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Expression of Interest - Board of Directors: The Ottawa Sport Council is seeking two skilled, enthusiastic individuals with a passion for community sport to join our volunteer Board of Directors. Representing sport in the nation’s capital we strive to create and nurture sport environments that everyone can enjoy, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, culture, income-level and ability. More information [...]

The Ottawa Sport Council is pleased to partner with Their Opportunity to deliver the Ottawa Sport Council Foundation 2025 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. Applications open May 1st 2025 for more information [...]

The OSC and Canadian Jumpstart Kim St-Pierre will provide an information session on the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Community Development Grants. Next intake for grant applications opens May 5th and closes June 6th at noon. For more information [...]

The OSC is seeking a dynamic, highly organized Communications Specialist to join our team as part of the Canada Summer Jobs program from mid June to potentially the end of August.  The Communications Specialist will work closely with the Executive Director and Communications Lead along with partner organizations and members to successfully fulfill our mandate. For more details on the position [...]

In a room full of referees, umpires and officials, there were many whistles heard this morning, but on this occasion they were sounds of appreciation instead of foul calls as the Ottawa Sport Council co-hosted a breakfast event celebrating National Officials Day at City Hall. “Thank you for the work that you do to support […]

"The positive relationships Emma has built with her players is evident and undeniable. Everyday when she arrives at the rink, she is greeted with hugs and 15 girls yelling her name. Her energy is contagious, and I've never seen her show up to the rink without a big smile and positive attitude."

The City of Ottawa’s gymnasiums are important spaces for our communities. Groups that use our gymnasiums provide an array of programming that fosters learning, physical activity and socialization. The City of Ottawa is planning on updating categories and improve use of gymnasiums. Register to attend the virtual information session on April 4th at 12pm. More info [...]

Connect, network and cheer! Join the Ottawa Sport Council and Ottawa Black Bears for a fun and interactive opportunity for community sport organizations to connect and share best practices! Registration for the networking function includes a game ticket, courtesy of Ottawa Sport Council.

“Through his work with the Ottawa Sports Pages, Dan is an unwavering supporter of community sport across Ottawa. The Ottawa Sports Pages provides community sport organizations in Ottawa with the opportunity to tell their stories from high school, university, community club and elite amateur sport. Dan showcases the best of sport in our community – […]

The Future of Sport in Canada Commission wants to share with you a recent update from the Commissioner, Ms. Lise Maisonneuve. We invite you to share this information within your networks. In her message, she highlights the Future of Sport in Canada Commission’s ongoing commitment to improving safe sport and the sport system in Canada.