June is Pride Month. Pride celebrates the queer community and promotes 2SLGBTQ+ rights. In sport, acknowledging and celebrating Pride Month is an important step in creating an inclusive environment for participants who may have struggled to find a space where they feel welcome.
The Ottawa Sport Council (OSC) is pleased to welcome two new Board members following its Annual General Meeting in May. Newly elected board members include Alana White (secretary) and Chelsea McDermott (director). Alison Korn and Aaron Lee will be leaving the OSC board after several years of service. The OSC wishes to thank Alison and […]
The popularity of women’s sports at the professional level is clearly on the rise, but what about at the grassroots level?
The Ottawa Sport Council is seeking consulting services to develop a technology solution (potential ML/AI (machine learning /artificial intelligence) to aid in increasing participation in community sport of equity deserving youth in Ottawa.
The Ottawa Sport Council is once again partnering with Their Opportunity to deliver the Ottawa Sport Council Foundation 2024 Community Opportunity Grant. Their Opportunity is a national children’s charity that delivers and subsidizes community sport and engagement programming to eliminate barriers of access and empower youth to reach their full potential through sport.
We are pleased to announce that the grant window for the 2024 Ottawa Sport Council Foundation Community Opportunity Grant is now open. We will be awarding two grants of up to $2,000 each for inclusive sport programs.
Spring has sprung in Ottawa. Warmer weather and longer days provide many more opportunities to get outside, and more time in your day to engage in active outdoor recreation. Spring is also a time of year where several community sport organizations start their season. New seasons present opportunities to try a new sport.
The Ottawa Sport Council is seeking two skilled, enthusiastic individuals with a passion for community sport to join our volunteer Board of Directors.
The OSC Board of Directors has approved a new, 3-year strategic plan. It lays out an ambitious collection of services and programs to meet the needs of the local amateur sport community through three delivery streams- Champion, Educate, Connect.
The Ottawa Sport Council believes that there should only be positive experiences in sport. Understanding the importance of an inclusive sport environment can help sport organizations reduce barriers to participation, which can increase the number of people who experience sport in a positive way.
Under the leadership of the Ottawa Sport Council, The Belonging Playbook has been developed to help community sport organizations remove barriers to access to foster more welcoming and inclusive environments. This free resource hub focussing on equity, diversity, and inclusion is based on best practices with the goal of ensuring that all feel welcome in community sport. The resource hub is a living document. Content will be added as new information and resources become available.