OT Fitness – a fantastic way to engage all kids no matter what their fitness level.
At OT Fitness, it's about kids!
Founded in 2010 by three-time Canadian Olympic team high jumper Milt Ottey, Milt Ottey's OT Fitness provides fitness, educational and health-related programs designed to help school-aged children and youth develop physical literacy, fundamental movement skills, confidence, teamwork and healthy, active lifestyles.
With more than 30 years of experience in athletics, coaching and youth fitness programming, Milt brings a lifelong passion for sport and education to OT Fitness. His vision is to help children of all abilities discover their potential, develop healthy habits and experience the benefits of physical activity in a positive, supportive environment.
In 2003, Milt became Operations Manager for International Fun and Team Athletics (IFTA), a United Kingdom-based organization delivering fundamental skills, athletics and fitness programs to elementary and secondary school students.
Through a working relationship with Athletics Ontario, IFTA secured a three-year grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation to help launch its Agility Challenge program in Ontario schools.
During the grant period, IFTA expanded its reach, delivering the Agility Challenge and Team Competition programs to more than 125,000 elementary, secondary and Indigenous school students across over 300 schools.
Programs reached communities throughout Ontario, including London, Ottawa, Toronto, North Bay, Sault Ste. Marie and Thunder Bay, as well as communities as far north as Sioux Lookout. IFTA developed productive working relationships with school boards and organizations while delivering fitness and physical activity programs in collaboration with partners that included the Ontario Ministry of Health Promotion, Kids Sport Ontario, the Esteem Team Canada and Athletics Ontario.
In 2010, IFTA transferred the rights to operate its programs in Canada, the United States and the Caribbean to Milton Ottey. This transition marked the beginning of Milt Ottey's OT Fitness, bringing the existing programs under a new name and creating a foundation for continued growth and development.
Building on IFTA's experience and established programs, OT Fitness has continued to focus on improving the delivery of fitness, educational and physical literacy services to schools and organizations seeking to improve the health and well-being of children.
Our programs are designed to make physical activity engaging, inclusive and rewarding. Through structured activities, skill development, friendly competition and teamwork, we encourage children to challenge themselves, build confidence and develop a lifelong appreciation for an active lifestyle.
OT Fitness maintains an ongoing partnership with the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) and works with schools and organizations to provide meaningful physical activity experiences that complement children's educational and personal development.
We strive to help children:
Our approach is rooted in encouragement, participation, inclusion and the belief that every child has potential worth developing.
Our Mission:
Get children moving, build their confidence, strengthen connections, and bring the FUN back to being active ”It's About Kids”
