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Sport offers more than just physical activity. Sport teaches valuable life skills that can set participants up for success in many aspects of life.

“I was a young player who didn't really care about baseball and in 5 years he made me the player and adult that I am proud to be. Thank you, Seb!” – Justin Coderre, baseball player

The Ottawa Sport Council (OSC) has announced the composition of its newly-elected volunteer Board of Directors, including a new president, following the Annual General Meeting earlier this month.

Achieving a new goal or reaching an elite level in sport requires more than just talent and physical ability. It requires mental strength to push through adversity when physical training inevitably becomes more and more difficult.

“ACO is one of the best organizations at breaking down misconceptions and confronting biases surrounding people with disabilities, not only in sports and fitness, but in everyday life.” – Tania Ovens and Alisa Petch, Fisher Park Public School teachers

Risk is a fundamental part of sport. Whether it be physical risk in extreme sports like paragliding or COVID-19-related risks for a local swimming club, it is important for all sport organizations and managers to be well-versed in risk management.

“Every podcast and every photo I learn more about untold stories from the Ottawa sport scene – whether the coaches, athletes, parents or fans, Robert captures different perspectives.” — Steven Drover, nominator

Volunteers are an invaluable resource in community sport and are the backbone of many community sport organizations. Finding – and keeping - volunteers, however, can be difficult. Sport organizations need to take an active approach to volunteer management to recruit, retain, retrain and recognize high-quality volunteers.

 “Graeme epitomizes player development in a safe and protective environment and has really gone the extra mile – time and time again – to provide for the players of OISC.” — Fawn Mulholland, nominator

At a time when fewer people are participating in sport and youth activity levels are declining, increasing diversity and inclusion in sport is essential.