ii. It is highly recommended that a certified Alpine Canada official be present.

iii. Gatekeepers: If they are students, then they need to be trained on what to do and ensure they stand in a safe area but visible to the course.

iv. Members of the Jury should have formal training as a coach or official.

6. Safety:

i. Recognized ski patrol must patrol the area. (Preferably at the start of the race course for the entire race to allow for immediate response time if necessary.)

ii. A vehicle for emergency purposes must be accessible.

7. Course Inspection and Forerunners:

i. Coaches need to be present with their teams when the teams are inspecting the race course.

ii. Racers must not be running through the gates during inspection.

iii. Forerunners should be used prior to the first skier/ snowboarder.

Snowboardcross (SBX) is a competition where an athlete rides a course which has a variety of features including jumps, banked corners, rollers, and gates.

Guidelines for Athletes Prior to Competition:

Snowboarders will be evaluated on these items before they are allowed to compete:

Athletes shall be able to successfully manage • giant slalom race turns

Athletes shall be able to successfully manage • shallow rollers

Athletes shall be able to successfully manage • small jumps

Athletes shall not be beginner snowboarders•

Athletes must wear a protective helmet designed • for snowboarding or skiing preferably one which has ear protection (soft or hard) and a leash. It is also recommended that athletes wear a mouthguard and tailbone padding.

Guidelines for SBX Events:

Competitions will have a single rider on course •

at a time. This is also referred to as “Slingshot” terrain racing

Exhibition Race Protocol Recommendations:

Course Inspection #1: Detailed 30 minute • instructional overview

Practice Run #1: Ride through course at their own • speed

Practice Run #2: Ride through course a second • time

Timed Run (s): Ride through course with timing.•

Scoring: In single timed run races, the fastest • time wins. In double run timed races, an overall combined time will determine the winner

Entry Level SBX Courses Features:

Banked corners•

Rollers: Single or Pump Rollers, shallow in depth, • no more than 4 in a row

Jumps: Entry level jumps (tabletop, 1-2ft. high, 15-• 20 ft. total length)

Hosting Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding Races Secondary School Snowboardcross (SBX) Recommended Guidelines for Hosting Events


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OFSAA offre un atelier pour les enseignants et enseignantes francophones

Au début de décembre 2011, OFSAA a donné un atelier afin de former certains francophones comme personne-ressource pour la certification de l’EDEO (Entraînement dans les Écoles de l’Ontario (niveau secondaire). Ce programme fut possible grâce au ministère de l’Éducation de l’Ontario qui a fourni une aide financière pour la traduction des ressources. Le programme est offert en anglais depuis 2009 et avec les efforts du bureau d’OFSAA, le tout est maintenant disponible aux francophones.

Le programme de l’EDEO est conçu par l’Association canadienne des entraîneurs et la Fédération des associations du sport scolaire de l’Ontario pour donner aux enseignants-entraîneurs et aux bénévoles de la communauté les compétences spéciales dont ils ont besoins pour œuvrer de façon efficace dans le milieu scolaire.

Dans le programme, nous offrons plusieurs informations qui sont utiles pour un nouvel entraîneur qui est intéressé à entraîner une équipe ou un entraîneur avec plusieurs années d’expériences afin de mieux répondre aux exigences du rôle d’entraîneur. Ce programme est un partenariat entre OFSAA, OPHEA et le PNCE qui donne une compréhension complète du rôle de l’entraineur au niveau secondaire. À la fin du cours tu recevras une accréditation du PNCE et une meilleure compréhension aperçu du modèle ACSV (Au Canada, le sport c’est pour la vie).

Comme une des personne-ressource, j’ai eu l’occasion et le privilège de présenter quatre ateliers jusqu’à date soit trois à l’Université de Nipissing et une à l’École secondaire publique Northern. L’expérience fut très positive et ceci me donne l’occasion de partager mes expériences et de discuter avec d’autres entraîneurs afin de mieux comprendre notre rôle comme entraîneur et enseignant.

Durant les ateliers, nous avons eu l’occasion de discuter

plusieurs concepts dont un entraîneur doit se rendre compte comme les stages de développement d’un athlète, les lignes directrices d’OPHEA, le concept de compétition pour un athlète élite et un athlète au niveau secondaire, les transferts d’OFSAA et le rôle d’OFSAA.

Le programme demande aux entraîneurs de discuter de leur philosophie, de partager des expériences comme athlète au secondaire, d’utiliser des stratégies et de trouver des solutions à plusieurs situations en utilisant le procès de prise de décision de l’EDEO. Aussi, nous avons le temps de répondre aux inquiétudes des entraîneurs et de discuter afin d’obtenir des solutions. Un exemple serait la responsabilité de l’entraîneur envers l’équipe (avant, durant et après une pratique ou une compétition), le nombre de joueurs à garder pour une équipe, des conflits avec des parents et comment résoudre les conflits, le montant de temps qu’un athlète participe durant un match ou le prélèvement de fonds pour les programmes.

Le programme de l’EDEO nous donne l’occasion comme entraîneur de partager des idées et des connaissances et d’apprendre de nouveaux concepts.

Merci Richard Lachance Personne-ressource avec OFSAA pour L’EDEO

OFSAA Offre un Atelier pour les Enseignants et Enseignantes Francophones

May 3 - 4, 2012Brock University, St. Catharines

The Women’s Sport School is a professional development conference that is for female teachers and coaches from across the province. The basis of the conference is to bring together teachers with a wide variety of experiences to share ideas and help motivate with new and exciting workshops.

Various unconventional sports will be introduced, the latest fitness and training trends, and in-class teaching concepts will provide new teaching and learning opportunities for your classroom.

Such workshops include: Gaelic Football, Tabate Style Training, Tchoukball and classroom discussions around bullying and mental health.

Register now at www.ofsaa.on.ca/events

Conference Coordinator:Elizabeth HarrisAssistant Director, [email protected]

Plan A - $350 + HSTIncludes 2 nights accommodation, meals, sessions

Plan B - $300 + HSTIncludes meals and sessions only

One Day Registration - $150 + HSTIncludes meals and sessions only.

OFSAA’s Coaching in Ontario Schools program is now available for delivery in French or English. This 3 ½ hour course is NCCP accredited and ideal for anyone coaching in the school environment.

Trained learning facilitators are available to deliver this course across Ontario at a cost of only $20 per participant. If you are interested in planning/hosting a course in your area, please contact Michael Suraci at (416) 426-7440 or [email protected].

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CHECK THE OFSAA WEBSITE REGULARLY FOR UPDATES ON OFSAA-SANCTIONED INVITATIONAL EVENTS.

Track and FieldHungerford-Kinsmen Track and Field ClassicMay 4-5, 2012 Jack Weststrate/Karen Kennedy/Randy Givogue Brockville Thousand Islands SS [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

HockeySenior Boys' "Bur Bear" Invitational Hockey TournamentFebruary 2-4, 2012 Dave Wood/Tam MorrisonBurlington Robert Bateman HS Phone: 905-632-5151 [email protected] [email protected]

Blessed Trinity Junior Boys' Hockey ClassicMarch 20-21, 2012 Rich VrataricGrimsby Peach King Centre Blessed Trinity CSS Phone: 905-945-6706 [email protected]

Canlan Ice Sports Hockey TournamentsCanlan Ice Centre, York UniversityAl RoseP: 416-661-5900 [email protected]

Senior Boys’ TournamentsCanadian Classic February 9-10York University Classic February 23-24Mini Matches March 22Springfest March 27-28

Junior Boys’ Canlan Hockey TournamentsYork University Festival February 21-22Mini Matches February 29March Classic March 6-7Mini Matches March 23All Ontario Junior Classic April 11-12 Girls’ Canlan Hockey TournamentsCardinal Carter Classic February 7-8Canlan Elite February 13-14"DD" Delight February 15-16March Classic March 1-2Mini Matches March 21Springfest April 3-4

The "Wave" Challenge Series Hockey TournamentsBurlington Tam Morrison Wave Hockey Inc Phone: 905-336-3434 [email protected]

"Queen of Hearts" Feb. 14-16 Senior Boys' "Tune Up" Feb. 15-16 Junior Boys' Jamboree #1 March 22 Junior Boys' Jamboree #2 March 27 The"Burlington Cup" Junior April 3-5

OFSAA-sanctioned Invitational Events in 2012

Athletic directors and heads of physical education are asked to make sure ALL coaches are fully aware of the requirements for hosting or attending interprovincial or US events. Applications for OFSAA sanction are due 30 days prior to the start of the invitational.

"OFSAA-sanctioned" means that all players are eligible under OFSAA rules and regulations, and the OFSAA supervisory policy is in effect.

For Interprovincial competitions Schools must receive OFSAA sanction in order to • participate

For attendance at US events If the event is sanctioned by the host state or the National • Federation, schools MUST get OFSAA sanction

Often this information is not in the registration • materials, so schools are advised to get OFSAA sanction for all US events.

For hosting U.S. teamsMany US schools must attend only events sanctioned • by the host state, so it again is recommended that you get OFSAA sanction for any events involving US teams, or that team may be sanctioned by their state when they return

Check out the OFSAA website under Events - Sanctioned Invitationals to make sure the event you are hosting has been correctly entered, or to confirm that you are approved to attend events in other provinces or the US. You can also check the National Federation website to find invitational events to attend (www.nfhs.org).

BadmintonYonex

Official racquet of OFSAA: • B500, B600 DF, B7000 DF+ Official shuttlecocks of • OFSAA: Mavis 350, Mavis 300, Mavis 7

Black KnightOfficial badminton eyewear • provider of OFSAA

BasketballSpalding

TF-1000 ZK Pro, Official • basketball of OFSAA

MilkThe official recovery drink of • OFSAA Basketball

VolleyballBaden

Baden Perfection 15-0, Official • volleyball of OFSAA

Field HockeyAK Pro

Official field hockey ball of • OFSAA: Grays Astrotec Dimple Ball.

RugbyMonilex

Official supplier of Gilbert • rugby balls and rugby related equipment to high schools

SoccerMolten

Official soccer ball of OFSAA: • Molten FX-1000 official game ball, Molten FX-150 official practice ball

AccommodationsWestmont Hospitality Group

Official hotel partner of • OFSAA

RingsBaron Insignia

Official ring supplier of • OFSAA

Cross Country and Track and FieldNike

Official sponsor•

Please Support OFSAA’s School Sport SponsorsOFSAA is fortunate to have several companies supporting school sport in Ontario. Official equipment has been play-tested and endorsed by experienced teacher-coaches. Please support these sponsors by using their products.

Important Reminders Regarding Sanctioned Events

The OFSAA Women's Sport School

A conference that brings together female physical education teachers from across the province. See page 10 for details.

2012 PARC Symposium (Registration opens Feb 1)

The annual PARC Physical Activity Symposium covers a range of physical activity issues, presents the latest research from expert professionals, and encourages practical application.

The 2012 PARC Symposium will be held on May 14 – 15, at the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario. Registration opens on February 1. Visit www.parc.ophea.net/symposium for more information.

The PARC Symposium is coordinated by PARC, the Centre for Excellence for physical activity in Ontario.

Ontario Coaches Conference

The 2012 Ontario Coaches Conference will have you spending the weekend with over 500 coaches as you explore new coaching techniques, discover how technology can bring your coaching to new heights, connect with some of the best industry experts and rediscover your passion for coaching.

The Coaches Association of Ontario dares you to Leave No Stone Unturned and join them for the sixth annual Ontario Coaches Conference in Markham, Ontario from February 24-26. 2012.

This year, the CAO has partnered with the York Region Athletic Association (YRAA) and will open its doors to more than 250 teacher-coaches in York Region. All valid CAO members are eligible for a $15 discount on the full conference package.

Please go to www.coachesontario.ca for more information.

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With social-networking becoming more popular over the past couple of years, OFSAA is increasingly approached for advice from schools and other organizations about creating social media pages.

If your school or Association has recently created a Facebook or Twitter page, or is thinking about starting one, knowing where to start communicating can be overwhelming.

To help guide the way inwhich OFSAA uses its social media pages, we have created a social media policy.

Here is an exerpt from OFSAA's policy:

How OFSAA is Using Social Media

As an organization, OFSAA has been an early and eager adopter of social media. These tools have enabled OFSAA to share what is happening in our championships, in our programs, and in our schools and communities with the world, but more importantly, let us hear directly and immediately from our audience and fans.

This “conversation” is what makes social media so different from traditional forms of institutional communication.

The primary tools OFSAA is currently using are Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. OFSAA championship convenors have also been successfully using Twitter to communicate with their key audience (athletes, coaches, spectators, media).

OFSAA’s primary social media presences are:

www.facebook.com/ofsaa• www.twitter.com/ofsaa• www.youtube.com/OFSAAvids•

OFSAA and Social Media All of these top-level profiles use the official OFSAA logo, communicating to fans, followers, and viewers that content found in these locations is official OFSAA information.

In addition to the sites mentioned above, many championship convenors have launched official social media presences as well, similarly branded with their championship logo, or the OFSAA “O” symbol, to communicate that the information they are posting is official and reliable.

Purpose of Your Social Media Presence

When posting media content to social networking sites, it is helpful to remember the reasons you are doing so. Here are some tips to remember:

Promote your mission, vision, and values• Reach your students, but also a wider, more • diverse audiencePromote your sports, programs, clubs, etc.• Educate, inform, and entertain• Endorse other programs and initiatives in your • communityPromote healthy debate with a view to finding • solutionsEngage with others in your school and community• Create excitement!•

And here is a tip - interact with others! One of the biggest mistakes you can make in social media is making it all about your own school or organization. Share inspirational articles with your followers, follow others in your community, start a conversation! Doing that will give you the most success.

If your school or organization has any questions regarding social media, you may contact Lindsey Evanoff, OFSAA's Communications and Marketing Coordinator at [email protected], or (416) 426-7437.

Orangeville DSS has started a successful Twitter page for their hockey team!

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Scholarships & Awards

OFSAA has formed partnerships with a number of organizations, benefitting student-athletes, as well as teacher-coaches across the province.

The following scholarships are available to graduating student-athletes:

OFSAA Alumni Scholarship• Four (two males and two females) separate scholarships

• $500 per student

• Available this year to students in COSSA, CWOSSAA, NEOAA, TDCAA only

• Applications must be submitted by mail or courier. Faxed applications will not be accepted

Application Deadline: April 1, 2012

Roger Neilson/Toronto Maple Leafs Alumni Scholarship• Two (one male and one female) separate scholarships in the amounts of $10,000 each spread out over four years in payments of $2,500 per year

• Applicants will be scored on academic success, community involvement, leadership qualities, and school activities

Applicants should also demonstrate a clear • financial need

Application Deadline: April 1, 2012

Brian Maxwell Memorial Scholarship• Two scholarships, valued at $5,000 each, will be offered to one male and one female track/cross country OFSAA qualifiers

• Applicants must be continuing post-secondary education at a Canadian post-secondary institution

Application Deadline: June 15, 2012

Character Athlete AwardTwice a year, OFSAA awards the Character Athlete Award to two recipients (one male, one female) who embody OFSAA’s values of leadership, commitment, equity, respect and sportsmanship.

The Character Athletes will be profiled in the Bulletin magazine, on the website, and in the OFSAA Enewsletter. They will also receive a plaque from OFSAA, commemorating this accomplishment.

The Character Athlete must be nominated by a teacher or teacher-coach. The nomination form for this award can be found on the website.

The following award is available to student-athletes and teacher-coaches:

Colin Hood School Sport Award• Available to one graduating male, one graduating female, and one coach at all schools who have been committed to the success of sport at their school and within their association.Application Deadline: April 30, 2012

For scholarship application forms, please visit the OFSAA website at www.ofsaa.on.ca - Programs - Scholarships. Award nominations can be found under Recognition - Awards.

Scholarships and Awards Available for 2012

Roger Neilson/Toronto Maple Leafs Alumni Scholarship Recipients 2011The Roger Neilson/Toronto Maple Leafs Alumni Scholarship Award is awarded each year to two student-athletes who will be continuing their post-secondary education in Canada.

One male and one female are each awarded separate scholarships in the amount of $10,000, spread out as payments of $2,500 per year for four years. In addition, the Toronto Maple Leafs Alumni offer one-time bursaries of $1,000 to two additional scholarship finalists.

Congratulations to recipients Alyson Rogers from Westlane Secondary School in Niagara Falls and Colin Sharpe from Lakefield College School in Lakefield, and finalists Xin Wei Yan from East Northumberland Secondary School in Brighton, and Jenifer Truong from Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute in Guelph.

Hundreds of students from around the province applied for this scholarship, which is awarded on the basis of school athletics, academic achievement, school and community leadership, and financial need.

OFSAA thanks the Toronto Maple Leafs Alumni for their generous support of education through school sport. Over the past six years, they have been able to provide much-needed financial support through the scholarship to more than 65 student-athletes in their pursuit of post-secondary excellence.

Alyson Rogers graduated from Westlane Secondary School with close to a 90% average and is studying Psychology/Social work at her university.

Alyson faces a rare brain injury that she received during an away basketball game which prevents her from continuing to play contact sports. She is still able to run despite her injury, and has since competed at SOSSA in the 1500m and 3000m races.

Her accomplishments and volunteer work are extensive. Alyson was a school embassador, a member of her athletic association, and volunteered in various capacities in her community.

Colin Sharpe is a graduate of Lakefield College School, and is currently studying engineering.

Colin played for his school's hockey and volleyball teams throughout his time at Lakefield, and was selected captain for both. He also managed to keep his academic average above 90% and had a 93% average in his final year. He also was an active volunteer

within his community.

Colin's coaches say he puts forth all of his effort into anything he is participating in, he is a team-player and supportive of his peers and teammates.

Xin Wei Yan graduated from East Northumberland Secondary School in Brighton, where played soccer, basketball, and participated in track and field. He was also founder and president of the East Northumberland Soccer Club, Deputy Prime Minister of his school's Student Government, and participated in various other roles in his school, including the athletic council, science

alliance, the buddies and mentors program, and as a tutor.

Xin graduated with an average over 95%, and is currently studying Kinesiology.

Jenifer Truong is currently studying toward a Bachelor of Biotechnology after graduating from the Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute with nearly a 90% average.

Jenifer played on her school's badminton, field hockey, soccer, tennis, wrestling, and rugby teams. She was also president of

the Student Senate, Editor in Chief of the yearbook, and a member of her school's athletic council, LINK Leader, and math tutor.

Jenifer was also very active in her community, volunteering at the Guelph Youth Council, Breakfast Club, Canadian Cancer Society, local outreach club, and

several other initiatives.

Congratulations to these four impressive student-athletes. They are all extremely deserving of this award.

We have no doubt they will be successful in their future endeavours, and we wish them the best of luck!


Information Articles

With the support of the Coaches Association of Ontario, Badminton Ontario has partnered with the Varsity Blues Program to deliver a new High School Coach Certification program in Ontario. The Focus Clinics series have been a favoured event every year, and this year they have expanded to include three new clinics.

This program aims to assist teachers, parents and existing coaches in a high school or elementary school badminton program. Through mini tournaments and game situations, clinic participants will create appropriate and individualized game strategies. Coaches are encouraged to bring their own students to gain a better impact from the day’s events.

The program is broken down into three parts: Focus on Singles, Focus on Doubles and Focus on Mixed Doubles. Each part is held on a separate day and breaks down the elements of that event into an easy to use routine. Directed by Wayne King, head coach of the University of Toronto Varsity Blues and NCCP Course Instructor, you will come to learn that his approach is ‘athlete centred coaching’.

Technical aspects of the program include game etiquette, Birdzooka feeding techniques, game situations, stroke-

movement patterns, dynamic stretching and cool down routines, defense and attack positioning and more. The program is catered to your level and comfort ability as a coach and mentor.

Each coach and player receives a take-home booklet to reference the information taught in the clinic, as well as a shirt from Black Knight, a continued supporter of this program (and OFSAA's official badminton eyewear sponsor).

The program starts in January 2012. If you would like more information, please contact [email protected] or [email protected].

New High School Badminton Coaching Clinics Offered in Ontario

EatRight Ontario (EatRightOntario.ca)EatRight Ontario aims to help Ontarians improve their health and quality of life through healthy eating. It provides easy-to-use nutrition information to help you make healthier food choices.

Registered Dietitians provide EatRight Ontario visitors with feature articles on food and nutrition, meal planning advice, healthy eating tips and recipes. We cover a wide range of interesting topics that are updated on a regular basis. Topics include Family Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Healthy Weights, Seniors Nutrition and Disease Prevention.

ParticipACTION (ParticipACTION.com)ParticipACTION is a national not-for-profit organization solely dedicated to inspiring and supporting active living and sport participation for Canadians.

Their website includes facts and stats, physical activity guidelines, the Active Healthy Kids Canada Report Card, active-living tips and how to fit it into your lifestyle, programs, events and initiatives.

ParticipACTION also has a great active living blog,

found at http://blog.participaction.com.

Human Kinetics (HumanKinetics.com)Human Kinetics' mission is to produce innovative, informative products in all areas of physical activity to help people worldwide lead healthier, more active lives.

They providing quality informational and educational products in the physical activity and health fields, and within the physical activity field, recreational and organized sports are a major focus.

SIRC (sirc.ca)Sport Information Resource Centre (SIRC) is a not-for-profit amateur sport organization that provides information and serve the educational needs of organizations and individuals involved in, or responsible for the development of, sport and fitness in Canada and around the world.

SIRC has over 6.5 million pages of sport related research dating as far back as the 1700’s, and is the world's leading sport resource centre.

Online Resources for Healthy-Active Living


FOR COMPLETE CHAMPIONSHIP DETAILS VISIT www.ofsaa.on.ca

Championship Results2012 OFSAA Cham pionship Calendar

Nordic Skiing (GBSSA)Thurs - Fri, Feb. 23 - 24, HuntsvilleJohn Cowan, Huntsville HSP: 705.789.5594 F: [email protected] Deadline: Fri, Feb. 17

Alpine Skiing (Committee)Mon - Tues, Feb. 27 - 28, CollingwoodContact OFSAA office for details.Entry Deadline: Thurs, Feb. 16

Snowboarding Festival (TDCAA)Fri, March 1, MansfieldRainer Wenzl, Father Redmond CSSP: 416.393.5540 F: [email protected] Deadline: Wed, Feb. 22

Swimming (GHAC)Tues - Wed, March 6 - 7, EtobicokeKevin Wong, Bishop Reding SSP: 416.905.875.0124 F: 416.875.2908 [email protected] Deadline: Mon, Feb. 27

Wrestling (COSSA)Tues - Wed, March 6 - 7, PeterboroughRoger Jenkins, Crestwood SSP: 705.742.9221 F: 705.740.1957 [email protected] Deadline: Mon, Feb. 27

Boys' A Basketball (CISAA)Mon - Wed, March 5 - 7, St. CatharinesDave Whitty, Ridley CollegeP: 905.683.1889 F: [email protected] Deadline: Tues, Feb. 28

Boys' AA Basketball (SOSSA) Mon - Wed, March 5 - 7, St. CatharinesPat Sullivan, St. Francis P: 905.646.2002 F: [email protected] Deadline: Tues, Feb. 28

Boys' AAA Basketball (SWOSSAA)Mon - Wed, March 5 - 7, WindsorPeter Cusumano, Catholic Central P: 519.256.3171 F: [email protected] Deadline: Tues, Feb. 28

Boys’ AAAA Basketball (NCSSAA)Mon - Wed, March 5 - 7, OttawaMike Rowley, Mother TeresaRichard Sutton, Ridgemount HS P: [email protected] [email protected] Deadline: Tues, Feb. 28

Girls' A Volleyball (TDSSAA) Mon - Wed, March 5 - 7, TorontoGary Krollins, University of Toronto SchoolsP: 416.946.7991 F: 416.978.6775 [email protected] Entry Deadline: Tues, Feb. 28

Girls' AA Volleyball (SWOSSAA) Mon - Wed, March 5 - 7, AmherstburgJeff Miller, General Amherst DHSP: 613.823.1663 F: 519.736.1473 [email protected] Entry Deadline: Tues, Feb. 28

Girls' AAA Volleyball (CWOSSAA) Tues - Wed, March 6 - 7, KitchenerPaul Pavan, Forest Heights CIP: 519.744.6567 F: 519.744.1870 [email protected] Entry Deadline: Tues, Feb. 28

Girls' AAAA Volleyball (CWOSSA)Tues - Wed, March 6 - 7, KitchenerPaul Pavan, Forest Heights CIP: 519.744.6567 F: 519.744.1870 [email protected] Entry Deadline: Tues, Feb. 28

Girls' A/AA Hockey (COSSA) Tues - Fri, March 20 - 23, BellevilleDavid Whitney, Bayside SSP: 613.966.2922 F: [email protected] Deadline: Wed, March 7

Girls' AAA/AAAA Hockey (ROPSSAA) Tues - Fri, March 20 - 23, MississaugaMelanie Jones & Joel AgnewSt. Aloysius GonzagaP: 905.820.3900 F: [email protected], [email protected] Deadline: Wed, March 7

Boys' A/AA Hockey (COSSA) Tues - Fri, March 21 - 24, PeterboroughSteve Stanlick, St. Peter's SSP: 705.745.1358 F: [email protected] Deadline: Thurs, March 8

Boys’ AAA/AAAA Hockey (COSSA) Wed - Sat, March 21 - 24, PeterboroughSteve Stanlick, St. Peter's SSP: 705.745.1358 F: [email protected] Deadline: Thurs, March 8

Boys’ & Girls' Curling (SOSSA) Wed - Sat, March 21 - 24, Welland/St. Catharines/Niagara Falls Karen Douglas, Welland Centennial SSRina Rode, Sir Winston Churchill SS [email protected]@dsbn.edu.on.ca Entry Deadline: Thurs, March 8

Girls' Gymnastics (GBSSA) Sun - Tues, April 29 - May 1, Base Borden Debbie Grant, Heather RobertBear Creek SS P: 705.725.7712 F: [email protected] [email protected] Deadline: Sat, April 21

Badminton (WOSSAA) Thurs - Sat, May 3 - 5, StratfordMartin Ritsma, Andrea Verhaeghe F.E. MadillP: 519.357.1800 F: 519.357.4137Entry Deadline: Wed, April 25

Tennis (SOSSA) Mon - Wed, June 4 - 6, TorontoMichael Robinson, Lakeshore CHSP: 905.835.2451 F: 905.835.0434 [email protected] Deadline: Sat, May 27

Boys' A/AA Field Lacrosse Festival (CISAA) Tues - Wed, June 5 - 6, Peterborough Randy Riel, Holy CrossP: 705.748.6664 F: 705.742.1498 [email protected] Deadline: Wed, May 30

Boys' AAA/AAAA Field Lacrosse Festival (ROPSSAA) Thurs - Fri, June 7 - 8, MississaugaDan Bowyer, Lorne Park SSP: 905.278.6177, x403 F: [email protected] Entry Deadline: Sat, June 2

Girls' A/AA Rugby (NCSSAA) Mon - Wed, June 4 - 6, OttawaCarrie Bowie & Rick MellorMother Theresa and Nepean [email protected] [email protected] Entry Deadline: Tues, May 29

Girls' AAA/AAAA Rugby (NCSSAA) Mon - Wed, June 4 - 6, OttawaCarrie Bowie & Rick Mellor, Mother [email protected] [email protected] Deadline: Tues, May 29

Boys' A/AA Rugby (COSSA) Thurs - Sat, June 7 - 9, CobourgDarryll Hancock, St. Mary SSP: 905.372.4339 F: [email protected] Entry Deadline: Sat, June 2

Boys' AAA/AAAA Rugby (GHAC) Tues - Thurs, June 5 - 7, HamiltonDuane Davis, Cathedral HSP: 905.522.3581 x200 F: [email protected] Deadline: May 31

Track & Field (EAST) Thurs - Sat, June 7 - 9, BrockvilleRon Hungerford, Thousand Islands SSP: 613.342.1100 F: 613.342.7758Entry Deadline: Sun, June 3

Boys' A Soccer (SWOSSAA) Thurs - Sat, June 7 - 9, WindsorPaul Thomas, Academie Ste. Cecile P: 519.969.1291 F: [email protected] Deadline: Sat, June 2

Boys' AA Soccer (NOSSA) Thurs - Sat, June 7 - 9, North BayRyan Culhane, West Farris SSP: 705.497.2333 F: [email protected] Entry Deadline: Sat, June 2

Boys' AAA Soccer (GHAC) Thurs - Sat, June 7 - 9, HamiltonJohn Ivinac, St. Mary's CSSP: 905.528-0214 F: [email protected] Deadline: Sat, June 2

Boys' AAAA Soccer (CWOSSA) Thurs - Sat, June 7 - 9, BrantfordCarmine Romano & Peter Pomponio,St. John’s CollegeP: 519.759.2318 F: 519.751.0526 [email protected] Deadline: Sat, June 2

Girls' A Soccer (EOSSAA) Thurs - Sat, June 7 - 9, ElginLisa Rice, Rideau DHSP: 613.359.5391 F: 613.359.6328 [email protected] Entry Deadline: Sat, June 2

Girls' AA Soccer (WOSSAA) Thurs - Sat, June 7 - 9, St. ThomasRichard Mommersteeg & Jeff JenkinsSt. Joseph’s High SchoolP: 519.675.4434 F: [email protected] Deadline: Sat, June 2

Girls' AAA Soccer (GHAC) Thurs - Sat, June 7 - 9, HamiltonJohn Ivinac, St. Mary CSSP: 905.528.0214 F: [email protected] Entry Deadline: Sat, June 2

Girls' AAAA Soccer (GHAC) Thurs - Sat, June 7 - 9, OakvilleGreg Sora, Barrie Cu, Darrin Curtis, Peter BonfiglioP: 905.257.3534 F: [email protected] Entry Deadline: Sat, June 2

Boys' Baseball (Committee) TBA

Boys' Baseball - East Region Semi-Final (SWOSSAA)OakwoodWed - Thurs, June 6 - 7Larry Loeback, St. Anne SSP: 519.727.8908 F: [email protected]

Boys' Baseball - West Region Semi-Final (ROPSSAA)Wed - Thurs, June 6 - 7MississaugaJason Eagles, St. Aloysius GonzagasP: 905. 820.3900 F: [email protected][email protected]


Information Articles

By Lynne Smiley

Why is it that one simple word can illicit such fear in the hearts and minds of school administrators and teachers everywhere? You know, the “G” word – Gymnastics. If I called it “fitness” would that help relieve your racing heart palpitations?

Historically, gymnastics has formed the core of physical education programs throughout the world. Its foundation is based on physical training principles through the learning of fitness and movement fundamentals (balance, locomotion, rotation, springing, swinging, and landing), with or without, or on an apparatus. The training for greater fitness development in endurance, strength, power, flexibility, agility, speed and co-ordination, is the key to successful learning of any sport specific skills, not just gymnastics skills.

It is so important to our youth that schools, administrators, teachers, coaches and teacher advisors can offer a variety of activities for students by providing healthy, active lifestyles through sport, while providing safe environments for their participation in sport. With this in mind, let me take some of the fear out of the “G” word by providing information about the sanctioned OFSAA Sport of Girls’ Gymnastics.

In OFSAA Girls’ Gymnastics there are 6 competitive levels. Levels 1 to 3 are beginner levels for girls with little or no experience in gymnastics other than what they have learned in their school programs. Levels 4 to 6 accommodates the athletes who have club or competitive experience. This is a high school sport for girls, and the rules are designed to embrace the inexperienced and experienced athlete, yet is not exclusive to nor dominated by club trained gymnasts. Although many school teams may utilize gymnastics clubs (teacher advisor/teacher coach must be in attendance) to train in a safe environment where equipment apparatus is available, OFSAA Technical Rules mandate that a minimum of one practice a week must take place within their school which could be conditioning practice or working on choreography.

Gymnastics is uniquely different than any other of the team or individual sports offered to high school girls due to the artistic and creative nature of the sport, as well as the athletic skills involved. Besides Women’s Artistic Gymnastics, which is comprised of Vault, Uneven Bars, Balance Beam and Floor Exercise, Aerobic Gymnastics is also part of OFSAA Girls Gymnastics. There’s that “G” word again. If I called it “Sport Aerobics” would you start breathing again?

What is Aerobic Gymnastics? Aerobic Gymnastics is another exciting and dynamic discipline of the sport of gymnastics. Its popularity is world-wide with programs operating from recreational (Aero-Gym), school-based programs to OFSAA, Provincial,

National, and International competitive programs. Aerobic Dance (which allows more dance content) is the newest event category to debut on the world stage. Recreation or school-based programs call it Gym Dance.

Aerobic Gymnastics is a creative combination of aerobic and dance choreography with fitness difficulty elements such as pushups, holds, jumps/leaps and turns. No tumbling is allowed although forward, back, and side rolls may be used for changing levels. It involves high-energy/cardio routines that maximize development of core strength, flexibility and power and is performed in a 12x12 floor area/space (a matted –spring floor is not required). In group routines, lifts are required; however, unlike cheerleading, propulsion on lifts is prohibited.

OFSAA Aerobic Gymnastics (aka Sports Aerobics)Aerobic Gymnastics is a team competition. A team may be comprised of 4, 5 or 6 competitors. There are two competitive OFSAA Aerobic Gymnastics (Sports Aerobics) categories.

Open: This category may consist of teams from schools competing in artistic gymnastics or may be teams from schools that do not have or compete in the artistic gymnastics program.

Novice: All team members must be competing in Artistic Gymnastics Levels 1 – 3. Each member of a school’s Novice Aerobic Gymnastics’ team must have competed as a member of the school’s artistic gymnastics team in at least one artistic gymnastics competition during the current competitive season. Members of the school’s aerobic gymnastics team do not have to qualify for an OFSAA

artistic gymnastics event to qualify for the OFSAA aerobic gymnastics team.

Aerobic Gymnastics is an activity that can provide enhancement to existing fitness, dance or gymnastics programs in the curriculum; as well as offering the opportunity for high school competition in the sanctioned OFSAA Sport of Girls Gymnastics. To see the sport in action, check out the video clip from the OFSAA 2010 Provincial Championship (www.youtube.com/OFSAAvids).

No need to fear the “G” word any longer. Please contact your local Athletic Association for information on your Association entry process to attend the OFSAA Gymnastics Championship.

Resources Available to You• To learn more about the school-based gymnastics’

programs, workshop sessions are being offered at the OFSAA Women’s Sport School in May 2012. Please go to www.ofsaa.on.ca for more info.

• For information on Aerobic Gymnastics please contact Lynne Smiley at 905-648-1662 or email [email protected].

• If you would like to know about coaching courses available please visit Gymnastics Ontario website- www.ogf.com, call 416-426-7096 or email [email protected].

• The Technical Rules & Playing Regulations are located on the OFSAA website at www.ofsaa.on.ca.

Lynne Smiley is a retired teacher and former member of the OFSAA Gymnastics Sport Advisory Committee.

(Scan the code to the left to watch the YouTube video on your phone.)

Fear Factor: The "G" Word


OFSAA Fall 2011 Cham pionship Photo Gallery

*To view all of our championship photo galleries, visit www.facebook.com/OFSAA

Photo by Doug Wilsonwww.ridleyphotos.com

Photo by Doug Wilson, www.ridleyphotos.com


Festival Results

OFSAA Bills Toronto Series Football BowlsToronto November 29, 2011

While torrential rain soaked downtown Toronto, nearly 5,500 enthusiastic spectators were entertained with five exciting football finals inside the warm and dry Rogers Centre, where weather did not affect the outcome.

This is the fourth annual OFSAA Football Bowls in the Rogers Centre, held with the support of the Bills Toronto Series, and we are extremely appreciative of the Bills for providing this opportunity for the student-athletes of Ontario.

Thank you especially to the organizing committee who did a fantastic job in organizing the event. Sean Allen, Campbell Blake, Dan Del Mastro, Dan Dominico, Lindsey Evanoff, Brian Gaw, Ken Green, Chick Kennedy, Dana McKiel, Peter Morris, Mario Pietrangelo, Erica Phillips, Pat Reilly, Dan Russell, and many student volunteers worked hard to ensure that the event ran smoothly.

Thank you also to our many sponsors, including Marchant’s School Sport, Pizza Pizza, Rogers TV, Enwave, Toronto Sun, Baron Rings, CityTV, and Gatorade. The OFSAA Football Bowls could not have happened without your continued support.

Finally, thank you to entertainment from St. Michael's Drumline, M.M. Robinson Drumline, West Humber Drumline, and East York Stage Band, as well as national anthem singers Rosalie D'Cruz, Samantha Barrozino, Talene Francis-Prittie, Jahlen Barnes, Thomas Goetz, and Rayanda Hudson.

GAME 1 – Northern BowlSuperior Heights CVI (Sault Ste. Marie) vs Sir Winston Churchill (Thunder Bay)Superior Heights captured their third consecutive Northern Bowl Championship with a very close 34 - 28 victory over Sir Winston Churchill. Lead by Steve Hiiemma’s two first-half touchdowns, Superior Heights jumped out to an almost insurmountable 31-0 half time lead. However, Churchill didn’t travel all the way from Thunder Bay to be shut out. Lead by an outstanding performance from Cam Claridge, who scored four touchdowns in the second half, Churchill outscored Superior Heights 28-3 and almost completed the comeback. But in the end, Churchill couldn't quite catch Superior Heights, and Superior Heights were declared Northern Bowl Champions.

GAME 2 – Golden Horseshoe BowlNelson HS (Burlington) vs St. Paul HS (Niagara Falls)The past three Golden Horseshoe Bowl games have featured Lakeshore Catholic and Notre Dame, but this year Nelson HS (Burlington) and St. Paul HS (Niagara Falls) were able to break through and qualify for the big game.

To many observers, Nelson (2005 Golden Horsehoe Bowl champions) was considered the best team in Ontario. Led by a huge student crowd from the school, they defeated a very good team from St. Paul’s 37 – 0.

Nelson dominated the passing game, outdistancing St. Paul 256 yards to 26 yards, and five touchdowns for Nelson were distributed among four players, with John Vandeweed scoring twice from five yards out each time.

Rodolfo Marinas and Myles Wilson each had seven tackles for Nelson, while Tanner Philip had five tackles for St. Paul.

GAME 3 – National Capital BowlFrontenac SS (Kingston) vs Crestwood SS (Peterborough)The Crestwood Mustangs have not missed a National Capital Bowl appearance since the Bills Toronto Series began four years ago. After defeating Sydenham SS in a thrilling overtime game in 2010, they were no match for the Frontenac Mustangs and lost 49 – 11 this year.

The Falcons dominated the Mustangs through the air, with special teams scoring three of their touchdowns. Mitch O’Connor took a pass from Tyler Filson and ran it for a 57 yard play, following it up with a 90 yard kick return to give Frontenac a commanding lead. Mac Clarkson scored the lone Crestwood touchdown with an 18 yard run. Continued on next page

Northern Bowl Champions - Superior Heights CVI

Golden Horseshoe Bowl Champions - Nelson HS

National Capital Bowl Champions - Frontenac SS

Western Bowl Champions - A.B. Lucas

Metro Bowl Champions - Donald A. Wilson


GAME 4 – Western Bowl

A.B. Lucas SS (London) vs Northern CI & CVI (Sarnia)It was the first trip to the Rogers Centre for the A.B. Lucas Vikings, and they did not show any nervousnes. Their performance was a memorable one for their team and spectators, and they defeated a strong Northern team from Sarnia 24 – 6 in the Western Bowl Championship.

Jimmy Ro led the way for the Vikings, scoring two touchdowns to give his team a 17 - 0 half time lead. Lucas dominated the offensive side of the ball, with a total offense of 463 yards to Northern’s 145 yards.

Paul Kaija was the leader for Northern going both ways. He scored a 29 yard touchdown and registered 8 tackles on defense.

GAME 5 – Metro BowlDonald A. Wilson (Whitby) vs St. Andrew’s College (Aurora)Before a large and enthusiastic crowd, Donald A. Wilson Gators rallied to defeat St. Andrew’s College Saints in a nail biting 21 -14 victory which was decided in overtime.

Both the Gators and Saints kept the crowd guessing throughout the game. Both teams demonstrated strong offensive and defensive lines.

Led by the strong arm of George Papadakos, who threw for a total of 243 yards, and the offensive threat of Chivon Gallagher, who scored three touchdowns including a beautiful catch in overtime, the Gators kept the balanced St. Andrew’s offense in check after the very talented Yannick Harou, with two touchdowns, had given St. Andrews a 14 – 7 lead after three quarters.

All photos by Gerry Angus - www.spectrophotography.ca.

OFSAA Girls’ Golf FestivalKanata October 12 - 13, 2011The 2011 OFSAA Girls' Golf Festival participants endured some cool and rainy weather, but the girls persevered and preformed well.

Loch March Golf & Country Club in Kanata was the backdrop for the festival, which was beautiful with the fall colours on the trees, but it was also a challenging course that created a close battle among the top five golfers.

At the end of 18 holes it was Brooke Henderson from Smiths Falls HS (EOSSAA) who claimed first place. The Association Award Winner goes to YRAA for the second consecutive year. Congratulations to all participants!

Thank you to convenor Kendra Read and her organizing committee for their fantastic organization of the festival and for making memorable experience for this year’s golfers.

Results1. Brooke Henderson Smiths Falls HS (EOSSAA) 702. Courtney Tolton St. Michael's CSS (WOSSAA) 75 3. Meghan McDougall Bill Crothers SS (YRAA) 764. Alyssa Getty Kingsville SS (SWOSSAA) 775. Grace Howie Earl of March SS (NCSSAA) 78

Association Award Winner YRAA1. Meghan McDougall Bill Crothers SS 762. Kelsey Sear Bill Crothers SS 783. Grace Chung Bayview SS 803. Claire Hernandez Bill Crothers SS 80

OFSAA Boys’ Golf FestivalBelleville October 11 - 13, 2011For the first time in several years, the OFSAA Boys’ Golf Festival was treated to mild weather and as close to perfect playing conditions as you can get in mid-October.

The host course, Trillium Wood in Belleville, provided what some coaches mentioned was “the perfect course for OFSAA.” Host convenors Jim Barbeau and Stephen Goyer of Nicholson Catholic College, along with the great staff at Trillium Wood Golf Club, ensured a fantastic experience for all coaches and students.

The festival kicked-off with an ample banquet dinner, as well as entertainment from a magician which captured the students’ attention throughout the evening.

Day one of the competition had students thinking about every shot as they navigated the challenging course,

creating a large contingent of golfers all finishing in and around the even mark.

On day two, the golfers must have learned from mistakes of the previous day, as scores began to drop and competition heated up. In the end, a sudden death playoff was required for both the gold and bronze medal.

Osama Khan of Appleby College (CISAA) came from behind to capture to gold medal and Saunders SS (WOSSAA) won the team component of the tournament. Congratulations to team members Shane Crampton, Brett McIntosh, Adam Libby, and Nick Kennedy for their great golf scores.

Again a big thank you to both the convenors of the festival and the staff at Trillium Wood for doing everything they could to ensure a memorable experience for all participants.

Individual Results1. Osama Khan Appleby College (CISAA) 70 – 66 = 136 (playoff winner) 2. Paul Doig Central Huron SS (WOSSAA) 67 – 69 = 1363. Josh Whalen Napanee DSS (EOSSAA) 70 – 73 = 143 (playoff winner)4. Dan Bowling Sarnia Collegiate (SWOSSAA) 70 – 73 = 143

Team Results1. Saunders SS (WOSSAA): 4502. Port Perry HS (LOSSA): 4523. Appleby College (CISAA): 4544. Sacred Heart CHS (YRAA): 456

Northern BowlSuperior Heights CVI (NOSSA) 34Sir Winston Churchill (NWOSSAA) 28

Golden Horseshoe BowlNelson HS (GHAC) 37St. Paul HS (SOSSA) 0

National Capital BowlFrontenac SS (EOSSAA) 49Crestwood SS (COSSA) 11

Western BowlA.B. Lucas SS (WOSSAA) 24Northern CI & CVI (SWOSSAA) 6

Metro Bowl Donald A. Wilson (LOSSA) 21St. Andrew’s College (CISAA) 14

Festival Results


OFSAA Girls’ AA BasketballBrockville November 24 - 26, 2011Brockville was the site of this year’s OFSAA Girls’ AA Basketball Championship, and was headed up by co-convenors Matt Reil and Jeff Bates from St. Mary’s CHS.

The convenors and organizing committee did an amazing job, and created a memorable experience for the girls by using the schools’ library as a locker room complete with a physiotherapist, merchandise sales and a milk re-fueling station.

In a close and intense game, General Amherst edged out Barrie Central CI to claim the championship title and gold medal.

Congratulations to the team from General Amherst in Amherstburg (SWOSSAA) which included; Christine Belcher, Jaylin VandeBovenkamp, Katie Breault, Lindsay Kondracki, Mackenzie Morencie, Karli Ficociello, Aleah Marton, Rebecca Krug, Rebecah French, Robin Kellam, Alex Leroux, Sarah Bondy, and coaches Dom Silvaggio, and assistant coaches: Greg Scott and Don Parks.

This years’ OFSAA Leadership in School Sport Award was presented to Joe Latham of South Grenville District High School (EOSSAA). Joe is no stranger to coaching both girls’ and boys’ basketball, as he has been giving

back to student-athletes for countless years. He has also coached many other sports, convened the local basketball league, and has also been the EOSSAA Representative for OFSAA. Congratulations Joe for your many accomplishments, and thank you for your dedication to student-athletes.

The OFSAA Team Sportsmanship Award was given to É.S. Theriault from Timmins (NEOAA) for their model behavior during all of their games, as well as their positive and respectful attitude towards everyone at the championship.

Participating TeamsBishop Strachan School CISAAThomas A. Stewart SS COSSABishop Macdonell CHS CWOSSALa Salle SS EOSSAASt. Mary Catholic HS EOSSAABarrie Central CI GBSSASt. Thomas Aquinas SS GHACDenis O'Connor CHS LOSSASt. Matthew HS NCSSAAÉ.S. Theriault NEOAAKorah CVS NOSSA St. Joseph-Scollard Hall SS NOSSASt. Ignatius SS NWOSSAA Centennial SS SOSSASt. Francis SS SOSSAGeneral Amherst District HS SWOSSAAVaughan Road CI TDSSAASt. Joseph's HS WOSSAA

Quarter FinalsSt. Francis def. Bishop Macdonell 52-40Vaughan Road def. É.S. Theriault 48-43General Amherst def. LaSalle SS 49-37Barrie Central def. St. Thomas Aquinas 49-34

Semi FinalsBarrie Central def. Thomas A Stewart 42-35General Amherst def. St Francis 30-12

Consolation FinalSt Joseph def. Vaughan Road 52-34

Bronze Medal MatchSt Francis SS def. Thomas A Stewart 46-26

Gold Medal Match General Amherst def. Barrie Central 36-31

Ridley College in St. Catharines hosted this year’s Girls’ A Basketball Championship, and congratulations to David Whitty and his organizing committee for giving the student-athletes an event to remember. The girls were piped in by a bagpiper for brunch in the Great Hall at Ridley College, and former Olympian Jason Dorland spoke as the guest speaker.

Despite having the support of their school and hometown fans, Ridley College was unable to defeat É.S. Jean Vanier, who captured the gold medal in an exciting championship final game. Congratulations to team members Tori Badawey, Sarah Dillon, Robyn Molnar, Brooke-Lyn Murdoch, Melanie Tanguay, Chelsea Léveillé, Katelyn Fontaine, Zhané Hamilton, Diandra Lisicky,

Nadine Oubayan, Alysha Fontaine, and coaches Tara Poulin, Tricia Poulin, and Alex Spadaro.

The OFSAA Leadership in School Sport Award was awarded to Walt Szpilewski, who is formerly from Ridley College (CISAA). Walt has coached both boys’ and girls’ basketball for a number of years and continues to assist with local basketball tournaments and OFSAA championships. Congratulations Walt and thank you for dedicating so much of your time to high school basketball!

The OFSAA Team Sportsmanship Award winners, É.S. Monsigneur Bruyere from London (WOSSAA), displayed great sportsmanship throughout the tournament on and off the court. Congratulations to all members of the É.S. Monsigneur Bruyere team for their accomplishment.

OFSAA Girls’ A BasketballSt. Catharines November 24 - 26, 2011

Participating TeamsRidley College CISAAHillfield-Strathallan College CISAAWalkerton DSS CWOSSANorth Grenville DHS EOSSAARideau DHS EOSSAAPenetanguishene SS GBSSAKing’s Christian Collegiate GHACElmwood School NCSSAAÉ.S. Kapuskasing DHS NEOAAÉ.S. du Sacre-Coeur NOSSASt. Thomas Aquinas HS NWOSSAAFort Erie SS SOSSAÉ.S. Jean-Vanier SOSSAÉ.S. Lajeunesse SWOSSAARunnymede CI TDSSAAÉ.S. Monsigneur Bruyere WOSSAA

Quarter FinalsRideau def. Penetanguishene 45-37É.S. Jean Vanier def. É.S. Lajeunesse 45-32Ridley College def. É.S. du Sacre Coeur 41-29North Grenville def. Fort Erie 49-30

Semi FinalsRidley College def. Rideau 38-29É.S. Jean Vanier def. North Grenville 56-38

Consolation ChampionsÉ.S. Monsigneur Bruyere def. Elmwood 37-35

Bronze Medal MatchRideau def. North Grenville 50-47

Gold Medal Match É.S. Jean Vanier def. Ridley College 36-23

Championship Results

Photo by Doug Wilson, www.ridleyphotos.com


The Girls’ AAAA Basketball Championship was held in Belle River and host school St. Anne’s did a great job making everyone feel welcome.

Looking to improve their fourth place finish at last years’ championship, St. John’s College would have to beat a strong team from St. Thomas More to achieve their goal. But St. Thomas More played hard throughout the tournament, dominating most of their games, and despite a great effort by St. Johns’ College, they claimed the gold medal and the championship title. Congratulations to the team from St. Thomas More in Hamilton (GHAC), consisting of Paige Seaton, Danielle Boiago, Kayla Karl, Mallory Wood, Kia Nurse, Julia Randazzo, Diedre Edwards, Nicole Ramberg, Abbey Clark, Erin Burns, Kiana Batagelj, Celina Botts, and coaches Luciano Turco, and Blaize DiSabatino.

St. Edmund Champion CSS from Brampton (ROPSSAA) was awarded the OFSAA Team Sportsmanship Award for their model behavior and their display of sportsmanship during the tournament. Congratulations St. Edmund, this award reflects great character!

Bob Loebach, of St. Anne’s (SWOSSAA), received the OFSAA Leadership in School Sport Award for his many years coaching high school basketball and involvement in

community basketball. Bob has also coached other sports, including baseball, and offered his skills at summer youth leadership camps at St. Anne’s. He has been a part of many OFSAA Championship organizing committees and other programs at school. Congratulations on receiving the Leadership in School Sport Award and thank you for all your hard work.

Thank you to this year’s co-convenors Andy Kiss and Danielle Chevalier, who held a great championship, complete with an entertaining banquet in downtown Windsor, with the help of their organizing committee. The championship was memorable for all who attended, and also for those not able to attend, as they could catch many of the games via webcast.

OFSAA Girls’ AAAA BasketballBelle River November 24 - 26, 2011

Participating TeamsSt. John’s College CWOSSAWaterloo CI CWOSSASt. Thomas More CSS GHACPickering HS LOSSA Glebe CI NCSSAANotre Dame HS ROPSSAASt. Edmund Campion CSS ROPSSAAWestdale SS SOSSA St. Anne SS SWOSSAASt. Clair SS SWOSSAAMichael Power-St. Joseph’s TDCAAEastern Commerce HS TDSSAANorthern SS TDSSAAMother Teresa CSS WOSSAAAurora HS YRAA

Quarter FinalsSt. Thomas More def. Michael Power-St. Joseph’s 69-38St. John's College def. Westdale 54-48Waterloo def. Eastern 74-55Mother Teresa def. St. Anne Saints 57-54

Semi FinalsSt. Thomas More def. Waterloo 74-49St. John's College def. Mother Teresa 45-42

Consolation FinalPickering def. St. Edmund Campion 45-43

Bronze Medal MatchMother Teresa def. Waterloo 62-60

Gold Medal Match St. Thomas More def. St. John's College 48-31

OFSAA Girls’ AAA BasketballKingston November 24 - 26, 2011Kingston played host to the Girls’ AAA Basketball Championship this year and the co-convenors, Kelly Dixon and Dr. Tom Holmes coordinated a great championship with the support of their organizing committee. The championship had some interesting and exciting new opponent match-ups as some schools' classifications changed this year.

Many games were played at the Queens University Athletic Complex including the medal games, and the venue brought added prestige to the championship experience. None of this could have been possible without the help of the championship organizing committee and support of the host school, Holy Cross CSS.

St. Mary’s Crusaders from Hamilton (GHAC) were the ultimate victors of the gold medal match, despite a consistent comeback attempt by A.N. Meyer throughout the game. Congratulations to St. Mary’s team members Emily Hanaka, Jenna Bugiardini, April Coyne, Sarah Sloan, Emily Piccini, Katarina DiFazio, Hilary Hanaka, Amira Giannattasio, Christina Buttenham, Lisa Kehoe, Ally Brandt, Ally Hawthorne, Sarah MacRae, and coaches Rich Wesolowski, Jessie Lamparski, and Nate McKibbon.

Team sportsmanship and camaraderie was felt throughout

the entire championship, with the OFSAA Team Sportsmanship Award presented to Huntsville High School (GBSSA). Congratulations to them for their fair-play and great attitudes throughout the tournament.

To display the appreciation for long-time teacher-coach, founder of the Coaching for Coaches clinic, and overall mentor, Frank Halligan of Regiopolis Notre Dame and Holy Cross (EOSSAA) was presented with the OFSAA Leadership in School Sport Award. Frank has been described as a mentor to young coaches and a keen supporter of high school athletics. Congratulations Frank on your award, and thank you for you all your involvement.

Participating TeamsHavergal College CISAALindsay C & VI COSSANorth Park C & VS CWOSSAHoly Cross CSS EOSSAAThousand Island SS EOSSAAHuntsville HS GBSSASt. Mary's HS GHACAnderson C & VI LOSSAÉ.S. Publiques Louis-Riel NCSSAASt. Basil Secondary NOSSAAn Myer SS SOSSANorthern CI & VS SWOSSAA Humberside CI TDSSAADownsview SS TDSSAA London Catholic Central WOSSAADr. John Denison YRAA

Quarter FinalsNorthern def. Holy Cross 48-44A.N. Myer def. Thousand Island 39-20St. Mary's def. London Catholic 60-26Downsview def. North Park 51-24

Semi FinalsA.N. Myer def. Northern 47-33 St. Mary's def. Downsview 47-36

Consolation FinalHuntsville def. Dr. John Denison 37-35

Bronze Medal MatchDownsview def. Northern 57-26

Gold Medal MatchSt. Mary's def. A.N. Myer 49-30



Junior Girls (3800m)Individual1. Mackenzie Lemieux, Humberside (Toronto)2. Olivia Little, Vincent Massey (Windsor)3. Madeline Armstrong, Eastview SS (Barrie)4. Nicole Armstrong, Sydenham HS (Syndenham)5. Sarah Wismer, Centennial CVI (Guelph)6. Zoe Abbott-Tate, Welland Centennial (Welland)

Team1. Vincent Massey (Windsor) 151 Points2. Centennial CVI (Guelph) 224 Points3. Leaside HS (Toronto) 290 Points4. Humberside CI (Toronto) 294 Points5. Centre Wellington DHS (Fergus) 311 Points6. Eastview SS (Barrie) 315 Points

Senior Girls (5000m)Individual1. Jamie Phelan, St. Mary’s HS (Kitchener)2. Rachel Faulds, Trenton HS (Trenton)3. Hilary Stafford, St. Thomas Aquinas (London)4. Phoebe Cseresnyes, Westdale (Hamilton)5. Clara Langley, Regiopolis -Notre Dame (Kingston)6. Megan Yuan, St. Ignatius HS

Team1. F.E. Madill SS (Wingham) 198 Points 2. Westdale (Hamilton) 221 Points3. St. Mary’s (Kitchener) 228 Points4. Sir Winston Churchill (St. Catharine's) 260 Points5. St. Christopher SS (Sarnia) 274 Points6. St. Thomas Aquinas (London) 283 Points

Midget Boys (5000m)Individual1. Kieran L’Abbe, Frontenac SS (Kingston)2. Muhumed Sirage, Montcalm (London)3. Matthew Pardo, General Amherst DHS (Amherstburg)4. Cole Brown-Lafoy, R.S. McLaughlin (Oshawa)5. Jared Ruest, Georgian Bay SS (Meaford)6. Emmanuel Zambazis, Crestwood (Toronto)

Team1. Holy Cross (Kingston) 179 Points2. Frontenac SS (Kingston) 222 Points3. R.S. McLaughlin (Oshawa) 242 Points4. Birchmount Park (Toronto) 310 Points5. Centennial CVI (Guelph) 328 Points6. Royal St. Georges (Toronto) 338 Points

Junior Boys (6000m)Individual1. Robbie Elmhirst, Huron Heights (Newmarket)2. Nathan Ackerman, Courtice SS (Courtice)3. Brandon Thomas, Paris District HS (Paris)4. Ben Preisner, Bishop Reding SS (Milton)5. Michael Petta, Northern SS (Toronto)6. Tristan Stewart, St. Theresa’s SS (Midland)

Team1. Sir Winston Churchill (St. Catharine’s) 165 Points2. Belle River DHS (Belle River) 220 Points3. Birchmount Park (Toronto) 227 Points4. Courtice SS (Courtice) 251 Points5. R.S. McLaughlin CVI (Oshawa) 265 Points6. Thousand Islands SS (Brockville) 312 Points

Senior Boys (7000m)Individual1. Yves Sikubwabo, Glebe (Ottawa)2. Xavier King, Pickering HS (Ajax)3. Jeremie Bourget, É.S.C. Theriault (Timmins)4. Dan Piticariu, Vincent Massey (Windsor)5. Dylan Brown, Huron Heights (Newmarket)6. Ben Flanagan, St. Mary’s HS (Kitchener )

Team1. É.S.C. Theriault (Timmins) 114 Points2. Highland (Dundas) 138 Points3. Thousand Islands (Brockville) 162 Points 4. Pickering HS (Ajax) 240 Points5. Riverside SS (Windsor) 247 Points6. Sacred Heart CHS (Newmarket) 299 Points

Overall TeamGirls – Thousand Islands SS (Brockville) 33 PointsBoys – Birchmount Park CI (Toronto) 30 Points

OFSAA Cross Country 2011 was hosted by the East Region under the leadership of Sean Clancy (Cairine Wilson SS) and Gary Monsour (Hillcrest HS). The championships were held at Green’s Creek Conservation Area (also known as the Hornet’s Nest).

Weather conditions were dramatically different from the cold and dreary Saturday in November 2001 when the championship was last held in that location. Clear sunny skies with little wind and a temperature around eight degrees Celsius made the course in 2011 ideal for the athletes. Nearly 1,500 athletes from 300 schools treated approximately 5,000 parents, coaches, and friends to six exciting races on the very spectator-friendly course.

Congratulations to Sean, Gary and their entire organizing committee from the NCSSAA for convening the 2011 championship. OFSAA would also like to thank the numerous volunteers who worked throughout the day to ensure the success of the championship as well as members from the University of Ottawa Cross Country Team.

Nike Canada was once again the official sponsor of the event, and the Nike athletes village added tons of fun and a positive atmosphere for student-athletes.

Athletes and coaches, don't forget to visit www.runnerspace.com/OFSAA for video footage of all races, as well as all photos from the event.

We look forward to the OFSAA 2012 Cross Country Championship which will be hosted by the South Region at Heart Lake Conservation Area in Brampton.

OFSAA Cross CountryOttawa November 5, 2011

Midget Girls (3000m)Individual1. Chardae Henry, R.S. McLauglin (Oshawa)2. Jana Walkowski, Glenforest SS (Mississauga)3. Mackenzie Mayers, Sir Frederick Banting SS (London)4. Charlotte Prouse, London Central SS (London)5. Danielle Jossinet, St. Mary’s HS (Coburg) 6. Jessica Armstrong, St. Joan of Arc (Maple)

Team1. London Central SS (London) 182 Points2. Thousand Islands SS (Brockville) 234 Points3. Humberside CI (Toronto) 259 Points4. Glebe HS (Ottawa) 307 Points5. St. Ignatius Loyola (Oakville) 324 Points6. Michael Power/St. Joseph’s (Toronto) 371 Points



For the second time, and hopefully not the last, OFSAA Boys’ A Volleyball made its way to Manitoulin Island. The challenges of facilities, both in numbers and distance apart, didn’t impact either the quality of the tournament, or the enjoyment experienced by both students and coaches. Convenor Peter Kategiannis of Manitoulin SS, was focused on one thing; ensuring a memorable experience for all participants, and no one would argue that he wasn’t successful.

The opening ceremonies set the tone for the tournament as video montages, Aboriginal drummers, and some island trivia served as a pep rally for all teams competing. In a possible first for a boys OFSAA championship banquet, teams weren’t not just invited up for a second helping of food, but also a third helping, and even with that there was food left over!

Despite all the humour being thrown around at the banquet, a heartfelt presentation of the Leadership in School Sport Award was had when Peter Kategiannis was announced as the recipient. Peter has been involved as a coach for over 20 years where his dedication to coaching volleyball, basketball, track and field and rugby has shown in both the success his teams have achieved, as well as the respect they have for him as a coach.

His dedication to ensure student participation in sport

is further proven by the fact he is the only certified basketball official on the island. Something he took on, not because of any real interest in the sport, but because they needed an official in order to run games.

Putting the festivities of the previous night behind them, players took to the courts the next day to chase after the gold medal. Unbelievable comebacks, exciting action, and nothing but sportsmanship behaviour filled the next three days of competition. In the end, Quinte Christian HS (COSSA) defeated possibly the most resilient defensive team in the province in Academy Mere-Theresa (GHAC). Congratulations to players Jacob Adams, Kevin Borger,

Andrew Fox, Benjamin Hottyzer, Hayden VanVark, Thomas Vink, Brett Whitley, Blake Scheerhoorn, Troy Wolters, Mark Wikkerink, Harrison Leeman, and coaches John Scheerhoorn and Calvin Kennedy.

Also to be congratulated is É.S. Embrun (EOSSAA) for the positive attitudes of both the coaches and the players through the tournament. Thank you again to the convenor and all the fantastic volunteers.

OFSAA Boys’ A VolleyballManitoulin Island November 24 - 26, 2011

Newmarket High School played host to the 2011 OFSAA Girls’ Field Hockey Championship, and convenor Cathie Croucher and her organizing committee ran multiple sites to host this great event.

Typical of past OFSAA Field Hockey Championships, there was a mix of weather, including rain, wind, cold, and finally some sun and warmer temperatures for the medal games. The weather did not put a damper on the spirits or competitiveness of the girls though, and some excellent field hockey was played.

In a repeat of last year’s championship final there was a battle between CWOSSA rivals Resurrection CSS and Sir John A. MacDonald. Although Sir John A. MacDonald fought hard, defending champions Resurrection outscored them 4-1 to claim the gold medal.

Congratulations to the winning team members Madison Thompson, Jessica Dawson, Kirsten Dlugokecki, Shannon Eby, Carley Payerl, Megan Silveria, Melanie Smith, Isabella Thompson, Kathlina Cabral, Hannah Askin,

Tatum Dietrich, Erica Howitt, Lauren Hunter, Katelyn Lilja, Katherine MacMillan, Claire Parrott, Lauren Preiditsch, Danielle Buttinger, Brianne Snider, Kellee Snider, and coaches Yvonne Taylor, Gord Buttinger, Susan Frantzke, and Sarah Cook.

The OFSAA Team Sportsmanship Award was given to the team from East Elgin SS in Aylmer (WOSSAA) for their positive attitude on and off the field. Congratulations

to these athletes and coaches for representing the values of school sport.

The OFSAA Leadership in School Sport Award was presented to Cathy Coffin formerly from Dr. Denison SS (YRAA) and Scott Croucher from Stouffville DSS (YRAA). Both have taught for many years, convened the local school field hockey leagues, coached field hockey and been integral members of the York Region Athletic Association or OFSAA Sport Advisory Committee. Thank you to Cathy and Scott for everything you have done for high school athletics.

OFSAA Girls’ Field HockeyNewmarket November 3 - 5, 2011

Quarter-FinalsOakville Trafalgar def. Robert F. Hall 5-0 Pickering def. Nepean 2-1Sir John A. MacDonald def. East Elgin 2-0Resurrection def. St. John's Kilmarnock 5-0

Semi-FinalsResurrection def. Oakville Trafalgar 3-2Sir John A. MacDonald def. Pickering 1-0

Bronze Medal GameOakville Trafalgar def. Pickering 2-0

Gold Medal GameResurrection def. Sir John A. MacDonald 4-1

Pool ASir John A. MacDonald SS CWOSSASt. John's Kilmarnock CISAAMalvern CI TDSSAAMichael Power/St. Joseph CHS TDCAA

Pool BResurrection CSS CWOSSAEast Elgin SS WOSSAAAshbury College NCSSAASherwood SS SOSSA

Pool COakville Trafalgar HS GHACPickering HS LOSSAHaliburton Highlands SS COSSABrother André CHS YRAA

Pool DRegioplis-Notre Dame CHS EOSSAANepean HS NCSSAANewmarket HS YRAARobert F. Hall CSS ROPSSAA


Consolation Quarter-FinalsToronto District def. Redeemer 25-17, 25-22Marc Garneau def. UTS 25-16, 25-21Paincourt def. Brampton Christian 25-17, 18-25, 16-14Embrun def. Saint-Charles Garnier 25-19, 26-24

Consolation Semi-FinalsEmbrun def. Marc Garneau 25-19, 18-25, 15-7Paincourt def. Toronto District 16-25, 25-18, 15-11

Consolation Final Paincourt def. Embrun 17-25, 25-21, 15-12

Championship Quarter-FinalsSmithville def. Manitoulin 23-25, 25-22, 16-14

Woodland def. St. Thomas Aquinas 25-21, 24-26, 15-10Quinte Christian def. West Elgin 25-21, 25-23Mère-Teresa defeated Étienne-Brulé 25-20, 25-18

Championship Semi-FinalsQuinte Christian def. Woodland 23-25, 26-24, 15-8Mère-Teresa def. Smithville 17-25, 25-22, 15-11

Bronze Medal GameWoodland def. Smithville 27-25, 25-22

Gold Medal GameQuinte Christian def. Mère-Teresa 26-28, 25-21, 24-26, 25-13, 15-10

Pool AQuinte Christian HS COSSAÉ.S. Paincourt SWOSSAAÉ.S. Embrun EOSSAAÉ.S. Etienne-Brule TDCAAÉ.S.C. Ste-Marie NEOAA

Pool BAcadémie Mère-Teresa GHACBrampton Christian Academy ROPSSAAManitouwadge HS NWOSSAAWest Elgin SS WOSSAAÉ.S.C. Saint-Charles Garnier LOSSA

Pool CSt. Thomas Aquinas HS NWOSSAASmithville DCHS SOSSAToronto District Christian HS YRAAUniversity of Toronto Schools TDSSAA Espanola HS NOSSA

Pool DWoodland Christian HS CWOSSAManitoulin SS NOSSAÉ.S. Marc Garneau COSSARedeemer Christian HS NCSSAA Stayner CI GBSSA


Stratford played host to this year’s OFSAA Boys’ AA Volleyball Championship, and using the fantastic facilities at the Stratford Agriplex, host convenors Martin Ritsma (Stratford Northwestern) and Patrick Donnelly (F.E. Madill) led a team of dedicated volunteers, including an elite team of minor officials, in hosting a memorable championship.

The tournament didn’t get off to the best start for the team from Loyalist C&VI (EOSSAA), which lost a starting player to a broken ankle on the first point of their first game. However, the team showed their perseverance by battling hard the rest of the tournament, taking home the antique bronze medal.

At the banquet, guest speaker Tom Valcke, CEO of the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame, captivated the audience with some great stories and even brought along unique items from the Hall of Fame to show the students. Also at the banquet, David Finnie of Stratford Northwestern (WOSSAA) was presented with the Leadership in School Sport Award for his years of coaching and commitment to ensure students have a positive school sport experience. In fact, his dedication to school sport should have been evident to anyone in attendance as David was there to the bitter end with his team of volunteers cleaning up tables and stacking chairs.

There was a lot of depth to this year’s tournament so there was no surprise when the gold medal match

went the full five games, finally being won by Eden HS (SOSSA) who have now established their dynasty with a sixth consecutive OFSAA championship.

Congratulations to players Austin Dick, Elijah Lopez, Reed Markham, Adrian Neufeld, Gregory Piggot, Graham Boese, Steven Falk, Josh Horsthuis, Luke Wall, Aaron Wiersma, Nathaniel Trimboli, Clayton Blanchette, and coaches Albino Pereira, and Bill Markham.

Also to be congratulated are the players and coaches from Norwell DHS (CWOSSA) who were named as the recipients of the Team Sportsmanship Award. The host committee was very impressed by the way the team conducted themselves on and off the court and believed they were all role models and a deserving team.

Pool AEden HS SOSSAJohn McGregor SS SWOSSAAWestminster SS WOSSAASt. Michael Choir School TDCAAC.W. Jefferys SS TDSSAA

Pool BF.E. Madill SS WOSSAADryden HS NWOSSAANorth Hastings DHS COSSALester B. Pearson SS GHACSt. Andrew’s College CISAA

Pool CÉ.S. Franco-Cite NCSSAANorwell DHS CWOSSARidgeway & Crystal-Beach SOSSA Timiskaming DSS NEOAAClarke HS LOSSA

Pool DEssex DHS SWOSSAALoyalist C & VI EOSSAALo-Ellen Park SS NOSSABarrie Central CI GBSSASt. Paul HS ROPSSAA

Consolation Quarter-FinalsWestminster def. Leaster B. Person 25-17, 25-18, 25-13Lo-Ellen Park def. Ridgeway 25-21, 25-22, 25-21Timiskaming def. St. Paul 25-23, 25-16, 25-20St. Michael def. North Hastings 25-23, 25-20, 24-26, 25-23

Consolation Semi-FinalsSt. Michael def. Timiskaming 25-20,18-25,21-25,25-20,15-11Westminster def. Lo-Ellen Park 21-25, 25-23, 25-19, 25-23

Consolation Final Westminster def. St. Michael 25-17, 21-25, 25-23, 25-18

Championship Quarter-FinalsLoyalist def. Norwell 22-25, 25-23, 25-19, 25-21Franco-Cite def. Essex 26-24, 27-25, 25-21Eden def. Dryden 25-18, 25-21, 25-22F.E. Madill def. John McGregor 28-26, 25-15, 25-22

Championship Semi-FinalsÉ.S.C. Fraco-Cite def. FE Madill 25-22, 25-22, 25-18Eden def. Loyalist 27-25, 25-13, 25-23

Bronze Medal GameF.E. Madill def. Loyalist 25-17, 25-17, 23-25, 25-19

Gold Medal GameEden def. Franco-Cite 25-23,25-21,21-25,17-25,15-13


OFSAA Boys’ AAA & AAAA VolleyballHamilton November 23 - 26, 2011

OFSAA Boys’ AA VolleyballStratford November 23 - 26, 2011

Coming to the rescue of Boys’ AAA and AAAA Volleyball were convenors Andrea McCabe and Antoinette Krusto of Cathedral HS (GHAC). The two championships were without a host and in jeopardy until these two stepped up as convenors. The two did not disappoint, organizing a wonderful championship that was very well-organized and ran close to perfectly.

A breakfast banquet kicked-off the championships, which included guest speaker Chris Lawson, head coach of the University of Waterloo volleyball team.

The Leadership in School Sport Awards were presented to Marc Gaulin of É.S. George P. Vanier (SOSSA) and Kathy Biros of St. Jean de Brebeuf HS (GHAC). Marc has been coaching volleyball for 28 years at all levels. Despite a lower population at his school, Marc has pushed his students to do their best which has been reflected in the number of championships and league titles the school has won. Marc is well known for his positive attitude and respect for players, coaches and officials.

Kathy has been coaching high school athletes for over 30 years in almost every sport available. She has been an avid volunteer within the school and association as well as acting as the physical education head at her school. Kathy is a strong believer in leading by example and has obviously done a good job as many of her students and teams have achieved huge success under her leadership. Congratulations to Marc and Kathy.

Coordinating two tournaments at once is a difficult task and the host school boards should be thanked for working together to provide all the required venues to accommodate the eight courts required for game play.

The AAA championship saw a rematch of the 2010 gold medal game between Regiopolis-Notre Dame (EOSSAA) and Oakridge SS (WOSSAA). This time it was Oakridge's turn to hoist the trophy as the team took home the gold medal. Congratulations to players Kyle Richards, Mike Choja, Michael Wilkinson, Ben Shantz, Scott Clark, Brad Kuiack, Riley McLay, Niki Nikolov, Andrew Richards, Brian Choja, Cole Jordan, Nick Rybansky, Dylan Zuvic, and coaches Jamie Neilson, Mark Laidman, Mark Morrison, and Andrea Brulé.

In the AAAA championship, top teams Bill Crothers SS (YRAA) and St. Michaels College (CISAA) met in the gold medal game to determine this year’s champion. Both teams fought hard, taking turns winning sets. However, St.

Michael’s were the ultimate victors and captured gold for the second year in a row. Congratulations to players Dany Demyaneko, Andew Kocur, Eric Roth, Adam Strychaluk, Mark Zanardo, Robert Zanardo, Mark-Joseph Kisirye, Matthew Gasser, Matthew Hinnecke, Jaryd Knight, Nestor Maslej, Dominic Moscarello, Shankar Purai, Dariusz Sokol-Randell and coaches Alain Arseneau, Enzo Vitullo, and David Fischer.

Following the amazing championships, the host committee selected Waterloo-Oxford DHS (CWOSSA) as the AAA and Robert F. Hall (ROPSSAA) as the AAAA Team Sportsmanship winners. Both teams demonstrated a positive attitude throughout the tournament and officials indicated that their behaviour on the court was nothing short of perfect.

Results on next page

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Pool ABill Crothers SS YRAASaunders SS WOSSAABishop Allen Academy TDCAARobert F. Hall CSS ROPSSAA

Pool BGrand River CI CWOSSAUxbridge SS LOSSAInnisdale SS GBSSAWestmount SS SOSSA

Pool CSt. Michael’s College CISAAForest Heights CI CWOSSAR.H. King Academy TDSSAAGeorgetown DHS GHAC

Pool DHoly Names HS SWOSSAAGlebe CI NCSSAABrampton Centennial SS ROPSSAACardinal Newman CSS GHAC

Consolation Quarter-FinalsInnisdale def. Saunders 25-15,25-23Georgetown def. Glebe 25-17,25-23King Ac. def. Brampton 28-30,25-20,15-10Robert F. Hall def. Westmount 22-25,25-21,17-15

Consolation Semi-FinalsInnisdale def. Georgetown 25-20,25-18King Ac. def. Robert F. Hall 27-25,25-14

Consolation Final King Academy def. Innisdale 25-23,26-28,15-10

Championship Quarter-FinalsBill Crothers def. Uxbridge 25-17,26-24,25-18Holy Names def. Forest Heights 25-22,25-22,16-25,25-24St. Michael’s def. C. Newman 26-24,25-12,25-13Grand River def. Bishop Allan 20-25,25-21,25-19,25-16

Championship Semi-FinalsBill Crothers def. Holy Names 25-19,25-20,25-20St. Michael’s def. Grand River 25-23,22-25, 23-25,25-14,16-4

Bronze Medal GameHoly Names def. Grand River 25-23,25-20,25-20

Gold Medal GameSt. Michael’s def. Bill Crothers 25-17,19-25, 25-21,12-25,15-9

AAAA Results

Pool AOakridge SS WOSSAALockerby Composite School NOSSAFrancis Libermann CHS TDCAAAnderson C & VI LOSSACobourg East CVI COSSA

Pool BÉ.S.C. Beatrice-Desloges NCSSAAMilton DHS GHACWaterloo-Oxford DHS CWOSSAKingston C&VI EOSSAAApplewood Heights SS ROPSSAA

Pool CRegiopolis Notre-Dame EOSSAASt. Joseph’s HS SWOSSAABirchmount Park TDSSAAAncaster C & VI SOSSASt. Joseph’s HS GBSSA

Pool DUpper Canada College CISAAChatham-Kent SS SWOSSAAColonel By SS NCSSAAMaple SS YRAABishop Ryan CSS GHAC

Consolation Quarter-FinalsApplewood def. Anderson 25-22,24-26,15-9Colonel By def. Ancaster 25-22,24-26,15-9Bishop Ryan def. St. Joseph’s 27-25,25-19Kingston def. Libermann 23-25,25-20,15-9

Consolation Semi-FinalsColonel By def. Applewood 25-19,25-23Bishop Ryan def. Kingston 25-14,25-14

Consolation Final Colonel By def. Bishop Ryan 17-25,25-21,15-13

Championship Quarter-FinalsOakridge def. Waterloo 25-19,25-17,25-14Birchmount def. Upper Can. 25-20,25-17,25-21Notre Dame def. Chatham 33-31,25-21,23-25,25-21Lockerby def. Milton 25-22,25-15,25-9

Championship Semi-FinalsOakridge def. Birchmount 25-15,25-19,25-15Notre Dame def. Lockerby 25-11,25-18,20-25, 22-25,15-10

Bronze Medal GameLockerby def. Birchmount 25-20,25-16,28-26

Gold Medal GameOakridge def. Notre Dame 25-15,25-17,25-20

AAA ResultsCoaching Terry Olaskey P: 705.422.1620 F: 705.728.6053 [email protected] Directions Jim Woolley P: 519.744.6567 F: 519.744.1870 [email protected] Jim Woolley P: 519.744.6567 F: 519.744.1870 [email protected] Review Bonnie Glover P: 905.722.0180 F: 905.722.0180 [email protected] Equity Clem Contreras, Bishop Allen P: 416.393.5549 F: 416.397.6074 [email protected] Co-chair Elaine Birta, Vaughan SS P: 905.660.1397 F: 905.660.0318 [email protected] Terry O’Rourke P: 519.235.0880 F: 519.235.3461 terry_o’[email protected] Review Helen Downey, Bishop Tonnos CHS P: 905.648.4989 F: 905.648.7847 [email protected] Brian Poste, North Hastings DHS P: 613.332.1220 F: 613.332.0978 [email protected] Skiing Kevin Gosselin, Jean Vanier CHS P: 705.445.2043 F: 705.445.0790 [email protected] David Meijer, Cameron Heights CI P: 519.578.8330 F: 519.578.1376 [email protected] Co-chair Michelle Whitney, East Northumberland SS P: 613.475.0540 [email protected] Baseball Paul Solarski, Brebeuf College P: 416.393.5508 F: 416.229.4077 [email protected] - Boys Suche James, Frontenac SS P: 613.389.2130 F: 613.389.8042 [email protected] Co-chair Tom Oliveri, Brebeuf College P: 416.393.5508 F: 416.229.4077 [email protected] - Girls Erin Gray, Aurora HS P: 905.727.3107 F: 905.727.5804 [email protected] Country Running Michael Smith, Highlands SS P: 905.628.2203 F: 905.627.2904 [email protected] Co-chair Suche James, Frontenac SS P: 613.389.2130 F: 613 389 8042 [email protected] Yvonne Nieuwenhuis Sir Robert Borden HS P: 613.829.1287 F: 613.829.1287 [email protected] Hockey Sharon Creelman, Appleby College P: 905.845.4681 F: 905.845.9828 [email protected]' Field Lacrosse Greg Reid, St. Andrew’s College P: 905.727.3178 F: 905.727.0383 [email protected] Barry Rushon, White Pine CVI P: 705.945.7181 F: 705.945.0726 [email protected] - Girls’ Debra Austin, Huntsville HS P: 705.789.5595 F: 705.687.4132 [email protected] - Boys’ Bob Di Francesco, St. Mary's P: 905.528.0214 F: 905.528.7418 [email protected] Gymnastics Melissa O'Donnell P: 519.426.4664 F: 519.426.4020 [email protected] - Boys Steve Stanlick, St. Peter’s P: 705.745.1358 F: 705.745.5025 [email protected] Co-chair John Lyttle, Sir Oliver Mowat P: 416.396.6802 F: 416.396.6758 [email protected] - Girls Laura Gillespie, Ottawa-Carleton DSB P: 613.596.8211 F: 613.820.6045 [email protected] Skiing Sian Leyson-Doughty, Mayfield SS P: 905.846.6060 F: 905.584.9823 [email protected] - Boys Paul Pendakis, Saltfleet HS P: 905.573.3000 F: 905.573.2408 [email protected] - Girls Ryan Clancy, St. Anne's CHS P: 519.482.5454 F: 519.482.5456 [email protected] Heather Windrem, Widdifield SS P: 705.472.5711 F: 705.474.4223 [email protected] Co-chair Tony Fiorino P: 416.393.5502 [email protected] Racing Krista Petrie-Wallace, Almonte DHS P: 613.256.1470 F: 613.256.0259 [email protected] Kevin Wong, Bishop P.F. Reding SS P: 905.875.0124 F: 905.875.2908 [email protected] Michael Robinson, Lakeshore CHS P: 905.835.2451 F: 905.835.0434 [email protected] & Field Chris Deighan, Cardinal Carter P: 905.727.2455 F: 905.727.9568 [email protected] Helen Thomson, St. Michael CSS P: 519.271.0890 F: 519.271.8250 [email protected] Co-chair Brian Leidl, Chatham Kent SS P: 519.352.2870 F: 519.351.8849 [email protected] Randy Budner, St. Patrick HS P: 807.623.5218 F: 807.622.0164 [email protected]

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