Sport Edmonton

What We Do

Building Better Sport, Physical Activity and Active Recreation

What We Do

Core Values

In observance of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, we recognize that physical activity should be:
  • accessible,
  • participant-centred,
  • equitable, and fair, with shared leadership and accountability, and
  • values-based

Therefore, it is affirmed that:

  1. All Edmontonians have an equal right to access quality sport and active recreation activity environments.
  2. All Edmontonians involved in sport and active recreation are valued for their unique participation.
  3. Through sport and active recreation, all Edmontonians have access to resources and spaces.
  4. Edmonton’s sport and active recreation opportunities are participant centered.
  5. Edmontonians are supported to be involved in sport and active recreation through community connections.
  6. Sport and active recreation for Edmontonians reflects a collaborative culture and shared leadership among government, organizations, educational institutions and business.
  7. Sport and active recreation opportunities in Edmonton offer individuals environments of learning, respect, and tolerance.
  8. Sport and active recreation in Edmonton encourages the development of competence, confidence and motivation to be active for life.

Our Partner Organizations

What We Do

Our Value Pillars

Formerly the Edmonton Sport Council, Sport Edmonton is a non-profit society that stands for leadership, education, advocacy, support & development of sport and active recreation in our city.

Legacy

We will collaborate with all stakeholders to ensure national and international sport events that occur in Edmonton, leave a legacy behind for the community.

Educate

We will continue to share valuable information and be a trusted resource to sport organizations and the sporting community in this city.

Advocate

We will bring all the sport organization voices together and speak to community partners, government bodies, and corporate stakeholders as a unified body.

Develop & Support

We will provide resources towards developing community driven, grassroots sport initiatives, and recreational events across the city of Edmonton.

What We Do

Society Objectives

1
To advance the physical literacy journey of all Edmontonians through quality sport and active recreation experiences and environments.
2
To catalyze new connections, collaborations and partnerships to advance physical literacy of Edmontonians, and participation in sport and active recreation.
3
To foster and develop the recognition of the importance of sport and active recreation in Edmonton.
4
To advance alignment of the sport and active recreation system in Edmonton.
5
To facilitate access to expertise, education and training in the areas of physical literacy, sport and active recreation by Edmonton organizations.
6
To facilitate access to valuable information and resources by the Edmonton sport and active recreation community.
7
To facilitate ongoing, regular connection and information sharing by interested Edmonton organizations.
8
To acquire lands, by purchase or otherwise, erect or otherwise provide a building or buildings for administrative purposes and to sell, manage, lease, mortgage and dispose of, or otherwise deal with the property of the Society.
9
To provide a meeting place for the consideration and discussion of questions affecting the interest of the sport and active recreation community.
10
To provide all necessary equipment and furniture for carrying on its various objects.
Join Us

Apply For A Free Sport Edmonton Membership

Submit your application below! The Sport Edmonton team will review your application details and respond in a timely manner.

We offer 3 Free Membership Types:

 
Individual

An individual who resides in Edmonton and has a significant interest in the development of sport, active recreation, or active living in the city.

Organization

A local sport, active recreation, active living or non-profit organization that is directly involved in promoting delivering sport and or health programs and opportunities for Edmonton residents.

Corporate

Any business with a significant interest in promoting sport, active recreation, or active living in Edmonton, but does not promote or meet the criteria for Organization membership.

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