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Celebrating Volunteers and a Dedication to Community - April 28, 2026
The RA would not be the place it is without the help of our community Volunteers. At our Volunteer Appreciation Event, we recognized several community-nominated award winners from a variety of clubs. Read more. RogersTV: Anna Ferdinand, Specialty Fitness on Ottawa In the Know - March 9, 2026 Fitness Specialist Anna Ferdinand discusses spring fitness programs with Ottawa in the Know’s Julie Findlay! Read more. Charlatan: RA Builds Confidence for Girls in Sport - March 5, 2026 Programs like She Plays and Girl-Centric Summer Camp are create confidence and a passion for sport! Read more. Ottawa Citizen: Leading the Way for Team Canada in Wheelchair Curling - March 4, 2026 It’s no secret, spring is on the horizon – and with it, a thrilling lineup of new and returning RA programs! Read more. What's NEW in Spring 2026? - Feb 24, 2026 It’s no secret, spring is on the horizon – and with it, a thrilling lineup of new and returning RA programs! Read more. Young runners build confidence at Junior Athletes Fun & Run - Feb 10, 2026 Junior Athletes Fun & Run is our brand-new 10-week learn-to-run program for kids ages 9-13! Read more. More than a Game: How the RA is Championing Girls in Sport - Feb 3, 2026 February 4 marks National Girls and Women in Sports Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the achievements of girls and women in sport and highlighting the importance of creating equitable, inclusive pathways to participation. Read more. An Open Letter to the RA Community - Jan 30, 2026 After the release of highly conceptual planning materials related to the future of Confederation Heights, RA CEO Ian Fraser provides some context, address concerns around the perceived footprint of a future RA and clarify where we are, and just as importantly, where we are not. Read more. New friends, big smiles, zero boredom at RA Camps! - Jan 20, 2026 Imagination runs wild at RA Camps! With each day comes new challenges, exciting opportunities, and thrilling adventures! Read more. Shooting for Greatness - The Return of the RA Archery Club - Nov 11, 2025 The RA Archery Club is back up and running with new programs all winter-long! Read more. RA Curling Club Member appointed to the Order of Canada! - Oct 2, 2025 We’re proud to announce that a member of the RA Community, Allison Eddy, has been appointed to the Order of Canada by the Governor General of Canada! Read more. The RA Centre - Inclusivity in Action - Oct 2, 2025 From adaptive fitness and aquatics, to inclusive recreation, and youth programs with 1:1 support, our team is committed to removing barriers and creating a space where anybody can thrive. Read more. More Than Summer Fun - RA Camps Shape Kids, Counsellors, and Communities! - Sep 4, 2025 For generations, summer camps have been a staple of summer fun. At their core, camps are more than just a way for kids to pass the summer months. They’re a place where confidence is built, lifelong friendships are formed, and lasting memories are made. Read more. Fall Table Tennis - Learn, Play, Improve! - Aug 20, 2025 RA Fall Table Tennis packs a punch with a diverse range of instructional and development programs for youth and adults as well as clinics for novice to advanced players. Read more. Strength in Community at the RA Fitness Centre - Aug 14, 2025 Since returning to the RA Fitness Centre, our Coordinator of Fitness Services, Debbi Neill has kickstarted several engagement-focused programs. Read more. Joanna & Anatoly - A Wedding in the Park - July 24, 2025 Since joining the RA Canoe Camping Club over a decade ago, they’ve shared countless adventures – navigating winding rivers, crossing challenging portages, and weathering every storm that came their way. Read more. Walk with a Doc (WWAD) is coming to the RA Centre! - July 15, 2025 Join this free community walking program starting in September! Read more. Escapade Music Festival: Why We Did It—And Why We’d Do It Again - June 2025 Hear from RA Centre CEO, Ian Fraser on the decision to host Escapades Music Festival and why we'd do it again! Read more. Meet Chris Fritzsche! - June 5, 2025 We’re proud to be adding a new face to our management team! Meet Chris Fritzsche, Manager of Recreation, Sport & Club Programming! Read more. RA High Performance Athletes show skill and determination at ODBA Junior District Championship! - May 28, 2025 The RA Centre was the proud host of this year’s ODBA Junior District Championship – and our High Performance athletes ran the show! Read more. Going the Extra Mile - Celebrating RA Volunteers - April 28, 2025 The RA Centre would not be the bustling, lively environment it is today without the selfless efforts of our incredible volunteers. Read more. Earth Day - Green Initiatives, Brighter Future! - April 22, 2025 “Sustainability isn’t just about infrastructure,” insists CEO Ian Fraser. “It’s about inspiring everyday action in the community we serve." Read more. Spike it BIG for Junior Athletes! - April 17, 2025 On Saturday, May 17, ‘Spike it Big!’ Sand Volleyball FUNdraiser will hit the RA courts - raising money for Junior Athletes and ensuring that more low-income families have access to its programs. Read more. "Following your Passions" - Bill Brasset - April 10, 2025 If you’ve been to the RA, then chances are you’ll recognize the friendly face of Bill Brasset. Bill works at the Fieldhouse - but when he's off the clock, he produces stunning drone videography! Read more. The RA Centre - A Heart Wise Exercise Provider! - April 3, 2025 The RA is proud to be a Heart Wise Exercise-approved provider for the Ottawa community! Read more. RA High Performance Badminton athletes excel in fierce competition! - March 27, 2025 The RA Centre’s High Performance Badminton athletes have shown resilience, skill and determination in their recent competitions! Read more. Facility Renewal Fee Update - March 20, 2025 Welcome to the first in a series of regular updates on how your contributions through the Facility Renewal Fee are helping improve our facilities at the RA. Read more. "Generations upon Generations" - Mark Fish, Leagues - March 13, 2025 We spoke with Mark Fish, Manager of Sports Leagues & Operations, about his 25 years running and managing leagues at the RA. Get to know Mark, and why he believes the RA is so special. Read more. "Find your Groove" - Cody Barbeau, High Performance Pickleball - March 6, 2025 RA High Performance Pickleball was created by our Head Professional, Cody Barbeau. The premise? To gather a group of talented, passionate individuals to train with one another and benefit from the best coaching possible. Read more. Member Jane Spencer places 2nd in CAPA Club Fine Art Competition - February 23, 2025 The RA Photo Club is proud to announce that member Jane Spencer was awarded the Second Place Merit award in the Landscape category of the CAPA Club Fine Art Competition! Read more. Making a big SPLASH in the lives of RA youth! - February 25, 2025 Learning to swim is an integral part of youth, and a staple of summer fun. We recently heard from the mom of one of our campers who had a wonderful story to share about her child’s experience taking lessons at the RA. Read more. A smashing good time was had at the RA Badminton Doubles Tournament! - February 20, 2025 The RA Badminton Doubles Tournament brought competitors of all ages from both Ontario and Québec to compete at our dedicated badminton facilities. Read more. Family Day at the RA - Health, Happiness and a Sense of Community - February 12, 2025 This Family Day, Monday, February 17th, our Junior Athletes team aims to create foundational experiences for youth and bring families together through their love of sport! Read more. RA Archery members hit the mark at the Lancaster Classic! - February 12, 2025 Three of our RA Archery Club members – Ron Axam, Catherine Brink, and club chair, Charles Proulx – recently took part in the 21st annual Lancaster Classic Archery Tournament in Pennsylvania, USA. Read more. Ottawa Rapid FC makes a house a home at RA Centre's House of Sport - February 10, 2025 The RA Centre, House of Sport, and the Ottawa Rapid FC are thrilled to announce a partnership that establishes the RA and House of Sport as the official home base for Ottawa’s new professional women’s soccer team. Read more. RA Photo Club Member Sherry McLean wins CAPA Canada Gold! - February 7, 2025 Congratulations to RA Photo Club Member Sherry McLean for winning the GOLD MEDAL in CAPA Canada's November 2024 Black & White Individual Competition! Read more. "Mentality Matters" - Juan Acosta, High Performance Table Tennis - February 7, 2025 We sat down with Juan Acosta, who oversees High Performance Table Tennis at the RA. Get to know Juan and his program! Juan is dedicated to improving his athletes by sparking a winner's mentality and pure enjoyment of the game. Read more. "Enriching a Community" - Mike Bitten, High Performance Badminton - February 7, 2025 Ottawa has a bustling Badminton community full of potential. We sat down with Mike Bitten, a tenured Badminton professional who oversees High Performance Badminton at the RA. Get to know Mike and his program! Read more. Autism Moves - February 6, 2025 Coming soon to the RA Centre - The OSEG Foundation, charitable arm of the Ottawa REDBLACKS and Ottawa 67’s, is thrilled to launch Autism Moves, a new community impact youth program designed to empower children and youth ages 6 to 17 years old with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through the power of sport. Read more. The kids' got rhythm! - February 6, 2025 At the end of January, the RA hosted and facilitated ‘Tap, Drum, Play’ with a very excited group of Kindergarten and Grade One students from St-Laurent Academy. Tap, Drum, Play is an annual activity at the RA and this year the session was led by Noah Belanger, Head of RA’s Camp and Children’s Programs. Read more. December 5, 2024 - OTTAWA Effective January 1, 2025, the RA will be introducing a Facility Renewal Fee across most of our offerings to address urgent and growing needs within our facilities. This decision was not made lightly but comes after careful consideration of the increasing pressure from a long list of deferred maintenance, essential repairs, and the ongoing need to renew and sustain our assets. As a result this new fee will be critical in ensuring that our facilities remain safe, accessible, and enjoyable for all members and guests. Read more. January 22, 2024 - OTTAWA The RA is pleased to be a recipient of $100,000 in funding from the government of Ontario through the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport’s 2023-2024 Ontario Sport Hosting Program. This funding will support the RA as hosts of the 2024 Canadian U-18 Curling Championships. Read more. November 6, 2023 - OTTAWA The RA’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer. Ian Fraser, a well-respected community leader, local entrepreneur and former elite triathlete is anticipated to take the helm on January 15, 2024, following a transition period over the coming months. Read more. August 18, 2023 – OTTAWA After nine years as Chief Executive Officer, Tosha Rhodenizer steps away from the RA Centre as she relocates her family to Nova Scotia to support extended family. Read more. December 22, 2022 - OTTAWA The 2024 Canadian Under-18 Curling Championships will be hosted at the RA Centre’s Curling Centre of Excellence and the Ottawa Hunt & Golf Club next year, it was announced today by Curling Canada. Read More. November 25, 2022 - OTTAWA $500,000 Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant and $100,000 Tourism Relief Fund Gives Curling Centre of Excellence New Universal and Inclusive Community Spaces. Read more. November 15, 2022- OTTAWA Government of Canada funds green improvements to Ottawa’s RA Centre. Read more. August 18, 2022- OTTAWA The RA Centre receives a $250,000 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation to help sustain operations. Read more. February 2022 - OTTAWA The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) has approved our request for $500,000 in funding through the Community Building Fund – Capital Stream which will help the RA continue the transformation in our multi-year Curling Centre of Excellence (CCE) project. Read more. November 26, 2021- OTTAWA Pickleball takes centre court as the RA Centre marks the Grand Opening of their new dedicated indoor Pickleball Centre. Read more. |
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