Media Advisory/Photo Advisory, All Sport One Day 2024

June 13th, 2024

Thousands of Calgary Youth Ready to Get Active at Sport Calgary’s All Sport One Day June 15
Young Calgarians to enjoy FREE opportunity to try more than 50 sports at 12 multi-sport venues in YYC

CALGARY—More than 6,000 Calgary youth are expecte to be kicking balls, running, jumping, swimming, curling and playing more than 50 sports for the first time throughout the city on June 15 as part of Sport Calgary’s All Sport One Day initiative.

Media are invited to join Sport Calgary president and chief executive officer, Catriona Le May Doan, in catching the action on Saturday at VIVO for Healthier Generations (9:45 – 11 a.m.)

Sport Calgary, in partnership with more than 50 community sport organizations and 12 multi-sport venues, is opening the doors for families of young Calgarians to try their sport-of-choice on June 15.

Parents and guardians of children aged 6 and above will have more than 200 sessions to choose from in a variety of winter and summer sports, including: soccer, basketball, volleyball, six different martial arts activities, climbing, fencing, curling, ringette, flag football, swimming, pickleball, disc golf, speed skating, cricket and so much more. All sessions are led by certified instructors from community-based sport organizations focused on ensuring a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all skill levels and backgrounds. Many sessions are also adaptable for kids with cognitive or physical abilities.

All participants were required to pre-register online, however, drop-ins will be considered provided space is available.

Ensuring Calgary thrives through sport for everyone, Sport Calgary is a volunteer, non-profit society, representing more than 300 sort organizations in Calgary as a Civic Partner. As an advocate of sport, Sport Calgary assists, supports and influences the growth of sport in Calgary.  For additional information on Sport Calgary, please visit us at https://sportcalgary.ca/

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
Chris Dornan
Sport Calgary                                                    
T: 403-620-8731