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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. 

The Ottawa Sport Council Foundation is thrilled to announce that Mesh Up Ottawa and Ottawa Blizzard Floorball Club have been selected as the recipients of the 2024 Community Opportunity Grant. These organizations have been awarded $2,000 by Their Opportunity to support children and youth who face socio-economic barriers to participation in sport and underrepresented and marginalized populations.

June is Pride Month. Pride celebrates the queer community and promotes 2SLGBTQ+ rights. In sport, acknowledging and celebrating Pride Month is an important step in creating an inclusive environment for participants who may have struggled to find a space where they feel welcome.

"Emily and her team at Abilities Ottawa have been instrumental in bringing about awareness of adaptive sport and recreation in the Ottawa area. We had the privilege of working with Emily as we worked to establish an Adaptive Sport and Recreation program for students with disabilities at Carleton University. Emily helped spearhead the initiative on the ground by identifying local community sport leaders, equipment and other logistics which ultimately led to the program's success. Emily and her team are also the driving force behind the 3rd annual Ottawa Inclusive & Para Sports Expo which enables attendees to learn about Para and Inclusive sports in the community." – Jonathan Wood, Chief Engagement Officer, Toronto Accessible Sports Council

The popularity of women’s sports at the professional level is clearly on the rise, but what about at the grassroots level? 

The Ottawa Sport Council is seeking consulting services to develop a technology solution  (potential ML/AI (machine learning /artificial intelligence) to aid in increasing participation in community sport of equity deserving youth in Ottawa.

The Ottawa Sport Council is once again partnering with Their Opportunity to deliver the Ottawa Sport Council Foundation 2024 Community Opportunity Grant. Their Opportunity is a national children’s charity that delivers and subsidizes community sport and engagement programming to eliminate barriers of access and empower youth to reach their full potential through sport.  We are pleased to announce that the grant window for the 2024 Ottawa Sport Council Foundation Community Opportunity Grant is now open. We will be awarding two grants of up to $2,000 each for inclusive sport programs.

Spring has sprung in Ottawa. Warmer weather and longer days provide many more opportunities to get outside, and more time in your day to engage in active outdoor recreation. Spring is also a time of year where several community sport organizations start their season. New seasons present opportunities to try a new sport.