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The Ottawa Sport Council is thrilled to announce the release of the Concussion Education Initiative video which has been developed for community sport participants. This educational video is designed to equip coaches, players, parents, board members, staff, and volunteers alike with the knowledge of how to apply the 4 R's of concussion management (Recognize, Remove, Refer, Return) in a sport setting.

With the government shut down in March, all recreational facilities were closed and both amateur and professional sporting events were cancelled. According to an analysis done for ESPN by Patrick Rishe of Washington University, the NBA, NHL, Major League Baseball and Major League Soccer together have lost more than $5 billion due to COVID-19. For the first time in history the Olympics were postponed until 2021 (and there are valid questions whether that is going to happen).

Today, the Ottawa Sport Council is launching a community-wide return to play roadmap aimed at inspiring confidence, reassuring families and supporting Ottawa's active return to sport. The Ottawa Return to Play Roadmap establishes a community-wide resource that will be continually updated to reflect how Ottawa-area sport is impacted by the easing of COVID-19 restrictions.

There is no doubt that sport is important for mental and physical well-being and also a major contributor to economic and social development in many countries. According to the United Nations (UN) it is well recognized by governments as a huge contributor to the empowerment of women and young people, individuals and communities as well as to health, education and social inclusion objectives.

The final step in the implementation of Rowan’s Law will come into effect on July 1, 2020.

As we head into our second full month of self-isolation and physical distancing, many people are feeling the effects of being home all day and away from loved ones. Our routines have been turned upside down and stress, anxiety and depression are becoming more common feelings. 

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

Participating in sport has so many benefits. Not only has it been proven to improve a person’s overall fitness and health, it has also been shown to build confidence and relieve stress. Many people also find that sport is a fun and social activity which is important for quality of life.

When the Toronto Raptors won the NBA Championship in June 2019 the country went crazy. Fans of all ages took to the streets to celebrate a win that pushed Canadian basketball to the forefront in the eyes of sports fans all over North America.

Swimming is an important life skill that should be taught at a young age. Why is this important? Here are four reasons why swimming skills that should be prioritized, especially for children.