Previous Hosts

In 1970, Pincher Creek was host to the first Games. Approximately 1200 competitors participated, ranging in age from 6 to 80 years. An estimated 10,000 people participated in regional playoffs to select representatives from each on the Regions. The main objective of the Games had been met:

"To provide an opportunity for the greatest number of people possible to participate in an enjoyable grass roots festival."

Although many aspects of the Games have changed over the past 27 years, the original objective is still being met. Over the years, the Games popularity has steadily increased. In 1980, the Claresholm Games attracted approximately 4700 athletes, making the Southern Alberta Summer Games the largest of its kind in Alberta and the largest annual sporting event run consecutively for over 25 years inWestern Canada.

Each year a Southern Alberta Community has the privilege and honour to host the Games. Past and future Host Communities are listed below.