Sport Edmonton

04/29/2026

Leaving the 2026 Sport Edmonton AGM feeling reenergized ⚡

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday evening. From organizational updates to 'riding the boards' with the Alberta Velodrome Association, the conversations make it clear that sport continues to play a vital role in building strong, sustainable communities. We look forward to another year of strengthening sport across Edmonton together!

AGM RECAP | https://sportedmonton.com/2026-sport-edmonton-agm-recap/

04/22/2026

Ready to ride the boards? This is your chance to earn your Level 1 Certification at Edmonton's world-class indoor velodrome with Alberta Velodrome Association and Sport Edmonton at our post AGM activity. Spots are limited, so RSVP for the AGM and sign up now to secure your ride!

RSVP AGM | https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sport-edmonton-2026-annual-general-meeting-tickets-1985595016144

Velodrome Activity | https://activitymessenger.com/p/5XLYc6D

04/10/2026

Your Neighbourhood is a Playground 🏠⚽️

DID YOU KNOW? Active living is closer than you think. You don't need a cross-city commute to find accessible recreation, it’s right outside your front door.

Through your local Edmonton Community League, your neighbourhood is packed with spaces to move, compete, and connect. Community spaces are home to:

133 Outdoor Rinks ⛸️
31 Basketball Courts 🏀
26 Tennis & Pickleball Courts 🎾
16 Batting Cages ⚾

By purchasing a Community League membership, you aren’t just supporting the maintenance of these community facilities, you’re unlocking active living in your own backyard.

Get active, get involved, and today.

Community League Membership | https://efcl.org/membership-purchase/

03/27/2026

CALLING ALL SPORT EDMONTON MEMBERS 🔊

Join us at Coronation Park Sports & Recreation Centre on Monday, April 27th at 6:00 pm for the Sport Edmonton Annual General Meeting (AGM). This event is open to all Sport Edmonton Members. This is your chance to learn how you can be a part of the future of Sport in Edmonton. Highlights of this year's AGM will include:

- The Spotlight (Keynote Address): Hear from Steve Hogle, Fun Advisor for the Edmonton Riverhawks, as he speaks to the success of the Hawks and how sport builds community at every level.

- The Scoreboard (Year in Review): You’ll get a look at the organization’s 2025 financials and an overview of last year's operations.

- The Playbook (Future Vision): Sport Edmonton CEO Evan Daum will outline the strategic goals for 2026 and beyond, focusing on new social and economic impact opportunities.

- The Roster (Board Updates): Driven by Sport Edmonton's Board Chair James Rosnau, members will receive board updates and get to vote on member issues.

- Open Mic (Q&A): It’s your chance to ask questions, ensuring your organization’s voice is heard.

RSVP NOW |

Learn about how you can get active in Sport Edmonton's vision for 2026 and beyond

03/26/2026

Edmonton continues to show what’s possible when sport, community, and business align.

Great night at the Business of Sport Series Presented by ZerOne at the Royal Mayfair Golf Club, discussing the impact of the CPKC Women’s Open returning to Edmonton this August.

Appreciated the insights from Laurence Applebaum, Elizabeth Stewart, Vanessa Hettinger, and Franca Brodett, moderated by Quinn Phillips, on how women’s sport continues to drive opportunity for both the community and Edmonton’s business sector.

Thanks as well to Mayor Andrew Knack and Explore Edmonton CEO Traci Bednard for helping set the stage for an important conversation about the continued growth of sport in our city.

Looking forward to experiencing the energy of the CPKC Women’s Open back in Edmonton August 19–23 ⛳

CPKC Women's Open Tickets | https://www.cpkcwomensopen.com/tickets/

Edmonton Chamber of Commerce | Sport Edmonton | Golf Canada | City of Edmonton

03/24/2026

Our final panelist for our March 25th Business of Sport Series Presented by ZerOne is Franca Brodett: a Canadian content creator, speaker, and golf advocate focused on driving growth and engagement in the women’s game through storytelling and community. As one half of Team Franella — third-place finalists on The Amazing Race Canada Season 8 — Franca and her sister, Nella, have built a platform rooted in authenticity, high energy, and a passion for golf, family, and active living, all delivered with a comedic edge.

An experienced keynote speaker, Franca shares insights on resilience, representation, and embracing your authentic self, drawing from both her personal journey and national television experience. Passionate about the future of women’s golf in Edmonton, she brings a fresh, community-driven perspective on how the sport can grow by engaging new players, fans, and partners in meaningful ways.

Edmonton Chamber of Commerce | Explore Edmonton | Sport Edmonton | City of Edmonton | CPKC | Royal Mayfair Golf Club

03/23/2026

Elizabeth Stewart, our third panelist of the Business of Sport Series Presented by ZerOne on March 25th, is entering her first year as Head Golf Professional at Blackhawk, following a successful year serving as Associate Professional. Prior to joining Blackhawk, she held the role of Associate Professional at the Edmonton Petroleum Club and previously served as an Assistant Professional at Windermere Golf & Country Club.

In addition to her club responsibilities, Elizabeth is the Head Coach of the University of Alberta Women’s Golf Team and was named the 2025 Canada West Women’s Golf Coach of the Year in recognition of her leadership and competitive excellence. Elizabeth remains deeply committed to the growth of the game, actively serving the golf community through her involvement with multiple PGA of Alberta and PGA of Canada initiatives focused on inclusivity and expanding access to golf. She is dedicated to continuing Blackhawk’s culture of excellence, delivering exceptional experiences for both members and their guests.

📍 Royal Mayfair Golf Club
🗓 March 25 | 6–8 PM
🎟️ $30 per ticket

REGISTER TODAY | https://business.edmontonchamber.com/ap/Events/Register/aZF5jOJFvCqCZ

Edmonton Chamber of Commerce | Explore Edmonton | Sport Edmonton | City of Edmonton | CPKC

03/20/2026

Participating as a panelist at our Business of Sport Series Presented by ZerOne at the Royal Mayfair Golf Club on March 25h, Vanessa Hettinger is a respected coach and business leader with more than 20 years of experience in the sports industry.

A former player who competed in minor and university hockey in Edmonton, she was part of the early generation of female athletes who helped grow women’s hockey locally.

As a Master Coach for national sport organizations and private businesses, she has mentored, evaluated, and inspired hundreds of athletes and coaches. In 2024, she became CEO of Hockeyology at ZerOne, helping launch a 16,000-square-foot training facility. She now leads a progressive strategy focused on innovative assessment tools, elite coaching, data-driven programming, and a non-linear approach to modern hockey development.

Hear from Vanessa and other community leaders as they discuss leveraging women's golf for Edmonton's business community.

REGISTER HERE | https://business.edmontonchamber.com/ap/Events/Register/aZF5jOJFvCqCZ

Edmonton Chamber of Commerce | Explore Edmonton | Sport Edmonton | City of Edmonton | CPKC

03/19/2026

Join us March 25 at the Royal Mayfair Golf Club when Golf Canada CEO Laurence Applebaum headlines our Business of Sport Series Presented by ZerOne as keynote speaker and a panelist.

Laurence has a sports management career spanning 30 years in Canada, Europe and the United States, Laurence Applebaum proudly returned home when he was named Chief Executive Officer of Golf Canada, the National Sport Federation and governing body for golf in Canada in July of 2017.

In his role as CEO, Applebaum oversees the executive management and strategic direction of Golf Canada’s multi-faceted business which includes Membership & Sport; Commercial Operations overseeing all revenue and marketing activities; fostering key relationships at the provincial, national, and international level; and conducting Championships including the RBC Canadian Open and CPKC Women’s Open.

The Toronto native previously served five years as Executive Vice President of the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) in St. Petersburg, Florida, where he oversaw a variety of strategic and operational initiatives. Prior to joining the WTA, he served as the Toronto-based Vice President of Salomon Canada and also worked in a variety of progressively senior roles at Wilson Sports and Nike.

Hear from Lawrence and other community leaders as we discuss key topics around leveraging women’s golf for Edmonton’s business community.

REGISTER NOW | https://business.edmontonchamber.com/ap/Events/Register/aZF5jOJFvCqCZ

Edmonton Chamber of Commerce | Explore Edmonton | Sport Edmonton | City of Edmonton | CPKC

03/16/2026

Join us March 25th for the Business of Sport Series Presented by ZerOne at the Royal Mayfair Golf Club, as we explore how sport and business combine with Driving Growth: Leveraging Women’s Golf for Edmonton’s Business Community.

Edmonton continues to be a major player in the growth of women’s sport, showcasing the power sport has to provide opportunities for both community and corporate growth.

Attendees will hear from a range of heavy hitters, including Golf Canada CEO Laurence Applebaum.

MORE DETAILS | https://business.edmontonchamber.com/ap/Events/Register/aZF5jOJFvCqCZ

Edmonton Chamber of Commerce | Explore Edmonton | City of Edmonton | CPKC | Sport Edmonton