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2023 Alberta Summer Games July 20-23, 2023
For 2023, the Alberta Summer Games will be heading to Okotoks and Black Diamond, Alberta from July 20rd to 23rd.. Scroll down this page for a full listing of all relevant information regarding the Mountain Bike qualifying and competition processes.You may also see the end of this page for a list of Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Alberta Summer Games. For all additional information regarding the Alberta Summer Games & Host Community, see www.albertasummergames.ca or https://www.2023asg.com/
These Games will consist of the Province's best cycling athletes representing 8 Provincial "Zones". See the below illustration which breaks down each of Alberta's 8 Zones.
BMX Sport Information
See below for a full listing of BMX Zone Qualifiers scheduled in your area!
BMX Zone Qualifiers *Information will be updated on an ongoing basis*
| Zone |
Date
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Event
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Location
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Registration
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Contact
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| Zone 1 |
June 4, 2023 | BMX Qualifier | Lethbridge BMX Track | $0 on site | Darren – info@lethbridgebmx.com |
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Zone 2
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June 3, 2023 | BMX Qualifier | Okotoks BMX Track | $0 on site | Katy – race@okotoksbmx.com |
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Zone 3
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June 7, 2023 | BMX Qualifier | Calgary BMX Track | $0 on site |
Christy – trackoperator@calgarybmx.com |
| Zone 4 |
June 6, 2020 | BMX Qualifier | Red Deer BMX Track | $0 on site | Richard - richard.boerger@gmail.com |
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Zone 5
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June 8, 2023 |
BMX Qualifier | Stony Plain BMX Track | $0 on site | Tyla - tylathomsen@telus.net |
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Zone 6
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June 5, 2023 | BMX Qualifier | Edmonton BMX Track | $0 on site | Kevin - kdennis@shaw.ca |
| Zone 7 |
June 5, 2023 | BMX Qualifier | Edmonton BMX Track | $0 on site | Kevin - kdennis@shaw.ca |
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Zone 8
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June 5, 2023 | BMX Qualifier | Stony Plain BMX Track | $0 on site | Tyla - tylathomsen@telus.net |
Eligibility
Eligible athletes must compete in the Zone that corresponds to their primary track (on their license). Athletes must be at least 12 years of age and no older than 15 years of age as of December 31st, 2023. The following number of athletes will be chosen to represent each Zone in the BMX competition at the 2020 Alberta Summer Games:
# of females 4 # of males 8
1 Female: 12 years 2 Males: 12 years
1 Female: 13 years 2 Males: 13 years
1 Female: 14 years 2 Males: 14 years
1 Female: 15 years 2 Males: 15 years
Athletes who do not make their Zone's team in the first round of selections may be eligible for a fill position as a result of a Zone who fails to send a team or has not filled all of their available positions. In this case, the athlete in question will be contacted directly by the Zone Representative prior to the Games registration deadline.
Registration
All athletes planning to compete at a BMX Zone Qualifier event must complete the following items prior to competition. Waivers & Code of Conduct will also be available on-site for parents to sign prior to racing:
- Complete the Waiver and read/retain a copy of the Code of Conduct (Link Coming Soon). Completed waivers should be submitted to your Zone Representative
All athletes who have qualified for their respective Zone Team must complete the Final Athlete Registration online prior to June 17, 2023
Please check the BMX Technical package for more details.
Mountain Bike Sport Information
See below for a full listing of Cross Country Mountain Bike Zone Qualifiers scheduled in your area!
Cross Country Mountain Bike Zone Qualifiers *Information will be updated on an ongoing basis*
| Zone |
Date
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Event
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Location
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Registration
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Contact
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| Zone 1 |
May 27th, 2023 | Zone 1 Qualifier | Lethbridge | ||
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Zone 2
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May 31, 2023 |
Calgary
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$5
|
Petrina-cyclingcentre@gmail.com |
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Zone 3
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May 31, 2023 |
Calgary
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$5
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Petrina-cyclingcentre@gmail.com |
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| Zone 4 |
May 28, 2023 |
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Red Deer
|
$10 |
homanfive@gmail.com |
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Zone 5
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May 28, 2023 |
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Red Deer
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$10 on site |
homanfive@gmail.com |
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Zone 6
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May 24th, 2023
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Terwilligar Park
Edmonton
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$5 |
Heather
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| Zone 7 |
May 24th, 2023
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Terwilligar Park
Edmonton
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$5
|
Heather
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Zone 8
|
June 7, 2023
|
Grande Prairie
|
$10 on site
|
Lori Brough
|
Mountain Bike Information
Eligibility
Eligible athletes must compete in the Zone that corresponds to their primary home address. Athletes must be at least 11 years of age by July 20th, 2023 and no older than 14 years of age as of July 24th, 2023 . The following number of athletes will be chosen to represent each Zone in the mountain bike competition at the 2023 Alberta Summer Games:
8 athletes per zone # of females 4 # of males 4
2 female U13 (11-12) 2 males U13 (11-12)
2 female U15 (13-14) 2 males U15 (13-14)
Athletes who do not make their Zone's team in the first round of selections may be eligible for a fill position as a result of a Zone who fails to send a team or has not filled all of their available positions. In this case, the athlete in question will be contacted directly by the Zone Representative prior to the Games registration deadline.
Please check the Mountain Bike Technical Package for all resources including Fill Policy, Eligibility, Licensing & Fees, etc.
Registration
All athletes planning to compete at a Mountain Bike Zone Qualifier event must complete the following items prior to competition. Waivers & Code of Conduct will also be available on-site for parents to sign prior to racing:
- Complete the Waiver and read/retain a copy of the Code of Conduct (Link Coming Soon). Completed waivers should be submitted to your Zone Representative
All athletes who have qualified for their respective Zone Team must complete the Final Athlete Registration online prior to June 24, 2020
FAQ's
For a full comprehensive list of Games FAQ's, visit the Alberta Games FAQ page. For cycling specific FAQ's, see below:
Do I need a race license or insurance to compete?
In order to compete at the Alberta Summer Games, you must obtain at minimum an Alberta Bicycle Association General Membership. If you've already joined an Alberta Bicycle Association affiliated club, you have already purchased this membership and do not need to purchase anything further to compete. If you are not a member of an affiliated club, you may purchase a U17 General Membership online here. For more information on Licensing and Membership types, click here. The purchase of an ABA membership will make sure you're insured for the event.
My son/daughter is new to racing, should he/she still try out?
Absolutely! The Alberta Summer Games Qualifier races are open to anyone with the will to compete.
How old do I have to be to compete? See below for a full listing of age categories, and links to each sport's Technical Package.
How do I know which Zone to compete in?
Mountain Bike athletes will compete in the Zone corresponding to the city of their primary home address.
BMX athletes will compete in the Zone corresponding to the track on their license.
How can I help as a parent?
Many of the Zones Teams still require chaperones to attend the Games with the Team. If this is something you may be interested in, please do not hesitate to contact Heather Lothian at bmxmtb@albertabicycle.ab.ca
My son/daughter has qualified, what happens now?
Your Zone Representative will be in touch with you immediately to explain the registration process and any planned team outings prior to the Games. All athletes who have qualified for their respective team will also need to complete the Final Athlete Registration online, where they will pay the $60 Games Fee. Click here to access Final Athlete Registration (coming soon)
How will my child get to and from the Games in Okotoks? Will they be fed? Where will they stay?
The Alberta Summer Games staff have all of this taken care of. If you live greater than 100km from the host community, your child will have access to a free shuttle leaving from your home zone to the Games headquarters in Okotoks, then back to your home Zone when the Games have concluded. All athletes will be fed throughout the Games both in the Athlete Village and on-venue. The host zone has also arranged accommodation for all athletes and accompanying chaperones/coaches. You've got nothing to worry about!
For full results from all previous editions of the Alberta Summer Games, please click here.