Sport for Life
The Sport for Life Policy was developed with the sport community and approved by City Council in 2018 to create sport opportunities for all Calgarians.
The policy focuses on working with partners to provide Calgarians access to participate in sports.
The vision
We want to build towards a city where all Calgarians have access to opportunities and places to be active and enjoy the benefits of participating in sports throughout their life.
How sports benefit Calgarians
Keeps people active and healthy
Develops life skills
Creates ways to compete & achieve
Drives positive social change
Helps build a thriving economy
Connects & strengthens communities
Nelson MandelaSport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does.
Why are we involved?
We have an important role in driving the local sports community to have positive impacts on citizens. We want to ensure that sport plays its part in a thriving and resilient Calgary.
Canadian Sport PolicyGovernments have been involved in sport… because they recognize sport as a powerful means of enhancing society’s health and well-being.
Sport for Life Policy
Explore our role in Canada’s sport system, how the Sport for Life Policy was developed, how it’s managed, and how it will be implemented.
Learn about the policySport Calgary
Our strategic partner for delivering on the Sport for Life Policy and the voice of sport in Calgary
Explore Sport CalgarySport Hub
One of our flagship initiatives that delivers on our commitment to design and deliver sport programs and initiatives.
Learn about Sport HubCommunity engagement
We hired a consultant to to help us connect with the community and evaluate Calgary's original Civic Sport Policy. This engagement helped us shape the updated Sport for Life Policy.
Find out what we heard