Lethbridge plans to bring 500+ athletes to the Southern Alberta Summer Games

Games on for Lethbridge

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Curtis Goodman is the City of Lethbridge Southern Alberta Summer Games Regional Director.  "It is my goal to get 500 competitors to represent the City of Lethbridge at this year’s Games and I am confident we may exceed this goal," he avers.  "But my goal is more than just finding warm bodies to compete – I would like to see 500 of the best athletes from the City of Lethbridge come together to compete in all major events."

"Why do I think we might attract more than 500 athletes? Because Pincher Creek is an awesome place to be in the summer! Already I have registered many participants who have told me they are looking forward to camping and spending the week in the area in addition to all of the SASG activities."


Typically the City of Lethbridge is represented by 300+ athletes at the SASG.

Goodman says that he has been contacting possible participants, coaches, and volunteers by telephone, email, and social media as well as reaching out through more traditional media of radio, television and print. "I have done my best to tell everybody I can. In the last 10 days I have sent close to 800 emails. It's the shotgun approach."

Goodman is also thinking about being one of the competitors during the games. "I am very interested in the archery," he said. He would like to see some of the other regional directors compete as well. "I think it will be good to have our teams see us do more than just from the sidelines."

"I am a program Leader with the City of Lethbridge," said Goodman. I have great respect for Kristen (George) the games coordinator that is pulling everything together."

An estimated 3000 athletes will converge on the town of Pincher Creek, from areas throughout Southern Alberta representing thirteen regions from Medicine Hat to the Crowsnest Pass. In addition to the athletic events there will be a variety of other activities for participants and the public to enjoy, from the Opening Ceremonies on the evening of July 2 to the Medal Ceremonies on July 5.

Lethbridge residents looking to sign up for the SASG or who are looking for more information contact can Curtis Goodman at 403-320-3090 or Curtis.Goodman@Lethbridge.ca

Pincher Creek locals and anyone else interested are invited to  contact Southern Alberta Summer Games Coordinator Kristen George to sign up or to get more information:
Box 159, Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0
Phone: (403) 627-4322 Fax: (403) 627-4311
Email: summergames@pinchercreek.ca


Related links:
SASG registration now open

www.southernalbertasummergames.com