The History of SB&W’s

Suds, Buds & Windmills (SBW) – Ottawa Sports Franchise

TLDR: A first born daughter grew up to run a sports fraternity that puts women first.

Championships & Achievements

🏆 2013

  • RA Softball Tuesday D Champions

🏆 2014

  • Ball Hockey Winter C Champions

🏆 2016

  • Ball Hockey Winter D Champions

🏆 2017

  • RA Softball Tuesday A Champions

  • RA Beach Volleyball Monday Champions

🏆 2018

  • RA Beach Volleyball Monday Champions

  • Girl Power – B Pool Softball Champions

🏆 2019

  • Ball Hockey Winter Champions

🏆 2021

  • Cash Gobbler Co-Ed Rec Softball Champions

🏆 2022

  • Bytown Showdown Softball Champions

  • Mid Season 3 Pitch Softball Champions

🏆 2023

  • Ottawa Softball Recreational Champions

  • Mid Season 3 Pitch Champions

  • ONSPL Men’s Rec Softball Champions

  • Ball Hockey Fall C Champions

🏆 2024

  • Year-End 3 Pitch C Softball Champions

🏆 2025

  • Historic 225th Recreational Softball Championship (won short-handed with only 9 players!)

Our Mission – Ottawa’s Everything & Sports Organisation

Suds, Buds & Windmills (SBW) is an Ottawa-based sports franchise bringing people together through softball, volleyball, ball hockey, and futsal. We compete in leagues and tournaments across Ottawa and the NCR region, hosting community-driven sports events and charity tournaments. Whether you’re a player, fan, or sponsor, SBW is where sports, friendship, and community meet.

                       At SBW, our mission is to:

1. Compete with passion in every Ottawa sports league and tournament
2.  Organise top-quality events
3. Strive for excellence in sports and community building until 2039

Our Values – Competition, Growth & Community

Competitive Spirit

From our D division softball beginnings to A league championships, we’ve proven that teamwork and dedication can take on even the toughest competition in Ottawa.

Growth & Expansion

SBW continues to expand into new sports, new events, and new opportunities for players to connect, compete, and celebrate together.

Community Beyond the Game

SBW isn’t just about sports. We’ve grown into a community through:

Our Journey – From One Team to a Sports Franchise

What started as one softball team in Ottawa has grown into a multi-sport franchise supported by sponsors, players, and community events.

Key Milestones:

  • Eric & Krystle meeting and the Until 2039 game

  • First sponsor & SBW water bottles investment

  • Hosting our first Ottawa slo-pitch softball tournament

  • Expansion into volleyball, futsal,  ball hockey & events

  • Meeting Alex

  • Teaming up with community leaders like Mike Bonvie

  • Building men’s and women’s sports teams, stepping away from just coed

  • Sponsorship’s with Metro, Dodge Southbank & Broadhead Brewery

  • Website launches: SBW 1.0 → 3.0 

  • Introducing Friend Fridays & community socials

     

Join SBW – Ottawa Sports for Everyone

Whether you’re looking to join a softball league in Ottawa, play volleyball tournaments, compete in futsal and ball hockey, or be part of a welcoming community, SBW has a place for you.

👉 Get involved today:

  • Join a team

  • Play in a tournament

  • Become a sponsor

  • Support local Ottawa sports