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Every year we like to take a moment to look back on the impact that sport has had on the community. Whether it be supporting amateur athletes, creating community programs or providing funding for worthy programs, the Ottawa Sport Council loves playing a role in making the Ottawa community a fun and healthy place to live.

The Ottawa Sport Council Foundation is thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2019 True Sport Community Grant- Ottawa Shooting Stars Basketball Club and the Ottawa Community Housing Foundation. Both organizations have been awarded $1500 by the True Sport Foundation to support development of their initiatives.

As of July 1st 2019, phase 1 of Ontario’s Rowan’s Law Concussion Code of Conduct officially came into effect. The act and regulation specify that community sport organizations must require that athletes under 26 years of age, as well as their parent (for athletes under 18), coaches and team trainers confirm that they have reviewed the sport organization’s Concussion Code of Conduct every year before registering in a sport activity within the sport organization or serving with the sport organization.

As the summer turns to fall it is easy to start dreading the return of the cool weather. There are so many awesome ways to be outdoors and active in the summer, while the cold evokes the urge to stay indoors and cozy under a warm blanket by the fire.

Participating in sport is a great way to stay active and healthy. It has been proven that playing sports increases life expectancy, and confidence and improves mental health.

The Ottawa Sport Council is pleased to announce the launch of the Ottawa Sport Council Foundation: 2019 True Sport Community Grant. The Ottawa Sport Council Foundation is a Charitable Endowment fund established in partnership with Ottawa Community Foundation and the True Sport Foundation with the goal of providing support to Ottawa Community Sporting Organizations.

In support of one of the Ottawa Sport Council’s (OSC) mandates to provide education to Ottawa community sport organizations, we are very pleased to be launching a concussion education program for parents, volunteers, administrators, coaches and officials of Ottawa sport clubs.

The City of Ottawa wants to hear from you on the future of municipal recreation facilities!

A new aspect of Rowan’s Law has increased the requirements for community sport organizations regarding concussions effective July 1, 2019.

The Ottawa Sport Council (OSC) has successfully completed the pilot year of the Rideau-Vanier Multi-Sport After School Program!