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We know that overall, the COVID-19 pandemic has deepened inequities among traditionally underrepresented groups, and that includes inequities in community sport. Social and economic divisions in society have widened due to the circumstances of the last two years. As we begin to return to normal, community sport organizations are requesting support to make their organizations more welcoming and inclusive to all members.

The Ottawa Sport Council (OSC) is pleased to launch its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Survey. This survey seeks to learn how the OSC can support community sport organizations with tools and training to  create inclusive and accessible sport environments.

The Ottawa Sport Council (OSC) is seeking a highly organized, part-time, term Communications Specialist to assist with the delivery of the OSC communications strategy. 

Our world has become reliant on digital communications, and community sport organizations are not immune to the complexities involved in managing digital communication platforms. For community sport organizations, strong communication practices can help to engage current members further and recruit new members. These communication practices can include emails, social media, your website, and more.

Earlier this month, we launched the Ottawa Safe Sport Toolkit. The Ottawa Safe Sport Toolkit is a free online toolkit developed to foster safe, welcoming, and inclusive sport environments for participants of all ages and abilities. Based on industry best practices, the Ottawa Safe Sport Toolkit (OSST) was developed collaboratively with 12 Ottawa based member sport organizations through a pilot program.

The Ottawa Sport Council is thrilled to launch the Ottawa Safe Sport Toolkit to our community sport sector. The Ottawa Safe Sport Toolkit is a free online toolkit developed to foster safe, welcoming, and inclusive sport environments for participants of all ages and abilities. Based on industry best practices, the Ottawa Safe Sport Toolkit was developed collaboratively with 12 Ottawa based member sport organizations through a pilot program under the leadership of the Ottawa Sport Council and with funding generously provided by the Ontario Trillium Foundation.

The Ottawa Sport Council is seeking a skilled, enthusiastic individual with a passion for community sport to join our volunteer Board of Directors. 

The Ottawa Sport Council Foundation is thrilled to announce that the Ottawa River Canoe Club and Active Newcomer Youth Ottawa have been selected as the recipients of the Ottawa Sport Council Foundation: 2022 True Sport Community Grant. These organizations have been awarded $1,500 by the True Sport Foundation to support inclusivity for those who face barriers to participation in sport while embracing the True Sport Principles.

We believe in the power of partnerships. Partnerships amongst community organizations, even those outside of sport, have the power to enhance sport experiences for participants and increase capacities within organizations. For participants, inter-organizational partnerships can help to introduce new sport experiences and remove barriers to participation. For organizations, such partnerships allow for efficient use of resources and new opportunities to deliver programs and services.

Throughout February and March, Canadians will gather around the living room for the 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Beijing, China. The Olympic Games were hosted from February 4-20 and the Paralympics will be hosted from March 4-13. Beijing is the first city in the world to host both the summer and winter Games.