A celebration of sport, youth participation, volunteerism, and community connection in Calgary.
Silverado Sports Association was proud to partner in the first-ever ICICG Badminton Tournament, a community event that brought together players, families, volunteers, and supporters from across Calgary. Held at Synergy Indoor Sports Center on February 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the tournament featured men’s doubles, women’s doubles, boys’ doubles under 16, and girls’ doubles under 16.
This landmark event truly showcased the power of sport to bring people together:
147 participants representing 14 diverse communities across the City of Calgary
55 youth participants — 28 boys (U16) and 27 girls (U16)
300+ community members in attendance across all age groups
50+ dedicated volunteers contributing an incredible 414 volunteer hours
Organized by ICICG and supported by a wide range of participating organizations, the tournament created an exciting space for community sports and connection. The event also highlighted the strength of collaboration across Calgary’s diverse communities, with many local sponsors and supporters contributing to its success.
📸 Swipe through the photos below to relive the moments, smiles, and excitement from the day! https://adobe.ly/47l9kqD
From youth participation to competitive play and strong volunteer support, the tournament reflected the growing impact of inter-community sports in building friendships, encouraging healthy activity, and celebrating diversity. SSA is pleased to have been part of this milestone event and to support initiatives that bring communities together through sport.
Together, we continue building stronger, healthier, and more connected communities — one game at a time.
