Active Newcomer Youth Ottawa (ANYO) — Empowering Youth Through Sport & Community
Active Newcomer Youth Ottawa (ANYO) — Empowering Youth Through Sport & Community
Active Newcomer Youth Ottawa (ANYO) is a community-based initiative empowering newcomer and at-risk youth in Ottawa through soccer, mentorship, and life skills development. As a supported project of SPCO, ANYO runs inclusive sports leagues, year-round youth programs, and local events that foster belonging, leadership, and personal growth.
How You Can Get Involved
- Volunteer: Join as a coach, mentor, event assistant, or league organizer—no soccer experience required, just a passion for community and youth empowerment.
- Register a Participant: Sign up your child or a young person for ANYO’s
programs, leagues, camps, or mentorship tracks are open to all. - Sponsor & Partner: Support youth by becoming an event sponsor, donor, or organizational partner.
- Attend Events: Cheer on local youth, attend games, or help us spread the word.
What We Do?
- Youth Soccer Leagues: Inclusive competitive and recreational leagues for children, teens, and young adults.
- Community Outreach: After-school programs, summer camps, and skill-building clinics supporting education, mental health, and active lifestyles.
- Mentorship & Leadership: Connecting youth with mentors and training to become future leaders on and off the field.
- Events & Engagement: Tournaments, workshops, and community celebrations that bring Ottawa’s diverse cultures together