Old Scona Academic High School - Athletics

Athletics

Although OSA is primarily an academic-focused institution, the school maintains athletics teams in most major sports. All school teams are known as the "Olympians". The team colours are maroon, green, and gold. Due to the historic nature of the building, OSA does not have an in-house gymnasium. There is, however, an outdoor basketball court, baseball diamond, and soccer field. Additionally, the school utilizes a local church gymnasium only one block away for general physical education courses and team practices. The nearby Garneau Tennis Club and Tipton Ice Rink are also frequently used by phys. ed classes and teams. Other nearby schools, such as Garneau Elementary and King Edward Elementary, serve as venues for certain team practices. Despite the lack of in-house facilities, and a small school population, Old Scona Academic maintains decent athletic standings in city competitions.

During the 2006-2007 city finals, the swim team, despite their small size, achieved fourth place overall. The OSA Badminton Team, for the past few years, has repeatedly made it to the city finals. The team for the 2007-2008 season played exceptionally, losing to Harry Ainlay Titans by only 1 point in the city semi-finals. However, a doubles team continued on to provincials and won the gold medal there. The 2007-2008 senior men's basketball team ranked 3rd in the John Paul II Patriots Tournament and the Canmore Tournament. The 2008-2009 women's basketball team won silver in the John Paul II Tournament. The 2008-2009 senior men's basketball team finished second overall in the city conference, losing 79-69 to the Queen Elizabeth Knights in the finals. The 2009-2010 Curling Team earned a bronze medal in the EPSB Junior Curling League. The 2010-2011 Old Scona senior women's volleyball placed first in the Edmonton Public Schools City Conference. They won 3-2 against the former undefeated champions, Vimy Ridge.

Badminton Provincial Champions

• 2008-2009 (Senior 3A)
• 2011-2012 (Senior 3A)

Soccer City Champions

• 1988-89 (Junior Men)
• 1994-95 (Junior Men)
• 1995-96 (Junior Men)
• 2005-06 (Senior Men Tier 2)

Volleyball City Champions

• 2003-2004 (Junior Women)
• 2010-2011 (Senior Women)
• 2012-2013 (Senior Women)

Basketball City Champions

• 2003-2004 (Junior Men)
• 2010-2011 (Senior Men Tier 3)