2019 Alberta 55 plus Summer Games in Medicine Hat

Medicine Hat, Alberta – The 2019 Alberta 55 plus Summer Games will take place July 4-7, 2019, in Medicine Hat.



The 2019 Summer Games will involve approximately 1,000 participants from across the province taking part in 15 different activities. Participants are 55 years and older and will have competed at one of eight Alberta 55 plus zone playoffs to earn the opportunity to represent their Zone at the Games.



“We are excited to host the Alberta 55 plus 2019 Summer Games,” said Medicine Hat Mayor Ted Clugston. “We have a tradition of hosting successful games and events, and look forward to welcoming athletes, volunteers and organizers from across the province into our incredible facilities and vibrant community.”
The Opening Ceremonies will kick off the Games on Thursday, July 4 at the Cypress Centre Auditorium. the public is invited to attend and show their ‘Games spirit’, as the ribbon is cut and the Games officially begin.



Alberta 55 plus believes that every individual 55 years of age and over has the fundamental right to the opportunity for enrichment, fulfillment and improved quality of life and health through a broad variety of recreation, sports and organized games. Alberta 55 plus provides a unified voice and a sociable atmosphere for older adults to engage in physical and other activities at the level of their choice.



Medicine Hat is a warm, vibrant, feel-good city, with the attitude and natural backdrop to match. Residents honour the city’s heritage while fostering progress, innovation and entrepreneurship. The community is a dynamic bright spot, with an emerging and growing creative culture. Its quality of life truly does shine.



For more information please visit: http://alberta55plus.ca
Media Contact Alberta 55 plus:

Dave Finn, Vice-President South, Alberta 55 plus

cell: (403) 993-1642 | vpsouth@alberta55plus.ca
Media Contact Medicine Hat:

Barry Finkelman, Director of Promotion and Marketing, Alberta 55 plus Provincial Games Committee

cell: (403) 502-0095 | bgfinkel@shaw.ca