2021 News Archive
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December 22, 2021Join our team!
We’re hiring a full-time Administrative Assistant. See the job posting below to learn more.
Deadline to apply: January 15, 2022, at 11:59 pm.
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December 7, 2021Please see the attached memo for basketball rule clarifications for the 2021-22 season of play. If you have any questions, please contact the ASAA office at info@asaa.ca.
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November 29, 2021Please see the attached memo regarding Banquets and Opening Ceremonies for Winter/Spring 2022 Championships.
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November 24, 2021Watch Live In-Person or Online!
Watch any Football or Volleyball Provincial Championship game on YouTube! Connect to the streams by visiting the ASAALive YouTube channel or by using the links in the championship schedules.
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November 19, 2021Unified Sports is running a Virtual Bean Bag Toss Challenge:
Running November 22nd- December 10thTeams:
-Two students per team; One Athlete (Student with intellectual disability) and One Partner (Student without intellectual disability)
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November 9, 2021
The point calculations for determining representatives for the 2021 ASAA Volleyball Provincials are now available HERE
Please note the following...
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November 7, 2021Please see the attached image for Period 2 Football Rankings via the Football Rankings Committee
1. Salisbury
2. Notre Dame Calgary
3. Harry Ainlay
4. St. Francis
5. Raymond
6. LCI
7. Ernest Manning
8. Ross Sheppard
9. All Saints
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November 4, 2021
Dear ASAA Member Schools:
The ASAA is committed to providing student-athletes with opportunities to compete at the provincial/inter-zone level, while at the same time, working to limit the spread of Covid-19 through recommended best practice. This best-practice includes attempting to... -
November 3, 2021KidSport & ASAA Team Up To Support Kids In School Sports In Alberta
ALBERTA - KidSport Alberta and the Alberta Schools’ Athletic Association (ASAA) have teamed up to ensure high school students across the province have the opportunity to...
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October 28, 2021With a heavy heart we share the passing of Bill Young, a coach and educator who changed the lives of many people in his school and community. Our thoughts are with Bill’s family and friends at this time.
Bill was inducted into the ASAA High School Sports Hall of Fame in the...
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October 28, 2021
With the support of the ASAA Volleyball Commissioners, the ASAA is suspending 4A volleyball rankings for the 202½022 season. This decision to suspend volleyball rankings was made due to insufficient cross-zone competition for the ASAA rankings committee to produce a fair...
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October 19, 2021
Social Justice Survey for Coaches
Dear high school coach,
We are looking for high school coaches from Alberta who are willing to complete an online
survey on social justice in high school sport that takes approximately 15-20 minutes to fill out.
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October 19, 2021The Alberta Culture and Status of Women’s Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Branch invites volunteers to apply for Team Alberta Mission Staff at the 2023 Canada Winter Games taking place February 18 - March 5, 2023, in Prince Edward Island.
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October 18, 2021Congratulations to the 2021 ASAA Cross Country Provincial Champions and thank you to the hosts for their hard work throughout this event.
Check out the full results...
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October 13, 2021
Check out all of the information for the 2021 ASAA Cross Country Provincials on the championship website! Be sure to review the cautions and preventative measures that will be...
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October 8, 2021Please visit our Youtube page or click the following link to view the recording of the October 7, 2021 Town Hall
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October 7, 2021Please see the attached image for Period 1 Football Rankings via the Football Rankings Committee
1. Harry Ainlay
2. Notre Dame (Calgary)
3. Lethbridge Collegiate
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September 24, 2021Contest Dates:
October 3-23, 2021
Prizes Will Be Awarded To:- The team that completes the challenge first
- The team that has the most points
- The team with the most creative pictures
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September 22, 2021The ASAA Executive Committee has made the difficult decision to postpone the 2021 ASAA Golf Provincial Championships.
Provincial Championships require a large number of people from all over the province to gather in one place. Given the high number of COVID cases in...
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September 16, 2021There will be no Ranking Period #1 as a joint decision of the Volleyball Commissioner and ASAA Executive Director. This decision was made in response to insufficient tournament and inter-league competition during the first ranking period.
Please see the...
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September 13, 2021The 2021 ASAA Golf Provincial Championships are coming up! Be sure to review the championship website for all information relating to the competition...
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September 12, 2021Welcome to the 2021-22 school year! Be sure to review the Fall 2021 Newsletter for important information about school sport....
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September 10, 2021
The ASAA office is currently experiencing an extremely high volume of emails and phone calls - significantly greater than a normal year. The staff appreciates your patience as we work to respond to all inquiries as quickly as possible.
If a deadline is missed because we have...
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September 9, 2021
Attached below are the ASAA Notices of Motion for the 2021 APM.
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September 1, 2021Be sure to review the 2021-22 ASAA Policy Handbook for all updates to school sport policy.
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August 20, 2021The ASAA Bylaws and Policies course is being rebuilt for the Locker and is not yet available. It will be posted in the Locker in February 2022. Coaches are not required to complete this module until it is available in the Locker.
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July 23, 2021See attached document regarding Football Ranking
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July 23, 2021
The ASAA office is closed from July 24 to August 15 (inclusively), reopening on Monday, August 16.
Have a safe and relaxing summer!
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July 16, 2021The 2021 DRAFT ASAA Football Playoff Schedule is available. The final version will be posted on October 5, after the football team registrations are confirmed. The deadline to register an ASAA football team is October 1.
If you have any questions about the schedule...
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July 9, 2021
The ASAA is planing for a full return to provincials in Fall 2021. The first priority is on the safe re-entry into competition and gameplay. In an effort to reduce the demands on championship hosts and participating teams, the opening ceremonies, banquets and meals for the Fall 2021 ASAA...
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June 24, 2021
Please review the summary documents below regarding the outcomes of the Notices of Motion from the 2021 ASAA Annual General Meeting.
If you have any questions, please contact info@asaa.ca.
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June 23, 2021Couldn’t make the ASAA Town Hall? We’ve got you covered. Check out our YouTube channel for the full recording.
Questions? Contact info@asaa.ca for more information.
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June 16, 2021Join our team!
We’re hiring a Program Coordinator to run the Special Olympics Unified Sports program in Alberta! View the job posting below or visit the Unified Sports section of the ASAA...
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June 15, 2021Please review the Government of Alberta’s Open for Summer Plan:
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June 15, 2021
The ASAA will be running a virtual Town Hall on Tuesday June 22, 2021 from 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM.
Topics that will be covered include:
- The ASAA return to sport proposal to AHS
- Reworked Safety Protocols (dependent on above point) ...
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June 7, 2021
Thank-you to the Alberta Recreation and Parks Association for hosting a town hall with Alberta Health to answer questions about the Open for Summer Plan!
Get more information:
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May 28, 2021
Please see attached memo for further information regarding transfers.
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May 27, 2021New Deadline!
The deadline to apply for this position is now July 7, 2021. All applications that were received before the previous deadline will be carried forward.The ASAA is seeking applications for the position of Administrative...
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May 27, 2021Update: The deadline for this contest has been changed to June 11, 2021 at 11:59 pmThe Alberta Schools’ Athletic Association (ASAA) is holding a VIRTUAL Track & Field Challenge for students across Alberta!
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May 26, 2021
Please see the attached memo regarding sanctioning processes for the 2021-22 school year. If you have any questions, please contact:
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May 19, 2021
The ASAA Virtual Track & Field Challenge in ON!
But how does it work for Unified Sports teams and Para athletes?
Unified Sports
Participants:
Each Unified Sports team will be made up of one athlete (student with an...
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May 18, 2021
Three scholarships are available for graduating grade 12 students in the 2020-21 school year!
Note: The ASAA is aware that COVID-19 has hindered the ability for student athletes to represent their schools in inter-school athletics. Members of each scholarship...
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May 11, 2021There have been a few updates to the Enhanced Measures Website over the past few days. Please review at the link below.
https://www.alberta.ca/enhanced-public-health-measures.aspx
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May 7, 2021It’s time to get ready!
School registration for the ASAA Virtual Track & Field Challenge is open! Here’s what you can do to get you and your student...
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May 6, 2021
Expanded restrictions for high case regions
Starting May 5, additional restrictions come into effect for regions with at least 50 cases per 100,000 people, and at least 30 active cases.
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April 30, 2021The ASAA is now accepting applications for the upcoming electoral vote for Executive Board Member positions and Commissioner positions.
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April 30, 2021Please be advised of the following new enhanced measures as announced April 30 and effective today:
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April 30, 2021On April 21, 2021, School Sport Canada launched the new eLearning module “Coaching School Sport: Redefining Winning”.
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April 28, 2021Individual Contest Winners
Congratulations to the following students who had perfect scores (20/20) in the individual contest!
In the order of submission:
Daniel Payne (Holy Rosary)
Colby Anderson (Camrose Composite)
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April 28, 2021
Latest update from the Government of Alberta can be found here.
Visit the Government of Alberta website for all the latest guidelines and information.
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April 22, 2021New website to provide Alberta teachers, coaches and school boards with the best evidence and advice to keep students safe during physical activity!
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April 21, 2021The new course replacing “Fundamentals of Coaching” is now available! Today, School Sport Canada (SSC) is pleased to launch a new eLearning resource that seeks to reduce barriers to sport participation by shedding light on the aspects of effective teaching and learning. Coaching School Sport:...
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April 21, 2021Today, School Sport Canada (SSC) is pleased to launch a new eLearning resource that seeks to reduce barriers to sport participation by shedding light on the aspects of effective teaching and learning. Coaching School Sport: Redefining Winning is designed for the interscholastic school coach and...
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April 13, 2021Football Alberta is once again offering scholarships for Graduating Grade 12’s who will be playing post-secondary for an Alberta based elite team (i.e. Colts, Dinos, Golden Bears, Huskies, Wildcats, WWCFL Teams) this fall. There are five that will be available worth $2000/each. They are...
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April 12, 2021The ASAA, in collaboration with researchers from the University of Ottawa, have developed a life skills self-assessment tool for coaches, based on research conducted with ASAA coaches . This tool is designed to guide you through the life skills teaching process, allowing you to appraise the...
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April 7, 2021Dear ASAA Member Schools:
On November 20th, the ASAA Executive Committee, with the support of a majority of the ASAA Zones, approved a modified schedule for 2020/21 ASAA provincial championship dates. Built into that schedule were assessment dates by which the Zones empower the ASAA... -
April 7, 2021Dear ASAA Member Schools:
The ASAA office has received several inquiries from members who are seeking additional clarification on how the pandemic will impact student athletic eligibility. The purpose of this memo is to clarify ASAA transfer policy intent. The following excerpt is... -
March 23, 2021Saturday afternoon Michael Vaughan passed away. Michael’s generosity and enthusiasm for life will be sorely missed. Michael has been a leader and inspiration within the ASAA community. He is survived by his wife and 2 daughters. Michael and Shauna were inducted into the ASAA Hall of...
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March 17, 2021Dear ASAA Member Schools:
On November 20th, the ASAA Executive Committee, with the support of a majority of the ASAA Zones, approved a modified schedule for 2020/21 ASAA provincial championship dates. Built into that schedule were assessment dates by which the Zones empower the ASAA... -
March 15, 2021We’re challenging the province to a free throw contest! Test your accuracy with the free throw challenge!
How to Play
There are two categories that students may compete in: Individual or Unified Sports.
Individual:
Each student gets 20 free...
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March 12, 2021SchoolCoach.ca is now closed
WHAT ARE THE NEXT STEPS FOR COACHES?
All ASAA required courses will be available through the Coaching Association of Canada’s (CAC) online Locker database: ... -
March 11, 2021Date: Thursday, March 11, 2021
To: ASAA Member Schools
From: ASAA Executive Committee
Re: ASAA Policy regarding Midget FootballDear ASAA Member Schools:
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March 10, 2021Dear ASAA Member Schools:
The ASAA Executive Committee has approved a request from one of ASAA’s zones to allow for flexibility on Seasons of Play for all twelve ASAAA sports. Effective immediately:
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March 9, 2021Dear ASAA Member Schools:
On November 20th, the ASAA Executive Committee, with the support of a majority of the ASAA Zones, approved a modified schedule for 2020/21 ASAA provincial championship dates. Built into that schedule were assessment dates by which the Zones empower the ASAA... -
March 8, 2021This amazing team has dedicated their entire careers to this point in support of leadership and administration as a husband-and-wife team committed to Three Hills School and the province of Alberta. There is little doubt that independently neither the school nor the province would have been as...
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March 5, 2021The ASAA is looking for its next cover art for the upcoming 2020-2021 Provincial yearbook.
The Alberta School’s Athletic Association (ASAA) oversee the following 12 sports and Unified Sports events for all high schools in Alberta. These include: basketball, volleyball, team...
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March 5, 2021LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR HIGHSCHOOL STUDENTS AND ADVISORS
The Conference is a joint initiative offered by The Southern Alberta Professional Development Consortium and theAlberta Schools’ Athletic Association. The 2021 !MPACT Student Leadership conference will be held virtually on Zoom... -
March 4, 2021The COVID-19 pandemic has paused school athletics, but it has not stopped the educators who continue to find creative ways to support their students.
Each year at the ASAA Annual General Meeting, we celebrate outstanding administrators, coaches, and athletes for their contributions to high... -
March 1, 2021In Memory of John Bauer
With great sadness, we announce the death of John Bauer.
John was inducted into the ASAA High School Hall of Fame in 2018 for his tremendous work in high school sport as a volleyball and basketball official, and former teacher. He is well known in his... -
February 25, 2021Featuring the Inaugural Members of the Black Female Coach MEntorship Program
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February 22, 2021The ACA has a new initiative for scholastic cheer athletes. Please see the attached letter and image or additional information.
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February 19, 2021The new SPAR Guidance to support CMOH Order 02-2021 is now posted. Included are key restrictions set out for Step 1 of the Government of Alberta “Path Forward” plan.
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February 17, 2021Memo regarding Cancellation of ASAA Curling Provincial Championships
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February 8, 2021Modified GoA Restrictions Feb 8, 2021
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February 6, 2021
The ASAA is aware of the Feb. 6 announcement from Dr. Hinshaw made online with regard to the easing of restrictions and potential opening of youth sport in Alberta for up to 10 participants, which has...
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February 4, 2021Dear ASAA Member Schools:
School sport TEAM practices and/or any form of competition in Alberta are NOT permitted under Step 1 of “The Path Forward” public health measures from the Government of Alberta (GoA). This applies to both team and individual sports.
On Friday,...
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February 1, 2021On November 20th, the ASAA Executive Committee, with the support of a majority of the ASAA Zones, approved a modified schedule for 2020/21 ASAA provincial championship dates. Built into that schedule were assessment dates by which the Zones empower the ASAA Executive Committee to determine,...
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January 29, 2021Do you want to see any ASAA policies change going into the 2021-2022 school year? Then now is your chance to make that change happen.
ASAA policy change happens by way of Notices of Motion (NoM). If you would like to submit a notice of motion...
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January 25, 2021February event calendar can be viewed here for upcoming events.
Click Here to view the full Event Calendar.
Please note due to Covid-19 some events may have been altered and are nto reflected on the...
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January 20, 2021SchoolCoach.ca website is closing at 6pm on Feb 3, 2021.
NO ACTION IS REQUIRED FROM COACHES!
Coaches do not need to obtain any course completion certificates from SchoolCoach.ca.
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January 15, 2021COVID Clarification January 15, 2021 - still no school athletics at this time.
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January 13, 2021Please see the attached memo from ASAA Executive Director regarding the 2021 Rural & Provincial Wrestling Championships.
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January 12, 2021
Coaching Requirements Updated Memo is listed below.
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January 7, 2021For the complete events calendar click HERE.