2026 Alberta Summer Games

2026 Alberta Summer Games  Community Host is Strathcona County

The Minister of Tourism and Sport Joseph Schow made the announcement in Sherwood Park along with Rod Frank, Mayor of Strathcona County.

Alberta’s government recognizes that keeping Albertans active and encouraging safe and welcoming participation in their favourite sport is essential to their physical and mental well-being. The Alberta Games have been a proud part of the sport community in Alberta for almost 50 years and we’re committed to ensuring the success of the games for years to come.

The Alberta Summer Games are more than sports competitions. For host communities, they leave a legacy of enhanced infrastructure, trained volunteers and tourism revenue. For athletes, the games teach teamwork, build confidence and promote healthy lifestyles that can last well into adulthood.”

Joseph Schow, Minister of Tourism and Sport

Athletes aged 11-16 will compete in a variety of individual and team sports at the Alberta Summer Games. Participants qualify to attend the games through various zone playoffs and selections held throughout the province.

 The host society in Strathcona County  has previously hosted the games in 1987 and 2000 and for the 2026 games will coordinate with and be supported by Alberta’s Ministry of Tourism and Sport and the Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Branch.

Alberta’s government will provide an $820,000 operating grant to the host society to support the 2026 Alberta Summer Games. The games are expected to generate about $3 million in economic impact in Strathcona County.

 

Alberta Games - Where Greatness Begins

Did you know

14 sports were represented at the 2023 Alberta Summer Games.  

Listed below are athletes who have participated in the Alberta Summer Games program and gone on to represent Canada at the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

  • Fancy Berudez - 2018 Alberta Summer Games - 2024 Paris Olympic Games
  • Logan Piper - 2016 Alberta Summer Games - 2024 Paris Olympic Games
  • Michelle and Katherine Plouffe - 2006 Alberta Summer Games - 2012,2016, 2024 Olympic Games
  • Marc Kennedy, 1993,95 Alberta Summer Games - 2010,2018,2022 Olympic Winter Games (Gold) 
  • Kyra Christmas, 2008/10 Alberta Summer Games – 2021 Tokyo Olympics
  • Allison Beveridge, 2006 Alberta Summer Games – 2021 Tokyo Olympics, 2016 Rio Olympics (Bronze)
  • Sage Watson, 2010 Alberta Summer Games – 2021 Tokyo Olympics, 2016 Rio Olympics
  • Morgan Bird, 2006 Alberta Summer Games – 2012, 2016 and 2021 Paralympics
  • Stefan Daniel, 2012 Alberta Summer Games – 2016, 2021, 2024 Paralympics (Silver and Bronze)

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