OCAA STATEMENT REGARDING OPSEU WORK STOPPAGE

TORONTO - The Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) will not conduct any varsity events during the current Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) work stoppage.

The OCAA will begin the process of postponing regular season games in its league sports if there is no resolution to the work stoppage by noon on Thursday, Sept. 8.

Regular season games are currently scheduled to begin in men's and women's soccer on Friday, men's rugby on Sunday, women's fastball on Sept. 13 and women's rugby on Sept. 14.

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ABOUT ONTARIO COLLEGES ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

The Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) is a recognized leader in intercollegiate athletics in the province, dedicated to student athlete and sport development. The OCAA has 31 members sponsoring 16 league and tournament championships.

For additional information please contact:
Josh Bell-Webster
Marketing and Communications
Ontario Colleges Athletic Association
Tel: 416-426-7041
Fax: 416-426-7308
E-mail: bell-webster@ocaa.com