Recreation and Sport
Wherever you look, Albertans are leading active, healthy lives and growing a reputation for athletic excellence here
at home and around the world. The Alberta government works with the recreation and sport sector to strengthen our
network of athletes, volunteers, associations and facilities.
Active Alberta Launched!
Albertans are challenged to be more physically active in their communities. The new Active Alberta policy sets out a vision for recreation, active living and sport over the next ten years.
Programs and Services
Building a strong network of recreation and sport.
Helping Albertans to lead active, healthy lives that includes physical activity.
Giving Alberta's athletes, young and old, opportunities to be their best and compete in a multi-sport environment.
Offering resources and opportunities to build our athletes, coaches and officials.
Providing financial support to 104 sport and recreation associations across the province.
The Canadian Sport Policy presents a vision for sport in Canada.
Enhancing sport, recreation, parks and wildlife opportunities through grant programs and other initiatives.
Grant Programs
Program grants: Supporting coaches
and officials development, hosting, sport participation and other initiatives.
Surveying Albertans' recreation participation patterns every four years.
Working with stakeholders to support recreation trail management, operation and use.
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Spotlight
2012 Alberta Winter Games
More than 2,500 athletes across Alberta have qualified to take part in the 2012 Alberta Winter Games from February 9 - 12, 2012 in the City of Spruce Grove, Parkland County and Town of Stony Plain.
2012 Alberta Winter Walk Day - February 8, 2012
Join thousands of Albertans by showing how easy it is to maintain a healthy active lifestyle year-round by stepping up for Winter Walk Day.
2012 Arctic Winter Games
Team Alberta North will be heading to Whitehorse, Yukon to participate in the 2012 Arctic Winter Games between March 4 - 10, 2012.
Last reviewed/revised: January 23, 2012
