Over the next three months, Alberta will be welcoming 12 major sporting events to the province, including the IPSC Canadian Handgun Nationals July 28 to Aug. 3 in Taber.
These 12 events will bring thousands of athletes, coaches and fans to Alberta, showcasing the province’s hospitality, world-class facilities and stunning landscapes to the world.
The province of Alberta has committed more than $1.2 million in Major Sport Event grant funding to help bring these elite competitions to the province. Each event will inject millions into the local economies of their host communities, as visitors support businesses in the region with dining, shopping, entertainment and accommodation bookings.
“Twelve major sport events. Hundreds of thousands of fans. Hosting major sporting events in our province is about more than the competition — it’s about building on our province’s reputation as a premiere destination, providing opportunities for local athletes and driving economic growth,” says Minister of Tourism and Sport and Cardston-Siksika MLA Joseph Schow.
Spanning communities across Alberta and featuring diverse disciplines, these 12 major sporting events highlight the province’s diversity and vibrancy. They also inspire the next generation of Alberta athletes by giving them a front-row seat to athletic excellence and a chance for homegrown athletes to compete in front of a hometown crowd.
The grant program provides up to $250,000 to eligible sport events to help with costs associated with hosting national and international competitions, including facility rentals, venue enhancements and promotional and marketing campaigns.
