Alberta 55 plus
Good day fellow members,
It has been a day or two since the last Presidents message was posted and as this year draws to a close, it is time for another one. Thank you in advance for choosing to read it.
It has been a whirlwind couple of months culminating with over 600 of you attending the Canada 55 games in Kamloops, BC. We managed to host the Provincial Winter games in Edmonton. Zone 6 (1200 participants) and the Provincial Summer games in Peace River. Zone 8 (1100 participants) All three of these games occurred within a five month time frame, which in and of itself, is a major happening. This could not have been done without the herculean efforts of the Provincial Board, the Provincial Activity Directors and your respective Zone Boards. All are to be applauded and thanked so when you see them, please let them know and show your appreciation.
Each set of games were not without their share of issues but I can tell you that our very own Provincial Games fared better than the Canada 55 games in many aspects. As it was my very first Canada 55 games as the new Alberta Director, I had the opportunity to view first-hand how the games were run and where the issues might arise. Making the comparison between the events was important for me so that we (Alberta55 plus) can ensure our members are treated fairly and that we continue to provide an exceptional event for everyone going forward.
There is a Board meeting planned for the Canada 55 executive on November 24/25 where the entire event will be discussed good, bad and indifferent. I have received many emails from members detailing their experiences in Kamloops and I will be compiling and sharing this information with that Board. Admittedly, there is much work and several recommendations that need to be addressed before the 2024 Games in Quebec. It is my intent to post another Presidents Message in the January/February timeframe with news and updates in that message.
Looking ahead, we are only ten months out from hosting the 2023 Provincial Summer Games in Brooks, Alberta (August 17-20) Preparations are underway as we speak and games meetings are occurring monthly which your provincial games committee members are attending. There have been qualifying events already in several zones across the province and more are definitely planned for the near future. I encourage all of you to view your zone webpages/updates, as well as viewing the provincial website for special announcements about upcoming qualifiers.
The Provincial Winter Games have posed a completely different problem for us this go-round. There was no successful bid package put forward by any community (which we have extremely limited control over) so the Board has met, discussed, and decided on a new, somewhat novel course of action. Zones from across Alberta have agreed to parcel out the events with Zones making proposals to the Board asking to host certain events, or in some cases, maybe only one event. There are many issues that are still being worked on and figured out. Some events will be occurring as early as in the next few months (hockey, alpine and X-country skiing) while others could be occurring as late as early January, 2024. Like you, we all have many questions about what all of this will look like and I would ask for your patience and understanding as we progress through this new initiative. We, collectively, will provide updates as we move forward to ensure that members know what is happening with the Winter Games. Rest assured, this is not the new normal and we certainly hope to be back to having a community/city/town hosting the entire Winter Provincial Games in 2025.
One of the biggest issues that will arise is the cost breakdown for these Winter Games and what that means to you as a member. There are no definitive answers right now but a few things I can share are: there will be no formal opening ceremonies, no parade of athletes, no banquet. With the games being dispersed across the province, it would be impossible to have all of these occurring. I appreciate that this is not an ideal situation and many of you, including me, will be disappointed by this news. Our option was to not have any games at all…a really bad option in my opinion.
Each event will be hosted and run on a cost recovery budget whereby there is a zero balance when the event is over. What this means for members is that depending on the event you participate in the fees could be different. There will be some events that are more costly to run and therefore your fees could be higher. There are other events that are low cost and that would be reflected in your fees to participate in that event. Each Zone will be coming up with and proposing a budget to the Provincial Board for approval. There will be many more updates as we go forward from your Provincial Board, your Zone President and most likely your Zone Activity Directors.
As you can see, and I hope also appreciate, the dedicated people in your respective Zones are continuing to meet and chart a course for members across the province to ensure that you have the opportunity to participate, stay active and socialize with fellow members. None of this could take place without the tireless efforts of a great group of volunteers. These are trying times we find ourselves in and not every decision or course of action we choose will meet with 100% approval. We will however, continue to try our best to afford you all the opportunity to participate, compete and qualify in your chosen event.
Remember to mark your calendars as a reminder about the AGM being in May, 2023 in Red Deer, Alberta. There will be several vacancies on the Board and this would be your chance to have a voice and share your ideas as an active Board member.
Please continue to beat the drum…
Dave Finn
President
Nettie Neustaeter
Dave Neustaeter
Reg Peters
Sheila Peters
Pat Bartholow
Joyce Clemens
Art Atkinson
Elaine Stone
Linda Rinas
Bonnie Robb
Tom Bartholow
Gary Halfyard
Sportsmanship Award in Scrabble
Caroline Anker
GOLD
8-ball Women 75+
Carole Foster
Badminton Womens Doubles 55+
Lara Weibe & Lana Pittman
Badminton Mens Doubles 55+
Charles Chan & David Chan
Bowling Women 55+
Barbara Turcotte
Bowling Team 65+
Rosella Snopek
Rhonda Henke
Carter Caliou
Frank Snopek
Brian Henke
Curling Mixed 55+
Doug Small Team
Curling Women 65+
Bonnie Morris Team
Curling Mixed 65+
Lyle Lorenz Team
Cycling Women Recreational 65+
Ruth Walkley - Road Race and Time Trial
Cycling Women Recreational 70+
Gloria Zukinsky - Road Race and Time Trial
Cycling Women Recreational 75+
Bertha Ann Fisher - Road Race and Time Trial
Cycling Men Recreational 70+
Clint Docken - Road Race and Time Trial
Cycling Men Recreational 80+
Bob Wahland - Road Race and Time Trial
Cycling Women Competitive 55+
Lynette Elder - Road Race and Time Trial
Darts Women Singles 55+
Dianne Pelland
Golf Men Low Gross 55+
Bruce Bingham
Golf Men Low Gross75+
Joss Binns
Golf Women Low Gross 55+
Brenda Heyink
Golf Women Low Gross 75+
Ileen Miller
Golf Men Callaway 70+
Brian Dunlop
Hockey Men 65+
Vintage Edmonton
Hockey Men 70+
Red Deer
Pickleball Mens 3.0 55+
Wayne Klettke
Richard Sherback
Pickleball Mens 3.0 65+
Richard Boras
Kent Toone
Pickleball Mens 3.0 70+
Gordon McLure
Orville Wong
Pickleball Mens 3.5 75+
Bill Loran
Gordon Masson
Pickleball Mixed 3.0 60+
Valerie Boras
Pickleball Mixed 3.0 75+
Ann Crouser
Dennis Bichel
Pickleball Mixed 4.0 55+
Kirk Jensen
Lynn McGarvey
Pickleball Womens 3.0 70+
Ruthmary Hollis
Ylonda Jordheim
Pickleball Womens 3.0 75+
Vivian Oko
Scrabble Category B
Sue Brigliadori
Swimming Women 50m Freestyle 60+
Michelle David Roll
Swimming Women 50m Freestyle 70+
Mary-Helen Hopkins
Swimming Women 100m IM 60+
Debbie Willoughby
Swimming Women 50m Breaststroke 60+
Swimming Women 100m Breaststroke 60+
Swimming Men 50m Freestyle 65+
Stephen Wiewel
Swimming Men 50m Freestyle 75+
Richard Jacobs
Swimming Men 100m Freestyle 65+
Tennis Men 55+
Kerry Mcdowell
Peter O'Driscoll
Track Women 50m 70+
Laura Hessel
Track Women 100m 60+
Lisa McDonell
Track Women 200m 65+
Kit Nielsen
Track Women 400m 65+
Susan MacDonald
Track Women 400m 70+
Carolyn Fougere
Track Women 800m 65+
Track Women 800m 70+
Track Women 1500m 65+
Track Women 3000m 65+
Track Women Long Jump 55+
Patty Ann Morris
Track Women Shotput 55+
Track Women Shotput 70+
Track Women Shotput 75+
Yuko Nakano
Track Women Discus 55+
Track Women Discus 70+
Track Women Discus 75+
Track Women Javelin 55+
Track Women Javelin 70+
Track Women Javelin 75+
Track Men 50m 60+
Jeannot Morency
Track Men 50m 75+
Joe Elder
Track Men 50m 85+
David Dunn
Track Men 100m 60+
Track Men 100m 85+
Track Men 200m 85+
Track Men 400m 80+
Takuo Nakano
Track Men 400m 85+
Track Men 800m 80+
Track Men Triple Jump 75+
Brian Hill
Track Men Shotput 65+
Brian Boese
Track Men Shotput 70+
Patrick Hessel
Track Men Shotput 75+
Al Bromling
Track Men Discus 65+
Track Men Discus 70+
Track Men Discus 75+
Track Men Javelin 70+
Chris Labine
Track Men Javelin 75+
Track Women 1000m Predicted Walk
Mollie Brown
SILVER
Phyllis Collins
Badminton Mixed Doubles 55+
Mark Lebere & Lara Weibe
Mark Lebere & Bill Walker
Bowling Team 75+
Marie French
Ron Myers
Robert Latty
Maryann Latty
Peter Briere
Bowling Men 65+
Lloyd Cunningham
James Milman - Road Race and Time Trial
Cycling Men Competitive 65+
Fred Walkley - Road Race
Cycling Men Competitive 85+
Thomas Hensel - Time Trial
Cycling Women Competitive 70+
Christine Hector - Road Race and Time Trial
Lynn Gooding
Darts Women Doubles 70+
Betty Ann Fountain
Darts Men Singles 65+
David Formstone
Darts Men Singles 70+
Richard Nousek
Darts Mixed Doubles 65+
Golf Men Low Gross 65+
Clint Morin
Golf Men Low Gross 75+
Ron Berlando
Gold Women Low Gross 75+
Marianne Pinchbecklando
Golf Men Low Gross 80+
David Rosentrater
Golf Women Low Gross 65+
Stacey Wheeler
Golf Men Low Net 55+
John Usher
Golf Women Low Net 70+
Linda Slater
Golf Women Callaway 55+
Shawneen Webb
Hockey Women 55+
Calgary Bandits
Hockey Men 75+
Calgary 75
Horseshoes Men 'D' 65+
Leslie Markham
Horseshoes Women 'C' 65+
Marjorie Wyatt
Brett Hood
Pat Breen
Pickleball Mens 3.5 60+
Jocelyn Thibault
Sandy Cumby
Pickleball Mens 3.5 70+
Darrel Bekkerus
James Nelles
Pickleball Mens 4.0 55+
Dwight Chalifour
Rick Sereda
Carol Breen
Pickleball Mixed 3.0 65+
Ann Hood
Pickleball Mixed 3.5 60+
Tracy Hauck
Brian Hauck
Pickleball Womens 3.0 55+
Pickleball Womens 3.5 55+
Lucy Coffey
Ann Klettke
Gladys Wilson
Swimming Women 100m Breaststroke 75+
Freddi Bromling
Swimming Women 100m Breaststroke 80+
Diane Primeau
Frank Willloughby
Swimming Men 100m IM 65+
Frank Willoughby
Tennis Mixed 55+
Glen Stock
Ramona Knudslien
Tennis Mixed 60+
Darrell Nichols
Jean Anne Nichols
Tennis Mens 70+
Ian Hector
Ken Miller
Tennis Women 70+
Fay Boyd
Ann Mcleod
Tennis Mixed 75+
David Hagopian
Mary Valentich
Track Women 50m 65+
Track Women 50m 75+
Track Women 100m 65+
Track Women 200m 70+
Track Women 1500m 70+
Track Women Long Jump 65+
Track Women Shotput 60+
Donna White
Margaret DeHoog
Track Women Discus 60+
Paulette McKinnon
Track Women Javelin 60+
Susan Sagert
Track Men 200m 55+
Lionel Bilodeau
Track Men 200m 60+
Track Men 1500m 65+
Track Men 1500m 75+
Track Men 1500m 85+
Roger Davies
Track Men 3000m 60+
Randy Molitor
Track Men Long Jump 75+
Track Men Shotput 60+
Josey White
Ernie Robson
Track Men Shotput 80+
Fred Brown
Track Men Discus 80+
Track Men Javelin 55+
Russ Sagert
Track Men Javelin 65+
Track Women 400m Predicted Walk
BRONZE
8-ball Men 55+
Garry Hambrey
8-ball Women
Elaine Maxwell
Bowling Team 55+
Bonnie Malmersh
Bev Morin
Kevin Mageen
Joan Mageen
Paul Dietrich
Bowling Women 75+
Helen Jorgensen
Cribbage
Elaine Meyer & Doreen Neilson
Curling Men 55+
Gary Hawkes Team
Curling Men 65+
John Cabaj Team
Darts Women Doubles 55+
Victoria Clarke
Duplicate Bridge
Don Holtom & Lousie Holtom
Jim Higney
Golf Men Low Gross 85+
Larry Craig
Golf Women Low Gross 80+
Nancy Neufeld
Paula Cramer
Golf Men Callaway Men 55+
Larry Kreutz
Golf Women Callaway 70+
Linda Olson
Floor Shuffleboard 70+
Dennis Hartman
Dianne Hartman
Floor Shuffleboard 55+
Kathleen Tenant
Roger Olson
Horseshoes Women 'D' 65+
Lillian Mandrusiak
Pickleball Mens 3.0 60+
Vernon Cassel
Bruce Cheung
Pickleball Mens 4.0 60+
Steve Elder
Mas Saito
Pickleball Mens 4.0 65+
Rob Barrett
Vince Kwiatkowski
Pickelball Mixed 3.0 65+
Ira Fazio
Ron Fazio
Pickleball Mixed 3.0 70+
Cheryl Young
Pickleball Womens 3.0 60+
Susan Dang
Sharon Dupuis
Pickleball Womens 3.0 65+
Pickleball Womens 3.5 60+
Gaye Harris
Carmen A Piquette
Scrabble Category C
Lucy Graham
Swimming Men 50m Backstroke 65+
Ferdinand Soriano
Barb Young
Tennis Mixed 70+
Tennis Mens 75+
Paul C. Duteau
Richard Martin
Gary Stene
Judy Stene
Track Men 50M 55+
Track Men 100m 55+
Track Men 400m 60+
Track Men 400m 70+
Merv Husak
Track Men 800m 60+
Track Men 1500m 60+
Track Men 3000m 70+
Track Men Discus 60+
Track Men Javelin 60+
Track Men Javelin 80+
Track Men Javelin 85+
Doug Kyle
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