Mission, Vision, Mandate and Values

Mission

To enrich the sporting experience in Ottawa by promoting inclusivity and accessibility in sport and supporting the development and growth of community sport – so everyone has the opportunity to participate

Vision

To be the Canadian leader in fostering an inclusive and accessible environment for high-quality community sporting experiences by ways of education, advocacy, and philanthropy.

Mandate

In accordance with the Canadian Sport Policy, OSC will provide support to sport participants by :

  • Development and sharing of learning opportunities and educational programs for sport participants within the community
  • Advocating for high-quality sporting participation experiences in Ottawa that promote inclusive and accessible environments
  • Provision of opportunities for community sport programs to receive grant funding in alignment with the True Sport Principles and the values of the Ottawa Sport Council

The organization will fulfill its mandate by delivering high-quality services in a cost-effective manner—with a focus on participant satisfaction. The OSC’s directors and officers will always act in the community’s best interests.

Values

The Ottawa Sport Council believes that positive sporting experiences have the potential to enrich our lives. We believe that sport should be inclusive, ethical, innovative, and respectful. This means the OSC will always strive to:

  • Ensure that everyone has the opportunity to get involved
  • Ensure that the diversity of community sport in Ottawa is represented
  • Provide resources and programming that creates value for participants
  • Collaborate with member and partner organizations proactively
  • Emphasize the importance of sport in building healthy communities