CHAMPIONS

Champions is a FREE program presented by the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG) Foundation. With OSEG’s generosity, this free program will allow participants the opportunity to enhance their physical abilities, develop resilience and conflict resolution skills and be given tools to build a positive mindset.

OSEG Foundation and PSP Recreation are proud to present Champions, a bilingual, strength-based program designed to support youth aged 9–14 in developing physical literacy, fundamental movement skills, and meaningful connections with peers from CAF families. Through engaging in sports and team-building activities, participants will build resilience, confidence, and a positive mindset.

Schedule and Age Groups

Sundays, January 11 – March 22, 2026

Ages 9–11: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Ages 12–14: 3:10 PM – 4:40 PM

Note: Times may vary for off-site activities

Weekly Sports and Location

Date	Sport	Location & Link
Jan 11	Pickleball	CFS Leitrim
Jan 18	Soccer	CFS Leitrim
Jan 25	Padel	PadelNFriends
Feb 1	Volleyball	CFS Leitrim
Feb 8	Table Tennis	RA Centre
Feb 15	Hockey	TD Place – Bus pickup at 330 Croil Pvt.
Feb 22	Gymnastics/Parkour	Starr Gymnastics
Mar 1	Wheelchair Basketball	CFS Leitrim
Mar 8	Ultimate Frisbee	CFS Leitrim
Mar 15	No Session	-
Mar 22	Flag Football	CFS Leitrim

Special Features

Thanks to the generous support of the OSEG Foundation, this free program offers:

Skill-building in sports and movement
Tools for conflict resolution and resilience
Opportunities to meet RedBlacks and Ottawa 67’s players on select dates

Why Join Champions?

Build friendships and teamwork skills
Explore a variety of sports in fun, inclusive settings
Learn from inspiring role models
Participate in bilingual programming that celebrates diversity

Testimonials

“This year the Champions program was amazing. Extremely well organized, executed and designed with different age groups in mind… Just an overall beautiful experience. Thank you all!”

“It was well organized and well tailored to the participants… We enjoyed learning and trying new sports, meeting new community members and of course the Redblacks.”

We will have coaching experts

The program is powered by the high-performance coaching expertise of VESA Consulting, a trusted local provider that specializes in customized athlete and coach development across a variety of sports with a proven track record of enhancing programs through strategic leadership and world-class training.

Registration

Limited spots available. Please register HERE!

Having issues locating this program in the registration platform? Check our Registration Guide.

If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to contact our PSP Ottawa-Gatineau Recreation team at (613) 998-8216 or NCRRecreation.LoisirsRCN@cfmws.com.

FAQs

What happens in case of bad weather?
Rescheduling will be communicated. March 29 is reserved as a rain date.
Are snacks or water provided?
Light snacks will be provided. Please bring your own water bottle.
Is transportation provided for off-site activities?
Transportation is provided for the off-site session on February 15th only. Details will be shared with registered participants.
What should youth bring each week?
Comfortable athletic wear, water bottle, and indoor shoes. The hockey session on February 15th will require ice skates and a helmet. If you do not have that equipment available, let PSP Recreation know and rentals will be procured.