2022-23 OCAA Annual Report by Ontario Colleges Athletic Association

ANNUAL REPORT 2022 - 2023

TABLE OF CONTENTS 2022-23 YEAR IN REVIEW 03 Introduction ABOUT THE OCAA 05 Who We Are 07 The Members 08 OCAA Leadership 2022-23 CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS & AWARDS 10 League Sport Championships 11 Tournament Sport Championships 12 CCAA Championship Achievements 12 Award Recognition 13 Partners & Initiatives 16 OCAA Hall of Fame 18 Financial Commentary

INTRODUCTION The 2022-23 Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) season was full of impressive achievements and highlights. Across all 26 member institutions, over 7000 student-athletes competed in the OCAA this past season across 15 varsity sport seasons and championships. The accomplishments of the OCAA spanned outside of the province as well with the members winning 16 national medals (6 gold, 4 silver, 6 bronze). Additionally, the OCAA member institutions hosted 3 national championships, providing the best championship experiences Canada has to offer to hundreds of studentathletes from across the country. The impact of the Ontario Collegiate Recreation (OCR) Committee in 2022-23 needs to be recognized, with over 4000 recreational studentathletes participating in over 50 sport events throughout the year. This included the highly anticipated introduction of a new REC CUP sport, outdoor cricket.

Outside of direct sport competition proved to be equally as impactful. OCAA studentathletes achieved in the classroom, boasting an impressive 93% academic eligibility across all sports. 92 OCAA student-athletes also earned CCAA All-Canadian honors, representing their success in sport and in the classroom. As a conference, the OCAA continues to make strides in the area of equity, diversity and inclusion. One such step was the adoption of a new mandatory anti-racism training program for all coaches and athletic personnel across the conference. The OCAA has also partnered with the University of Toronto IDEAS Research Lab on a multi-year, comprehensive anti-racism research study designed to learn more about the OCAA from an EDI lens. The success of this past season is in large part due to the incredible contributions of essential volunteers that are the lifeblood of the OCAA. A special thanks to the Senior Leadership Council, Board of Directors, Standing Committees and Championship Hosts. Thanks also to the incredible effort of the OCAA Office staff. Finally, thank you to all of the partners that support the OCAA, especially the Government of Ontario, Ministry of Tourism Culture and Sport, for their financial contributions and overall support towards the advancement of college sports in this province. As another chapter comes to a close in the over 50 years of OCAA history, there is plenty to look forward to towards 2023-24 and beyond.

WHO WE ARE

7000+ MORE THAN 7000 STUDENT-ATHLETES PARTICIPATE IN OCAA VARSITY AND EXTRAMURAL COMPETITION EVERY YEAR.

26 26 MEMBER INSTITUTIONS MAKE UP THE CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP, REPRESENTING THE LARGEST MEMBER BASE FOR A POST-SECONDARY SPORTS CONFERENCE IN CANADA.

1400+ THE OCAA FEATURES A TOTAL OF 15 VARSITY SPORT OFFERINGS AND CHAMPIONSHIPS EACH YEAR, THAT PROVIDE OVER 1400 SPORT EVENTS ANNUALLY.

$2,000,000+ THE OCAA MEMBERSHIP GRANTED OVER $2 MILLION IN ATHLETIC FINANCIAL AWARDS TO SUPPORT ELIGIBLE STUDENT-ATHLETES IN 2022-23.

VISION

The OCAA is a recognized leader in intercollegiate athletics dedicated to student athlete and sport development.

OUR VALUES The OCAA believes in: Being student-focused Academic and athletic excellence Leadership and personal development Promoting an active and healthy lifestyle Integrity, respect and fair play Equity of opportunity Teamwork

OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES The OCAA will: Encourage academic achievement and contribute to the overall student athlete educational experience. Provide leadership in contributing to the development of sport provincially and nationally Provide a competitively balanced structure that encourages access and will assist members in striving for provincial and national championships Operate in a collegial and inclusive manner respecting member’s differences. Operate in a fiscally responsible, accountable, progressive and innovative manner Promote direct, honest and transparent communication Operate in a consistent manner that will add to the equity of the brand. Ensure a safe environment

THE MEMBERS

INSTITUTION

CITY

ATHLETIC REPRESENTATIVE

INSTITUTION Humber College

CITY

ATHLETIC REPRESENTATIVE

Algonquin College

Ottawa

Timothy Lee

Etobicoke

Ray Chateau

Collège Boréal

Sudbury

Andrea Boyce

Lakehead University, Orillia

Orillia

Chris Glover

Cambrian College

Sudbury

Tim Yu

Lambton College

Sarnia

James Grant

Canadore College

North Bay

Ryan Drouin

Wilfrid Laurier University, Brantford

Brantford

Kate McCrae-Bristol

Centennial College

Scarborough

Darcy Brioux

Loyalist College

Belleville

Cristy Latham

Collège La Cité

Ottawa

David Touchette

Mohawk College

Hamilton

Matthew Ferreira

Conestoga College

Kitchener

Andrew Bates

Niagara College

Niagara

Michele O’Keefe

Thunder Bay

Susan Tucker

Redeemer University

Ancaster

James Kryger

Durham College

Oshawa

Scott Dennis

St. Clair College

Windsor

Reid Innes

Fanshawe College

London

Ian Foss

St. Lawrence College

Kingston

Kevin Biggs

Fleming College

Peterborough

Sault Ste. Marie

Paul Orazietti

Confederation College

Greg Jefford

George Brown College

Toronto

Mélanie Gérin-Lajoie

Georgian College

Barrie

David Laliberte

Sault College Seneca Polytechnic

Toronto

Gillian McCullough

Sheridan College

Oakville

Jim Flack

OCAA LEADERSHIP

2022-23 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER

TITLE / INSTITUTION

Janet Morrison (OCAA Chair)

President Sheridan College

Sean Kennedy (OCAA Vice-Chair)

President Niagara College

Nathan McFadden / Ray Chateau (SLC President)

Athletic Director Fanshawe College / Humber College

Michel Doucet (Audit & Finance Committee Chair)

Vice-president, Services corporatifs Collège Boréal

Jason Hunter

Vice President, Students and Institutional Planning Humber College

Shawn Chorney

Vice President Strategic Infrastructure, Indigenous & Learner Services Canadore College

Matt Trainor

Director of Student Services Sault College

Stewart Clark

Director Marketing, Communications & Recruitment St. Lawrence College

Elaine Popp

Executive VP, Academic Durham College

Kyle Pelly (Ex-Officio)

Executive Director OCAA

2022-23 SENIOR LEADERSHIP COUNCIL MEMBER

TITLE / INSTITUTION

Nathan McFadden / Ray Chateau President

Athletic Director Fanshawe College / Humber College

Jay Shewfelt Past President

Athletic Coordinator St. Clair College

Mélanie Gérin-Lajoie 1st Vice President

Manager of Athletics George Brown College

Matthew Ferreira VP Finance

Director, Athletics & Recreation Mohawk College

Jeff Harris VP Programs

Manager, Varsity Georgian College

Elana Weber VP Campus Recreation

Manager, Athletic Operations Georgian College

Kevin Biggs VP Marketing & Sport Development

Manager, Athletics & Student Engagement St. Lawrence College

Kyle Pelly

Executive Director OCAA STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS Year Ended April 30, 2023

REVENUE

EXPENSES

2022-23 SEASON CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS & AWARDS LEAGUE SPORT

HOST INSTITUTION

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

MEN’S BASKETBALL

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL

MEN’S VOLLEYBALL

WOMEN’S SOCCER

MEN’S SOCCER

WOMEN’S RUGBY SEVENS

MEN’S RUGBY

WOMEN’S SOFTBALL

MEN’S BASEBALL

RESULTS

2022-23 SEASON CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS & AWARDS TOURNAMENT SPORT/HOST CROSS COUNTRY

RESULTS TEAM MEN

WOMEN

GOLF

MEN

WOMEN

RESULTS INDIVIDUAL MEN

WOMEN

MEN

WOMEN

MEN DIVISION II

INDOOR SOCCER

MEN

WOMEN

CURLING

MEN

WOMEN MIXED DOUBLES

BADMINTON

MEN WOMEN (3-WAY TIE)

MEN’S SINGLES WOMEN’S SINGLES MEN’S DOUBLES WOMEN’S DOUBLES MIXED DOUBLES

2022-23 SEASON CCAA CHAMPIONSHIP ACHIEVEMENTS GOLF - MEN’S TEAM Humber College (Gold) Fanshawe College (Bronze) GOLF - MEN’S INDIVIDUAL Humber College (Gold) Fanshawe College (Silver) Humber College (Bronze) GOLF - WOMEN’S TEAM Team OCAA (Gold) GOLF - WOMEN’S INDIVIDUAL Humber College (Gold) Humber College (Silver) MEN’S SOCCER Humber College (Gold) Seneca College (Silver) CROSS COUNTRY - MEN’S TEAM Fanshawe College (Silver) St. Clair College (Bronze) BADMINTON – WOMEN’S SINGLES Conestoga College (Bronze) BADMINTON – MEN’S SINGLES Centennial College (Gold) Centennial College (Bronze) BADMINTON – WOMEN’S DOUBLES Humber College (Gold) BADMINTON – MEN’S DOUBLES Humber College (Gold) Seneca College (Bronze)

OCAA MAJOR AWARDS

BADMINTON – MIXED DOUBLES George Brown College (Silver)

OCAA MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Luca Uccello, Humber College

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL Humber College (Bronze)

OCAA FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Bryanna Kressler, St. Clair College

MEN’S VOLLEYBALL Humber College (Silver)

OCAA MALE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR Daniel Talmage, Humber College

WOMEN’S CURLING Niagara College (Silver)

OCAA FEMALE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR Emily Cooper, Durham College

MEN’S CURLING Humber College (Gold) Mohawk College (Bronze)

OCAA COACH OF THE YEAR Doug Wiseman, St. Clair College OCAA ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR Ray Chateau, Humber College

PARTNERS & INITIATIVES OUR PARTNERS Special Thanks to the Government of Ontario

CORPORATE PARTNERS

OFFICIAL SUPPLIERS

MEDIA & CONTENT PARTNERS

SPORT PARTNERS

PROJECTED STRATEGIC ACTIONS & OUTCOMES INNOVATE. ENGAGE. ADVANCE. This is how a highly anticipated 2023-24 OCAA season will be guided. Beyond the regular day-to-day activities, the OCAA will elevate the OCAA brand and marketing potential, while continue to ensure the foundation can support this growth. Deliberate and positive steps will be taken towards a more equitable and inclusive environment for all participants, supporting greater student-athlete success. This season’s objectives are highlighted by some exciting and truly impactful initiatives: This season will mark the beginning of a brand new OCAA LIVE streaming platform, which will allow OCAA participants and fans to connect with incredible competition better than before. Fans should expect an improved viewing experience of every basketball and volleyball game; while also accessing multiple other sporting events including soccer, baseball, softball, rugby and more. The OCAA can only continue to grow if its foundation is well supported. Significant foundational elements such as the governance structure, operational processes and the policies and procedures that drive the association will be constantly reviewed and improved with a goal of creating efficiencies and improving support for the membership.

ANTI-RACISM RESEARCH PROJECT The OCAA, in partnership with the University of Toronto IDEAS Research Lab, are conducting a comprehensive anti-racism research project. The goal is to learn more about the OCAA and its participants through a racial lens, and how to improve in the area of equity, diversity and inclusion. Over 1000 participants have taken part in surveys, with hundreds being involved in focus group discussions. The final project is set to be completed in 2024.

STUDENT-ATHLETE SUCCESS The OCAA and the Coaches Association of Ontario (CAO) are finding new ways to support student-athletes that are transitioning away from participation but want to maintain their involvement in sport. The OCAA Coach Mentor Program supports up to twenty mentormentee pairs throughout the OCAA membership. This program provides financial support, expert input, training opportunities and general coach development guidance for these participants.

OCAA HALL OF FAME The Ontario Colleges Athletic Association Hall of Fame is dedicated to the recognition of extraordinary contributions and accomplishments within collegiate sports in Ontario. Honoured members include student-athletes, coaches and builders of the association. This season, 32 new members were recognized in the 10th OCAA Hall of Fame ceremony, held at the St. Clair College Centre for the Arts in Windsor, Ont., on Monday, May 1. The OCAA Hall of Fame was established in 2003. Including this year's induction, membership has expanded to 452 individuals. This season’s induction ceremony was the first since 2019, with the 2021 induction class cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The OCAA Hall of Fame expanded its class size for 2023 and will do so again in 2025.

OCAA HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2023 Inductee