2026 Alberta Summer Games                                                     

July 16-19, 2026

The 2026 Alberta Summer Games will take place July 16-19, 2026 in Strathcona County. Scroll down this page for a full listing of all relevant information regarding  the Mountain Bike  qualifying and competition processes. You may also see the end of this page for a list of Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Alberta Summer Games.  For all additional information regarding the Alberta Summer Games & Host Community, see www.albertasummergames.ca 

These Games will consist of the Province's best cycling athletes representing 8 Provincial "Zones". See the below illustration which breaks down each of Alberta's 8 Zones. 

Mountain Bike Sport Information

See below for a full listing of Cross Country Mountain Bike Zone Qualifiers scheduled in your area!

Cross Country Mountain Bike Zone Qualifiers *Information will be updated on an ongoing basis*

Mountain Bike Information

Eligibility

Eligible athletes must compete in the Zone that corresponds to their primary home address. Athletes must be at least 11 years of age by July 16 of 2026 and no older than 14 years of age as of December 31st, 2026. The following number of athletes will be selected to represent each Zone in the mountain bike competition at the 2026 Alberta Summer Games:

                                                    8 athletes per zone    # of females 4                    # of males 4

                                                                                         2 female U13 (11-12)        2 males U13 (11-12)

                                                                                         2 female U15 (13-14)        2 males U15 (13-14)

Athletes who do not make their Zone's team in the first round of selections may be eligible for a fill position as a result of a Zone who fails to send a team or has not filled all of their available positions. In this case, the athlete in question will be contacted directly by the Zone Representative prior to the Games registration deadline. 

Please check the  Mountain Bike Technical Package for all resources including Fill Policy, Eligibility, Licensing & Fees, etc. 

Registration

All athletes planning to compete at a Mountain Bike Zone Qualifier event must complete the following items prior to competition. Waivers & Code of Conduct will also be available on-site for parents to sign prior to racing:

• Complete the Waiver and read/retain a copy of the Code of Conduct (Link Coming Soon). Completed waivers should be submitted to your Zone Representative
  

All athletes who have qualified for their respective Zone Team must complete the Final Athlete Registration online prior to June 15, 2026

                              FAQ's
For a full comprehensive list of Games FAQ's, visit the Alberta Games FAQ page. For cycling specific FAQ's, see below:

Do I need a race license or insurance to compete?
In order to compete at the Alberta Summer Games, you must obtain at minimum an Alberta Bicycle Association Provincial Race License. If you've already joined an Alberta Bicycle Association affiliated club, you have already purchased this membership and do not need to purchase anything further to compete. The purchase of an ABA membership will make sure you're insured for the event. 

My son/daughter is new to racing, should he/she still try out?
Absolutely! The Alberta Summer Games Qualifier races are open to anyone with the will to compete. 

How old do I have to be to compete?   See below for a full listing of age categories, and links to each sport's Technical Package.

How do I know which Zone to compete in?
Mountain Bike athletes will compete in the Zone corresponding to the city of their primary home address. 

How can I help as a parent?
Many of the Zones Teams still require chaperones to attend the Games with the Team. If this is something you may be interested in, please do not hesitate to contact James Kendal at info@albertabicycle.ab.ca 

My son/daughter has qualified, what happens now?
Your Zone Representative will be in touch with you immediately to explain the registration process and any planned team outings prior to the Games.  All athletes who have qualified for their respective team will also need to complete the Final Athlete Registration online, where they will pay the $ Games Fee. Click here to access Final Athlete Registration (coming soon) 

How will my child get to and from the Games in Strathcona County? Will they be fed? Where will they stay?
The Alberta Summer Games staff have all of this taken care of. If you live greater than 100km from the host community, your child will have access to a free shuttle leaving from your home zone to the Games headquarters in Okotoks, then back to your home Zone when the Games have concluded. All athletes will be fed throughout the Games both in the Athlete Village and on-venue. The host zone has also arranged accommodation for all athletes and accompanying chaperones/coaches. You've got nothing to worry about!