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Executive Director’s Comments:
W
hen we consider the countless hours of
school sport competitions that occur over
the course of the year, the number of incidents
involving student-athletes and coaches in regard to
inappropriate conduct are very low. This low number
is due to the efforts of member schools
across Nova Scotia. When incidents do
occur it has been my pleasure to work
with many of you to turn those negative situations into
learning opportunities. Thanks to all member schools
for your efforts in this area! Over the last few years
the number of incidents involving parents has been
on the rise. For example, at the NSSAF Soccer
Championships, four incident reports
were received in regard to inappropriate
parent behavior. Administrators, Athletic
Directors and coaches… thank you for
your ongoing efforts as we attempt
educate parents as to what behaviors
are appropriate in a school sport
environment!
Member
schools
are
reminded of the steps the NSSAF
follows in regard to changing
Regulations.
December 2014
In September and April the NSSAF conducts workshops. Regional
Directors, District Coordinators and Junior High Coordinators from the
four Regions (Capital, Highland, Northumberland and Western) attend.
Prior to the meeting, proposals for changes to the Regulations are
forwarded to all schools (administration and NSSAF rep). Feedback
from schools is forwarded to the appropriate Regional Director by the
Principal. At the workshop, the Regional Director presents a Regional
position in regard to the proposed change. If consensus is reached, the
proposed change is forwarded to the Board of Governors. In November
(Semi-Annual Meeting) and May (Annual Meeting), following the
workshop, the Board of Governors meets. Each of the four Regions
has two members that sit on the Board. There is also representation
from the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development,
the Department of Health and Wellness and two Members-at-Large. At
these meetings, recommendations from the workshops are discussed. If
passed at these meetings, the recommendations become Regulations.
The Board also meets in September and at times in February.
Recommendations for changes to Regulations can be forwarded at any
time through the School’s Principal to the Executive Director and/or
Regional Directors.
On behalf of the Board of Governors, Regional Directors,
Assistant Regional Directors, District
Coordinators and staff of the NSSAF,
I wish to extend to all of you my
sincerest wish for a joyful and
restful holiday.
Darrell Dempster
Inside This Issue:
Executive Director’s Comments................................................. 1
Chair’s Comments .................................................................... 2
District Coordinator’s Spring Workshop ...................................... 2
French Banners ............................................................................ 3
Celebration of School Sport ......................................................... 3
Partnerships ................................................................................. 4
Upcoming Dates – December 2014 - March 2015 ...................... 5
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NSSAF Awards ............................................................................. 7
NSSAF Champions Declared ........................................................ 8
Thank You – Provincial Host Sites ................................................ 9
NSSAF Fall Workshop Proposals Approved by Board of Governors.10
Junior High/Middle School Champions Declared ........................ 12
Host Schools for 2014-15 ............................................................ 12
Coach Education .......................................................................... 12
NSSAF December 2014 News
Chair’s Comments:
A
nother busy fall sporting season has come to
a close. Congratulations to all of our studentathletes on their participation and dedication to
your schools. A special congratulations to all of
our champions in Baseball, Football, Soccer, Cross
Country, Golf and Volleyball.
I would like to especially thank all of our parents and volunteers who
assist in coordinating and getting our athletes to events. The Province
and School Boards have adopted or revised volunteer and student
travel policies that put parameters in place to keep our students and
their families safe, during events and while travelling to and from their
home school areas. Although there are some new logistical practices
to work through, the end result is more accountability for safety of our
students and community members. I think we can all agree that this is
vital to our school sport environment.
This fall, the Minister’s Panel on Education released their findings
and as a Board we were very pleased to see student health and wellbeing mentioned as vital to the success of our students in Nova Scotia.
The NSSAF is proud of the various programs that we bring to schools in
this province and we look forward to playing a vital role in ensuring that
physical activity, health and fitness levels are improved within our schools.
At this time, I would like to thank Ann Blackwood of the Department
of Education and Early Childhood Development for her contributions
over the past number of years as a Board member. Ann has always been
a strong advocate for students and we will miss her expertise around
the Board table. Looking forward, a very special welcome to Susan
MacDonald, the Executive Director of Education Program Services at
the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, who
joins us as our newest Board member.
It was my pleasure to attend many different events this fall both as
the Chair of the Board of Governors and as a parent of a student-athlete.
I witnessed many examples of grit, determination, sportsmanship, fierce
competition, goal-setting, and success. It is quite evident, that Education
Through Sport is alive and well in Nova Scotia schools.
With the busy fall sporting season behind us and as we recharge for
what promises to be great winter and spring seasons, I would like to
take this time to wish everybody involved in school sport a terrific and
restful holiday season.
Darrell LeBlanc
Chair – NSSAF Board of Governors
District Coordinator’s Spring Workshop
T
he Spring Workshop will be held on April 1-2, 2015. This is
an opportunity for member schools to submit proposals, ask
questions and give feedback on issues facing the NSSAF. Please forward
your proposals to your Regional Director.
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French Banners
Celebration of School Sport
he NSSAF, with the cooperation of the Department of Education,
is pleased to remind French member schools (that win Regional
and Provincial Championships) that French banners may be ordered at
no cost to your school. Fill out the order form (link below) and forward
it to the NSSAF office. The banners will be delivered to your school as
soon as they are received from the supplier. If schools wish to order
banners for the 2011-2012 school year or earlier that will be at a cost
to the school. Regional Banners cost $46 and Provincial Banners cost
$69 (includes taxes).
http://www.nssaf.ca/french-banner-order-forms-2014-15
his year the Celebration of School Sport event will be held at
the World Trade and Convention Centre on Friday, May 1, 2015
starting at 12 noon. This event is in its 18th year and continues to be
popular with member schools, coaches and student-athletes. Last
year’s event attracted over 620 people.
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Amherst – NSSAF Baseball Champions
The NSSAF Thanks all Volleyball Officials
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PARTNERSHIPS
Subway
Central Kings – NSSAF Division 2 Girls Soccer Champions
S
ubway has informed the NSSAF that the current partnership will
not be renewed. The NSSAF thanks Subway for the seven-year
partnership.
Nova Scotia International Student Program
T
he NSSAF is pleased to remind the membership of the threeyear partnership with the Nova Scotia International Student
Program. Thirty-three international students will attend the
Celebration of School Sport event as chosen by the Nova Scotia
International Student Program. Medallions are currently being
produced for all international student-athletes which will include
the NSSAF and NSISP logos. The NSISP has developed a pamphlet to
assist member schools on how to involve international students in
activities.
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Upcoming Dates – December 2014 - March 2015
Basketball
Junior Varsity
Div. 1-4
Junior Varsity
Div. 1-4
Junior Varsity
Div. 1-4
Regionals to be completed by Regionals to be completed by Qualifier Tournaments
Qualifier Tournaments
Boys and Girls Championships
Provincial Championships
February 14
February 21
February 20-21
February 27-28
February 26-28
March 5-7
BASKETBALL HOST REGIONS (2014 – 2018)
Div 1 Boys
Div 1 Girls
Div 2 Boys
Div 2 Girls
Div 3 Boys
Div 3 Girls
Div 4 Boys
Div 4 Girls
JV Boys
JV Girls
2014-152015-16
CEC
Western
Horton
Capital
BEC Capital
Amherst
Highland
Springhill
Western
Dalbrae Capital
Cabot
Northumberland
Lockeport
Capital
Sydney Academy Western
North Nova
Capital
Wrestling
Sir John A
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Highland
Capital
Northumberland Highland
Western
Northumberland
Western
Capital
Capital
Highland
Northumberland Western
Capital
Western
Northumberland Highland
Capital
Northumberland
Western
Highland
Regionals Provincial Championships
Snowboarding 1st Competition
Martock
Provincial Championships
February 27-28
March 6-7
January 2
March 9 (10)
Central Kings – NSSAF Division 3 Football Champions
Skiing
Wentworth
1st Competition
Provincial Championships
Curling
January 2
March 11 (12)
Declaration Date
Regionals to be completed by
CEC-Truro Curling Club Provincial Championships
January 14
March 7
March 26-28
Hockey
January 14
March 13
March 27-29
Declaration Date
Regionals to be completed by
Provincial Championships
Girls Div. 1 - Dr. J. H. Gillis
Girls Div. 2 - West Kings
Boys Div. 1 - North Nova
Boys Div. 2 - Eastern Shore
Boys Div. 3 - Forest Heights
Badminton
Start-up Date
February 1
1st Game
February 20
Cheerleading
1st Competition
January 2
Table Tennis
Start-up Date
February 1
1st Competition
February 20
Rugby
Start-up Date
February 1
Slo-Pitch
Start-up Date
March 1
Fast Pitch
Start-up Date
March 1
Track & Field
Start-up Date
March 1
Cross Country Championship – Intermediate Boys – Top 3 Teams
Cross Country Championship – Intermediate Girls – Top 3 Individuals
Cross Country Championship – Junior Boys – Top 3 Teams
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NSSAF JV Girls Soccer Champions – Horton High
Sackville High – NSSAF Division 2 Football Champions
Thank you Baseball Scorekeepers!
Thank You to All Football Coaches!
The NSSAF Thanks all Soccer Coaches!
The Drumlin Heights Eagle
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NSSAF Awards
T
he Federation, in an attempt to give recognition to those who
contribute to interscholastic athletics over several years, and to
acknowledge outstanding contributions, shall provide the following
awards:
15.1 The Hugh A. Noble Distinguished Service Award and The
Dorothy G. Walker Distinguished Service Award:
These shall be the highest awards given by the Federation.
 The recipients shall be selected on a regional basis as follows:
Hugh A. Noble: Western, Northumberland, Highland and
Capital.
Dorothy G. Walker: Capital, Western, Northumberland and
Highland.
The Committee for selection shall consist of the Executive
Director (Chair), Regional Director for the Region from
which the recipient shall come, and the Board members who
represent that Region.
Nominations with full resumes must be submitted to the
appropriate Regional Director one month prior to the Annual
Meeting of the Board of Governors.
The recommendation of the Selection Committee shall be
represented to the Board at the Annual Meeting and shall be
subject to its approval.
15.2 Citation:
Citations may be awarded as a tribute to an individual who
has made a specific contribution in an area of secondary
school sport, which is not adequately recognized by the
Certificate of Recognition.
Applications shall be submitted to the Regional Director or
Executive Director and shall be acted upon by the Awards
Committee.
15.3
Certificate of Recognition:
To be eligible one must have:
a) minimum of five (5) years coaching in schools.
b) demonstrated adherence to Code of Ethics of NSSAF.
c)recommendation of Regional Representatives who shall
in turn report them to the Executive Director. Names of
candidates shall be submitted to the Regional Director who
shall in turn report them to the Executive Director.
15.6 NSSAF Fair Play Award:
Presented to one High School and one Junior High/Middle
School in each School Board to recognize school sport programs
which, throughout the year, demonstrate commitment to the
ideals of Fair Play and good sportsmanship.
Schools may be nominated by the Principal, District
Coordinator, Regional Director or other appropriate NSSAF
representative.
15.7 Ron O’Flaherty Scholar Athlete Award:
$750 scholarship to be awarded at the Senior High School
level to the top female and top male from each Region;
scholarship recipients will recieve payment upon confirmation
of registration at post secondary institution.
Scholar-Athlete plaques to be presented at the Junior High/
Middle School level to the top female and top male from
each Region;
School may nominate one female and male annually.
All school nominees shall recieve a certificate.
15.8 NSSAF Good Sport Award
The NSSAF “Good Sport” Award is available to member schools
at the Junior High/Middle School level. The award is intended
to recognize those student-athletes who “best demonstrate
commitment to fair play, ethical behaviour and integrity and
who show respect and concern for others while participating
in school sport.” The NSSAF will provide upon request a large
plaque for display at the school.
This plaque will have name plates for several years. Schools
will then purchase keeper plaques for the student-athletes (one
female and one male) through the NSSAF office.
Cross Country Championship – Junior Girls – Top 3 Individuals
Media Award:
To be eligible one must be:
a) employed in the news media;
b)contributed in a significant way to the promotion of school
sport. Names of candidates shall be submitted to the Regional
Director by the District Coordinator. Each District may present
one Media Award per year.
15.5 Certificate of Appreciation:
To be awarded to any individual who has contributed to
school sport. This could include coaches, parents and any other
individuals who assist in providing programs for student-athletes.
Requests for Certificates may be made by Principals, Event
Organizers, etc. to the District Coordinator.
15.4
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NSSAF Champions Declared
Gold
Silver
Baseball AmherstBarrington
Cross Country
Team Results
Jr. Boys Madeline Symonds
Berwick & District
Girls St. Andrew Jr.
Rocky Lake Jr.
Int. Boys Horton High
Halifax Grammar
Girls Citadel High
Dr. J. H. Gillis
Sr. Boys C. P. Allen
Citadel High
Girls Dr. J. H. Gillis
Citadel High
Individual Results
Jr. Boys
1st Jaden Perry – Berwick & District
2nd Drew Somers – Rocky Lake Jr.
3rd Ethan Macdonald – New Glasgow
Cross Country Championship – Senior Girls – Top 3 Teams
Bronze
Halifax Grammar
Madeline Symonds
Yarmouth Cons. Mem.
C. P. Allen
Dr. J. H. Gillis
North Nova Ed. Centre
Girls
1st Tanna Burke – Astral Drive
2nd Lauren Lowther – St. Andrew
3rd Carley Birrell – Madeline Symonds
Great Crowd at the Division 3 Football Championship
Int. Boys
1st Hudson Grimshaw-Surette – Yarmouth Consolidated
2nd Isaac Cull – Drumlin Heights
3rd Coleman Hooper – Horton
Girls
1st Maggie McClure – Citadel
2nd Aidan Macdonald – Dr. J. H. Gillis
3rd Hannah Estabrook – Citadel
Sr. Boys
1st Tobias Wolter – Park View
2nd Paul MacLellan – Dr. J. H. Gillis
3rd Tim Longley – NKEC
Girls
1st Hana Marmura – Dr. J. H. Gillis
2nd Emma Edmonds – Citadel
3rd Racquel Raiche-Marsden – Auburn Drive
For complete results go to: http://www.nssaf.ca/cross-country/results/11347
SoccerGold
JV Boys Riverview
Girls Horton
Div. 1 Boys Park View
Girls Halifax West
Div. 2 BoysMillwood
Girls Central Kings
Div. 3 Boys New Germany
Girls New Germany
Div. 4 Boys Hants North
Girls CBHA
Silver
Park View
Riverview
Citadel
Lockview
Northumberland
Millwood
Bridgetown
Dalbrae
Pugwash
Pictou
Football
Div. 1 Citadel
Div. 2 Sackville
Div. 3 Central Kings
C. P. Allen
Cole Harbour
NKEC
Volleyball
Div. 1 Boys Citadel
Girls Citadel
Div. 2 Girls Horton
Div. 3 Boys Clare
Girls Clare
Div. 4 Girls NDA
Sommet
CEC
CEC
Ecole Truro
Sommet
St. Mary’s
Bronze
Yarmouth
C. P. Allen
Dartmouth
Citadel
BEC
NKEC
Sommet
Bridgetown
Ecole NDA
Sommet
CEC
Bridgewater
Middleton
South Colchester
SAERC
Pomquet
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Thank You – Provincial Host Sites
T
hank you to the host schools for Golf, Baseball, Cross Country,
Soccer, Football and Volleyball! Your efforts on behalf of the
student-athletes of Nova Scotia are commendable! Your flexibility in
dealing with the weather, field conditions, school schedules, officials’
concerns, etc., etc., were appreciated by one and all.
Golf – Cape Breton Highlands Education Centre/Academy – Aurel LeLievre
Baseball – Auburn Drive High School – Erica Ans
Soccer
JV
Boys: Yarmouth Cons. Mem. High School – Jim Surette, Dana Cunningham
Girls: Horton High School – Jason Pleasant, Paul Veinotte
Division 1
Boys: Dartmouth High School – Peter Halley
Girls: Dr. J. H. Gillis Regional High School – Brian Boudreau, David
MacFarlane
Division 2
Boys: Millwood High School – Adam White
Girls: Northumberland Regional High School – Ruth Ann Murray
Division 3
Boys: Ecole sec. du Sommet – Guy Fortin
Girls: South Colchester Academy – Kelly Spencer
Division 4
Boys: Drumlin Heights – Brent Dickie
Girls: East Antigonish Academy – Corey Hayne
Cross Country: Citadel High School – Steve Harris, Jason Murphy
J. L. Ilsley High School – Colleen Harris
Football
Div. 1: Citadel High School – Steve Harris
Div. 2: Cole Harbour District High School – Patrick Hatfield
Div. 3: Central Kings Rural High School – Melissa Hyson
Volleyball
Division 1
Boys: Ecole sec. du Sommet – Guy Fortin
Girls: Lockview High School – Steve Wilcox
Division 2
Girls: J. L. Ilsley High School – David Algee, Craig Parker
Division 3
Boys: Middleton – Erin Belbin, Greg Bower
Girls: Eric Melanson, Christy Kelly
Division 4
Girls: St. Mary’s Bay Academy – Tonia Cromwell
Cross Country Championship – Senior Boys – Top 3 Individuals
Bridgewater Jr/Sr High – Div. 1 Girls’ Volleyball Bronze Medal Winners
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NSSAF Fall Workshop Proposals Approved by the Board of Governors – November 13-14, 2014
A – All Schools
1. Field Events – Schedules – Track and Field
That the schedule below be approved.
Field Events – Friday
10:30 a.m. Pole Vault
Long Jump
Shot Put
11:00 a.m. Long Jump
High Jump
Triple Jump
Shot Put
Discus
Javelin
12:30 p.m. Shot Put
Long Jump
1:00 p.m. Pole Vault
2:00 p.m. Long Jump
High Jump
Triple Jump
Shot Put
Discus
Javelin
4:00 p.m. Long Jump
High Jump
Triple Jump
Shot Put
Discus
Javelin
Field Events – Saturday
10:00 a.m. Long Jump
High Jump
Triple Jump
Shot Put
Discus
Javelin
12:00 noon Long Jump
High Jump
Triple Jump
Shot Put
Discus
Javelin
2:00 p.m. Long Jump
High Jump
Triple Jump
Shot Put
Discus
Javelin
Intermediate/Senior Girls
Special Athletes (JG, JB)
Special Athletes (HS G, HS B)
Intermediate Boys
Junior Girls
Intermediate Girls
Junior Boys
Senior Girls
Senior Boys
Special Athletes (JG, JB)
Special Athletes (HS G, HS B)
Intermediate/Senior Boys
Junior Boys
Intermediate Girls
Senior Girls
Senior Boys
Junior Girls
Intermediate Boys
Senior Boys
Senior Girls
Junior Girls
Intermediate Boys
Intermediate Girls Junior Boys
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47, 48
49, 50
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57
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59, 60
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Intermediate Girls
Senior Boys
Junior Boys
Junior Girls
Intermediate Boys
Senior Girls
Junior Girls
Junior Boys
Intermediate Boys
Senior Girls
Senior Boys
Intermediate Girls
Senior Girls
Intermediate Boys
Senior Boys
Intermediate Girls
Junior Boys
Junior Girls
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Immediately after
Events
Presentation
1:30 p.m.
Immediately after Events
Presentations
4:00 p.m.
Presentations
5:15 p.m.
Presentations
12:30 p.m.
Presentations
2:00 p.m.
Presentations
4:30 p.m.
2) Javelin and Discus Size – Girls
That the following girls’ implement sizes be approved:
Javelin – Intermediate - 500 g, Junior - 400 g.
Discus – Junior - .75 kg.
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B – High School Only
1) Regulation 25.15 Hockey Tie-Break Procedure
That the following be added to Regulation 25.15
7. Fewest goals-against in games between the tied teams.
8. Fewest goals-against in all games.
9. Most goals-for in games between the tied teams.
10. Most goals-for in all games.
11. Fewest penalty minutes.
2) Hockey Proposal re: Fighting Instigator and Aggressor
That the following be added to Regulation 25.14 ix
Instigator/aggressor
- The instigator of the fight will receive an additional two-game suspension;
- The aggressor in the fight will receive an additional two-game suspension.
- 2nd offense instigator and/or aggressor is an indefinite suspension pending an investigation.
3) Two Divisions for Boys’ and Girls’ Rugby at the Provincial Level
That the NSSAF adopt a Division 2 Championship in Boys’ and Girls’ Rugby.
Citadel High – Division 1 Boys’ Volleyball Champions
Coaches’ Pledge –
NSSAF Division 3
Boys’ Volleyball
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Citadel High – Division 1 Girls’ Volleyball Champions
Thank You Volleyball Coaches
NSSAF December 2014 News
Junior High/Middle School Champions Declared
WESTERN Gold
Silver Bronze
Soccer
Tier 1 Boys BarringtonHebbville Horton
Girls
New Germany
Clare
West Hants
Tier 2 Boys EMS WolfvilleHantsport
Girls
Pine Ridge
CAMS
West Kings
Volleyball
Tier 1 Boys BridgetownPar-en-Bas
Girls
YarmouthClare
Tier 2 Boys Pine Ridge
Hebbville
Girls
Pine Ridge
Par-en-Bas
Hebbville
Hebbville
Rose-des-Vents
West Hants
Capital
Soccer
Boys
Fairview
Girls
Fairview
Astral Drive
Madeline Symonds
Five Bridges
Astral Drive
Volleyball
Boys
Hfx. Central
G. P. Vanier
Girls
Elizabeth Sutherland Oxford
Division 2 Football Championship – Athlete’s Pledge
Carrefour
Ecole Sommet
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Host Schools for 2014-15
Coach Education
Basketball
nly coaches who have completed “Keeping the School in School
Sport” are eligible to coach in NSSAF Regional or Provincial
competition effective September 30, 2012.
JV Boys
Sydney Academy
Div. 1 BoysCEC
Div. 2 BoysBEC
Div. 3 BoysSpringhill
Div. 4 BoysCabot
JV Girls
North Nova
Div. 1 GirlsHorton
Div. 2 GirlsAmherst
Div. 3 GirlsDalbrae
Div. 4 GirlsLockeport
Hockey
Div. 1 Boys North Nova
Div. 2 Boys Eastern Shore
Div. 3 Boys Forest Heights
Div. 1 Girls Dr. J. H. Gillis
Div. 2 Girls West Kings
Millwood – NSSAF Division 2 Girls Soccer Silver Medal Winners
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New!
The Board of Governors approved a mechanism (online) to inventory
all active NSSAF Coaches by sport. This will enable the KTSISS program to
identify eligible coaches more efficiently and will provide significant data
for continued efforts in Coach training, particularly as this training relates
to the NCCP.
Schools have the ability to update Coach lists as required and to
confirm completion of any NSSAF required training.
The Coach Education Coordinator will have complete data for
NSSAF sport and in concert with the Dept. of Health and Wellness and
the Provincial Sport Organizations be able to more effectively address
technical training for school coaches.
How does it work?
1. Principals and Presenters have a new link on their menu, which will
take them to a Coaches list for their school.
2. The form is pre-populated with the school information.
3. The form contains the list of NSSAF sports.
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4. If the school coach for the sport selected completed the KTSISS
training, you will find his/her name on a drop-down list.
5. If they have not taken KTSISS, you are required to fill in the
information: First name. last name, email.
6. For multiple coaches for one sport select the Add Coach button.
Complete the form and save. In the future, the link will be an edit
link for updating.
7. The database will generate:
a list of all Coaches in the school by sport
a list of Coaches who have completed KTSISS
a list of Coaches who need to complete KTSISS
NCCP Training for School Coaches:
The Federation has, in consultation with provincial sport organizations,
established recommended standards of competency for junior and high
school sport. (NSSAF Handbook – page 27) In light of changes in NCCP
terminology and new program development, we are presently reviewing
these standards with the provincial sport organizations.
Technical training required for NSSAF Coaches
Football:
✔ By August 1, 2016 all Football Head Coaches must be trained as a
Competition Introduction Head Coach (NCCP).
✔ By August 1, 2016 all Football Coordinators must be trained as a
Competition Introduction Coordinator. (NCCP).
✔ By August 1, 2016 all Football Coaches must be trained as a
Competition Introduction Position Coach. (NCCP).
Rugby:
All NSSAF Rugby Coaches must complete the IRB Rugby Ready Module
(online) by February 1, 2015 (start-up date for the 2014-15 Rugby season.)
Cheerleading:
• Coaches must complete the NSSAF-approved Coaching Clinic.
• Other: The NCCP Concussion eLearning Training Module is
recommended for all school coaches.
Ron O`Flaherty
NSSAF Coach Education Coordinator
NSSAF Baseball Championship – Shaking Hands after the Championship
NSSAF JV Boys Soccer Championship – The Coin Toss
NSSAF Division 2 Football Action
NSSAF JV Girls Soccer Championship – The Coin Toss
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of Nova Scotia communities like yours
delivering local coverage, employing local
people and offering local support.
We are proud to support the Nova Scotia
School Athletic Federation and young
athletes from across our province.