Full Amalgamation Expected For LKSSAA

After two years of work, it appears the final pieces of amalgamation will be put into place for LKSSAA high school leagues.

“There will be a few changes for next year,” said LKSSAA coordinator James Clarke. “Our goal is to be fully amalgamated for all sports for next year.”

With many leagues already seeing league play between North (Sarnia-Lambton) and South (Chatham-Kent) schools, the finishing logistical touches for LKSSAA will occur this season.

One of the largest changes will come into effect immediately, as Junior football moves to the Fall to coincide with the Senior season. Traditionally, only North schools played Junior football in the Fall, while the South schools played in the Spring. The move will allow games between Sarnia-Lambton and Chatham-Kent schools.

In both boys and girls hockey, leagues will hold a one day tournament of crossover games between the North and South, counting toward their regular season standings.

For Basketball and Volleyball the leagues have gone to tiers to account for school size, and to promote equal levels of competition for schools.

The high school athletics schedule for several sports will begin in mid-September.