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News Quest For Gold Selected Athletes
Cycle 2 Quest for Gold Ontario Card Nominations Announced!OWSA would like to thank and congratulate the talented athletes who have been nominated for Ontario Cards under the 2007-2008 Quest for Gold Ontario Athlete Assistance Program (OAAP). The athletes nominated were selected using the sport specific selection criteria developed by OWSA and its Sport Directors, approved by its Board of Directors and applied by OWSA Athlete Selection Committee. OWSA congratulates these athletes on their successful performances, and their nomination for Quest for Gold OAAP funding. Wheelchair Athletics: Michael Kahn, Isaiah Christophe, Kierra Gibson, Corin Metzger Appeals Athletes who have not been nominated and who wish to appeal this decision can do so by filing an appeal in writing only with the Quest for Gold Ontario Athlete Assistance Program Appeals Committee. Appeals must be submitted through regular post, registered mail, in person or by courier. Appeals that are delivered personally or by courier shall be deemed to be received on the date of delivery. Appeals that are delivered by regular post or registered mail shall be deemed to be received three days after the date of mailing. Appeals submitted by e-mail or fax will not be accepted. Grounds for appeals will be limited strictly to: · whether or not the PSO/MSO has completed the selection process in accordance with their own published selection criteria and related procedures; · whether or not the selection criteria developed and applied by the PSO/MSO were fair, objective, transparent and free from discrimination or conflict of interest. After hearing an appeal the Appeals Committee will have the authority to: a) Direct the PSO/MSO to redo the selection process using the correct criteria/process and submit new list of nominated athletes; b) Deny the appeal; or c) Allow the appeal and nominate the appellant for carding status. The deadline for athletes to submit appeals to the Appeals Committee is February 8th, 2008 Appeals can be directed to:
Quest for Gold Ontario Athlete Assistance Program Appeals Committee c/o Sport and Recreation Branch Ministry of Health Promotion, 18th floor, 393 University Avenue, Suite1802 Toronto, Ontario M7A 2S1
2007-08 Track and Field Carding Criteria
Please follow this link for the carding criteria for Track and Field
Quest For Gold Cycle 1 Nominated Athletes Powerlifting: Sally Thomas Tennis: Cyndy McLean, Joel Dembe, Gary Lukar (Full Cards) Rich Vanderwal, Flavio Pagliero (Half Cards) Rugby: Dan Catrysse, John Szintai, Kevin McEwen, Eric Page, Frank Groenestege, Dwayne Beshara, Russell Hogben, Patrice Dagenais Basketball: Kyle Cicerella, Shayne Smith, Corey Gale, Ryne Bachmann, Jenny Austin, Julian Baird, Jeremy James, Billy Langveld, Jordan Mederios, Josh Davis
Quest For Gold Selection Criteria (Cycle 1)
Please click on the sport below to review the 2007-08 Athlete Carding Selection Criteria
*Please note that carding for Athletics will take place in cycle 2 with criteria being published by October 5th.
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OWSA Well Represented at Track and Field Nationals
OWSA is very proud of all our athletes who participated at Nationals in Windsor. A number of our athletes took home medals and set personal bests. Ontario seems to have a great young team and to find this much success so early looks great for Athletics in Ontario going forward. A summary of results: Men Curtis Thom: Gold 200m, Gold 400m, Gold 800m, Bronze 1500m Josh Cassidy: Bronze 400m, Silver 800m, Gold 5000m James Baker: Bronze 200m Papito Wilson: Gold Shot put, Gold Discus Women Jessica Matassa: Silver 200m, Bronze 400m, Bronze 800m Melanie Hawtin: Bronze 100m Tracey Ferguson: Bonze 200m, Bronze 1500m Martha Sandoval: Gold Shot put(F52), Gold Discus(F52), Gold Javelin(F52) Corin Metzger: Gold Shot put(F56) Kierra Gibson: Silver Shot put(F56)
Ontario Recognized at CWBA Awards
At the CWBA Awards, held during Nationals in Manitoba, OWSA was well represented receiving 3 awards. Ann Marie Hagey received Volunteer of the Year for her hard work with the Twin City Spinners and Ontario's Canada Games Team. Trevor Kerr received Official of the Year, and Corey Smith received Junior Male Athlete of the Year for his role with the Canada Games Team.
Men's B-Ball Team Wins Bronze
The Ontario Men's Basketball Team traveled to Manitoba enjoying a 5 year run as Canada's Champions. Head Coach, Chris Chandler, had to make some big adjustments with long-time captain Patrick Anderson taking a break from basketball. The team has no shortage of leaders with Team Canada veterans Adam Lancia and Chris Stoutenburg leading the charge and picking up first-team allstars. The team played hard and is looking forward to reclaiming the gold at next year's championships. Congratulations to all!
Wheelchair Rugby Nationals
Team Ontario's division 1 team headed to Edmonton with the intentions of reclaiming their gold medal. Unfortunately, the team lost a close semi-final match to Quebec and had to settle for a bronze medal. It was a different story for Team Ontario’s division 2 team who came into the tournament as defending champions. The team went undefeated in each of their games before taking BC to overtime and reclaiming the gold medal for the second year in a row. Both teams represented Ontario very well and congratulations goes to both teams and coaches Harry DeBoer and Mike Imbeault.
Also, Ontario will likely be hosting the National Championships in 2008. Anyone interested in being part of the organizing committee is asked to contact Michael Suraci at 416-426-7189.
OWSA at the Ontario Sport Awards
The Ontario Sport Awards were held April 26 at the Granite Club in Toronto. These awards recognize the achievements of Ontario’s athletes during the 2006 calendar year. OWSA is proud to announce that Bradley Bowden was named Male Athlete with a Disability of the Year for his accomplishments in wheelchair basketball and sledge hockey. Erika Schmutz was also named as a finalist in the Female Athlete with a Disability of the Year Award for her accomplishments in wheelchair rugby. Congratulations to Bradley and Erika
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