On November 14th, 2015, the Ottawa Sport Council will host its Second Annual Sport Summit, Overcoming the Funding Hurdle in Community Sport, with special guest Mayor Jim Watson. The event was created to provide local community sport organizations with an opportunity to network, learn, and discuss relevant issues.
Registration starts at 8:15, sessions will kick off at 8:45.
Overcoming the Funding Hurdle in Community Sport will again be hosted by Julien Leblanc, President of Blueprint Management Consultants North America, a consulting firm specializing in strategy and leadership.
Summit Speakers include:
- Ian Mendes – Sports Broadcaster at TSN Radio Ottawa
- Angella Goran – Entrepreneur (SokJok Inc. & Cheer 4 Me! Charity), Motivator and Athlete Ambassador for the Canadian Wildlife Federation
- John Halvorsen – President and Race Director at Ottawa Race Weekend, Olympic Athlete
- David Gourlay – President, Ottawa Champions Baseball Club, Miracle League of Ottawa
With consideration to your feedback, we’ve packed the day with as many learning and networking opportunities as possible—all designed to help you secure resources for your organization.
The Sport Summit will kick off with a keynote address from Mayor Watson and a draw for 2 Club Bell Ottawa Senators Hockey Tickets.
Learn about The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of Funding your Sport Ideas and get some tips from both the experts and your peers. Become versed in Crowdfunding and understand its benefits and pitfalls. Discover innovative solutions from organizations supporting the local sport community. Participate in the sport themed scavenger hunt through Lansdowne Park and win the opportunity to see the 2016 Tim Hortons Brier at TD Place, Ottawa. Join in the roundtable discussion regarding innovative approaches to funding.
And don’t forget – if your organization has an ambitious idea in need of financial support, registrants who submit their project details by November 4th will be considered for a valuable mentorship – the opportunity to work with a world-class sport and business leader who can provide the advisory support you need to bring your idea to life. The best three pitches will be announced on the day of the summit.
The day will conclude at 4:15 p.m. with a reception at Milestones following.
| Overcoming the Funding Hurdle in Community Sport | |
| Date: | November 14 2015 |
| Location: | Horticulture Building, Lansdowne Park |
| Time: | Agenda Item: |
| 8:15 | Registration/Refreshments |
| 8:45 | Welcome- Mayor Jim Watson |
| 9:00 | Agenda Review – Julien LeBlanc |
| 9:15 | Key Note: Panel Discussion (The Good, the Bad and The Ugly of Funding your Sport Ideas) Moderated by Ian Mendes |
| Panel Members: John Halvorsen, President and Race Director Ottawa Race Weekend and Olympic Athlete, Angella Goran- Entrepreneur and Athlete Ambassador for the Canadian Wildlife Federation, David Gourlay-President, Ottawa Champions Baseball Club, Miracle League of Ottawa | |
| 10:15 | Energy Management Break |
| 10:30 | QuickFire I- Solutions to help Community Sport |
| 10:45 | Announcement of Winners of Community Sport Project Mentorships |
| 11:15 | Maintent: Crowdfunding; John Downing, entrepreneur, startup finance expert |
| 11:45 | Lunch and Sport Themed Scavenger Hunt (Lansdowne Park) |
| 13:15 | Panel Discussion – Innovative Community Approaches to Funding Sport Projects- Moderated by Julien LeBlanc |
| Panel Members: Christopher Castonguay- Ottawa Carleton Ultimate Association, Hector Carranco- Rideau Canoe Club, Don Grant- City of Ottawa Ringette Association | |
| 14:15 | QuickFire II – Solutions to help Community Sport |
| 14:30 | Networking: Show and Tell- What are your innovative approaches to funding |
| 15:15 | Maintent: Let the Ottawa Sport Council Help You- Grant Announcement: Marcia Morris |
| 15:30 | What did we Learn? Closing Remarks/Silent Auction Wrap Up |