Sport Benefits All Albertans

We are working to develop a path forward that builds on our collective purpose and vision for sport in Alberta.

Sport is an important contributor to fostering healthy individuals and vibrant communities.

Making Strides

We are pleased to announce a three-year pilot project to support the establishment of a Safe and Welcoming Sport Program for Alberta. Funding is being provided by Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Branch (SPAR).

Our focus is to bring together and represent a collective voice for sport in Alberta.

We are working transparently and collaboratively with key contributors at local, provincial, and national levels to bring a sector-led leadership model to and for the Alberta organized sport community.

All Albertans, even those who do not participate, benefit from sport and active recreation opportunities. Participation has proven to strengthen community connections and pride, provide economic impact to communities, and have a positive impact on youth education and reduction in youth anti-social behaviour.

Health Outcomes

  • Prevention of over 2.2 million cases of health conditions.

  • Decrease Absenteeism by 10,000 annually by 2040.

  • Reduce healthcare spending by over $150 million annually.

Improved Economics

  • Contributes to Alberta’s GDP with 3.5% of total employment.

  • Provides meaningful careers for teachers, healthcare workers, and social service professionals.

  • Sport Tourism in Alberta is valued at $537 million dollars.

Community Prosperity

  • Sport Participation 24% of Adults and 59% of Children

  • In Calgary alone, the annual 13.6 million hours of volunteer time are dedicated to amateur sport.

Our mission is to fill the hole of sport representation in Alberta.

Pathway to Success

We have defined four key strategic agendas to support our organized sports community so that it can thrive and continue to deliver in our communities.

Advocate

Support

Explore

Promote

Read Our Full Strategic Plan

ASLA Board of Directors

  • Diane Clarke

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, VOLLEYBALL ALBERTA ASSOCIATION

  • Gary Davies

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT AND CEO, CANADIAN SPORT INSTITUTE – CALGARY

  • Shawn Holman

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SWIM ALBERTA

  • Susan Eymann

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, LETHBRIDGE SPORT COUNCIL

  • Lisa Hardy

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SKATE CANADA: ALBERTA-NWT/NUN

  • Mary Moran

    CORPORATE DIRECTOR AND FORMER EXECUTIVE

  • Lauralyn (Lyn) Radford

    BUSINESS OWNER / RETIRED

  • Jen Sales

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WHEELCHAIR SPORTS

  • Andrew Trevoy

    LAWYER

Contact us.

Do you have any questions or are interested in learning more about how you can get involved with our association? Please send us an email today.