The Southern Alberta Summer Games are Coming Home!
Cypress County is honored to host the 2027 games with Redcliff, and we look forward to welcoming athletes, coaches, volunteers, and spectators from across Southern Alberta. The last time Redcliff hosted was in 1991, 35 years ago! We are pleased to join with them to bring exciting athletic events that highlight the facilities and recreational assets of the region.
The Southern Alberta Summer Games were established with the purpose to give all Southern Alberta communities, whatever their size, the opportunity to become involved in a meaningful sports program that encourages people of all ages and abilities to come out and participate in an enjoyable grassroots festival.
With a focus on mass participation, physical and social involvement, and fair play, the games encourage anyone and everyone to participate, no matter what their age, gender, or ability.
Here was the event list for the 2026 games. Watch for the 2027 list of events to be released soon!
| 3/5/10 km run | Barrel racing | Frisbee golf |
3-on-3 basketball | Boccia | Photography |
| Archery | Cornhole | Pickleball |
| Badminton | Cribbage | Shooting events |
| Ball hockey | Darts | Soccer |
| Baseball | eSports | Swimming |
| Beach volleyball | Golf | Track and field |
Athletes can select up to three sports and the fee is $40.
Contact Team Cypress/Redcliff Director via email at summergames@cypress.ab.ca.
History of the Southern Alberta Summer Games
Recent Medal Results:
2026 games in Bow Island/Foremost: Cypress athletes combined to win 36 medals: 12 gold, 17 silver, and 7 bronze.
2025 Games in Taber: Cypress Athletes combined to win 23 medals: 6 gold, 11 silver, and 6 bronze
We’re incredibly proud of our athletes' efforts and achievements.
What began as an informal get-together once or twice a year to further recreational opportunities in southern Alberta, has led to the formation of what is now the largest annual sporting event run consecutively for more than 25 years in Western Canada. The Southern Alberta Recreation Association (SARA) organized the first Southern Alberta Summer Games in Pincher Creek in 1970 with approximately 1,200 competitors participating, ranging in age from 6 to 100 years old.
The games were created to provide a vehicle by which all communities, whatever their size, have the opportunity to become involved in a meaningful sports program and for the greatest number of people possible to participate in an enjoyable grass roots festival. With a focus on getting as many people participants involved as possible, promoting physical and social involvement, and fair play, the games encourage anyone and everyone to participate, no matter what their age, gender, or ability. Each year, 13 teams or "regions” from across southern Alberta compete:
Over the years, the games have evolved. In 1979, a cultural component was added and is now a key part of the Games. In recent years the cultural component has been represented in the photography event. Other activities such as arts and craft displays or competitions, music concerts, and social events are integral components to the four fun-filled days.
