City of Lethbridge to host the 2015 Alberta 55 Plus Winter Games

The City of Lethbridge will host the Alberta 55 Plus Winter Games in 2015. The games provide an opportunity for Albertans 55 years of age and older to compete in a province-wide winter sports competition.

More than 1,000 participants, their families and spectators are expected in the Lethbridge area over four days to take in events such as alpine skiing, curling and ice hockey. Less physically demanding competitions, such as euchre and scrabble, are also part of the games. The event will also feature entertainment and social activities.
“Being active at every age is an important aspect of ensuring a balanced and high quality of life,” said Christine Cusanelli, Minister of Tourism, Parks and Recreation. “The opportunity to compete against athletes from across the province helps encourage Albertans 55 years of age and older to maintain their healthy lifestyle. Congratulations to the people of Lethbridge for their successful bid.”


The Alberta government will provide $265,000 in direct support to the host community through the Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation which includes a cultural grant of $25,000.

“On behalf of the City of Lethbridge and its citizens, I am thrilled we were chosen as the host city for the Alberta 55 Plus Winter Games in 2015,” said Mayor Rajko Dodic. “These games will be a great opportunity to showcase our sports facilities and other tourism attractions and we look forward to having the participants enjoy these amenities and the friendly atmosphere of our southern city.”

“The Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation (ASRPWF) and the Alberta 55 plus Association look forward to working with Lethbridge to make these Alberta 55 Plus Winter Games prestigious and unforgettable for everyone involved,” said John Short, Vice Chair of the ASRPWF.

The Alberta 55 Plus Games replaced what was known as the Alberta Seniors Games. The games are coordinated by the Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation in partnership with the Alberta 55 plus Association. Participants earn the right to participate in the games by qualifying through zone playoffs throughout the province which are held for each activity.