2026 Alberta Summer Games

The 2026 Alberta Summer Games will be held in Strathcona County from July 16-19. After a multi-year hiatus, tennis will return to the mix.

This event has been a fixture in the provincial sport community for over 50 years, bringing together thousands of young athletes to compete in a professional environment that includes an opening ceremony, an athletes’ village, and high-level competition. The 2026 Games are expected to feature 3,000 athletes.

Thanks to the Government of Alberta, who will provide an $820,000 operating grant to the host society, players will enjoy a prestigious atmosphere that mimics an Olympic-style event.

Eligibility

The tennis component of the Alberta Summer Games will feature athletes in the U14 division:

• Age and U14 Status: Athletes must be at least 11 years of age by the start of the 2026 Alberta Summer Games. They must also meet U14 age eligibility as of January 1, 2026 (i.e., an athlete may turn 14 during the 2026 calendar year).
• Ranking Restriction: Top 8 provincially ranked players (as of the team submission deadline) are not eligible to participate.
• National Experience: Athletes who have previously represented Alberta at a Tennis Canada National Championships are not eligible to participate.
• Membership: All athletes must have at least a Tennis Alberta Recreational Player Membership, which is free to register.

Important: For a complete breakdown of all tournament rules and policies, please refer to the Tennis Sport Technical Package.

Zone Representation

Each Zone team consists of a maximum of four athletes—two females and two males—along with two coaches. Selection for the Games happens through regional playoffs and tryouts, as every athlete must compete for a spot within their specific zone.

Zone Representation

Each Zone team consists of a maximum of four athletes—two females and two males—along with two coaches or managers. Selection for the Games happens through regional playoffs and tryouts, as every athlete must compete for a spot within their specific zone.

Alberta is divided into eight zones for the Summer Games:

• Zone 1: Sunny South
• Zone 2: Big Country
• Zone 3: Calgary
• Zone 4: Parkland
• Zone 5: Yellowhead
• Zone 6: Edmonton
• Zone 7: North East
• Zone 8: Peace Country

Not sure what zone you live in? Check out the Zones by Community PDF.

Tryouts and Selection

To participate in the Alberta Summer Games, players must attend a tryout. Please contact your Zone Coach directly to let them know you wish to attend a tryout and to confirm the specific date.

Zone tryouts will be completed in Spring 2026. Dates and locations for each zone will be updated as they are confirmed; please check back regularly for the latest information.

Note for Coaches: Coach positions are advertised through Tennis Alberta. Named Zone Coaches must submit their planned tryout procedures to Tennis Alberta for approval before events take place. If a Zone Coach is not named at the time of tryouts, Tennis Alberta will administer the selection event.

TryoutS by Zone

Last updated April 30.

Registration Fees and Deadlines

All Zone team athletes, who qualify to compete at the 2026 Alberta Summer Games (excluding coaches and chaperones), are required to pay an individual registration fee of $80.00. This fee will offset the costs related to transportation, accommodation, meals, zone identification, medals, athlete
entertainment and sport competitions.

The registration deadline for tennis is May 15th, 2026.

Additional Resources

Sport Technical Package: For a complete breakdown of all tournament rules, competition formats, and official procedures, download the Tennis Sport Technical Package.

Provincial Sport Coordinator: If you have specific questions regarding tennis at the Games, contact Adrian Court at adrian.court@tennisalberta.com.

FAQ: For information on the athletes’ village, travel, and registration details, visit the Official Alberta Games FAQ.