OCAA UPDATE REGARDING OPSEU WORK STOPPAGE

TORONTO - As a result of the continued Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology (CAAT) support staff work stoppage at Ontario's 24 colleges, the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) announced today the postponement of all remaining intercollegiate games in its fall league sports.

The OCAA will begin developing modified schedules for all of its fall league sports next week. The modified schedules will begin three days after the work stoppage ends or the weekend of Sept. 30-Oct. 1, if the work stoppage has not ended by Sept. 28.

The OCAA golf championships will take place as originally scheduled at the Cornwall Golf and Country Club from Oct. 3-5.

The OCAA has no plans to cancel any of its varsity sports seasons at this time.

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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