History
La Fédération du sport francophone de l’Alberta (FSFA)

In June of 1991, after having participated in the Jeux de l’Acadie (Acadia games), young people from Western Canada decided to organize similar games but with a provincial perspective, here in Alberta. This important event would meet a need identified by the community on numerous occasions: accessibility to sporting events in French, in Alberta. The dream became a reality in October 1992 when the first Jeux francophones de l’Alberta (Alberta Francophone Games) were held in Edmonton. An impressive number of athletes and volunteers (150 and over 75 respectively) participated in this event, which consisted of three sports: track and field, volleyball and badminton.

Following the next Games, which were held in Edmonton in November 1993, the organizing committee for the Jeux et Francophonie jeunesse de l’Alberta (FJA) decided to create a separate but affiliated organisation to develop the Francophone culture and promote it to young Albertans through sports. And so was created the Société des Jeux francophones de l’Alberta (SJFA).

Over the years, the event has expanded and reached a level of superior quality. Various regions of Alberta have demonstrated considerable interest in hosting the event. The provincial games have been held in:

• 1992, 1st year, Edmonton
• 1993, 2nd year, Edmonton
• 1995, 3rd year, Edmonton
• 1996, 4th year, St-Albert
• 1997, 5th year, Peace River
• 1998, 6th year, Edmonton
• 1999, 7th year, Edmonton
• 2000, 8th year, Fort McMurray
• 2001, 9th year, Peace River
• 2002, 10th year, Legal
• 2003, 11th year, Edmonton
• 2004, 12th year, Edmonton
• 2005, 13th year, Calgary
• 2006, 14th year, Edmonton
• 2007, 15th year, Red Deer

In 2002, the Société des Jeux francophones de l’Alberta became the Fédération du sport francophone de l’Alberta (FSFA). Its mandate was broadened to encourage French sporting events throughout the province. In 2006, we organized the second National Francophone Basketball Championships in Calgary.

The FSFA now has two offices, one in Edmonton and one in Calgary, allowing us to better serve Albertans.