Ottawa Sport Council

24/06/2026

At the Ottawa Sport Council, we know the power of being active outdoors and connecting through community.

That's why we're excited to share Everyone Outdoors Together, a national initiative from the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association inviting Canadians to step outside at golden hour on July 18 and take part in a shared moment of connection.

Whether you're going for a walk, cycling with friends, enjoying a local park, gathering with family, or simply taking time to watch the sunset, everyone is encouraged to participate in a way that feels meaningful to them.

No registration required. Just step outside and be part of a coast-to-coast moment celebrating community, nature, and connection.

Learn more about how you can take part and help create a new Canadian tradition of connection and community by visiting https://everyoneoutdoorstogether.ca

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23/06/2026

Happy Pride Month!

The Ottawa Sport Council believes there should only be positive experiences in sport and that sport should safe and inclusive for everyone regardless of their gender or sexuality.

There are many outstanding 2SLGBTQI+ sports groups operating in the capital, we've highlighted many of them on this poster.

And sports organizations can consult the OSC's Belonging Playbook for info on how to make community sport more inclusive and accessible to all at:

https://www.ottawabelongingplaybook.ca/

23/06/2026

The Ottawa Sport Council is proud to introduce our latest Community Sport Heroes – the Community Sport Hosts for ‘Sports 200: Two Days. Everyone Plays.’! 🎉

The OSC was once again reminded of the tremendous spirit and dedication of our local sports organizations, which welcomed 1,200+ registered participants for free sports events across the city on June 6-7.

Organized by the OSC in partnership with City of Ottawa Recreation, Cultural and Facilities Services, the weekend served as a celebration of our city's 200th birthday alongside National Health and Fitness Day and the ParticipACTION Community Challenge.

“At the heart of a citywide try-it sport event is really the Community Sport Hosts,” underlines Ottawa Sport Council Executive Director Frances Mercer. “All the administrators, the coaches and the volunteers, it was their time, their dedication and their commitment that made the event so special."

You can read our full Community Sport Hero feature at:

https://sportottawa.ca/community-sport-heroes-sports-200-community-sport-hosts/

22/06/2026

Today is the 30th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day! It's a time to recognize and celebrate the traditions, cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis.

Indigenous Peoples have shaped sport in Canada and in Ottawa, which is built on un-ceded Anishinabe Algonquin territory.

Our national summer sport of lacrosse carries Indigenous roots and was central to the early days of our city's sports history . Recently inducted into the Ottawa Sport Hall of Fame was the 1906 Capital Lacrosse Club, which won the Minto Cup over the Toronto Tecumsehs in front of 5,000+ spectators at Lansdowne Park.

And there's a great chance coming up on June 29 at noon in the National Arts Centre's Canal Lobby to celebrate First Nations culture through dance, songs, food and crafts with a free Pow Wow Workout led by Amanda Fox. The 45-minute high-intensity exercise program incorporates powwow dance steps with the sounds of contemporary and traditional powwow music in a simple, follow-along workout.

More info at:

https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/41134

21/06/2026

| In the month of June, the City of Ottawa is hosting orientation sessions for local youth between the ages of 13 and 17 who can sign up for the free summertime Tony Graham Youth Workout Pass.

This initiative offers free membership to weight and cardio rooms for teenagers at City recreation centres from July 2 to August 31.

Find out more and sign up at:

https://ottawa.ca/en/recreation-and-parks/drop-activities/free-offers/tony-graham-youth-workout-pass

19/06/2026

Looking back at an amazing free sports weekend for 'Sports 200: Two Days. Everyone Plays.' in celebration of – thanks so much to everyone who made it possible!

17/06/2026

The 2026 Canadian Track and Field Championships Presented by Bell are now underway at Terry Fox Athletic Facility!

Local stars such as Maeliss Trapeau and Lauren Gale from the host Ottawa Lions Track and Field Club and Eliezer Adjibi of CANI Athletics are ready to shine bright alongside their national teammates like Camryn Rogers, Ethan Katzberg, Marco Arop, Sarah Mitton, Austin Smeenk, Audrey Leduc and Andre De Grasse as Canada's best athletes come to Ottawa from June 17-21.

Find all the details at:

https://athletics.ca/events/canadian-track-field-championships-presented-by-bell/

13/06/2026

| On the afternoon of Saturday, June 20 during the 2026 Canadian Track and Field Championships at Terry Fox Athletic Facility, young athletes born between 2012 and 2020 will take centre-stage for the Bell Starting Line Track and Field Fun Fest.

This free event includes a Mini Pentathlon (Long Jump, 60m Hurdles, 100m, 400m, Shot Put) where participants will learn the fundamentals of track and field while testing their skills in a fun, welcoming and supportive environment.

It runs from 1:45-4 p.m., followed by a meet-and-greet with Olympians. More info/registration at:

https://www.trackie.com/event/bell-starting-line-track-field-fun-fest/1037688/

11/06/2026

Volleyball Nations League is back in town until Sunday at TD Place! The Team Canada men are welcoming Germany, France, USA and Turkey for a total of 12 matches. More info at:

https://www.tdplace.ca/event/volleyball-nations-league/

08/06/2026

Great snapshot on some of the great people involved in the 'Sports 200: Two Days. Everyone Plays.' free sports weekend in a CTV News Ottawa feature by Camille Wilson:

Ottawa residents are celebrating the city's 200th anniversary by ta...