It was a long time coming, BCA and Leaders Club had talks about this program prior to the renovation of the fieldhouse and we have finally launched. Leaders Club aims to equip the youth of today with real skills and information that they can apply towards attaining success in the future. Every month a topic will be covered; First week …
Winter Recap 2018
BCA is back in action now that the field house renovations are complete. We welcome the winter season with programs for all ages. We opened doors Tuesday to Sunday, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm for casual table tennis and once again our most demanded program, BCA Ice Skating Classes, kicked off. BCA brought in exceptional coaches from the community to …
Winter End Festival Recap
HELLO BAYSHORE!!!! Once again BCA has successfully held our annual Winter End Festival. This year we want to encourage the Youth to make a difference in their community. So we commissioned the Director of Special Events and Project Coordinator to form a team of high school students and plan the festival in its entirety. The weather affected most of our …
Game Time!
A huge heartfelt thank you to the Senators Foundation for providing over 20 tickets to the Bayshore Community Association. We were able to gather a huge group from the community and travel to watch the Ottawa Senators face off against the Dallas Stars in what ended as spectacular 3-2 victory for our home team. This experience turned many residents including two recently …
Recap of 2016
Another year has come and gone. While most would agree that 2016 was one of the most ‘eventful’ years of the 21st century, we will try to review it with a focus on what we have accomplished as a community. We turn back the time to spring of 2016, with the ice skating training continuing on from the previous year, …
Bike Rodeo 2015
Another feather in BCA cap. A successful Bike Rodeo event took place on June 20, 2015 by the City and BCA collaboration, for the community resident in Bayshore Accora Village. A lot of community kids participated in the event and received Free Bike Helmets. Program Coordinator Dinos from City and BCA Chairman Zarrar are seen haapy on the exemplary success …
PCL Donation
Great news! BCA proudly announces that PCL – Bayshore Project Team and Sub-trades, worked hard to fund-raise in holiday season for BCA Soccer program. Erin Matthews – Manager of Operations Support, handed over the contribution amount $2,005.00, to BCA Chairman, Zarrar Ahmed on Tuesday December 23, 2014. BCA Thank and appreciates PCL Manage – Erin Matthews and the hard working staff, Jeanine Martens and …
Bayshore Community Association Partners
BCA is proud to announce its partnerships that were made over the last year and will continue to keep for the forseeable future. BCA’s Partners include: – City of Ottawa – Nepean City Soccer Club – Heart and Stroke Foundation – Giant Tiger Express Ltd. – Bayshore Mall – Canadian Tire – The Sens Foundation – Bell High School – University …
BCA Donates Soccer Balls
BCA donated soccer balls to Bell high school, St. Rose of Lima and Bayshore Public School in an effort to build a partnership and advocate for sports among our youth.
Chairman Meets Ottawa Royals (Former Nepean City Storms)
August 23, 2014 10 am – 12 noon Bike Safety Rodeo: Successful event from 10-12. City Official and BCA welcome a wonderful turnout of kids who were trained to drive bike safely and were briefed about the importance of using helmets. The City distributed Bubble bottles at the end of the program. 12 noon – 2 pm Accora Village BBQ Accora …
Winter End Festival 2014
Winter End Festival was again a hit this year. Present of more than 300 residents from 11 am to 5 pm depict the great success of BCA efforts to bring sports and fun for the community kids, youth and adults. this year the main supporter of the festival was GIANT TIGER at Dumaurier Avenue. They distributed clothing, Tiger toys, Hockey …
Chairman, Zarrar Ahmed’s message on WEF 2013
Hello All,Today I’m pleased and proud to announce the Winter End Festival under BCA leadership, as the First ever celebration in the City to say Good Bye to winter with Colors and Joy. Today I’m pleased and proud to announce the Winter End Festival under BCA leadership, as the First ever celebration in the City to say Good Bye to …
Winter End Festival 2013
What A Day it Was! March 3rd 2013, the BCA’s Winter End Festival, a unique idea of saying BYE to winter was a HUGE success and thanks to the response from around150 residents who enjoyed the games and quizes in the festival. After seeing the response and participation we intend to continue this next year and onwards. With activities like shoot to win, …
Ottawa Sun Hockey Day
Kids had a lot of fun Skating & Playing Hockey from 12.00 pm till 9. pm on Saturday 18th Jan 2014. Sun hockey day time was 1 – 3 pm, however, the youth and kids were playing the whole day. Have fun the whole season!
Amazing Community Award
Congratulations BCA! For getting an honorable mention for community partner of the year. Let’s Keep up The Good Work!
Chairman Award
Congratulations to the Chairman of BCA for being awarded an honourable mention for Resident Volunteer of the Year. Keep up the Good Work!
Ice Rink 2014 -Maintained by BCA
Hey community, The ice rink for 2014 is opened for your fun and games on Jan 1st 2014. Community Adults, Youth and Kids are having fun every day at their convenient time. However the supervision is available from 4.30 pm – 9.30 pm weekdays and on Saturday from 4.30 pm -8.30 pm, Sunday 4 pm – 7 pm. Pictures are …
Accora Fun days!
The annual Accora fun days are back, the three day carnival in Bayshore Park combined with a whole bunch of events by Accora goes to show that they have raised the bar for themselves once again. Great Job! During the festivities out of great surprise City Councillor Mark Taylor too kthe stage to nominate two exceptional individuals who have contributed …
Congratulations BCA Chairman Mr. Zarrar Ahmed
BCA proudly announce the great achievement of Chairman Zarrar Ahmed for getting nominated and to receive 2013 Spirit of the OTC Award , Prix d’Esprit au CTO 2013. National Public Service Week was intended as the collective expression of the pride public service professionals take in their work and in serving their fellow Canadians. At this occasion he conveys his …
BCA SPORTS FESTIVAL!!! First Time in Bayshore (Accora Village) History
June 23, 2013, was the beginning of the long awaited First Ever Sports Festival day for Accora Village residents. Bayshore Community Association (BCA) once again took the lead in introducing all sports competitions on one ground i.e. Bayshore Park. The festival had sports and games for everyone, such as soccer, badminton, basketball, cricket, swimming, and a variety kids’ activities. Bayshore …
ROAD SAFETY WEEK LAUNCH – MAY 2013
Another great week here in Accora Village Community, The Bayshore Community Association (BCA) is a partner with other groups in the Road Safety Week at Accora Village Community Ottawa. Road Safety Week Launch on May 11, 2013 at the Bayshore Mall. It was quite a turn out, a lot of people came by, and it was a great way for …
Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony 2013
Another feather in BCA’s cap! As first ever winter End festival was organised in Accora village, another first ever Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony was organised to acknowledge the adult, youth and young volunteers who participated in the WEF, to boost their volunteering will. The ceremony kicked off with the welcome speech of Administration Director, Rehana Naseem, who welcome the Cheif Guests …
BCA Donates!
First time again! As promised, the BCA Chairman has donated $100 to Queensway Carleton Hospital. The cheque was received by Cristina Myers from Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation for the Irving Greenberg Family Cancer Centre. The BCA is more than willing to continue supporting and donating a portion of the proceeds that are made via our fundraisers. Know that by buying a hotdog …
Ice Rink Update – 2013
Hello Everyone,Bayshore Community Bayshore Community Associaiton – BCA, wishes to inform you about the rink condition this season. It was wonderful since we started in Dec 2012 with exception of few days due to weather’s unfavorable conditions. We have been photographing the rink that depict the kids activity during all these time. Also the first day of ‘ I Love …
Accora Village BBQ Fun Day 2012
As hot as it was today, the residents of Bayshore or should I say Accora Village, flocked to the scene of the fun day behind the Recreation Centre. The event was a blast and the volunteers were superb working non-stop under the sun (somee were under the tents). I should say that the purpose of the event was fulfilled, there …
Bayshore Community Association Elections 2012
The Bay Ward is a fast growing multicultural community mostly populated by immigrant settlers . You can see the blend of cultures in a decent and harmonize way. BCA formed more than 20 years before and since then its function has been dedicated towards the community. The new team elected last year under the chairmanship of resident Zarrar Ahmed has …
Tragic Loss Within The Community
Assalamu Alaikum, Good Evening, Inna lilla wa inna Ilaihi rajeoon. I, on behalf of Bayshore Community Association, announce with grief that our brother Bassem Ghazal has lost his eldest son, Kareem Ghazal (17), in the Ottawa Civic Hospital. Kareem has been fighting for his life since he and his mother had the car accident that took place in Stittsville on …