Hosting a Games

BIDDING FOR AN ALBERTA GAMES

All Alberta Municipalities are invited to submit a bid to host the Alberta Games.
Consultative assistance and bid guidelines for municipalities interested in hosting an Alberta Games are available from the Multisport Games staff.

HOSTING AN ALBERTA GAMES

  • The Alberta Games have been an economic and community development driver since 1974.
    The Alberta Games provide an economic impact of approximately $3 million to a host municipality.
  • The Alberta Games are an opportunity for a municipality to showcase their sport and cultural facilities to thousands of participants, spectators and officials that attend.
  • A modified Alberta Games format may be proposed by smaller or first time hosting municipalities.
  • An Operational Grant of $420,000 will be provided to the Host Society.
    Access to other Alberta Government grants and provincial casinos are also available.
  • Host municipalities receive consultative assistance throughout the Games planning process.

CURRENT BID OPPORTUNITIES  

We are pleased to have the following Alberta Games bid opportunities available.

Deadlines for the 2024 Alberta Games Bids

  • March 25, 2022 – Letter of intent to bid due including resolution from Municipal Council.
  • April 29, 2022 – Complete bid package due to Alberta Multi Sport Branch

Please see the Bid Guidelines above for information on completing the bid process.

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

DON WILSON

Alberta Multisport Games
Alberta Sport Physical Activity and Recreation Branch
620, 615 MacLeod Trail SW
Calgary, AB T2G 4T8
P: 403-297-2729
Email: don.wilson@gov.ab.ca