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2026 Alberta Winter Games

the 2026 Alberta Winter Games will take place in Lakeland County

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2025 Canada Summer Games

Week 2 competition is officially underway!!!

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Countdown to the 2026 Alberta Winter Games

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2025 Canada Summer Games August 8-24, 2025

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SPAR News

Team Alberta Rewrites History in first week of the Canada Summer Games

Team Alberta rewrote the record books during the first week of competition at the 2025 Canada Summer Games in St. John’s Newfoundland and Labrador. Team Alberta celebrated two historic first-ever podium finishes with Kiira Saarenoja (Langdon) earning Alberta’s first medal in the Women’s C-1 500m Canoe Kayak, capturing silver, while Women’s Rugby Sevens secured bronze – their first medal in Canada Games history. Team Alberta Men’s Basketball stamped their names in history by winning the program’s first-ever gold medal, following the Women’s team’s successful defense of their 2022 title – marking the first time Alberta has earned doubled gold in Basketball at the Canada Summer Games. Team Alberta finished week one with 41 medals - 9 Gold, 18 Silver, 14 Bronze

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Alberta athlete wins the Pat Lechelt Award for Week One at the Canada Summer Games

Team Alberta Men’s Soccer player, Jaxon Marchant (Calgary) was awarded the prestigious Pat Lechelt Award, named after Alberta Chef de Mission Pat Lechelt who passed away in 2020. The award is given to one athlete each week of the Games that exemplifies on and off the field of play, the principles of Go For It, Play Fair, Respect Others, Keep It Fun, Stay Healthy, Include Everyone, and Give Back.. Throughout his time at the Games, Marchant had shown what leadership looked like. Becoming a role model for his teammates, arriving first, putting others ahead of himself, and building connections with everyone around him. Whether it was taking time after games to engage with young soccer players or building team spirit in the dining hall, he consistently demonstrated the values of respect and inclusivity.

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If you have participated in any one of these provincial or national competitions, you know the spirit of the games stays with you long after the closing ceremonies, whether you are participating, volunteering, or cheering.

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Coaches

As the Provincial Representative of the Coaching Association of Canada, Alberta Sport provides resources to continue the pursuit of coaching excellence.

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Coach Developers

Coach developers train, develop, and support coaches to improve their knowledge and skills, providing positive sport experiences for all participants.

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