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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 [...]

“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 – […]

The Future of Sport in Canada Commission wants to share with you a recent update from the Commissioner, Ms. Lise Maisonneuve. We invite you to share this information within your networks. In her message, she highlights the Future of Sport in Canada Commission’s ongoing commitment to improving safe sport and the sport system in Canada.

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 […]

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’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

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.