What's New

  • We're so excited to be opening WINTER registration at 10PM TODAY!     For all adult league offerings, go to: https://www.ocua.ca/WinterIndoor2021-2022 For all youth & junior programs, go to: https://www.ocua.ca/WinterYouthJunior2021-2022  
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  • OCUA believes that the health and safety of its members is paramount.  Therefore, for the 2021-2022 Winter season, OCUA will require full COVID-19 vaccination for participation.     The  requirement  for  vaccination  for  the  2021-2022  Winter  season  also  aligns  OCUA  with  the provincial health regulations and with requirements of the facilities used during the season.    
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  • For the 2021 Fall season, OCUA will not require COVID-19 vaccination for participation. OCUA does, however, strongly encourage all participants to get fully vaccinated to help protect themselves, fellow participants, and the community.  
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  • OCUA is fully committed to improving diversity and inclusivity within our organization.  In support of that, the Diversity and Inclusion Task Force (DITF) was launched last year (March 2020).  As the first action since the 2021 AGM, the newly elected Board unanimously approved the continued support of and proposed plan of action for the DITF at the May 18th meeting.
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Winter Registration Opens November 14

Submitted by Britany Gordon on Thu, 2021-10-14 12:10
We're so excited to be opening WINTER registration at 10PM TODAY!  
 
For all adult league offerings, go to: https://www.ocua.ca/WinterIndoor2021-2022
For all youth & junior programs, go to: https://www.ocua.ca/WinterYouthJunior2021-2022
 
A reminder, to help registration go smoothly: an active 2021-2022 Annual Membership is required to register for all Adult Winter Leagues. You can register for your Annual Membership now at the following link: https://www.ocua.ca/zuluru/registrations/register?event=1243
 
OCUA is pleased to announce that the Annual Membership fee has been reduced to $20+tx. Thank you all for sticking with us these past 18-months and your continued support of the Ottawa Ultimate leagues & community. 
 
COVID continues to impact our operations and how we do things; please know we appreciate that the short notice for registration can be challenging.  We thank you for your understanding and look forward to seeing you on the field 
 

Vaccination Requirements for 2021-2022 Winter Season

Submitted by Britany Gordon on Mon, 2021-09-20 16:46
OCUA believes that the health and safety of its members is paramount.  Therefore, for the 2021-2022 Winter season, OCUA will require full COVID-19 vaccination for participation.  
 
The  requirement  for  vaccination  for  the  2021-2022  Winter  season  also  aligns  OCUA  with  the provincial health regulations and with requirements of the facilities used during the season.  
 
The process for confirming compliance with the requirement (or exemption, as applicable) will be confirmed  when  Winter  registration  opens.  Rules  and  protocols  for  entry  into  facilities  will  be shared directly with registered participants prior to the first week of leagues. 
 
In addition, all OCUA members, spectators, coaches and volunteers are reminded that they must also adhere to the OCUA Return to Play protocols (updated version to be released prior to the start of the Winter season).  
 
Thank you for your ongoing cooperation as we continue to follow the health regulations to ensure everyone’s ongoing health and safety in OCUA leagues and programming. 

2021 Fall Programming Update: Vaccination & Participation

Submitted by Britany Gordon on Wed, 2021-09-01 14:22
For the 2021 Fall season, OCUA will not require COVID-19 vaccination for participation. OCUA does, however, strongly encourage all participants to get fully vaccinated to help protect themselves, fellow participants, and the community.
 
While OCUA is not requiring vaccination for participation for the fall season, some facilities used by our fall leagues are. In these cases, OCUA is committed to upholding and adhering to their requirements. Compliance with facility regulations will be mandatory for participation in leagues that use these facilities.
 
Adult leagues affected by facility vaccination requirements will be notified directly in the next 24-hours with more information. Captains will be asked to confirm that their players will comply with regulations and that their team will still participate in light of these changes. Teams who decide not to participate in the league will be issued a full refund with no penalty.
 
In addition, all OCUA members, spectators, coaches and volunteers are reminded that they must also adhere to the current Return to Play protocols (available here). 
 
OCUA will continue to assess and monitor public health directives and will make a decision regarding vaccination requirements for 2021-2022 Winter Leagues prior to registration opening the end of September.
 
For information on Ultimate Canada’s COVID-19 Event Guidelines and Vaccination requirements, visit here.  

OCUA Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

Submitted by Britany Gordon on Mon, 2021-06-07 20:45

OCUA is fully committed to improving diversity and inclusivity within our organization.  In support of that, the Diversity and Inclusion Task Force (DITF) was launched last year (March 2020).  As the first action since the 2021 AGM, the newly elected Board unanimously approved the continued support of and proposed plan of action for the DITF at the May 18th meeting.

We recognize there have been concerns of transparency and misunderstanding during the past year since the DITF was established, and the Board is prioritizing doing better.

Progress takes time, courage, effort, and a willingness to try.

You may have noticed the Progress Pride flag on OCUA’s Facebook profile, which we have shared as a symbol of our intention to strive toward equality for all our members.  The DITF and Board will work towards providing a community where no member will feel marginalized, excluded, or unappreciated.

To learn more about the DITF and the commitment of work, please read below.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION TASK FORCE (DITF) VISION:  To provide an Ultimate league where all members feel they are welcome, safe, respected, and empowered.

DITF SHORT-TERM OBJECTIVES:

Address gender equity concerns by providing recommendations for:

  • Appropriate gender-based terminology for organizational use
  • Organizational policy updates
  • Improving women player recruitment and retention
  • Implementing a gender ratio that provides equitable on-field time and experience

Transition the DITF to a permanent committee dedicated to incorporating equity considerations on a continuous basis.  This committee will make recommendations to ensure diversity and inclusion are considered in the OCUA decision-making process and focus on reducing barriers related to, but not limited to:

  • Gender diversity
  • Sexual orientation
  • Race and Ethnicity
  • Language
  • Neurodiversity
  • Accessibility

BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMITMENTS:

  • Clarify and formalize the DITF Terms of Reference, including:
  • Define the Director role and term more clearly
  • Define the member role and term more clearly
  • Determine the process by which the leadership role of the DITF is transferred
  • Provide regular updates of DITF progress to the OCUA membership.
  • Support the DITF in achieving their goals and objectives.

The DITF is fully supported by the Board of Directors. Both groups are committed to transparent communications and engagement with the membership.  The DITF will meet monthly, and the membership will be updated on a regular basis. Members of the OCUA community are encouraged to communicate, share and reach out to the DITF at inclusion@ocua.ca.