International Sport Exchange
International Sport Exchange fosters sport development,
friendship and potential economic development between Alberta and
selected areas in Asia.
Through sport exchanges with our sister provinces, Alberta has
established strong relationships with Hokkaido, Japan and Gangwon,
Korea.
International Sport Exchanges are a two-year commitment: one
year of the exchange involves Alberta athletes, coaches and
officials representing a specific sport visiting the sister
province; the other year involves the sister province's
athletes, coaches and officials visiting Alberta.
At the end of the two years, a new agreement is negotiated with
the sister province involving a different sport.
The International Sport Exchange is a partnership project
between Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation, Provincial Sport
Associations and International and Intergovernmental Relations.
Current Exchanges
-
Gangwon, Korea - Tennis
- Hokkaido, Japan - Speed
Skating
Exchange History
| 1974 |
Alberta signs the Protocol of Friendship with the Province of
Gangwon and Republic of Korea. |
| 1980 |
Prefecture of Hokkaido becomes Alberta's second sister province
with the signing of the Proclamation of Friendship and
Affiliation. |
| 1981 |
Heilongjiang, China becomes Alberta's third sister province
with the signing of the Protocol of Understanding and
Friendship. |
| 1990 |
Alberta signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Russian
Republic. |
Benefits
International Sport Exchange brings many benefits to Alberta and
our athletes, coaches and officials. The exchange:
- Fosters a deep commitment to the ideals of peace, fraternity
and mutual respect
- Contributes to international goodwill and understanding
- Promotes Alberta and creates economic ties
- Contributes to the overall development of young Albertans
through exposure to diverse and vibrant cultures
- Contributes to sport development through exposure to
international competition and coaching
- Improves the potential of Alberta athletes through exposure to
competitions within foreign countries
- Improves the quality of coaching and officiating through
exposure to different training methods and ideas
- Expands the knowledge base related to sport development systems
and sport medicine
- Encourages Alberta sport associations to develop an
international sport network
For more information, contact:
Pat Lechelt
Interprovincial & International Sport
Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation
#903 Standard Life Centre,
10405 Jasper Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4R7
Phone: 780-422-8309
Fax: 780-427-5140
Pat.Lechelt@gov.ab.ca
