Southern alberta summer games 2010

An estimated 10, people participated in regional playoffs to select representatives from each on the Regions. The main objective of the Games had been met:. Although many aspects of the Games have changed over the past 27 years, the original objective is still being met.

Over the years, the Games popularity has steadily increased. In , the Claresholm Games attracted approximately athletes, making the Southern Alberta Summer Games the largest of its kind in Alberta and the largest annual sporting event run consecutively for over 25 years inWestern Canada. Each year a Southern Alberta Community has the privilege and honour to host the Games. Operated by the Pincher Creek Legion, seniors and barrier free fishing is available.

Macleod Road. U8- Canyon School - Victoria Cres. Participate in the parade of athletes and help kick-off the Games. Remember to meet up with your local Regional Director before the ceremonies to participate in the parade of athletes! Date and times subject to change. To confirm schedules scan the QR code or visit: www. Pool Party Come for a refreshing dip in our 6 lane pool.

Barrier free pm access to main pool. Thursday Athletics behind St. The games have run every consecutive year since then. The games were created to provide a vehicle by which all communities, whatever their size, have the opportunity to become involved in a meaningful sports program and for the greatest number of people possible to participate in an enjoyable grass roots festival.

With a focus on mass participation, physical and social involvement, and fair play, the games encourage anyone and everyone to participate, no matter what age, sex, or ability. Each year a Southern Alberta Community has the privilege and honour to host the Games. Thank you to all our dedicated volunteers! The key to the success of the Games has been the dedication and community spirit of volunteers in Southern Alberta.

Volunteers at the Regional level stimulate and host playoffs to select winners advancing to the Games. Each year the Host Community recruits - volunteers to run the Games and without the support and enthusiasm of these individuals the Games would not be possible. Including: any individual, who has been involved in the development and organization of local and regional playoffs as well as at the Games level, for a period of not less than five years and any individual who has contributed towards the development of the Games in an exceptional manner.

The central torch is the torch of victory, surrounded by the provincial flower of Alberta, the wild rose. The arch over the torch is split to signify the recreational and novice philosophy of the Southern Alberta Summer Games. The Games is only a beginning for these athletes; perfection, the complete arch, is to be striven for.

Today the host community of the Games designs their own logo that is unique to their culture and heritage. Gusty and Breezy have been practicing and getting ready for the Games for months. Look for them throughout the Games and give them a big. In , a mascot came to the Games in the form of a gopher. His name was selected as representation of the breezes that frequent Southern Alberta. A costume was designed and he makes appearances at the Games and other functions on request.

For these reasons, all participants athletes and coaches are required, as part of the registration process, to sign a declaration stating that they will agree to abide by the Southern Alberta Summer Games Code of Conduct while participating in the Southern Alberta Summer Games. Represent your Region as a Good Will Ambassador with dignity, personal integrity and within the spirit of good sportsmanship at all times, both in and out of competition. No alcohol or illegal drug substances shall be consumed by athletes or coaches during competition.