The closing ceremonies were held Sunday afternoon for the 2014 Alberta Summer Games. It was a celebratory end to four days of tough competition.
Around 3,000 athletes, coaches, and officials took part in this year’s games in Airdrie.
From athletics to volleyball there were 14 different events pitting the province’s best young athletes against each other. Competitors were between the ages of 11 and 17 and their skills impressed organizers. “Some of these kids are absolutely amazing. It bodes well for the future of athletics in our province,” says Al Jones, chairman of the games.
“It was a great experience. Playing here and being with teammates, it was a lot of fun. For all the fans to come out, it meant a lot to everyone,” says Tylar Dobish, a basketball player. “These memories, you’re never going to forget. I’ll have connections with these guys forever.”
Organizers also gave a big shout out to over 2100 volunteers who worked endless hours to help make the games memorable for athletes and fans.
