Athletics
#CANESNATION
Congrats all of our Falls Teams on their successes! We had 2 runners make it to OFSAA Cross Country! Our junior and Senior football and girls' rugby teams all won COSSA Gold! Senior Football heads to the OFSAA Eastern Bowl Nov. 25 in Windsor and Senior Girls' rugby heads to OFSAA in the spring! #CANES
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Falls Sport Recap 2024-25
Junior and Senior Girls rugby both go undefeated on their way to Kawartha and COSSA Gold, the seniors will head to OFSAA in the spring in Cobourg, ON
Junior Football lost 17-12 in the Kawartha Final but rebounded and won COSSA Gold vs Bayside SS 45-0 to end their season
Senior Football won the Kawartha final defeating Adam Scott 22-7and then went on to defeat Centennial in the AA COSSA Championship, the head to OFSAA in Windsor Nov.25
Cross Country sent two runners to OFSAA in Ottawa this year, well done Delilah and Hunter
Jr and Sr Girls Basketball lost in the Kawartha semi-finals
Jr and Sr Boys' volleyball lost in the Kawartha semi finals
Spring Sports Recap 2023-24
The spring sports season was a strong one for the Hurricanes. They appeared in 6 OFSAA tournaments (Tennis, Boys' and girls' lacrosse, Boys' girls' rugby, and Track and Field), and medaled in three of them; Girls' Rugby won OFSAA Gold (for the second time in 3 years), Boys' Lacrosse 4th, and Boys' rugby 4th. Boys' rugby won their first ever Kawartha and COSSA Gold medals at both junior and senior. We won 3 COSSA championships in boys' rugby (jr/sr) and junior men's doubles badminton, won Gold at Kawartha's in girls' soccer, and had numerous winners for track and field at Kawartha's and COSSA, with 3 qualifying for OFSAA.
Badminton - Junior boys mixed doubles Kawartha and COSSA Gold
Girls' Soccer - Kawartha Gold
Boys' Rugby - Kawartha and COSSA Gold at junior and senior
Girls' Rugby - OFSAA Gold
Boys' Lacrosse - Kawartha/COSSA Gold; OFSAA antique bronze
Girls' Lacrosse - Kawartha/COSSA finalist
Tennis - Mixed Double silver and COSSA silver
Winter Sports Recap 2023-24
The Holy Cross Hurricanes finished off a strong winter season appearing in 4 COSSA championships, winning Gold in 3 of them! Girls' Hockey won OFSAA Gold for the first time in school history! Our curling team finished first in the regular season.
Girls' Varsity Hockey had a historic run winning Kawartha and COSSA Gold and went on to defeat the defending OFSAA champions, St. David's twice to win their first ever OFSAA title!
Varsity Boys' Hockey - Was first place in the regular season, lost in the Kawartha final in OT
Junior Basketball- Kawartha and COSSA Gold
Senior Basketball- Lost in the Kawartha semi final
Badminton - Men's Mixed doubles Kawartha and COSSA Gold
Falls Sport Recap 2023-24
Junior and Senior Girls rugby both go undefeated on their way to Kawartha and COSSA Gold, the seniors will head to OFSAA in the spring
Junior Football went undefeated and won Kawartha and COSSA Gold, and will compete in the Metro Bowl
Senior Football finished second, losing in the Kawartha final and then went on to defeat Trenton in the AA COSSA Championship
Cross Country finished just outside of OFSAA contention
Jr Girls Basketball lost in the Kawartha semi-finals
Sr Boys' volleyball lost 2-3 in the Kawartha finals and will advance to COSSA Nov.15
Field Hockey lost to HHSS in the finals 2-0.
Jr boys' volleyball lost in the Kawartha semi-finals.
Spring Sports Recap 2022-23
SPRING SPORTS RECAP 2022-23: The Holy Cross Hurricanes finished off a strong spring season appearing in 6 OFSAA tournaments (Badminton, Tennis, Soccer, Boys' and girls' lacrosse and girls' rugby), and medalling in two of them. We won 4 COSSA championships (soccer, boys' lacrosse, tennis, and badminton.)
Badminton - Junior boys mixed doubles Kawartha Gold; Senior girls' doubles Kawartha and COSSA Gold
Girls' Soccer - Kawartha and COSSA gold
Girls' Rugby - OFSAA Silver
Boys' Lacrosse - Kawartha/COSSA Gold; OFSAA antique bronze
Girls' Lacrosse - Kawartha/COSSA finalist
Tennis - Mixed Double Kawartha and COSSA Gold
Winter Sports Recap 2022-23
WINTER SPORTS RECAP 2022-23: The Holy Cross Hurricanes finished off a strong winter season appearing in 4 COSSA championships, making it to the semi finals in 3, 4 Kawartha finals and earned 1 Kawartha Championship in men's doubles Badminton.
Varsity Boys' Hockey - Was first place in the regular season, lost in the Kawartha final in OT
Junior Basketball- Lost in the Kawartha Championship, and COSSA semi final
Senior Basketball- Lost in the Kawartha Championship, and COSSA semi final
Badminton - Mixed doubles won Kawarthas.
Fall Sports Recap 2022
FALL SPORTS RECAP 2022- The Holy Cross Hurricanes finished off a strong fall season appearing in 5 COSSA finals, and earned 1 COSSA Gold, 1 OFSAA Trip, 4 COSSA silver
2 Kawartha Champions
Varsity Field Hockey - Kawartha and COSSA Finalists; represented COSSA at OFSAA
Junior Football - Kawartha Champs and "AAA" COSSA silver medalists
Junior Girls' Rugby- Kawartha and "AA" COSSA Champs
Senior Girls' Rugby- Kawartha silver medalists "AA" COSSA silver medalists;
Senior Boys' Volleyball - Kawartha Finalists and COSSA silver medalists
GO HURRICANES!
Holy Cross supports our Board's mission of Healthy Active Living and Sport providing a variety of year-round sports training and athletic activities that:
build self-confidence;
develop physical fitness;
learn movement and fair play skills;
demonstrate courage and commitment;
experience success; and
participate in a sharing of talents by way of a fun and safe environment.
Holy Cross offers countless opportunities to participate on competitive or recreational athletic teams. We participate in many sports with competitions across Ontario.
Our athletes participate in Central Ontario Secondary School Athletics (COSSA), Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA), and Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSSA) competitions. View each organization's website for eligibility, directors, conveners, transfer policy, and schedules.
We encourage all of our students to reap the benefits of being physically active every day, which includes improved concentration abilities and collaboration skills. Players, coaches, spectators and referees agree to follow our Board's Code of Conduct.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Players
Treat officials, players, and coaches with respect and dignity
Communicate with players, coaches, spectators, or officials respectfully
Strive for personal best while following the rules and displaying the highest level of fair play
Strive for success while following the rules and displaying the highest level of fair play
Support all players
Be gracious regardless of the results
Play for the love and enjoyment of the game
Student Athletes Responsibilities
Conduct themselves in an exemplary manner demonstrating Catholic values and adherence to the school's Code of Conduct
Demonstrate respect for the safety and well-being of self and others
Exercise self-discipline at all times
Show respect for school and personal property
Report all incidents of injury or vandalism
Be a cooperative team member and a good sport at all times
Read thoroughly, sign, and return the appropriate participation forms
Coaches
Treat officials, players, and coaches with respect and dignity
Communicate in a positive and calm manner
Teach players to strive for success while playing fairly, following rules, and displaying the highest level of sportsmanship
Be a positive role model for your students
Promote fun and enjoyment of the game
Be generous with praise for players of all teams
Coaches Responsibilities
Conduct themselves in an exemplary manner demonstrating Catholic values and adherence to the school's Code of Conduct
Ensure all participants have completed an appropriate participation form for activities
Communicate their philosophy with regards to playing opportunities to student athletes prior to the start of the season
Ensure that student athletes selected for a team have an opportunity to play and develop skills during the season
Ensure that students are made aware of event expectations
Read the event rules/guidelines carefully for information regarding the schedule and tiebreaking procedures prior to the tournament
Bring a first aid kit, have an emergency action plan, and fill out the appropriate injury report form when necessary
Attend all required coaches meetings prior to competition
Establish a procedure to monitor the change rooms if the coach is not of the same gender as the student athletes
Ensure that athletic equipment is not used in the change rooms, on stage, or in the halls
Ensure that change rooms are restricted to student athletes and coaches only (no spectators, parents, or other students)
Remind student athletes that safety is a priority for all participants
Ensure that participants treat officials, players, and coaches with respect and dignity
Spectators
Display good sportsmanship and respect for all players, coaches, officials, and fellow spectators
Communicate positively with players, coaches, officials and other spectators
Promote fun and enjoyment of the game for all athletes
Parents, Guardians, and Spectators Responsibilities
Show respect for the safety and well-being of the student athletes, coaches, teachers, referees, parents/guardians, and spectators
Obey and abide by the rules and regulations of the event
Direct any communications regarding your student athlete to the appropriate coaching staff
Read thoroughly, sign, and return the appropriate participation forms
Referees
Review and follow tournament rules and league play guidelines
Control the game effectively and respectfully by being courteous and considerate without sacrificing firmness
Be loyal to fellow referees and consult with other referees in a timely fashion
Conduct yourself honourably at all times and maintain the dignity of the game and its players
Administrative Responsibilities
Ensure adequate supervision to accompany each team to events
Ensure that supervisory practices are gender appropriate.
Ensure that the coaches and athletes are aware that they are ambassadors of the school and their behaviour should reflect the school's Code of Conduct.
Address the breaches of Code of Conduct that arise at activities caused by student athletes, coaches, parents/guardians, and spectators
Withdraw a student athlete, coach, parent/guardian, and/or spectator from any activity
Team Player Prayer
God, let me play well and fairly, by respecting the rules, opponents, and officials. Lead me into treating all participants justly and with dignity. In competing, help me to learn something that matters. Let the competition make me strong but never hostile, humble never boastful. May I rejoice in victory but never let myself rejoice in the adversity of others. If I am fortunate enough to win, allow me to be happy. If I am denied, keep me from envy. Remind me that sports are just games and that I set an example, so help me to ensure that it is a good one.
Amen.
WINTER SPORTS
Boys' Basketball
Co-ed Curling
Boys' Hockey
Girls' Hockey
Girls' Volleyball
SPRING SPORTS
Badminton
Baseball
Boys' Lacrosse
Girls' Lacrosse
Girls' Soccer
Girls' Softball
Tennis
Track and Field
SPORTS RECAP 2021-2022 The Canes finished off a strong campaign that culminated with five trips to OFSAA, with one OFSAA gold and one antique bronze, one Kawartha Championship, one COSSA Championship, and one COSSA Silver. As well as 3 Kawartha final appearances.
Girls' Senior Soccer - Kawartha Finalists
Girls' Junior Soccer - Kawartha Finalists
Mixed Doubles Tennis - COSSA Silver, OFSAA "A/AA" qualifier
Boys' Varsity Lacrosse - "AA" Kawartha and COSSA Champs; "A/AA" OFSAA Antique Bronze
Track and Field - Advanced 11 athletes to east regionals and two athletes qualified for OFSAA in the 100m and Javelin.
Girls' Rugby - OFSAA "A/AA" GOLD Champs - a first-ever for the program!
Boys' Rugby - OFSAA "A/AA" Consolation Champs at their first-ever OFSAA tourney!
WINTER SPORTS RECAP 2021-22 - saw our athletes compete through the unknowns and finish out exhibition games in all leagues. #brightfuture
FALL SPORTS RECAP 2021- The Holy Cross Hurricanes finished off a strong fall season with 4 COSSA and 4 Kawartha Championships, as well as 7 Kawartha and 5 COSSA finals appearances, and 3 OFSAA qualifiers!
Varsity Girls' Basketball - Kawartha and "AA" COSSA Champs; Qualified for OFSAA
Cross Country - One qualifier for OFSAA
Varsity Field Hockey - Kawartha and COSSA Finalists
Junior Football - Kawartha Finalists and "AA" COSSA Champs
Senior Football - Kawartha Champs and COSSA Silver Medalists
Junior Girls' Rugby- Kawartha and "AA" COSSA Champs
Senior Girls' Rugby- Kawartha and "AA" COSSA Champs; Qualified for OFSAA
Senior Boys' Volleyball - Kawartha Finalists