BEYOND SOFTBALL: Eight alternative sports in Ottawa for your kids this summer

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If your kids are looking to try something new this summer other than the standard soccer, softball, football etc., here are some alternatives worth checking out!

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[
 Ottawa Titans Water Polo
](http://www.titanswaterpolo.ca/)

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[
 Ottawa Indians Rugby Club
](http://ottawarugby.com/registration/)
(registration opens March 2018)

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OVCC Junior Cricket Club

• No website but you can email ovccjuniorcricket@gmail.com . Darlene Batstone, junior cricket co-ordinator, says they offer training to youth 12-19 and are looking to offer a program for younger players if there is enough interest. See also: Youth Cricket Academy

  Ottawa Carleton Ultimate Association summer youth league (plus free clinics in early March for newbies)

  Ottawa Archers (opens April 1)

  Ottawa Table Tennis Club (year-round on Sundays, drop-in or membership)

  Rideau Canoe Club recreational programs and summer camp

  Ottawa Athletic Club summer squash camp