The skating season officially kicks off this weekend with Pre-Season Meet #1 in Kitchener-Waterloo!
Best of luck to all organizers, coaches, officials and skaters on a successful meet.
Research Opportunity
The University of Ottawa is conducting a survey about how athletes’ personality influences sport practice and performance and they need your help! Athletes ages 13 and older, competing at any level are invited to complete the 20-minute, confidential survey at the link below. If you’re under 18, your parents must first provide consent (also through this link). This is a great opportunity to contribute to important research on sport psychology. More details, contact information, and the survey are found here.
OSSA Coaching
NCCP Transfer of Qualifications
Coaches with NCCP Level 1, 2, and 3 credentials will have their credentials transferred to a status in the Community, Instruction, or Competition Sport stream. Effective September 28, 2016.
Coaches are encouraged to monitor their transcripts in The Locker.
All coaches in the NCCP must now maintain their certification by actively coaching and by engaging in professional development opportunities.
NCCP Super Clinic in Sault Ste. Marie
Do you have coaches in Northern Ontario who are in need of training?
There is ONLY 1 week left to register for the NCCP Super Clinic in Sault Ste. Marie and spots are filling up quickly Register NOW!
This Super Clinic affords coaches from high performance to grassroots, with a unique opportunity to gain Sport-Specific and Multi-Sport training for the first time in the North at discounted rates
OSSA Updates
2016-2017 OSSA Long Track Technical bulletin has been posted on the website.
Here is a list of long track events happening in Lake Placid this season.
OSSA has issued Addendum A for the 2016-2017 Short Track Technical Bulletin.
All members of the speed skating community should be familiar with the safety equipment requirements. Each skater is solely responsible that his/her personal equipment meets the highest safety criteria in order to obtain the utmost safety of the skaters.
