News (Orono Amateur Athletic Association)

By Jeff Caplan: We are ALMOST there…  Once again, we can’t thank our members enough for your patience, as we wait for our season to start.  We cannot emphasize enough, how different the 2020-2021 season is going to look, but your OAAA Executive is working tirelessly to make it a Safe and Healthy season. As we ...

By Jeff Caplan: With the ice almost ready at our arena, The OAAA is happy to pass on more information about what the hockey season will look like. PLEASE NOTE: we are still in need of Head Coaches and Trainers for all divisions!  Remember we cannot put a team on the ice without those positions filled. Here ...

By Jeff Caplan: As we move closer to the start of hockey, all OAAA players will soon be asked to complete a 'Confirmation Form' to confirm their registration and intention to play in Orono this year.  We will also be collecting the first installment of the registration fee at this time.   Watch your email ...

By Jeff Caplan: Have you been thinking about coaching? This hockey season we need you!  With the changes to hockey due to the Covid-19 situation, the OAAA is in need of more coaches than ever before due to the player cap per team. For the 2020-21 hockey season, all coach certifications are online (see News ...

By Jeff Caplan: The OMHA has released the 2020-21 coaching requirements.  Any questions about qualifications can be directed to our OMHA Rep Mark Foster at [email protected]  OMHA 2020-21 Coach Qualifications If you are interested in coaching (and we need a lot of coaches this season), please submit an ...

By Jeff Caplan: Coaches, Assistant Coaches, Managers, Trainers and Officials..... The OMHA has created a mandatory online course for all team bench staff to try and faciliate a smooth transition back to hockey. The course is free and can be accessed through the following link to the OMHA website. OMHA ...

By Jeff Caplan: The OMHA is preparing to move into Stage 3B of Return to Hockey.    Hopefully this article answers some questions you may have about the 2020-2021 hockey season.  In order for the kids to get back onto ice, the OAAA is required to develop a plan that will then be approved by the OMHA, ...

By Jeff Caplan: The OAAA is currently seeking sponsors for the 2020/2021 hockey season. We know that due to the Covid-19 pandemic many of our local businesses who have previously sponsored our kids may not be able to afford it this season.   With the roll-out of the new format for hockey this season, our ...

By Jeff Caplan: Tim Horton's sponsors our three youngest divisions totalling around 15 teams and over 200 kids AND Tim Horton's also sponsors our arena with a board ad. Wednesday August 12th is Tim Horton's Camp Day. Let's show our support for our sponsor by buying a coffee on Camp Day and helping them send ...

By Jeff Caplan: Did you know.... The OAAA board also manage the Orono Arena & Community Centre?  Although we are often generously supported by the Municipality of Clarington, we are operated independent of them.    Here is an updated list of contact information for our arena including a new email ...