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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. 

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).

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.

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. 

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.

“Paul Villeneuve coached my son at baseball with the South Ottawa Blues and the Ottawa Patriots. As a coach, Paul is very knowledgeable and is able to easily share his expertise with kids of all ages.  More than that though, he is enthusiastic, passionate, sportsmanlike and really makes the game fun for the players. Paul is a true role model and mentor for all the players that were lucky enough to be on his team.” – Andrew Matsukubo

The Paris 2024 Olympic Games have been a showcase of the top athletes in the world competing for medals and national pride. Every athlete at the Olympics started their journey as a child, likely in a community sport organization, where they learned their sport and competed to earn their spot on the national team.

In consultation with community sport leaders, challenges identified with volunteering included a shrinking volunteer base, high turnover, and difficulties with recruitment, onboarding, training, managing, and appreciating volunteers. The Volunteer Toolbox resources were designed to address these issues.