Bow Valley True Sport and Recreation Council

Bow Valley True Sport and Recreation Council The Council is the catalyst to connect and strengthen recreation and sports in the Bow Valley. met each other for the first time.

In June 2014, the Banff Community Foundation met with Bow Valley Sport and Recreation stakeholders and organized a community “sport conversation” aimed at identifying opportunities to build and enhance the Bow Valley communities through sport. Having just hosted the very successful 2014 Banff-Canmore Alberta Winter Games, the stage was set to build on the outcomes of the Games. During the games, a

number of sports groups, coaches, volunteers etc. Sport spaces and equipment were shared and new relationships were formed. A steering committee was formed to investigate how to build on the synergies created by the Games and other successful Bow Valley sporting events. The Banff Community Foundation supported the efforts of the Steering Committee by leveraging True Sport Grant funding to bring on a paid staff member to move from ideas to action. The steering committee’s work, research and collaboration resulted in consensus around forming a registered not-for-profit sport and recreation council. The Council was incorporated in July 2015. VISION
- A Bow Valley where everyone has access to an active lifestyle and can enjoy sport and recreation without barriers. MISSION
- The Council enables sports and recreation providers and partners to reduce barriers so that every person in the Bow Valley has the opportunity to participate in a variety of quality sport and recreation activities. This includes programs or opportunities that are: organized and at leisure; indoors and outdoors; individually or in groups; and in every season. FOCUS AREAS
- Physical literacy
- Pauw Foundation True Sport Youth Fund
- Under-represented groups
- Bow Valley Sports Hall of Fame
- Capacity of Council
- Sport and Recreation Hub

PRINCIPLES
- Go for it
- Play fair
- Respect others
- Keep it fun
- Stay healthy
- Include everyone
- Give back

05/13/2026
02/26/2026

🏸 Try Squash for Free! 🎉

Join us for a fun and popular Try Squash event!

Whether you're beginner, come give it a go and discover the excitement of squash 🙂

Register here: https://am.lol/p/GlSIg0N

02/23/2026

Spring Sports Leagues are coming!
Ultimate Frisbee, Competitive Soccer, Recreation Soccer, and Women’s Soccer hit the indoor turf starting in April.

Bring your team, or just sign-up solo and we’ll get you connected.

Registration opens March 5.

Details here: https://banff.ca/active

Squash anyone ?
02/14/2026

Squash anyone ?

🏸 Try Squash for Free! 🎉

Join us for a fun and popular Try Squash event!

Whether you're beginner, come give it a go and discover the excitement of squash 🙂

Register here: https://am.lol/p/GlSIg0N

02/11/2026

Here's a great chance for families to try a new winter sport together! ❄️

Hit the slopes with your kids in this fun Try Skiing or Snowboarding event! 🏂⛷️

Register here: https://am.lol/p/y04LIcE

Baseball season is on it's way!
02/11/2026

Baseball season is on it's way!

This the proposed 2026 practice schedule. Registration is open for a few more weeks!!

The True Sport Youth Fund grants are supported by the Wim & Nancy Pauw Foundation and administered by the Bow Valley Tru...
02/10/2026

The True Sport Youth Fund grants are supported by the Wim & Nancy Pauw Foundation and administered by the Bow Valley True Sport and Recreation Council.

For more information see the original post below and/or visit: https://bowvalleysport.ca/2026-true-sport-youth-fund/

02/08/2026

Come discover why speed skating is Canada’s most decorated Olympic sport—and try it yourself!

Feb 11 | 5:15–6:15 PM
Canmore Recreation Centre
FREE (coaching + speed skate rental included)

Ages 6+, must be able to skate unassisted. Families and adults welcome.

Please bring: helmet, glasses, warm layers, gloves, neck guard, and soft knee pads (some gear available).
Arrive 15 minutes early for fitting. Parents stay rink-side.

📧 [email protected]

02/03/2026

spots are filling up!

02/02/2026

Check out the February 2026 Group Fitness Schedule!

PLEASE NOTE:
Clean indoor shoes must be worn for spin
*This means shoes that have not been worn outside!

BEFORE attending classes, you must have a LLSRC Photo Membership Card with an active "Group fitness & Yoga" membership loaded on it, so contact the office in advance!

Email [email protected] or [email protected] to arrange a time to come to get sorted!

FCLL employees qualify for "employer paid" classes - so please contact us to get your card loaded! (must bring valid staff ID).

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PO Box 8462
Canmore, AB
T1W2V2

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