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The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged community sport organizations in new and unexpected ways. Organizations have had to alter the way they operate and, sometimes, completely overhaul it. Strategic planning is essential in overcoming adversity as a business and can be key to withstanding waves of success and failure during the pandemic.

The Ottawa Sport Council (OSC) recognizes the extraordinary challenges being faced by our members, and we are here to help you recover and rebound.

On October 9, 2020 World Rugby released new guidelines that bar transgender women from playing rugby internationally. According to an article in the New York Times, World Rugby has stated that in a collision sport where that least one injury typically occurs per match, “safety and fairness cannot presently be assured for women competing against trans women in contact rugby.”

The Ottawa Sport Council Foundation is thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2020 True Sport Community Grant – the Rideau Canoe Club and the Nepean Sailing Club. Both organizations have been awarded $1,500 by the True Sport Foundation to assist with COVID-19 recovery efforts and further developing inclusive programming while embracing the True Sport Principles.

The community sport sector in Ottawa has pulled together to continue to support each other this year, despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

Join us to learn about the methodology of the strategic process and how to design a robust plan that has a vision, strategies, actions and tactics with accountability.

For many years sport has unintentionally helped to address social issues in Canada. Over the past 10 years or so forward thinking sport organizers have started develop and carry out programs that intentionally use sport for a number of social objectives. This webinar will discuss the rationale for and provide examples of how programs across Canada can address community issues.

Join us for a discussion on financial management best practices for community sport organizations including financial statement fundamentals, items of importance for Board Members, and recommended internal controls and processes.

This webinar is designed especially for sport organizations that want to take a professional approach towards sponsorship revenue generation. It examines the latest trends and best practices in sponsorships and shows what you must do to effectively recruit and retain sponsors.

Join us for a discussion on governance topics in the not for profit world. This webinar will cover such areas as good governance practices, various models of Board structure, the role & responsibilities of Directors, policies and their purpose.