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Raimo Sollitt – December 4, 2023 – GRIT Athlete of the Week

Nominated by Coach Travis Cummings, Raimo has had an exceptional, breakout XC season this fall. As a Gr. 10 athlete (1st Year U18), he placed 6th at Athletics Alberta XC […]

Posted on December 4, 2023December 4, 2023

Helly Visser – In Memoriam

Beloved Masters athlete, Helly Visser, has passed away. Helly currently holds three world masters records in the W80 category in the 1500, mile and 3000m events, all set in Edmonton […]

Posted on November 30, 2023November 30, 2023

Rogers Grant Received

We’re thrilled that Athletics Alberta has been awarded a 2023 Ted Rogers Community Grant to support the Mini Legends Program. This grant will help empower Indigenous youth in 3 Northeastern […]

Posted on November 30, 2023November 30, 2023

Ava Dyck – November 27, 2023 – GRIT Athlete of the Week

Nominated by Coach Samantha Read, Ava Dyck is this week’s GRIT Athlete of the Week! Says Coach Samantha, “Ava is a thoughtful and driven young lady and is exceptional in […]

Posted on November 27, 2023November 27, 2023

Board of Directors Notice

Recruitment of the President Please see the attached notice regarding recruitment of our new president. Statutory Declaration President Nomination Form Send applications to [email protected].

Posted on November 27, 2023March 26, 2024

Noel Vanderzee – November 20, 2023 – GRIT Athlete of the Week

Noel Vanderzee has been nominated by Madison Kane-Rissling, his teammate at UCAC. According to Madison, Noel has demonstrated gratitude for his team, coaches, and track overall. He goes the extra […]

Posted on November 20, 2023November 20, 2023

GRIT Athlete of the Week – Jamie Gladdish – November 13, 2023

Jamie Gladdish has been nominated by her teammate, Ezra Haller. Ezra nominated Jamie because she has “helped me in the past year, train my hardest and help me to push […]

Posted on November 13, 2023November 13, 2023

GRIT Athlete of the Week – Alexandra Eremenko – November 6, 2023

Alexandra has been nominated by her coach, Dani Marland. After a successful summer of performances at u20 Nationals, Legions and Provincials (National Champion u20 4x400m, u18 400mH Provincial Champion and […]

Posted on November 6, 2023

GRIT Athlete of the Week – Kayley Torrie – October 30, 2023

Nominated by Coach Travis Cummings, Kayley Torrie of Cochrane Endurance Project is this week’s GRIT Athlete of the Week! Kayley won the ASAA Provincial XC Championships for Junior Girls in […]

Posted on October 30, 2023October 30, 2023

GRIT Athlete of the Week – Maddie Taylor – October 23, 2023

Nominated by her coach, Danny Rodrup, Maddie demonstrates grit by enduring life’s hurdles and multiple sports, staying dedicated and humble while achieving big goals. Coach Rodrup says Maddie is “always […]

Posted on October 23, 2023October 23, 2023

Marco Arop: G.R.I.T in Action

World champion, Marco Arop, is an incredible athlete and extraordinary member of our sport’s community. Having moved from Sudan to Edmonton as a young child, Marco was scouted while playing […]

Posted on September 14, 2023September 29, 2023

In Memoriam – Doug Kyle

Olympian, Calgary Marathon founder, and builder of our sport, Doug Kyle, has passed away. He was 91. Christine Laverty, board member and coach with Caltaf, shared her memorial to Doug […]

Posted on September 5, 2023September 5, 2023