What is Obstacle Sports Canada (OSC)?
Obstacle Sports Canada (OSC) is a registered non-profit organization seeking to become the official governing body for Obstacle Course Racing in Canada. As such, we will manage athlete development programs, and provide coaching certification opportunities, as well as race director education.
How is the OSC governed?
OSC is governed by a volunteer board currently made up of obstacle race enthusiasts, athletes, medical practitioners and race directors from across Canada. Board members will serve a two-year term and can be nominated by members prior to an election. A slate of Board Members (current and present) will be circulated to the membership four weeks prior to each AGM and voted on by proxy, or at the AGM annually.
Are OSC board members paid?
As a not-for-profit organization, all Board Members are volunteers and will not receive payments. Board Members will be entitled to be reimbursed for expenses, as long as the expenses are preapproved by the Board.
What are OSC’s goals?
Obstacle Sports Canada (OSC) is committed to securing the sustainability and growth of obstacle course racing, Ninja and hybrid racing in Canada. OSC is dedicated to creating an athlete and coaching pathway that will encourage grassroots participation, develop high-performance programs and ensure long-term competition opportunities for age-group athletes.
The OSC Board would like to see the inclusion of obstacle course racing in national and international sporting competitions (games)
Who does OSC support?
OSC’s sole purpose is to support the members and the growth of OCR and Ninja at a grassroots level through to high performance.
What is a National Sport Organization (NSO)?
A NSO is the governing body for a specific sport. Most sports today, whether they have a professional division or operate at an amateur level only are represented by not-for-profit NSOs in Canada. Examples include Hockey, Basketball, Triathlon, Quiddich (yes Quiddich), Gymnastics, Speed Skating, and Alpine Skiing to name a few.
What does an NSO do?
All certified NSOs support the development of their sport in Canada which includes athlete, coaching and official development.
Is OSC affiliated with Spartan, Mud Hero or another race brand in Canada?
Yes. OSC currently has a partnership with Spartan Canada to provide technical officials for all Elite and Age Group races in Canada. Although we have Board Members and advisors that are affiliated with one or several of the OCR brands, OSC is an independent, not-for-profit organization.
Is OSC affiliated with any international organizations?
Yes, along with over 60 other national federations, OSC is a member of World Obstacle also known as the Federation International Sports Obstacle (FISO), a Swiss not-for-profit organisation seeking international recognition as the world governing body for obstacle sports. In March 2026, FISO members overwhelmingly agreed to merge with the the Union International Pentathlon Modern (UIPM) and will officially become part of the Olympic family in August 2026.