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Dan Plouffe of the Ottawa Sports Pages
“Through his work with the Ottawa Sports Pages, Dan is an unwavering supporter of community sport across Ottawa. The Ottawa Sports Pages provides community sport organizations in Ottawa with the opportunity to tell their stories from high school, university, community club and elite amateur sport. Dan showcases the best of sport in our community – […]

Future of Sport in Canada Commission Meeting – Invitation to Ottawa Community Sport for engagement
We are writing on behalf of the Future of Sport in Canada Commission (the “Commission”) to seek an opportunity to meet to get your views and perspectives on the sport system in Canada. The commission’s consultations is an opportunity for the Ottawa sport community to share ideas and be the voice of community sport in Ottawa.
As such, Ottawa Sport Council is inviting you and your organization to participate in a Future of Sport in Canada Commission meeting February 13th, 2025 [...]

2024 Year in Review
We began 2024 with a renewed optimism about community sport as participation regained momentum following the difficult years of the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the Ottawa Sport Council’s efforts to connect, champion, and educate – we also recognized the continued challenges faced by community sport. The Ottawa Sport Council would be remiss to not start by […]

Data Analytics in Community Sport
The use of data analytics in sport is a well-documented practice. In professional sports, teams and athletes rely more and more each day on new insights to improve future performance and gain a competitive edge.

Rob McLaurin – President, National Capital Amateur Football Association (NCAFA)
“Rob’s unwavering dedication to the youth sports community exemplifies the spirit of a local sports hero. He has not only preserved the rich history and tradition of NCAFA but has also set a course for sustainable growth and development, ensuring that future generations of young athletes have access to a well-organized and supportive sports environment.” – Jesse Card, Executive Director, Youth Ottawa

Growing Community Sport Through Collaboration
Reaching new participants requires a community outreach and finding opportunities to bring your sport to a new audience. Participating in community events like volunteer fairs creates a level of visibility for your organization that can’t be achieved in many other ways.

Registration is Open! 2024 Ottawa Sport Summit
Registration is now open for the Ottawa Sport Council’s tenth annual Ottawa Sport Summit- Analytics in Community Sport: What Is It? Why Is It Important? How Can Data Enhance Your Operations and Elevate Participants' Experiences on Saturday, November 30, 2023, at the RA Centre (Clark Hall).

We’re Hiring – the Ottawa Sport Council is looking for a new Executive Director
The Ottawa Sport Council is seeking a new leader. The Executive Director (ED) will provide strategic leadership, oversight, and hands-on execution to advocate for, educate, and connect Ottawa’s sport community. Key responsibilities include managing daily operations, fostering community partnerships, and ensuring the sustainability and growth of the Council’s programs. The ideal candidate will be experienced, creative, and passionate, with a deep understanding of community sport. I will collaborate with the new Executive Director to facilitate a seamless transition.

Celebrating Ottawa’s Paralympians
The Paralympics bring together over four thousand of the best para-athletes in the world to compete in 549 different events across 23 different sports. All of these athletes are inspirations to their country, not only through their achievements and pursuits of Paralympic medals, but also because of the adversity and challenges they face every day as competitive athletes with disabilities.

Ottawa Sport Council’s Volunteer Recruitment Fair- September 28, 2024- Register Now!
The Ottawa Sport Council is delighted to host its first ever Sport Volunteer Recruitment Fair on Saturday September 28th at the St. Laurent Shopping Centre.