C.O.S.S.A.

It was the BQAA’s turn to hand out the Bev Goulding Awards this year at the COSSA AGM. The Bev Goulding award is given each year to 2 deserving coaches who have made significant contributions to athletics at the high school, district and association levels. Our award winners this year exemplify all that is good about athletics at their high schools and beyond. Jeff McDougall (THS) is a long time…

In a bittersweet presentation at the AGM this year, Leslie Creeden was awarded the Pete Beach Award for all of her contributions to athletics and coaching at IE Weldon and the Kawartha and COSSA Executives. Angela Graham gave a moving presentation touching on all aspects of Leslie’s contributions from coach to colleague and mentor. She was a fantastic person and meant so much to so many over the course of…

One of the perks of hosting OSFAA Championships in the area is that some of our local coaches get recognized with prestigious provincial awards. This happened not once, but twice in the first week of June at the AAA Girls and Boys Rugby Championships hosted in Peterborough. At the banquet for the girls JoAnne Robinson (Bayside Secondary) was recognized for all of her efforts both in our local high fields…

It is with heavy hearts  we share the difficult news of the passing of Leslie Creeden on Friday February 9. Leslie served on the COSSA executive as the Secretary/Treasurer and CGA Rep to OFSAA as well as several roles on the Kawartha Executive over her many years in education and coaching. Some thoughts from those who knew her well: Leslie is one of those people that is easy to love….

COSSA is pleased to welcome student-athletes, coaches, parents and fans to another great year of high school athletics.  From the gymnasiums and fields to the ice rinks and pools, COSSA athletes and coaches will be competing for their schools in many different sports  over the year. COSSA is also excited to celebrate the 75th anniversary of OFSAA!  We look forward to participating in the different initiatives and events that OFSAA…

Congratulations to COSSA’s own Tara Feeney of Trenton High School.  At the 2023 OFSAA Wrestling championship, Tara was presented with the Leadership in Sport award for wrestling by Dan Foley.  This is a well deserved recognition for all Tara does in sport and in particular in wrestling.  Congratulations from all of COSSA, Tara!  

Bay of Quinte Cross Country

Results for the Bay of Quinte Cross Country Invitational held on October 5th are posted the the Bay of Quinte Cross Country Page. Click Here

COSSA Athletics was pleased to present the Pete Beach Award at the AGM in June, 2022. Below is this year’s recipient, Kathy Carson (Holy Cross CSS), receiving her award; congratulations Kathy!

COSSA Athletics was pleased to present its annual awards at the AGM in June, 2022. Below are the recipients of the Bev Goulding Coaching Award; congratulations Brian and Anne! Brian Poste (North Hastings SS)                                                                         …