There are over 50 different sports played locally, some through formal clubs and leagues, while others are more informal groups and individuals.
Sport Orillia formed in 2014 from a core group of people representing 18 different sports organizations and educational institutions, with a desire to grow the organization to include all sports and interested parties in Orillia.
With a long history of great sportsmanship from early Canadian rowing champions i.e., Jake Gaudaur Sr. who was the World Champion Sculler from 1896-1901 to current champions, we are striving to acknowledge excellence in sport with an Orillia Sport Hall of Fame.
Sport and active living can keep a community vibrant and can enhance the economic, social and personal health of communities and people. stronger together!
Why We Exist >Legendary Canadian champions from 1973 will be the first team to be inducted in Orillia shrine; this year’s class will be recognized at May 4 gala at Hawk Ridge. A two-sport athlete, two legendary builders and one of the city’s iconic hockey teams will be inducted into the Orillia Sports Hall of Fame in May. […]
‘There are a lot of really great athletes in Orillia. That’s what makes this mean a lot,’ says Isabella Holmgren, Orillia’s Athlete of the Year for 202. Isabella Holmgren was named the 2023 Orillia Athlete of the Year during a ceremony at Orillia’s Rotary Place Thursday evening. The 18-year-old elite cyclist won two world championships […]
The world champion in two cycling disciplines is among three worthy candidates for 2023 Orillia Athlete of the Year award; winner will be announced Thursday. Isabella Holmgren did the improbable in 2023: she won world championships in two different cycling disciplines. The year of unprecedented success for the 18-year-old elite cyclist began in January of […]
