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Girls-Only Multi-Sport Camp!

This summer, join us at the Clareview Rec Centre on Tuesday nights from 6:30 pm-8:00 pm for our FREE Girls Multi-Sport Program (Ages 9-13) . A fun and empowering space where girls can get active, build confidence, and connect through sport.

Led by female mentors and role models, participants will be coached by passionate leaders who create a space that encourages teamwork, growth, and self-belief.

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Free to Play Head Coach

 Play for Kids is seeking enthusiastic Head Coaches to join our Free to Play program on a part-time basis starting at the end of August 2025 for the 2025–2026 elementary school year. If you excel at engaging with children and possess exceptional interpersonal skills, we want you on our team.

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METRO ZOOMIN' EDMONTON

METRO ZOOMIN EDMONTON is a welcoming social running group based in downtown Edmonton. The group meets every Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Royal Glenora Stairs; both new and experienced runners are invited to join for fitness, friendship, and fun! 

This initiative is not managed by us, but it can be an interesting option if you so choose!

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Wolves Prep for Ice District Showdown!

The Wolves Hockey Club kicked off their summer practices this week in preparation for the Ice District Classic tournament! We are excited to have our Wolves playing on the Oilers' doorstep at Fan Park later this summer!

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Heart, Hustle, and Highlights: A Strong Finish to the BHE Season

While the U11 North team came out on top 🏆, our U13 North and U11 West/South teams also had strong showings, battling hard but falling just short in their semifinal matchups.

All of our teams showed heart, hustle, and growth throughout the BHE Season and now are setting their sights on the upcoming Ice District Classic 3-on-3 Tournament this August!

The journey continues — Go Wolves!

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U11 North Brings It Home!

Congratulations to the U11 North Team on winning the BHE U11C Championship! 🏆

7 of today’s 10 players came through our Free to Play program at St. Francis of Assisi—including Nika, a longtime participant who had a goal, a few assists, and sealed the 8–7 win with a clutch faceoff in the 3rd!

Shout-out to our Wolves and St. Francis Free to Play coaches, Dorian Hall and Amitpaul Grewal, who’ve been with most of this group since September!

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Charging Into the City Finals!

Congratulations to our U11 Girls South team and our U11 Boys South team for advancing to the City Finals, taking place June 30 – July 6, 2025, at EMSA Main complexes! We're proud of your hard work and dedication — good luck!

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Year-end ceremony!

As the year comes to an end, the kids got to celebrate their fellow teammates and their coaches at our year end ceremony. All of us at Free Play look forward to seeing many familiar and new faces when we return in September!

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That’s a Wrap – A Year of Food, Fun, and Learning

Food to Play had an amazing year of learning and trying new foods, recipes and learning the impact of nutrients on our bodies and minds. I was super proud of all the kiddos who "Tried New Things" and always came to sessions with questions, input and most of all their appetites.I hope they continue to use their knowledge and make great choices through the summer to help them play, belong and grow!

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Wolves Clash Under the Lights – West/South Prevail!

This week, our U11 Wolves West/South suited up for a Main Event rematch against Wolves North. A high-energy night filled with lights, goals, and a packed crowd. Although trailing heading into the third period, West/South battled back, led by Slade’s 3 goals and 1 assist. His standout effort fueled a dramatic comeback and sealed a huge win. Best of luck to all 3 teams as they kick off their playoff runs this week!

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MLB Day!

Welcome to Play hit it out of the park with MLB Day at RE/MAX Field! Kids enjoyed baseball drills and wrapped it up with a slice of pizza fun!

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Celebrating Coach Mike’s Impact

Mike Dufresne, lead coach of the FreePlay program at Balwin School, is a recipient of this year’s Division Recognition Award for his outstanding commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for students.

From the Free Play family, we would like to send Mike our most sincere congratulations. You deserve it, your impact hasn't gone unnoticed - WAY TO GO!

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Media Day!

Our Wolves ball hockey teams stepped in front of the camera for Media Day — plenty of poses, team pride, and big smiles all around!

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Cool Sips & Smart Tips!

As the year comes to an end, the kids learned about hydration and electrolytes while enjoying their BioSteel drinks. Sponsored by Alberta Blue Cross! 

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Leaders of the Week!

The kids celebrated each other while giving out the Leader of the Week certificate - what makes a good leader? They say being kind, passing to teammates, and trying your best!

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Sport to Life Lesson of The Week

This week, we explored our lesson: Thinking of Others. Through this lesson, we aim to help kids grow in compassion by encouraging them to consider the thoughts, ideas, and feelings of those around them. By learning to think of others, young athletes begin to build empathy, leadership, teamwork, and stronger communication skills—on and off the field.

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Downtown exploration day

Our U15 and U13 Wolves soccer teams spent the day downtown at Louise McKinney Riverfront Park for a fun team exploration and bonding experience. As part of the Downtown Vibrancy Grant, train tickets and staff wages were covered. This provides kids with exposure to downtown so they can return with friends and family!

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Sport to Life Lesson of The Week

This week, we explored our lesson: Knowing Myself. With this lesson, we aim to help young athletes reflect on what makes them unique, recognize their strengths, and take small steps toward growth.

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Thank You For Helping Us Grow!

To celebrate our incredible volunteers and thank them for helping us grow stronger this past year, we hosted a flower and seed potting party. Guests got to pot their own flowers or seeds and take home a fun reminder of the positive impact they’ve made. We couldn’t have done it without you—thank you for being such a vital part of our team!

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