Hosting a Games

Municipalities are invited to submit a bid to host the Alberta Games approximately three and a half years in advance of the Games. Consultative assistance and guidelines for communities interested in hosting an Alberta Games are available from the Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation (ASRPWF).

About Hosting An Alberta Summer or Winter Games

• Communities hosting the Alberta Summer or Winter Games must have facilities suitable for staging approximately 20 sport competitions, and be capable of feeding and accommodating approximately 2,800 athletes, coaches and officials over a four to six day period.
• Municipalities with a population of less than 10,000 are encouraged to partner with neighbouring communities to submit a joint bid.
• The typical cost of hosting the Alberta Summer or Winter Games has been approximately $1.6 million.
• Host communities receive consultative assistance and base financial support from the ASRPWF.

About Hosting An Alberta 55 Plus Summer or Winter Games

The ASRPWF and Alberta 55 Plus (ASCSRA) work together to coordinate the Alberta 55 Plus Games.

• Communities hosting the Alberta 55 Plus Games must have facilities suitable for staging approximately 14 to 20 activities/sports, and must be capable of feeding and accommodating at least 1,100 participants over a four-day period.
• Communities with a population of less than 5,000 are encouraged to partner with neighbouring communities to submit a joint bid.
• The typical cost of hosting an Alberta 55 Plus Games has been approximately $800,000.
• Host communities receive consultative assistance and base financial support from the ASRPWF.

Current Bid Opportunities:  

The Honourable Richard Starke, Minister of Tourism, Parks and Recreation extends an invitation to all municipalities in Alberta to bid to host the 2016 Alberta Summer Games.

Important Deadlines:

Letter of Intent to Bid:      September 30, 2013

Completed Bid Submission:    December 31, 2013