Coaldale hosting 2024 Southern Alberta Summer Games [Video]

COALDALE, ALTA. –

Nearly 2,000 athletes will compete in 20 events over four days during the 2024 Southern Alberta Sumer Games.

After months of planning, organizers are thrilled to welcome families from all over southern Alberta to Coaldale, Alta.

“First off, it’s super relieving to see it all come together. It’s exciting to see all the athletes come out. We’ve had a great first day and this is our second day. Super excited to see all of the teams play,” said Mark McIntosh, the coordinator of the games.

This year’s edition is a big one for the Southern Alberta Summer Games.

It’s the first time it’s been held since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We had a four-year hiatus since 2019 when Pincher Creek hosted the last games due to the pandemic. This is the first time back, it’s the 51st games,” McIntosh said.

An event of this size requires plenty of volunteers.

Each event needs its own team of volunteers …