Sport Edmonton

The deadline to apply for the Sport Edmonton Event Accelerator Fund Presented by Edmonton Destination Marketing Hotels Ltd. is Friday, July 31st, 2026.

Total grant pool: $40,000
- Four (4) grants of $5,000 will be awarded during the 2026-27 season to existing events (one or more years experience)
- Two (2) grants of $10,000 will be awarded during the 2026-27 season to help start new events

Applicants must be an active Sport Edmonton Organizational Member at the time of application.

MORE INFO | https://sportedmonton.com/eventaccelerator/

Proud to see Capital Power Summer Legends continue to empower children to get physically active through the City of Edmonton’s Green Shack program! This free, drop-in initiative runs weekdays until August 21st ☀️

Haven't had a chance to stop by yet? Play where you live this summer and find your local Green Shack location through the link below, including addresses and location statuses.

Interactive Map | https://www.edmonton.ca/activities_parks_recreation/green-shacks

Athletics Alberta | Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues | City of Edmonton - Local Government

Sport Edmonton members and community leaders, join us on Sunday, July 26 for great basketball and connections, as the Edmonton Stingers take on the Calgary Surge.

Your Sport Edmonton membership is your ticket to the game, just! Grab a seat in the arena as well as exclusive access to the Sky Suite, featuring come-and-go privileges and snacks throughout the game.

BONUS: Your ticket also grants you admission to the grounds for the final day of KDays, so you can make a full day of it with your friends and family!

📍 Edmonton EXPO Centre (7515 118 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5B 0J2)
📆 Sunday, July 26, 2026
🕒 3:00 - 6:30pm

Sport Edmonton members get FREE admission
- Organizational Member: Gets you two (2) free tickets
- Individual Member: Gets you one (1) free ticket
- Guests: Sport Edmonton members have the option to buy extra ticket(s) to bring along friends and family at a discounted rate of $19.40 per ticket

Member RSVP | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBj7kpTf535gQCIC8ADX8B3ufz2cB1ABmD5zab4FqOjIu0yA/viewform

Non-Members: Not a member yet? We would love to have you join us! This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with Edmonton’s sports community, network with local leaders, and learn more about Sport Edmonton. Tickets are just $50 (or FREE with a paid membership).

Non-Member Tickets | https://www.gofevo.com/event/Sportedmontonoffer

Sport is for everyone, only if we build it that way.

Last Thursday, we had the privilege of continuing the conversation around the power of inclusive sport and recreation in building stronger communities, in partnership with the Edmonton Public Library.

A special thank you to our incredible panel of experts and the engaged community members in attendance. Your ongoing work and advocacy help guide leaders in making Edmonton’s sport and recreation spaces inclusive and more accessible for everyone.

Taylor McPherson (Indigenous Sports Council of Alberta - ISCA | Lindsay Wright (InMotion Network Promoting Physical Activity for Girls and Women) | Sarah E. Smith (Action for Healthy Communities Society of Alberta) | Evan Daum (Sport Edmonton)

Sport Edmonton, in partnership with Athletics Alberta, the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues (EFCL), and the City of Edmonton - Local Government's Playground Program (Green Shacks), is proud to announce the launch of the Capital Power Summer Legends program, a new community-based initiative designed to help children discover the joy of movement, sport, and physical activity.

Capital Power Summer Legends is set to provide free introductory athletics-based programming at the 26 extended-hours (full-day) Green Shacks locations around the city from June 29 to August 21. Delivered through the City of Edmonton’s beloved Green Shack program, the initiative will introduce kids ages 6-12 to the fundamental skills of running, jumping, and throwing through fun, inclusive, and age-appropriate activities.

The drop-in program is part of Sport Edmonton and EFCL’s Play Where You Live strategy, which is focused on removing common barriers to participation, including cost, transportation, and registration requirements, ensuring more children have the opportunity to be active and engaged throughout the summer months.

Capital Power Summer Legends brings free athletics-based programming to 26 Green Shacks across Edmonton - Sport Edmonton Sport Edmonton, in partnership with Athletics Alberta, the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues (EFCL), and the City of Edmonton’s Playground Program (Green Shacks), is proud to announce the launch of the Capital Power Summer Legends program, a new community-based initiative designed to help c...

Join us on June 25 at the Strathcona Branch of Edmonton Public Library for a conversation about the power of inclusive sport and recreation in building stronger communities.

Our panel of experts will explore how inclusive sport creates opportunities for underrepresented and equity-deserving groups while fostering connection, participation, and belonging for all.

Hear from Taylor McPherson (Indigenous Sports Council of Alberta - ISCA), Lindsay Wright (InMotion Network Promoting Physical Activity for Girls and Women) and Sarah E. Smith (Action for Healthy Communities Society of Alberta), and moderated by Sport Edmonton CEO Evan Daum.

📍 Edmonton Public Library – Strathcona Branch
🗓️ June 25
🕡 Doors open at 6:30 PM
🕖 Panel starts at 7:00 PM

RSVP | https://epl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a0f2b45c7d3cd58005aa9a2?_gl=11qh64l0_gaMTgzMzgxMzMwOS4xNzc4NzkzOTE3_ga_8HX5BMFYV0czE3ODE2MjU1MjEkbzgkZzAkdDE3ODE2MjU1MjEkajYwJGwwJGgw_ga_G99DMMNG39*czE3ODE2MjU1MjEkbzgkZzAkdDE3ODE2MjU1MjYkajU1JGwwJGgw

Introducing Metro Movers! 💃 🏢

Sport Edmonton has teamed up with Image School of Dance to launch a FREE 8 week summer dance initiative in the heart of downtown Edmonton. Running every Tuesday morning from July 7 to August 25 at O-day’min Park, Metro Movers is designed to activate our downtown green spaces and foster creative confidence in children aged 3–12.

With over 30 years of instructional expertise, Image School of Dance will lead weekly sessions in ballet, jazz, and hip-hop to help kids develop physical literacy and social skills in a fun, inclusive environment.

📅 Every Tuesday | July 7 - August 25, 2026
🕺 Ages 3-6: 10:00 - 10:30 AM
👯 Ages 7-12: 10:30 - 11:15 AM
📍 O-day’min Park (Hosted rain or shine using the on-site pavilion!)
💵 Cost: FREE (Registration required)

Join a playful, connected community this summer. Spaces are limited, so secure your child’s spot today

REGISTER NOW | https://www.imageschoolofdance.com/metro-movers

We're proud to launch a new $40,000 fund that supports local event hosting, driving economic and community impact.

Local sport organizations looking to launch a new event, or take their existing event to the next level, now have more help with the launch of the Sport Edmonton Event Accelerator Fund, Powered by Edmonton Destination Marketing Hotels.

The fund will support a total of six events hosted in Edmonton over the 2026-27 sport season, providing grants of $5,000 (for four existing events) and $10,000 (for two new events), along with added support from Sport Edmonton. Part of that added support will be the Sport Edmonton Partnership Program, pooling event assets to create a single touchpoint for corporate Edmonton to invest in local sport.

Applications for the Sport Edmonton Event Accelerator Fund, Powered by Edmonton Destination Marketing Hotels are now being accepted (application deadline of July 31, 2026).

To apply and learn more about the program, visit sportedmonton.com/eventaccelerator