Major Events and Sport Events hosting in Ottawa – Winter 2022

Talking Tourism: A new generation for sport in Ottawa

Hosted by Mark Sutcliffe, this edition of the Talking Tourism podcast features Tosha Rhodenizer from Ottawa’s RA Centre who shares the latest initiatives happening at the legendary sports facility. Listen to the full podcast.

Adrenalin Sports Event Research Portal Opportunity

Our friends at Adrenalin Sports Event Research Portal have asked us to extend this opportunity to our partners where you can take advantage of the 50% off flash sale on the purchase of any profile on Adrenalin’s Sport Event Portal, plus you’ll receive an additional 6 months free, so your profile will be live until July 2023! This is available for profiles purchased by January 31, 2022.

Link to purchase: https://sporteventresearch.ca/buy-profile

Purchase using code: NEWYEAR2022

Meaning and purpose: Ottawa’s blueprint for attracting sporting events

In this article by SportPro Media’s Ed Dixon, he highlights how Canada’s capital is showing no signs of stopping in its efforts to become a global destination for sport. In addition, speaking at the SportsPro Insider Series, Robert Kawamoto, Ottawa Tourism’s assistant director for major events and sport, reveals how the city pushes the boundaries for what an event can truly be. See full article.

Grand opening of the Pickleball facility at the RA Centre

In late November, the RA Centre in Ottawa marked the grand opening of their new Pickleball Centre. This 200,000 square foot facility will encourage the growth of sport tourism in the city. 

2022 U14 OCUP (Ontario Cup – Camp Fortune)

U14 competition events are to be focused on the development of ski racing skills while beginning to promote performance on demand. Athletes will ski SL, GS, Speed, Ski Cross and Dual either in competition or at Skills Camps.

https://www.alpineontario.ca/alpine-ontario-alpin-racing/alpine/u14-racing-program/

2022 Sport Tourism Canada - Sport Events Congress (SEC22) Edmonton March 22-24 – Postponed

Considering the recent spike in the spread of COVID-19 in Canada and out of concern for the health and safety of our stakeholders, Sport Tourism Canada and Edmonton Events have made the difficult decision to postpone Sport Events Congress 2022 (SEC22) scheduled for March 22-24, 2022, in Edmonton.

https://sporttourismcanada.com/about-sport-event-congress/