Ontario Athletic Therapist Association (OATA)

Ontario Athletic Therapist Association (OATA) OATA is the professional association for Athletic Therapist leaders in this province of Ontario.

OSTA CHEERS PWHL WINMontréal Victoire WON their first Walter Cup as the PWHL finalists with against Ottawa. Montreal cap...
05/21/2026

OSTA CHEERS PWHL WIN

Montréal Victoire WON their first Walter Cup as the PWHL finalists with against Ottawa. Montreal captain Marie-Philip Poulin was honoured as the playoff MVP. The PWHL comprises 12 teams: 7 from the USA and 5 from Canada (including Vancouver). The six charter teams of the PWHL (2023) included Boston and Minneapolis–St. Paul, Montreal, New York City, Ottawa, and Toronto.

SHE SHOOTS SHE SCORES!!

OSTA Tribute to Special Olympics FounderDr. Frank Hayden dead at age 96. OSTA wishes to acknowledge the passing of Dr. H...
05/19/2026

OSTA Tribute to Special Olympics Founder
Dr. Frank Hayden dead at age 96.

OSTA wishes to acknowledge the passing of Dr. Hayden, whose groundbreaking research in the 1960s produced a body of work that challenged the misconception that people with intellectual disabilities could not participate in or enjoy the benefits of exercise and recreational sports. His research was recognized by the Kennedy Foundation in the USA and led to a collaboration that produced the 1968 Special Olympics in Chicago. Many Ontario Athletic Therapists work with youth and athletes with a range of intellectual challenges, such as autism and Down syndrome. Hayden was born in Windsor, ON and grew up in St. Catharine's. His work was a blessing to many.

Note:
Hayden served as executive director of the Special Olympics from 1968 to 1972, founded and led the Office of European Affairs for Special Olympics International in Paris from 1988 to 1990, and was a special consultant to the Canadian Special Olympics from 1994 to 2000. He was inducted into the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame, appointed a Companion of the Order of Canada, and has a school named after him in Burlington, Ont.

ParticipACTION data tells a story about women and Moms that demands attention. While only one in three adults meets Can...
05/08/2026

ParticipACTION data tells a story about women and Moms that demands attention. While only one in three adults meets Canada's muscle- and bone-strengthening recommendations, the gap is wider among women.

Athletic Therapists can help women fill that gap, particularly during key life cycles, such as motherhood. This Mother's Day, let's celebrate STRONG MOMs.

OSTA honours May 5 as Red Dress Day to acknowledge missing indigenous girls and women. Red Dress Day, observed annually...
05/05/2026

OSTA honours May 5 as Red Dress Day to acknowledge missing indigenous girls and women.

Red Dress Day, observed annually on May 5th, is a National Day of Awareness and remembrance for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people (MMIWG2S). Originating from Métis artist Jaime Black’s REDress Project, the day uses empty red dresses to symbolize the violence against Indigenous women, who face disproportionately high rates of violence in Canada.

Cinco de Mayo is annually observed on May 5. It celebrates the defeat of the French army during the Battle of Puebla (Ba...
05/05/2026

Cinco de Mayo is annually observed on May 5. It celebrates the defeat of the French army during the Battle of Puebla (Batalla de Puebla) in Mexico on May 5, 1862.

A day to celebrate the culture, achievements and experiences of Canadians of Mexican descent. Notable Canadians of Mexican ancestry include singer-songwriter Lindi Ortega, electronic artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, actress Emilia McCarthy, and former NHL player Raffi Torres (Mexican-Peruvian heritage). Other prominent figures include musician Quique Escamilla, actor Jennifer Cheon Garcia, and filmmaker Alex Phillips. According to the 2021 Census, over 155,000 Canadians reported having full or partial Mexican ancestry. Ole!!

OSTA SUMMER KICKOFFMay Event | June Event | Registration Open Now.Ontario Athletic Therapists (ATs), Summer 2026 is abou...
05/01/2026

OSTA SUMMER KICKOFF
May Event | June Event | Registration Open Now.

Ontario Athletic Therapists (ATs), Summer 2026 is about to start. Lots of sports events. High demand for ATs during field play to keep athletes of all ages from being sidelined by injury.
OSTA Members are invited to attend and engage in important May and June briefings focused on raising the AT profile, emphasizing AT competency, and showcasing the AT value to sports medicine, particularly as OSTA advances AT regulation. Get the facts. Hear from experts.

Register for Maccabi Games Virtual Briefing: https://www.ontarioathletictherapists.org/sys/website

Register for Protected Title Briefing:
https://www.ontarioathletictherapists.org/sys/website/system-pages/?pageId=1851859

AFC Toronto kicks off its second season today -- Friday, April 24 -- against the Vancouver Rise at Swangard Stadium in B...
04/24/2026

AFC Toronto kicks off its second season today -- Friday, April 24 -- against the Vancouver Rise at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby, B.C.

They play their first home game against Halifax Tides FC at BMO Field in Toronto on Sunday, May 3.

OSTA is celebrating the debut of professional women’s soccer in Canada. The NSL's season two is gaining momentum and crowd enthusiasm for this terrific sports product. The women in this soccer league have proven to be elite athletes, with fierce rivalries and high-stakes competition.

Ontario Athletic Therapists' podcast welcomes Wheelchair Canada's Michael Frogley for a post-2026 Winter Paralympics dis...
04/23/2026

Ontario Athletic Therapists' podcast welcomes Wheelchair Canada's Michael Frogley for a post-2026 Winter Paralympics discussion on para athletes, technology breakthroughs, and the role of Athletic Therapists in injury prevention and performance care.

Podcast Highlight
"One of the things I always said about our Athletic Therapists is they would have the final say in terms of go/no-go or play/no-play. And so while I might be, as a coach, wanting to play an athlete, what I always told our players was that if our athletic therapist said you were healthy to go, if they said you're not, you're not, that's it, full stop. So that's where I placed them in terms of the hierarchy and decision-making. They actually had final say on who was going to play, and they determined it," Mike Frogley.

Watch the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtvsjiRHQD0

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month 💙At the Ontario Sports and Athletic Therapists Association, we recognize the streng...
04/13/2026

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month 💙

At the Ontario Sports and Athletic Therapists Association, we recognize the strength and resilience of individuals living with Parkinson’s disease. Movement is medicine—and Athletic Therapists play an important role in helping people with parkinson's maintain mobility, balance, and confidence through tailored exercise and rehabilitation programs.

Together, we can raise awareness, support our communities, and advocate for the power of active care in improving quality of life.

OSTA SALUTES VANESSA BOROVILOSCongrats to 19-year old, Etobicoke woman golfer for making history at the 2026 ANWA by ach...
04/09/2026

OSTA SALUTES VANESSA BOROVILOS

Congrats to 19-year old, Etobicoke woman golfer for making history at the 2026 ANWA by achieving the best finish by a Canadian.

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