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With the Ottawa Sport Council Foundation’s 2025 Community Opportunity Grant application window currently open until June 5, this feature showcases the ongoing impact made by a program from the Nepean Nighthawks Field Hockey Club, which received a past grant from the Foundation. Sandeep Chopra co-founded the Nepean Nighthawks Field Hockey Club over 20 years ago […]

Expression of Interest - Board of Directors: The Ottawa Sport Council is seeking two skilled, enthusiastic individuals with a passion for community sport to join our volunteer Board of Directors. Representing sport in the nation’s capital we strive to create and nurture sport environments that everyone can enjoy, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, culture, income-level and ability. More information [...]

Volunteer Recruitment Underway! Ottawa Sport Council represents your Sport Organization volunteer needs at the Volunteer Ottawa Expo Thursday, May 22nd.Volunteer Ottawa Expo is a live in-person event where potential volunteers can connect one-on-one with representatives from local charities and not-for-profits to learn more about how they can help. The Volunteer Expo is free to the public to attend and brings in many passionate volunteers looking to contribute. More info [...]

The Ottawa Sport Council is pleased to partner with Their Opportunity to deliver the Ottawa Sport Council Foundation 2025 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. Applications open May 1st 2025 for more information [...]

The OSC and Canadian Jumpstart Kim St-Pierre will provide an information session on the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Community Development Grants. Next intake for grant applications opens May 5th and closes June 6th at noon. For more information [...]

The OSC is seeking a dynamic, highly organized Communications Specialist to join our team as part of the Canada Summer Jobs program from mid June to potentially the end of August.  The Communications Specialist will work closely with the Executive Director and Communications Lead along with partner organizations and members to successfully fulfill our mandate. For more details on the position [...]

In a room full of referees, umpires and officials, there were many whistles heard this morning, but on this occasion they were sounds of appreciation instead of foul calls as the Ottawa Sport Council co-hosted a breakfast event celebrating National Officials Day at City Hall. “Thank you for the work that you do to support […]

"The positive relationships Emma has built with her players is evident and undeniable. Everyday when she arrives at the rink, she is greeted with hugs and 15 girls yelling her name. Her energy is contagious, and I've never seen her show up to the rink without a big smile and positive attitude."

Sports officials have a tremendous impact on the games we love. National Officials Day will be celebrated for the first time at City Hall on April 17, 2025 from 8am to 9am with a celebratory breakfast. Join Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, Councillor Stéphanie Plante and the Ottawa Sports Council to highlight the invaluable contribution of referees, judges, […]

The City of Ottawa’s gymnasiums are important spaces for our communities. Groups that use our gymnasiums provide an array of programming that fosters learning, physical activity and socialization. The City of Ottawa is planning on updating categories and improve use of gymnasiums. Register to attend the virtual information session on April 4th at 12pm. More info [...]