WELCOME TO EDMONTON
In Edmonton, the main event isn’t just reserved for the men.
Here, we shift the spotlight onto women’s sports. Our city takes pride in nurturing world-class women athletes, supporting them from grassroots to global prominence. Edmonton boasts an impressive roster of extraordinary women athletes who were not only raised in our city but have also risen to global ranks.
ALL-STAR WOMEN FROM EDMONTON
- Jen Kish (Olympic Bronze Medalist, Rugby 7s)
- Angela Whyte (three-time Olympian in the 100m hurdles, Athletics Canada)
- Lori-Ann Muenzer (2004 Olympic champion in track cycling, Cycling Canada)
- Katherine Plouffe (Tango Bourge Basket and Canada Women's National Basketball team, Canada Basketball)
- Michelle Plouffe (Lyon ASBEL Féminin and Canada Women’s National Basketball team, Canada Basketball)
- Kelsey Mitchell (2020 Olympic champion in track cycling, Cycling Canada)
- Emma Finlin (2024 Paris Olympic Qualifier, open water swimming, Swimming Canada)
- Josephine Wu (Tokyo Olympian in Badminton, Badminton Canada)
- Heidi Peters (Two-time Paralympian in sitting Volleyball, Volleyball Canada)
Plus, many more legends of all identities including up-and-coming stars from the non-binary and transgender community who are set to take the world stage in the future!
OUR ROOTS IN WOMEN’S SPORTS RUN DEEP
The Edmonton Grads (1915–40)
The Edmonton Grads were an iconic women's championship basketball team led by the legendary coach Percy Page. Throughout their 25-year journey, the Grads achieved an astonishing 95% victory rate, which eventually landed them a spot in the Canada Sports Hall of Fame!
Their unparalleled success included a 17-year winning streak (1923 to 1940) of the Underwood International Trophy (USA–Canada) and an undefeated record in 24 matches held during the Olympic Summer Games of 1924, 1928, and 1936.
Canada Women's National Basketball Team
In 2013, Edmonton was designated as the home of the Canadian Women's Basketball Team. Edmonton has proudly hosted the 2022 & 2023 FIBA 3x3 Women's Series, with our local Katherine and Michelle Plouffe representing Canada amidst a roaring local fan base. Come support for our team as they return again to this year's FIBA 3X3!
Cheer on the Canada Women's National Basketball team at the 2024 Hoop City 3x3 Women's Series in Edmonton from July 5-7, 2024.
Volleyball Canada's National Sitting Team
Since 2013, Edmonton has been a pillar of support for Volleyball Canada's Women's National Sitting team. Currently 1st in global rankings, the team is hard at work in Edmonton, tirelessly training and journeying across the globe to once again secure their spot in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Cheer the team on in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games happening August 28-September 8, 2024.
FIFA 2015 Women's World Cup™️️
The 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup™️️ marked the first time the tournament was hosted by Canada. Matches were played in six cities across Canada in five time zones. In an electrifying opening match, history was made at Commonwealth Stadium. Christine Sinclair’s dramatic penalty kick in the second minute of second-half stoppage time secured a thrilling 1-0 victory for Canada over China, witnessed by a roaring sellout crowd. This momentous occasion further ignited Edmonton’s love for soccer and reaffirmed our commitment to creating an equal playing field for all athletes.
Tune in to cheer for our Canadian players who qualified for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics happening July 26-August 11, 2024.
2023 FIVB Volleyball Beach Pro Tour Challenge
Last year, the city proudly hosted the 2023 FIVB Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Challenge in the centre of the city in Edmonton’s ICE District! From July 21 – July 23, 2023, Edmonton’s downtown transformed into a beach as volleyball athletes from around the world came to compete in the sand.
Cheer on our Canadian beach volleyball players who qualified for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics happening July 26-August 11, 2024!
2024 WNBA Pre Season Game
For the second time in history, the WNBA will be playing on Canadian soil. Edmonton is proud to host the Los Angelos Sparks vs. Seattle Storm WNBA Pre Season Game at Rogers Place on May 4, 2024. World-class athletes will showcase their talent to Canadians who have demonstrated a skyrocketing BOOM of interest and passion for the sport across the country.
The Future is Bright
As we look to the future, Edmonton will continue to be supporting a new generation of trailblazers.
We invite you to be a part of this extraordinary movement, cheering on our athletes, and celebrating their remarkable achievements. Join us as we celebrate the achievements of the past, embrace the present, and look forward to a future where the sky's the limit for women in sports!
