St. Albert hosts day dedicated to introducing people to new sports

The St. Albert sports day on Nov. 1, 2025. (Galen McDougall/CTV News Edmonton)

People of all ages and abilities looking to try something new gathered at St. Albert’s Servus Credit Union Place for a free day to look at as many sport opportunities as possible.

The day featured 22 local organizations looking to get people involved in team and individual sports, coaching and volunteering.

Dustin Ouellette was there with his wife and two young children to look at potential teams for their kids to play on.

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“Mostly just to burn off some energy on the weekends and to meet some new friends and build community,” he said.

Brett Ouellette, also there with his two kids, said he appreciates the chance to get a look at the array of sports St. Albert has to offer.

“Maybe try and get them into some non-traditional sports we haven’t tried before … I think it’s extremely important.”

The city’s community recreation supervisor, Matt Lumsden, said volunteers at the event itself were treated to a lunch and learn workshop after everyone had gone home at noon.

“Hopefully we’re giving something back to them as well for all the hard work and tremendous effort they’re putting into this event as well as the sports programs in our community,” he said.

With files from CTV News Edmonton’s Galen McDougall