Important Dates and Deadlines
February 1
Nomination deadline for the Alberta High School Sports Hall of Fame and Routledge Award
February 8
Deadline to add additional athletes to basketball, curling, cheerleading and wrestling rosters
ASAA News and Information
Eligible Teams for 2011/12
Transfer form 2011/12
All transfers as of Friday, June 10, 2011 must use the new revised transfer form. Please note that any transfer forms received after the May 2011 Annual General Meeting may be required to have the new form filled out.
ABOA Points of Emphasis 2011/12
Please click here to read the communication from the Alberta Basketball Officials Association (ABOA) for the upcoming 2011/12 basketball season.
Alberta Winter Games & Arctic Winter Games
Athletes who are competing in either the Alberta Winter Games to be held February 9-12, 2012 in Spruce Grove, Stony Plain and Parkland County and/or the Arctic Winter Games being held in Whitehorse March 4-10, 2012 are still eligible to participate in ASAA sports. These are Cultural sporting events, and participation on a team to represent Alberta is not considered participating out of season, or for an ineligible non-school team. If you have any questions about eligibility issues, please contact the ASAA office.
ASAA Compliance Officer
ASAA is happy to announce that Maurice Richard has been hired as the new ASAA Compliance Officer. Maurice is recently retired as Assistant Principal from J.A. Williams School in Lac la Biche and brings with him extensive experience and knowledge of the ASAA and it's policies. Maurice's passion for School Sport and his belief in fair play and equal opportunity make him an excellent fit for this position.
Rural Alberta Development Fund Brand Update
One of ASAA's major partners, the Rural Alberta Development Fund (RADF), has rebranded itself! RADF has provided ASAA with the support to develop it's Online Coach Education initiative, which will be available in September 2011. Click here to learn more.
Coaching Educational Resources
Memos to Schools
Rugby memo, February 2009
Rugby memo, June 2009
Sport Specific School Programs/ Courses/ Academies Policy June 09
Volleyball Net Rule Change September 2009
U16 Rugby Club Play Memo November 2009
Rugby Tours Memo December 2009
Volleyball Official Game Ball Memo February 2011
News and information from other groups
Coast Hotels & Resorts
Please click here to see the list of Coast Hotel locations and corporate rates for all ASAA member schools.
Female Rugby Athlete Development
The Wildrose Rugby Academy is offering skill development camps for female athletes between the ages of 14-19 in St. Albert and Calgary. Their focus is on basic skills in a game environment. The sessions begin in January and run until March. Click here for more information
Alberta Youth Olympic Symposium
The Alberta Youth Olympic Symposium will be held in Calgary May 3-6, 2012. This is open to 40 high school students and sessions include team building activities, arts & cultural activities, task groups, presentations, physical activities, and the opportunity to meet former and present Olympic athletes and leaders. Click HERE for more information and how your students can apply to attend, or check out the website at www.ayos.ca
