News Archives - Page 3 of 21 - Athletics Alberta

Maëlle Drebert – January 8, 2024 – GRIT Athlete of the Week

Maëlle was nominated by her coach, Robyn Webster. Coach Robyn “witnessed Maëlle win her age group section at the Kinsey Verbeek Memorial Cross Country Race. As quickly as she crossed […]

Posted on January 8, 2024January 8, 2024

Executive Director – We’re Hiring

Athletics Alberta is seeking its next Executive Director to steer and direct the association. The role requires a strong entrepreneurial drive, outstanding communication skills, strong leadership qualities, and good planning […]

Posted on January 5, 2024January 9, 2024

James Rosnau Moving On

It is with mixed emotions we inform our community that our executive director, James Rosnau, is moving on. James will be leaving our Association, with proper notice, on February 28, […]

Posted on January 4, 2024January 4, 2024

Kiera Greidanus – GRIT Athlete of the Week – December 18, 2023

Kiera has been nominated by her teammate, Aelyn Switzer. “At practice Kiera is a leader. She never ceases to encourage and push her teammates so they reach their goals. The […]

Posted on December 18, 2023December 18, 2023

Sydney Kube – GRIT Athlete of the Week – December 11, 2023

Nominated by Gabrielle Kube, Sydney “is a quiet leader in our throws group. She takes charge by leading warmups and workouts. Always ready to help others and assist coach Ralph […]

Posted on December 11, 2023December 11, 2023

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