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The council concentrates on helping increase the leadership capacity of sport organizations in Ottawa with a focus on what the council calls ongoing challenges in clubs in Ottawa: volunteer management, including recruitment, retention, recognition and retirement. On Nov. 26, the council held its third annual Ottawa Sport Summit at Lansdowne Park, and this year the organization paid special attention to sport volunteerism in this city. The free one-day event featured a panel of expert guest speakers such as Sue Holloway – the first woman and first Canadian to compete
in both summer and winter Olympic games in the same
‘It’s all about working together to make local sports in Ottawa the best. Ottawa sport council executive director Marcia Morris
year – who shared the keys to success and challenges when it comes to volunteering.
The day also included sport-themed activities such as a trivia contest and a silent auction. “Our role is to build capacity in community sport,” Morris said. “Today is all about building the volunteer movement. We offer tips and pointers. Disorganization can wear you out and leave you frustrated.” Morris said it’s not about coaching, but rather about helping people understanding the paperwork that comes with managing a sports team. Morris added the event is aimed at participants learning effective strategies to sustain their volunteers as well as help make valuable connections with colleagues in community sport.
For those who were unable to attend the summit, or who have yet to be talked into volunteering for their child’s sports team Morris said the council is launching an online volunteering course for people to download, which will be available in the new year at sportottawa.ca. The course, Morris explained, was developed for volunteers who may not have a lot of time on their hands, but are interested in learning about best practices for volunteering. “We are here to help the people who put their hand up to be on the board of directors, or who want to volunteer on their kid’s team,” Morris said. “It’s all about working together to make local sports in Ottawa the best.”
to local kids BY PHILIPP RAKU praku@metroland.com
Bikes for Kids provides bikes and cycling gear to less fortunate children across Canada. New bikes can be donated; any size, any quantity, and colour of bikes are accepted. Helmets, locks, bike lights are common accessories also accepted. Bikes can be purchased through the website www. bikesforkids.com, and will include a helmet for all bikes and a lock for pedal bikes. You can also purchase a bike from any store of your choosing but donors are asked to consider including a helmet for safety reasons.
The local donation day is Dec. 8, starting at 6 a.m. at Fire Station 23, 1445 Carling Ave. RSVP to Kim McKenney at kim@themortgagesource.ca. Donors can also arrange a pickup online at www.bikesforkids.com. Since 2014, Bikes for Kids has received more than 2,500 cycles. The bikes are distributed throughout Canada. “Bikes for Kids is one of the most important campaigns that DLC does every year,” says Gary Mauris, president and CEO of Dominion Lending Centers, the presenting sponsor of the campaign. Donated cycles will be shipped to children locally or provincially.
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