The Ontario Amateur Softball Association has set up a fund to receive donations that are used exclusively to recognize U20 or U23 players that have demonstrated a combination of athletic performance, academic proficiency and community service. Donations can be made at any time by sending a cheque, made payable to the OASA Scholarship Fund, to the OASA Treasurer.
Eligibility is limited to players who have played at either the U20 or U23 OASA level in the year in which the scholarship is to be awarded. To apply for the scholarship, please visit our scholarship application page and submit prior to September 15.
Our 2022 scholarship winners were Brayden Van De Wynckel, Noah Fleurie, and Ty McFadden.
Brayden Van De Wynckel from Baden
Home Centre: Wilmot
Wilfrid Laurier University
BSc Data Science (Math/Computer Programming Honours Degree)
The Ontario Amateur Softball Association is pleased to award Brayden Van De Wynckel of Baden as one of three OASA Scholarships Recipients in 2022. Brayden is attending Wilfrid Laurier University for a Bachelor of Data Science Degree with a focus on a Math/Computer Programming Honours Degree). Brayden was a member of the Wilmot Thunder U20 team which placed 2nd at Provincials in 2022. He led the team in batting average, HRs, OPS, and HHB%. While playing with Rostock at the U20 Nationals he earned All-Star Utility Player.
When asked about Brayden, John Rose (Assistant Coach, Wilmot Thunder U20) stated that “Simply put, he makes those around him similarly motivated and driven to succeed, including his coaches and it is these skills that will suit him best both on and off the field as he progresses in ball and in life.”
Outside of Softball, Brayden was a regular competitor in provincial and national Math Contests and swam competitively with the Wilmot Aquatic Aces from 2008 – 2021. A well-rounded athlete he competed for his High School Volleyball, Swimming, Badminton and Slo-pitch teams, earning All Star status in Volleyball and Slo-pitch.
In the community Brayden has volunteered as a coach for his High School Swim team as well as coaching a U10 boys softball team while holding down a full-time summer job at Herrles Farm Market.
Noah Fleurie from Eganville
Home Centre: Westport
York University
Kinesiology and Health Science
The Ontario Amateur Softball Association is pleased to award Noah Fleurie of Westport as one of three OASA Scholarships Recipients in 2022. Noah is attending York University working towards a degree in Kinesiology and Health Science. An Ontario Scholar and Valedictorian who maintained at least an 85% average in all four years of High School. Noah also received the Principal Award for Student Leadership.
Noah volunteered with the Kids Curling Program at the Eganville Curling Club, as well as Grade 9 Orientation Leader and Peer Mentor. He also worked with Eganville Minor Ball as a pitching instructor.
On the softball field, Noah has been a mainstay with the Westport Storm, winning the Provincial B Championship in 2019 and 2022.
Mike Seed (Team Manager, Westport Storm U20) stated that “Noah’s sportsmanship has always been his most admirable quality, as he always arrives to the park with a smile on his face and willingness to help his teammates, opponents and coaching staff at the ballpark.”
Ty McFadden from Port Perry
Home Centre: Port Perry
University of Guelph
Bachelor of Commerce – Sport and Event Planning (year 2)
The Ontario Amateur Softball Association is pleased to award Ty McFadden of Port Perry as one of three OASA Scholarships Recipients in 2022. Ty is attending his second year at the University of Guelph, where he is completing a Bachelor of Commerce – Sport and Event Planning degree. Ty was an honour roll student each year of High School and graduated as an Ontario Scholar. As a well-rounded athlete Ty participated in a variety of extracurricular activities including basketball and hockey.
Ty started playing competitive softball when he was 12 years old. In 2019 he won gold at the Eastern Canadian Championships in Carbonear, Newfoundland. With over 200 volunteer hours Ty worked for the Township of Scugog recreation department, leading to a position as summer camp counsellor. He also volunteers as a softball coach for Port Perry Minor Softball and acts as a basketball referee and volleyball coach at R.H. Cornish Public School.
Ed Matthews (Head Coach, Port Perry U20) stated that “Ty has always been a gentleman on and off the field. He goes out of his way to make younger players, both locally and when travelling, feel as though their experience is as important (or more so) than his and the teams.”
| 1994 | Ryan Martin, Palmerston Kipton Zavitz, Sarnia |
2009 | Chris Brown, Napanee Chad Fink, Sebringville |
| 1995 | Patrick Graham, Jarvis Greg Shantz, Petersburg Matt Tangney, Guelph |
2010 | Fred Hermack, Oshawa Corey Way, Waterloo |
| 1996 | Darren Hancock, Peterborough David McDonald, Teeswater |
2011 | Steven Ashbridge, Port Perry Ben Kinsella, Markham |
| 1997 | Jerome Loewen, St. Catharines Michel Souliere, Orleans |
2012 | Brendon Bonnor, Greensville Tom Fischer, Teeswater |
| 1998 | Mark Kemp, Napanee Jason McDonald, Teeswater Joe Reid, Napanee |
2013 | Adan Fujita, Pickering Ty Sebastian, Brussels |
| 1999 | Evan Boyd, Stouffville Allan Phibbs, Hagersville Chris Shewfelt, Dundas |
2014 | Johnathan Baker, Kitchener Tyson Zehr, Tavistock |
| 2000 | Michael Fisher, Cambridge Dan Jessiman, Stittsville Jamie Lawlor, Bloomfield |
2015 | Cole Bolton, Flinton Keegan Scott, Napanee Matt Wardrop, Owen Sound |
| 2001 | Matthew Herrington, Perth Road Adam Hiller, Elmira Brad Thomson, New Dundee |
2016 | Derek Hyde, Tavistock Zac Klein, Cobourg Tyler Randerson, New Hamburg |
| 2002 | Jon Ferguson, Stouffville Tyler Robinson, Amherstview Ryan Sharpe, Odessa Matt White, North York |
2017 | Riley Manion, Napanee Justin Wagler, Tavistock |
| 2003 | Chad Crawford, Stratford Jeff Wilson, Simcoe |
2018 | Noah Baker, Kitchener Mac Fischer, Teeswater Brendan Hagerman, Napanee |
| 2004 | Kevin Buckley, Waterloo Mike Grupstra, Brantford Jeff McKee, Orangeville |
2019 | Thomas Baker, Kitchener Curtis Ruetz, Mildmay Owen Torrie, Williamsford |
| 2005 | Andrew Naranscik, Windham Andrew Putnam, Waterloo |
2020 | Elijah Brahaney, Ivanhoe Connor Sloan, Kitchener Isaiah Whetstone, New Hamburg |
| 2006 | James Mayer, Toanche Brent Mills, Napanee Josh Roach, Waterloo |
2021 | Robbie Barker, Centreville Tie Foster, Jordan Tyler Franklin, Napanee |
| 2007 | Matt Allen, Kingston Ryan Mitts, Oshawa |
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| 2008 | Cal McGarvey, Napanee Blair Verheye, Kitchener |
2022 | Noah Fleurie, Eganville Ty McFadden, Port Perry Brayden Van De Wynckel, Baden |
