Footbag clubs and events in Canada

Who it's for: players in Edmonton and across Canada who want a circle to join, an event to watch, or help starting a group. Every club and event here links to a dated official listing. Anything that couldn't be confirmed is left out.

See Canadian events

Where to play

Any flat, open surface works: a park lawn, a paved plaza or a gym floor. Check posted park rules, stay clear of paths and playgrounds, and pick up after your group. On cold or wet days, an indoor gym or community hall is easier on the ankles than ice or wet grass.

Clubs with recent, dated listings

Alberta

No Alberta footbag club had a dated, current listing that could be checked as of Oct 21, 2026. Footbag.org lists Alberta clubs, but none shows recent events or a schedule. If you run or play with a group in Edmonton, Calgary or elsewhere in Alberta, email [email protected] with a link to your current page. Groups with a current, dated page are added after a check.

Events

For upcoming events worldwide, see the event list at footbag.org.

Canada's footbag history

The World Footbag Championships left the United States for the first time in 1996, for Montreal. Montreal hosted again in 1998 and 2004, and Vancouver hosted in 2000. In 1996, Sébastien Verdy became the first Canadian to win an open-division title.

Start a circle in Edmonton

1. Pick a regular time and a flat, open spot, such as a park lawn in summer or a booked gym in winter.
2. Bring two or three bags, so new players can take turns.
3. Start each session with the first 10 minutes from the beginners page, and note each player's longest run of kicks.
4. Outdoors, from May to October: City of Edmonton outdoor sports fields are open for drop-in use without a reservation, but drop-in use doesn't guarantee the space. For a regular time slot, a group can check the bookable field map and availability, then send an In-Season Request Form. Requests are handled first come, first served, and some fields charge a fee. Stay off fields that are signed as closed or soaked after rain.
5. Indoors, in colder months: the City of Edmonton books gyms in City recreation centres and Edmonton schools. Check availability on MoveLearnPlay, then send the 2026/2027 In-Season Request Form, which covers September 2026 to June 2027. Requests are handled first come, first served, and hourly fees apply. Informal groups without paid leaders can request school gym time. School gyms are closed in July and August, and weekend school bookings have a 3-hour minimum.

Checked on Oct 21, 2026. Clubs and events change, so confirm with the organizer before you go.

Sources

• footbag.org club list (Canada), and the club and event pages linked above
• footbag.org News (Sep 12, 2026 IFPA call for 2027 bids)
• footbag.org: History of the IFPA World Footbag Championships
• World Footbag Championships 2026 organizing committee: press release, Aug 17, 2026 (Japanese)
• City of Edmonton: Outdoor Sports Fields
• City of Edmonton: Gymnasium Bookings