OSCA's Cricket-Ed Forum 2025 Inspires Youth Through Cricket, Learning, and Community Engagement
EINPresswire.com / -- The Ontario Schools Cricket Association (OSCA) successfully hosted the second annual OSCA Cricket-Ed Forum 2025 at the Save Max Sports Centre in Brampton, bringing together student cricketers, families, and community leaders for a dynamic morning of recognition, education, and empowerment.
This year's forum celebrated the achievements of student participants in OSCA's Winter 2025 Recreational Cricket Program, recognizing their dedication with the prestigious OSCA School Cricket Excellence Medals. The event also underscored OSCA's commitment to holistic youth development, integrating sports with financial literacy, mental wellness, and STEMM learning opportunities.
'We were delighted to collaborate with Peel District School Board, Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board, Lotus STEMM, CMHA Peel Dufferin and Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst at Toronto Metropolitan University to positively impact the lives of students through the sport of cricket, which used to be the national sport of Canada many years ago,' said Ken Jeffers, President of the Ontario Schools Cricket Association. 'We are thankful for the City of Brampton, TD Bank Group and Rogers for their generous support and encouragement and for their investment in the program this year.'
Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Patron of OSCA, also recognized the organization's impact on youth development:
'The Ontario Schools Cricket Association has done an incredible job of fostering youth engagement through cricket while instilling important life skills like teamwork, discipline, and financial literacy,' said Premier Doug Ford. 'This program has grown into an inspiring success story, strengthening community ties and providing young people with valuable opportunities to develop on and off the field. I extend my congratulations to OSCA for their continued impact and look forward to seeing their programs expand across Ontario.'
As the cricket capital of Canada, Brampton has been a strong supporter of OSCA's initiatives, helping to expand access to the sport for youth across the region.
'As Mayor, I am thrilled to see the continued growth and success of the Ontario Schools Cricket Association. Cricket's rise in popularity among students is a testament to the power of sport in bringing people together', said Mayor Patrick Brown. 'We've made significant investments in cricket for Brampton and there's more to come. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the players, coaches, and supporters who are helping foster young talent and sportsmanship across our province.'
OSCA is grateful for continued support from our sponsors Rogers and TD Bank. This year's forum featured an insightful cybersecurity session by Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst ('the Catalyst'). Led by Catalyst industry expert Aurn Chima, the session equipped students and families with essential online safety tips and career insights in cybersecurity. Another key event highlight was an interactive financial literacy session led by TD Bank, equipping students and families with essential financial knowledge to build a stronger future.
'TD is incredibly proud to sponsor Ontario Schools Cricket Association's Cricket-Ed Forum, helping young athletes develop essential and practical life skills that extend beyond the field,' said Michael Armstrong, Vice President, North American Brand & Sponsorships, TD Bank Group. 'We understand the importance of building financial literacy from a young age and feel privileged to support opportunities that build strong and resilient communities.'
'Rogers is proud to partner with the Ontario Schools Cricket Association to provide youth with access to the game of cricket,' said Navdeep Bains, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Rogers. 'We believe in the power of sport to help young people feel included and build confidence as part of a team.'
OSCA also introduced a mental health awareness activity in partnership with the CMHA Peel Dufferin reinforcing the importance of emotional well-being alongside physical activity.
In addition, students participated in interactive STEMM activities facilitated by LOTUS STEMM, a nonprofit bridging the gap between science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM) with cultural perspectives inspired by South Asian backgrounds.
The OSCA Cricket-Ed Forum 2025 once again demonstrated the power of cricket as a vehicle for community engagement, skill-building, and educational enrichment, reinforcing OSCA's mission to promote inclusivity, physical activity, and personal growth among youth.
About Ontario Schools Cricket Association (OSCA)
The Ontario Schools Cricket Association (OSCA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles and well-being in youth through cricket. Working closely with school boards and partners in the education sector, OSCA utilizes cricket to foster community connections, encourage holistic development, and promote inclusivity and intercultural understanding.
[email protected]
Ken Jeffers, President of OSCA
X
YouTube
TikTok
Legal Disclaimer:
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
USA Today
07-04-2025
- USA Today
What is the cut at the 2025 Masters? History of cut line at Augusta National
What is the cut at the 2025 Masters? History of cut line at Augusta National The criteria for playing in the third and fourth round at the Masters changed a few years ago. Here's what you need to know. Like most golf tournaments that are conducted over 72 holes, the field at the 2025 Masters will be cut after the conclusion of the second round, trimming the field of competitors from 95 to golfers who are in the top 50 positions on the leaderboard, including those golfers who are tied for 50th or better. Therefore, the number of golfers who make the cut and who will play in the third and fourth rounds is not pre-determined. Before 1957, there was no 36-hole cut at the Masters. From 1957 until 1961, only the low 40 players qualified to play in the third and fourth rounds. Doug Ford became the first Masters champion at a tournament that had a 36-hole cut in 1957, and the cut was 6-over-par 150. From 1962 until 2012, the cut was the low 44 players and those within 10 strokes of the leader. From 2013 to 2019, the low 50 and ties, along with those players within 10 strokes of the leader, qualified. Prior to the 2020 Masters, the 10-shot rule was eliminated, and the cut was changed to its current format, low 50 and ties. Below is a chart that shows the cut number at each Masters since 2010. As you can see in the chart, the cut at the 2020 (which was held in November) was at even-par (144), and that is the lowest score ever for the cut line. The highest score is 154 (10 over) in 1982. The most common cut line number has been 147 (3 over), and the average cut score has been 147.7, which is slightly above 4 over par.
Associated Press
05-03-2025
- Associated Press
OSCA's Cricket-Ed Forum 2025 Inspires Youth Through Cricket, Learning, and Community Engagement
'Building Connections and Active Living Through Cricket.' — OSCA / -- The Ontario Schools Cricket Association (OSCA) successfully hosted the second annual OSCA Cricket-Ed Forum 2025 at the Save Max Sports Centre in Brampton, bringing together student cricketers, families, and community leaders for a dynamic morning of recognition, education, and empowerment. This year's forum celebrated the achievements of student participants in OSCA's Winter 2025 Recreational Cricket Program, recognizing their dedication with the prestigious OSCA School Cricket Excellence Medals. The event also underscored OSCA's commitment to holistic youth development, integrating sports with financial literacy, mental wellness, and STEMM learning opportunities. 'We were delighted to collaborate with Peel District School Board, Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board, Lotus STEMM, CMHA Peel Dufferin and Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst at Toronto Metropolitan University to positively impact the lives of students through the sport of cricket, which used to be the national sport of Canada many years ago,' said Ken Jeffers, President of the Ontario Schools Cricket Association. 'We are thankful for the City of Brampton, TD Bank Group and Rogers for their generous support and encouragement and for their investment in the program this year.' Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Patron of OSCA, also recognized the organization's impact on youth development: 'The Ontario Schools Cricket Association has done an incredible job of fostering youth engagement through cricket while instilling important life skills like teamwork, discipline, and financial literacy,' said Premier Doug Ford. 'This program has grown into an inspiring success story, strengthening community ties and providing young people with valuable opportunities to develop on and off the field. I extend my congratulations to OSCA for their continued impact and look forward to seeing their programs expand across Ontario.' As the cricket capital of Canada, Brampton has been a strong supporter of OSCA's initiatives, helping to expand access to the sport for youth across the region. 'As Mayor, I am thrilled to see the continued growth and success of the Ontario Schools Cricket Association. Cricket's rise in popularity among students is a testament to the power of sport in bringing people together', said Mayor Patrick Brown. 'We've made significant investments in cricket for Brampton and there's more to come. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the players, coaches, and supporters who are helping foster young talent and sportsmanship across our province.' OSCA is grateful for continued support from our sponsors Rogers and TD Bank. This year's forum featured an insightful cybersecurity session by Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst ('the Catalyst'). Led by Catalyst industry expert Aurn Chima, the session equipped students and families with essential online safety tips and career insights in cybersecurity. Another key event highlight was an interactive financial literacy session led by TD Bank, equipping students and families with essential financial knowledge to build a stronger future. 'TD is incredibly proud to sponsor Ontario Schools Cricket Association's Cricket-Ed Forum, helping young athletes develop essential and practical life skills that extend beyond the field,' said Michael Armstrong, Vice President, North American Brand & Sponsorships, TD Bank Group. 'We understand the importance of building financial literacy from a young age and feel privileged to support opportunities that build strong and resilient communities.' 'Rogers is proud to partner with the Ontario Schools Cricket Association to provide youth with access to the game of cricket,' said Navdeep Bains, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Rogers. 'We believe in the power of sport to help young people feel included and build confidence as part of a team.' OSCA also introduced a mental health awareness activity in partnership with the CMHA Peel Dufferin reinforcing the importance of emotional well-being alongside physical activity. In addition, students participated in interactive STEMM activities facilitated by LOTUS STEMM, a nonprofit bridging the gap between science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM) with cultural perspectives inspired by South Asian backgrounds. The OSCA Cricket-Ed Forum 2025 once again demonstrated the power of cricket as a vehicle for community engagement, skill-building, and educational enrichment, reinforcing OSCA's mission to promote inclusivity, physical activity, and personal growth among youth. About Ontario Schools Cricket Association (OSCA) The Ontario Schools Cricket Association (OSCA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles and well-being in youth through cricket. Working closely with school boards and partners in the education sector, OSCA utilizes cricket to foster community connections, encourage holistic development, and promote inclusivity and intercultural understanding. [email protected] Ken Jeffers, President of OSCA X LinkedIn Instagram YouTube TikTok Legal Disclaimer:
Yahoo
02-12-2024
- Yahoo
'Embarrassing' downtown Toronto traffic forces Utah NHL team to walk to game versus Maple Leafs
Absolutely nobody — aside from Taylor Swift — is safe from gridlock in Toronto. The NHL's Utah Hockey Club, in town to play the Maple Leafs on Nov. 24, got to experience all the awfulness Canada's largest city had to offer when players were forced to walk to Scotiabank Arena for the game because of traffic. In a video captioned "Gotta get our steps in" posted to the team's Instagram account, players were shown abandoning the team bus before strolling under the Gardiner Expressway and past the CN Tower and Union Station toward the rink. 'Walking pregame to get to the rink because there's way too much traffic," said Utah defenceman Maveric Lamoureux during the team's stroll. "The bus is not moving at all, so it's just pretty much the whole team walking the street." Lamoureux laughed, adding that they were all about to be late for a team meeting which was supposed to start in one minute. "So I think that's a first for everyone. Never saw that before." Fans, as you'd expected had some fun with the situation on social media. "Some gamesmanship, eh? I SEE YOU, CANADA," wrote one user on X. "This is the hockey gods punishing you for injuring Ovechkin," quipped another. One reply read, "You think that's the end of it? Wait till you get back to Pearson." While another user wrote: "Trust me there's no conspiracy, Toronto/GTA has some of the worst traffic in the world. Worst transit system for a major city in the world. Just be happier it wasn't colder out when yall had to walk lol, sry eh!" One reply read. "You should brought some bikes and you could use all of our empty bike lanes!" Read another. Doug Ford would blame the traffic on Toronto's bike lanes, the Ontario Premier did exactly that. "When Toronto traffic is so bad that NHL teams have to walk to their games, we've got a serious problem," Ford wrote. "That's why it's so important that we deliver on our plan to fight gridlock by bringing sanity back to bike lane decisions, building highways and public transit, and speeding up construction on the Gardiner," he added. X users weren't going to let Ford off that easy, however, as many were quick to remind the Premier that the annual Santa Clause Parade, which occupied many streets in Toronto's downtown core on Sunday afternoon, was probably to blame for the traffic situation. "Folks, I'm cancelling the Santa Clause parade because people need to commute on Sunday," quipped one user on X. "You might as well ban The Santa Claus Parade. That's what caused grid lock on Sunday," wrote another. "Doug it was because of the Santa Clause parade, how do you not know what's going on in the city that you're the premayor of?" One commenter wrote, while another quipped: "Just ban reindeer from using bike lanes. Easy peasy." Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow also confirmed that the Santa Claus parade was to blame, joking that "Santa didn't conspire together with the Leafs." Ford, whose war on bike lanes in Ontario cities has been picking up steam over the past few weeks, added more fuel to the fire during an unrelated press conference on Nov. 25. 'It was embarrassing that the Utah Hockey Team had to get out of the bus and start walking to the hockey arena. It is just unacceptable, people are avoiding downtown,' Ford said. '[Traffic in] Toronto is an absolute nightmare right now, around the world and North America.' Whatever you think about Ford and how he plans to tackle road congestion in growing Ontario cities, there's one thing we can all agree: Toronto traffic is absolutely next level. It also doesn't discriminate, as everyone from actors to singers to pro-athletes and beyond have been affected in some way or another by the brutal traffic conditions plaguing Toronto's streets. Back in July of 2024, former One Direction singer Niall Horan had to walk to his own show because traffic was at a standstill. Race car driver Lochie Hughes experienced something similar later that month en route to the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy in Toronto — ditching his vehicle and renting a bike before finishing the journey to Toronto's Exhibition Place on foot. As far as the game goes, Utah's night started out on the wrong foot and ended much the same, as the team's commuting misfortunes foreshadowed a 3-2 loss to the Maple Leafs — who leaned on a two-goal showing from Mitch Marner.
