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Alberta was the 3rd province to join Powerchair Soccer. Since the start of the sport, Alberta has annually sent a Team Alberta to tournaments within Canada. In the early years, Alberta was not able to compete with British Columbia and Quebec – they often fell short at many of the tournaments. However, in 2019 Team Alberta was able to finish first at the British Columbia Nationals. In 2023 the Alberta Team placed first in the 2023 Défi Sportif Tournament. Alberta has advanced as a province quite far and they continue to do so!
There are currently four cities with programs. The programs in Edmonton, Calgary, and Lethbridge are organized by The Alberta Cerebral Palsy Association, and the program in Grande Prairie is currently run by Swan City Football Club.
Alberta hosts many events throughout the year, including camps and a recurring tournament. Three camps are planned throughout the year – one in the Spring, one in the Summer, and one in the Fall. Alberta’s Spring Thaw Camp is hosted in Edmonton, Alberta’s Summer camp takes place in Calgary, and the Fall camp is in Grande Prairie.
Alberta first began hosting a tournament of their own in 2022. Taking place annualy in July, the Schoneck Cup alternates between Edmonton and Calgary. The tournament is dedicated in memory to past player – Cyla Schoneck.
