Sport and recreation resource guide

96 Pages·1991·5.9 MB·English

by  Alberta. Alberta Recreation and Parks

Ex LIBRIS
UNIVERSITATIS
ALBERT7ENSIS
INTRODUCTION
Alberta Recreation and Parks is pleased to provide Appreciation is extended to all organizations and
the 1991 Sport and Recreation Resource Guide. It
agencies who have taken the time to supply informa-
has been developed in order to improve the com- tion to be included in this guide. Without their
munication and coordination among sport and contribution, this project would not have been
recreation organizations and agencies in Alberta.
The guide identifies the major organizations that Tpohses ib lceo.m pilation of information is accurate at the
provide services to the sport and recreation com- time of printing. However, due to a constantly
munity in t he province, and it is hoped that this changing sport and recreation scene, some details in
document will assist associations and interested the material are subject to change.
individuals in the utilization of available programs.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SECTION 1 MINISTRY OF RECREATION AND PARKS
An Overview of the Ministry of Recreation and Parks 3
Ministry Program Summary 4
Recreation Development Division 6
Provincial Recreation and Sport Branch 7
Provincial Association Services Section 7
Provincial Volunteer Support Centres Section 7
Provincial Program Services Section 8
Fitness and Leisure Services Section 8
Community Recreation and Sport Branch 10
Regional Recreation Services Section 10
Field Technical Support Section 13
Community Program Services Section 13
Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation 15
Alberta Sport Council 16
Finance and Administration 16
Sport Marketing Section 16
Technical Development Section 17
Games and Zone Development Section 18
SECTION 2 PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS
AND SUPPORT AGENCIES
Alberta Advanced Education 23
Alberta Career Development and Employment 23
Alberta Consumer and Corporate Affairs 24
Alberta Culture and Multiculturalism 24
Alberta Gaming Commission 25
Alberta Health 25
Alberta Lotteries, Major Exhibitions, and Fairs 26
Alberta Tourism 26
6 Interdepartmental Committee 27
Alberta Education/Alberta Recreation and Parks/Alberta Culture and Multiculturalism/
Alberta Advanced Education
SECTION 3 PROVINCIAL SPORT AND RECREATION ASSOCIATIONS
SPORT ASSOCIATIONS 31
Amputee Alberta Amputee Sports and Recreation Association 31
Athletics Athletics Alberta (Track and Field, Cross Country and Road Running) 32
Badminton Alberta Badminton Association 32
Baseball Alberta Baseball Association 32
Little League Baseball-Alberta 32
Basketball Alberta Basketball Association 32
Baton Twirling Alberta Baton Twirling Association 32
Bicycle Alberta Bicycle Association 32
Blind Alberta Sports and Recreation Association for the Blind 32
B.M.X. Alberta B.M.X. Association 33
Bobsleigh Alberta Bobsleigh Association 33
Bowhunters and Archers Alberta Bowhunters and Archers Association 33
Bowling Bowling Federation of Alberta 33
Boxing Alberta Amateur Boxing Association 33
Broomball Alberta Broomball Association 33
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Canoe Alberta Canoe Association 33
Alberta Flatwater Canoe Association Division J3
Alberta Recreational Canoe Association Division 33
Alberta Whitewater Association Division J3
Cerebral Palsy Alberta Cerebral Palsy Sports Association 54
Colleges Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference 34
Cricket Alberta Cricket Association 34
Curling Alberta Curling Federation 34
Deaf Sports Alberta Deaf Sports Association 34
Diving Alberta Section, Canadian Amateur Diving Association 34
Equestrian Alberta Equestrian Federation 34
Fencing Alberta Fencing Association 34
Field Hockey Alberta Men's Field Hockey Association 34
Alberta Women's Field Hockey Association 35
Figure Skating Alberta/Northwest Territories Section of the Canadian Figure Skating Association 35
Football Alberta Amateur Football Association 35
Golf Alberta Golf Association 35
Canadian Ladies' Golf Association (Alberta Branch) 35
Gymnastics Alberta Gymnastics Federation 35
Alberta Rhythmic Sportive Gymnastics Federation 35
Handball Alberta Handball Association 35
Hang Gliding Alberta Hang Gliding Association 36
Hockey Alberta Amateur Hockey Association 36
Horseshoe Alberta Horseshoe Pitchers Association 36 •
Karate Karate Alberta Association 36
Kodokan Black Belt Alberta Kodokan Black Belt Association 36
Lacrosse Alberta Lacrosse Association 36
Lawn Bowling Lawn Bowls Association of Alberta $6
Luge Alberta Amateur Luge Association 36
Netball Alberta Nctball Association 36
Orienteering Alberta Orienteering Association 36
Parachuting Alberta Sport Parachuting Association 37
Pentathlon The Alberta Modern Pentathlon Association 37
Racquetball Alberta Racquctball Association 37
Ringctte Ringctte Alberta Association 37
Roller Skating Alberta Federation of Amateur Roller Skaters 37
Rowing Alberta Rowing Association 37
Rugby Alberta Rugby Football Union 37
Sailing Alberta Sailing Association 37
Schools Alberta Schools' Athletic Association 37
Seniors Alberta Senior Citizens Sport and Recreation Association 37
Shooting Sports Alberta Federation of Shooting Sports 38
Skiing Canadian Ski Association Alberta Division 38
Alberta Alpine Skiing 38
Biathlon Alberta 38
Cross Country Alberta 38
Alberta Association for Disabled Skiers 38
Freestyle Skiing 38
Ski Jumping/Nordic Combined 39
Soaring Alberta Soaring Council 39
Soccer Alberta Soccer Association 39
Softball Alberta Amateur Softball Association 39
Special Olympics Alberta Special Olympics Association 39
Speed Skating Alberta Amateur Speed Skating Association 39
Sport Medicine Sport Medicine Council of Alberta 39
Squash Racquets Squash Alberta 40
Swimming Canadian Amateur Swimming Association (Alberta Section) 40
Synchronized Swimming Synchro Swim Alberta Association 40
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Table Tennis Alberta Table Tennis Association 40
Tae Kwon Do Alberta Tae Kwon Do Association 40
Team Handball Alberta Team Handball Federation 40
Tennis Alberta Tennis Association 40
Triathlon Alberta Triathlon Association 40
Volleyball Alberta Volleyball Association 40
Water Polo Alberta Water Polo Association 41
Water Skiing Water Ski Alberta 41
Weightlifting Alberta Weightlifting Association 41
Wheelchair Alberta Section, Canadian Wheelchair Sports Association 41
Wrestling Alberta Amateur Wrestling Association 41
RECREATION ASSOCIATIONS
Aerobatics Aerobatic Club of Alberta 42
Air Cadets Air Cadet League of Canada, Alberta Provincial Committee 42
Alpine Alpine Club of Canada 42
Army Cadets Alberta Army Cadet League 42
Balloonists Alberta Free Balloonist Society 42
Billiards Alberta Billiards and Snooker Association 42
Boy Scouts Boy Scouts of Canada - Alberta Provincial Council 42
Boys' and Girls' Clubs Boys' and Girls' Clubs of Alberta 42
Camping Alberta Camping Association 42
CG1T Alberta CGIT Association 42
Chess Alberta Chess Association 43
Duke of Edinburgh Duke of Edinburgh's Award in Alberta 43
Facility Alberta Association of Recreation Facility Personnel 43
Fish and Game Alberta Fish and Game Association 43
Girl Guides Girl Guides of Canada 43
Hostelling Alberta Hostelling Association 43
Naturalists Federation of Alberta Naturalists 43
Navy League Navy League of Canada 44
Parks & Wilderness Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (Alberta) 44
Physical Culture Alberta Physical Culture Association 44
Recreation and Parks Alberta Recreation and Parks Association 44
Royal Life Royal Life Saving Society Canada, Alberta and Northwest Territories Branch 44
Scuba Divers Alberta Scuba Divers Council 44
Skating Alberta Recreational Skating Association 44
Ski Patrol Canadian Ski Patrol System - M ountain Division 44
Snowmobile Alberta Snowmobile Association 45
Water Safety Canadian Red Cross Society: Water Safety Program 45
Wilderness Alberta Wilderness Association 45
Yoga Yoga Association of Alberta 45
YMCA Regional Council of YMCAs of Alberta 45
YWCA Alberta Association of YWCAs 45
SECTION 4 PROVINCIAL SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS
Alberta Association of Recreation Facility Personnel 49
Alberta Recreation & Parks Association 49
Alberta Universities Athletic Association 50
Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference 50
Alberta Schools' Athletic Association 51
Sport Medicine Council of Alberta 51
Resources for Computer Applications in Sport and Recreation 52
SECTION 5 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS AND SPONSORED
AGENCIES
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Federal Government Departments 55
Fitness and Amateur Sport 55
Fitness Canada 55
Sport Canada 55
Employment and Immigration Canada 56
Revenue Canada 56
Sponsored Agencies 56
Athlete Information Bureau 56
Coaching Association of Canada 57
Canadian Sport and Fitness Administration Centre 57
Participaction 58
SECTION 6 NATIONAL SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS
Canadian Association for Health, Physical Education & Recreation 61
Canadian Federation of Sport Organizations for the Disabled 61
Canadian Interuniversity Athletic Union 61
Canadian Parks & Recreation Association : 62
Sports Federation of Canada 63
Sport Medicine Council of Canada 63
SECTION 7 PROVINCIAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL GAMES
Provincial Games 67
Alberta Seniors Games 67
Alberta Summer Games 67
Alberta Winter Games 67
Interprovincial Games 67
Western Canada Summer Games 67
National Games 68
Canada Games 68
Canadian Foresters Games 68
International Games 68
Arctic Winter Games 68
Commonwealth Games 69
Olympic Games 69
Canadian Olympic Association 69
Calgary Olympic Development Association 69
Pan American Games 70
World University Games 70
SECTION 8 MEDIA AGENCIES
Daily Newspapers 73
Weekly Newspapers 73
Radio Stations 82
Television Stations 85
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