About OTR
On The Rise (OTR) is designed to build confidence and leadership skills in boys 10 -14 years of age through sport and adventure. This initiative will help boys who otherwise may not get the opportunity to do so, be able to participate in a variety of physical activities that will help them set and achieve realistic goals, accept responsibility, break through barriers, find healthy ways to cope with stress, and learn to respect themselves and others.
Our team has built a sustainable program through which young boys can mature and become mentors for those who will participate in the program in the future. It's been proven that physical activity can enhance self-image, build confidence, and lower rates of depression, and it's our goal to build a community where sport and adventure-seeking boys can connect and participate in the many indoor and outdoor activities our community has to offer.
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OUR TEAM

​As the founders, we believe in rallying at the community level to identify resources and shared goals to ensure that boys have the opportunity to engage in all forms of physical play, physical activity, and a variety of sports. This partnership will help us build a stronger and more sustainable program now and into the future.
By pooling resources from various sectors, local businesses, voluntary groups, and other sport organizations, we hope to overcome any barriers to participation for boys who are interested.
Emily Rodger
Executive Coach
Emily Rodger Coaching Inc.
Karen Nel
Health Coach
RMT
Rufus Nel
Professional Coach
​Abony Tennis Centre
WHAT YOU GET
  • Cardio Tennis / Core Exercise. 
  • Biking - Boys will learn and improve on trail riding. If you don't have your own bike, Savages will be providing bikes
  • Orienteering: How to read a map; Measure distance; Use a compass; take a bearing on a map; keep track of distance
  • Healthy Eating - What's the right foods to eat for performance. How to make basic energy snacks
  • First Aid - Basic first aid course
  • Running / Hiking / Snowshoeing on trails
  • Team building
PROGRAM OUTLINE
The program is designed to give boys all the necessary tools to compete in an adventure race on December 3, 2022. The race will consist of orienteering, biking, (weather dependent), and run / hike / snowshoeing. Most activities during the program will take place at the Abony Family Tennis Center, and surrounding wood lot. 
The program schedule is: Monday and Wednesday nights at 6pm and Saturday morning at 9am. The fall program will start on September 26 and end on December 3 with an adventure race.
If you have any questions please contact Rufus @ rnel@abonytennis.ca or 457.2346

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REGISTRATION FOR THE FALL PROGRAM IS NOW OPEN
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Go to our girls OTR page to see some quotes and photos of the program we ran in the spring.