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How do recreational sports connect to a balanced life?
We have long known that children who participate in extra-curricular activities, especially sport, have a higher chance of having an overall successful adult life. Sports build character, lifelong friendships, encourage discipline and focus, the list goes on and on. But did you know that children who actively participate in sports activities also have a higher success rate in post-secondary education and continue on with physical activity into their adult life?
You are Invited to RBC Learn to Play Project Physical Literacy Knowledge Exchange Event – March 23, 2016
Join stakeholders from the Ottawa region to discuss strategies and opportunities for collaboration and alignment around physical literacy and quality sport. During this interactive workshop, you will also learn how Sport for Life can support you in applying for an RBC Learn to Play Grant.
Wake-Up Call: Late Night Sports Practices Can Take their Toll
It seems every place we turn, there is more and more pressure to excel in life. Whether it be academically, socially or in sport, the competition is fierce and the stakes are high.Early morning wake-ups to get to school and work on time, rush to pick up the kids and get home to have a quick dinner, do homework and then rush off to practice.
City of Ottawa- Proposed Facility Allocation Policy- now available
The report regarding the proposed Facility Allocation Policy is now available on Ottawa.ca.
City of Ottawa Facility Allocation Policy Update
Thank you to everyone who attended our stakeholder engagement sessions for the City’s Recreation Facility Allocation Policy back in June. These sessions provided valuable input and background in developing the new policy directions that staff will be recommending to Council in a soon to be released report.
Keeping the Flu Bug at Bay
It’s no secret that playing sports can increase your risk of contracting an illness. Whether it’s a high five after a good game or an exchange of airborne germs from close contact, staying healthy and active can prove to be challenging. What are some things you can do to help prevent getting sick and staying on track with your fitness and sport regime? We’ve compiled some tips to help you out this winter
Cool Running
The City of Ottawa is known for its active running community. With the various trails, tracks and outdoor venues, runners have an abundance of choice when it comes to where they hit the pavement. What sometimes poses trouble however is WHEN to run.
Baseball is Alive in Canada
It may be the recent Toronto Blue Jays run at the World Series, but Ottawa (and Canada in general) is buzzing about baseball. We took at brief look at Canadian baseball history and its impact on our local sports scene.
Ottawa Sport Council questionnaire to federal candidates regarding community sport
In September, the Ottawa Sport Council reached out to Ottawa’s federal election candidates to learn about their positions regarding issues of interest and concern for the Ottawa sport community. Learn more about the candidates' views regarding community sport.
How to choose the right activities for your children
With September upon us, the kids are back to school and life seems a bit more scheduled. New registration for the Fall/Winter season of many clubs and sports is well under way! With an abundance of sport activities to choose from in our beautiful city of Ottawa, how do you decide?
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