Sports & recreation hub

Sports clubs and leagues in Grande Prairie & the Peace Region

105 clubs, leagues and recreation groups across 35 activities.

Adaptive & Special Olympics 2

• Special Olympics Grande PrairieLocal Special Olympics Alberta community offering bowling, curling, basketball, golf, bocce and athletics.
• Wolverines Wheelchair Sports AssociationVolunteer-run association offering wheelchair basketball, sledge hockey, boccia, hand cycling and sit ski.

Archery 1

• Game Country ArchersArchery club founded in 1981 at Evergreen Park with an outdoor range and 20-target 3D course.

Ball Hockey 1

• North Peace Ball Hockey LeagueAdult recreational ball hockey league serving the Peace Country.

Baseball 3

• Grande Prairie Minor Baseball AssociationHome association for minor baseball in Grande Prairie, ages 3-18, plus camps and fall ball.
• Northern Lights Baseball AcademyCompetitive baseball academy in the Grande Prairie area developing championship-level teams.
• Sexsmith Minor BallCommunity minor ball program running May to June at the Sexsmith Community Centre fields.

Basketball 3

• Clayton Shaw Men's Basketball AssociationGrande Prairie adult men's basketball league with standings, stats and team registration.
• GP Elite Basketball ClubGrande Prairie club basketball program for competitive youth athletes.
• GP Gilas BasketballMulticultural non-profit youth basketball club for male and female athletes aged 10-18.

Cricket 1

• Grande Prairie Cricket AssociationRegional cricket association running men's, women's and youth programs.

Curling 3

• Beaverlodge Curling ClubVolunteer-run three-sheet curling rink with men's, ladies', mixed and youth leagues.
• Grande Prairie Curling ClubLongstanding downtown curling club with leagues for all ages and the Shot Rock Bar & Grill.
• Sexsmith Curling ClubFour-sheet community curling club with junior, men's, ladies, mixed and super leagues.

Dance 7

• Across The Floor Dance StudioEstablished 2008, offering recreational and competitive dance for ages 18 months and up.
• Ark Dance AcademyGrande Prairie dance academy offering classes across multiple disciplines for youth and adults.
• DansConnection School of Performing ArtsPreschool through competitive dance programs, plus camps and mini-sessions.
• Diverse Dance CompanyDowntown studio offering dance education for ages 3 to adult.
• Peace Country Western Dance ClubNon-profit western dance club running beginner sessions and monthly social dances.
• Satin Slippers DanceLong-established Grande Prairie dance school offering recreational and competitive programs.
• Troyanda Society of Ukrainian Culture & HeritageUkrainian dance ensemble and cultural society running lessons, festivals and competitions.

Disc Golf 1

• Grande Prairie Disc Golf ClubClub founded in 2012 running weekly league nights across three 18-hole courses in the city.

Equestrian 7

• Beaverlodge & District Agricultural SocietySociety running an indoor riding arena and two outdoor rings, jump nights, roping and the annual August fair.
• Grande Prairie Gymkhana ClubFamily-oriented club running gymkhana competitions, clinics and trail rides at Evergreen Park.
• Grande Prairie StompedeAnnual pro rodeo and western celebration at Evergreen Park with chuckwagon racing and midway.
• Peace Area Riding for the Disabled Society (PARDS)Serving the region since 1984 with equine-assisted therapy, therapeutic riding and youth life-skills programs.
• Peace Draft Horse ClubDraft horse club with members across the Peace Country, hosting shows, parades and wagon rides.
• South Peace Horse ClubNon-profit club at Evergreen Park promoting dressage, show jumping and cross-country for all levels.
• Teepee Creek Agricultural SocietyCommunity society running a riding arena, natural-ice skating arena, historic hall and the annual Stampede.

Football 3

• Grande Prairie Bronco FootballTier II bantam tackle football program and 2023 Horner Cup champions.
• Grande Prairie Peewee Football LeagueNine-team peewee football league with clubs from Grande Prairie, Sexsmith, Wembley and Peace River.
• Sexsmith Football ClubYouth football club based in Sexsmith, home of the Stingers.

Golf 6

• Bear Creek Golf Club18-hole championship course and RV park hosting tournaments, leagues and events.
• Grande Prairie Golf & Country ClubChampionship 18-hole club operating since 1968 with memberships, leagues and junior programs.
• Grovedale Golf & Country ClubCommunity golf club south of Grande Prairie in the Grovedale area.
• Morningview Park Golf CourseSexsmith-area golf course with memberships, leagues and tournaments.
• River Stone Golf Course & CampgroundGolf course and campground serving the Grande Prairie region.
• The Dunes Golf & Winter Club18-hole public course overlooking the Wapiti River valley, four km south of Grande Prairie.

Gymnastics 2

• Grande Prairie Gymnastics SocietyNon-profit gymnastics society since 1973 running gymnastics, trampoline, parkour and all-star cheer.
• Sexsmith Tumbling ClubCommunity tumbling and gymnastics club based in Sexsmith.

Hockey 10

• All Peace Hockey LeagueRegional minor hockey league (U11-U18) spanning Grande Prairie, Beaverlodge and the Peace Region.
• Beaverlodge BladesJunior B team in the North West Junior Hockey League playing at Beaverlodge Arena.
• Beaverlodge Hockey AssociationMinor hockey association serving Beaverlodge and district.
• Breakaway Hockey Grande PrairieHockey skill training centre with adult recreational and oldtimers league play.
• Clairmont Minor Hockey ClubU7-U13 minor hockey based at the J.D.A. County Sportsplex in Clairmont.
• County of Grande Prairie Wheat KingsJunior B team in the North West Junior Hockey League based in the County of Grande Prairie.
• Grande Prairie Minor Hockey AssociationYouth hockey for ages 4-18 across Grande Prairie, based at 6 Knowledge Way.
• Grande Prairie StormJunior A team in the Alberta Junior Hockey League playing out of Revolution Place.
• North Legacy Hockey AcademyGrande Prairie hockey academy and development program for youth players.
• Sexsmith Minor Hockey AssociationVolunteer non-profit minor hockey association serving the Sexsmith area.

Lacrosse 1

• Grande Prairie Lacrosse AssociationBox lacrosse association fielding GP Thrashers teams U7 to U17 plus a Jr. B squad.

Martial Arts 10

• Champion GymLongest-running boxing facility in the Peace Region, also offering kickboxing, BJJ, MMA and taekwondo.
• Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi - Grande PrairieVolunteer-run branch offering Taoist Tai Chi classes for health and balance.
• Grande Prairie Martial Arts Club HouseLong-running club house offering judo and allied grappling martial arts programs.
• Grande Prairie Taekwondo SchoolTraditional World Taekwondo club with over 50 years of history in the city.
• Grande Prairie Wrestling ClubCompetitive and recreational wrestling club with national champions and Pan-American medallists.
• Heiho DojoPeace Region dojo since 2010 teaching Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai and Kenpo karate.
• Horangi TaekwondoGrande Prairie taekwondo school offering classes for all ages and belt levels.
• Komodo Academy Grande PrairieKids and adult martial arts, self-defence and Brazilian jiu-jitsu instruction.
• Mahood Jiu Jitsu & MMAGrande Prairie Brazilian jiu-jitsu and mixed martial arts academy for kids and adults.
• Peace Region Wado Kai KarateWado Kai karate club training out of Richmond Industrial Park in Grande Prairie.

Motorsports 3

• Grande Prairie Motocross AssociationClub operating Rock Valley Raceway, a 2,800-metre track 10 km south of the city off Highway 40.
• Peace Motocross AssociationRegional motocross association running race series and events across the Peace Country.
• Wapiti Off-Road AssociationVolunteer group formed in 2016 to maintain OHV trails on crown land and run local events.

Multi-sport 5

• County of Grande Prairie Parks, Recreation & CommunityCounty department administering recreation facilities, rentals, parks, trails and district recreation grants.
• Evergreen Park (GP Regional Agricultural & Exhibition Society)Regional ag society near Clairmont operating arenas, ball diamonds, disc golf, archery range and racing.
• Grande Prairie Regional Sport ConnectionRegional non-profit serving the sport community with Try-It Days, grants, coach education and a club directory.
• La Glace & District Agricultural SocietySociety managing the Tamarack Valley Regional Recreation Centre with skating arena and curling rink.
• Wembley & District Agricultural SocietyVolunteer society operating the FluidPRO Arena and Recreation Centre, home to minor hockey, skating and ringette.

Outdoors 1

• Peace Parkland NaturalistsNature Alberta member club running monthly meetings, field trips and citizen-science bird counts.

Paddling 1

• Wapiti Whitewater KayakersVolunteer whitewater kayak club running lessons, canoe polo, pool sessions and river nights.

Racquet sports 2

• Grande Prairie Pickleball ClubVolunteer-run club with outdoor courts offering drop-in play for all ages and abilities.
• Grande Prairie Tennis ClubNon-profit tennis club with outdoor courts at 91 Avenue plus memberships, lessons and tournaments.

Ringette 1

• Peace Country RingetteRingette programs, academies and recreational teams serving Grande Prairie and Clairmont.

Rugby 1

• Grande Prairie Rugby Football ClubJunior, women's and men's rugby in Grande Prairie since 1982, competing in the Edmonton Rugby Union.

Running/Track 1

• Peace Country Wolves Athletics ClubThe Peace Country's competitive and recreational track and field and cross-country running club.

Seniors recreation 2

• 55 North Community CentreGrande Prairie's seniors recreation centre offering floor curling, shuffleboard, cards, chair yoga and socials.
• Grande Prairie & Area Council on AgingNon-profit operating since 1982 running seniors socials, intergenerational events and Meals on Wheels.

Shooting 1

• Wapiti Shooters ClubMulti-discipline shooting club founded in 1958 offering trap, skeet, sporting clays, rifle and handgun ranges.

Skating 3

• Grande Prairie Skating ClubSkate Canada club offering CanSkate, STARSkate and competitive figure skating programs.
• Peace Wapiti Speed Skating ClubShort track speed skating club running September to March in Grande Prairie.
• Sexsmith Skating ClubSkate Canada sanctioned club established 1973, based at Sexsmith Arena.

Ski/Snowboard 5

• Nitehawk Alpine Ski TeamNon-profit alpine ski racing club for ages 4-16 based at Nitehawk.
• Nitehawk Snowboard ClubNon-profit snowboard club running a 10-week freestyle and speed program for ages 8-18.
• Nitehawk Year-Round Adventure ParkCommunity-owned non-profit since 1960 offering skiing, snow tubing, mountain biking, trails and camping.
• Northern Extreme Freestyle ClubFreestyle ski club training slopestyle, moguls and big air from recreational to provincial team.
• Wapiti Nordic Ski Club35 km of groomed cross-country ski, biathlon and snowshoe trails south of Grande Prairie.

Slo-pitch 1

• Grande Prairie Slo-Pitch LeagueAdult recreational slo-pitch league for Grande Prairie and area, registered through NSA Canada.

Snowmobiling 1

• Swan City Snowmobile ClubAlberta Snowmobile Association's largest club, grooming over 200 km of trails at Kakwa and Big Mountain.

Soccer 1

• Swan City FCGrande Prairie's youth and adult soccer club, formerly the Grande Prairie Soccer Association.

Softball/Fastball 1

• Grande Prairie Fastball Association (GP Pirates)Minor fastball association fielding Grande Prairie Pirates teams from U7 through U19.

Swimming 4

• Beaverlodge Barracudas Swim ClubCommunity summer swim club based in Beaverlodge.
• Grande Prairie Aquarians Summer Swim ClubParent-run volunteer summer competitive swim club operating since 1982.
• Grande Prairie Piranhas Swim ClubYear-round competitive swim club training out of the Eastlink Centre for over 30 years.
• Grande Prairie Synquatics ClubArtistic/synchronized swimming non-profit since 1997 with recreational and competitive streams.

Volleyball 7

• G.P. Hawks Volleyball ClubPeace Region youth volleyball club focused on athlete development and accessibility.
• Grande Prairie Beach Volleyball LeagueSummer beach volleyball league at the South Bear Creek sand courts.
• Grande Prairie Ladies Volleyball LeagueGrande Prairie and area women's recreational volleyball league with multiple divisions.
• Grande Prairie Mixed Volleyball LeagueAdult co-ed recreational volleyball league with A, B and C divisions.
• South Peace Volleyball ClubClub established in 2011 providing affordable year-round developmental volleyball training.
• Summit Athletics ClubHome of GP Grizzlies volleyball, offering club and skill development for junior high and high school athletes.
• Vertical Limit Volleyball ClubGrande Prairie club volleyball program affiliated with Volleyball Alberta.

Youth & cadets 3

• 2850 Grande Prairie Army Cadet CorpsFree army cadet program for youth 12-18 focused on camping, canoeing, mountain biking and biathlon.
• 577 Grande Prairie Royal Canadian Air CadetsAir cadet squadron serving youth aged 12-18 since 1953 with aviation, biathlon, marksmanship and band.
• Grande Prairie 4-H Multi ClubLocal 4-H club for members aged 6-20 building skills and healthy activities in the Grande Prairie area.