Alberta’s government announced that the province is hosting three major international sport events and two national championships over the next two months.
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The province has committed more than $440,000 through the Major Sport Event grant program to support the success of the five events.
Minister of Tourism and Sport Joseph Schow said that with each event Alberta hosts, the province is driving economic growth, boosting tourism and supporting local businesses.
“Alberta is a rising star in sport tourism, garnering recognition as a must-see destination for sports fans worldwide,” Schow said in a statement Tuesday.
“It’s because of the continued success of the major national and international events we host each year.”
From Feb. 19 to 22, the 2025 International Ski Federation Snowboard Slopestyle and Halfpipe World Cups will be taking place at Winsport in Calgary.
The events will feature about 380 of the world’s best snowboarders and are anticipated to generate more than $3 million for Calgary’s economy.
The Western Transmountain Festival and the World Youth Open dodgeball tournament will also take place in Calgary.
The WTF is currently ongoing at Calgary’s Brookfield Residential YMCA, where local swimmers are competing alongside Canada’s top swimming talent, including Team Canada Olympians.
The inaugural World Youth Open dodgeball tournament will be taking place from Feb. 18 to 22.
More than 200 participants will attend Calgary’s MNP Community and Sport Centre to take part.
The 2025 Nordiq Canada Ski Nationals will return to the Canmore Nordic Centre March 17 to 23.
More than 800 skiers will race in sprints, distance events, and team competitions on Canmore’s iconic trails.
Alberta’s government has committed $95,000 in MSE grants for the planning, staging and delivery of the competition, which is expected to contribute $4.6 million to Alberta’s economy.
Alberta’s MSE grant program provides up to $250,000 to eligible sport events to help with costs associated with hosting national and international competitions.
This includes facility rentals, venue enhancements and promotional and marketing campaigns.
Applications for the next round of MSE grants are open until April 1.