Clubs and Links

Alberta

Calgary Chieftains
www.calgary.gaa.ie

The Chieftains have had extraordinary success for the past number of seasons. The Men have been the team to beat, winning many tournament titles along the way, and the Ladies, the Chieftainettes, have become a force to be reckoned with in Western Canada. These teams attend tournaments in Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton, Red Deer, and Seattle, and host the annual Calgary Gaelic Football Tournament. There is also a firm relationship with the Calgary Aussie Rules teams.

Outdoor training runs from May to September at the Calgary Irish Rugby grounds. The grounds are located off of McKnight in the NE.

For details, email the club at calgarychieftains@gmail.com, or contact Barry at 403-796-3172.

Honors

Men’s Western Canadian Champions 2004, 2007
Men's Alberta Provincial Champions 2008, 2010
Men's Alberta Provincial Champions 2008

Edmonton Wolfe Tones
www.edmontongaa.com

In Edmonton, they pride themselves on the development and promotion of Gaelic football and of Irish culture in their city. Men and women’s select side which compete in the Canadian Western Divisional Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association (G.A.A.). An Edmonton Youth program is currently being developed. During the months of May to August the teams will practice.

Training days/times:

Thursdays, 7:00pm at Killarney (Queen Elizabeth High School) Fields
130 Avenue and 94A Street NW (Click here for map)
Sundays, 12:00pm at Airways (Clansmen Rugby Club) Fields
111 Avenue and 113 Street NW (Click here for map)

Honors

Men’s Western Canadian Champions, 2009
Men's Alberta Provincial Champions, 2009
Ladies Western Canadian Champions, 2004, 2005, 2006

Red Deer Éire Óg
www.reddeergaa.ca

The newest member of the Western Canada Division. Lying as it does smack bang in the middle of two hot-beds of Alberta Gaelic Football, Red Deer is a prime location for the development of the games. Their Men compete in the Western Canadian Championships, and plans are afoot to get the Ladies game going in the city. If you're in the region, and interested in Gaelic Football, check these boys out.

Training at West Park Junior High (corner of 32nd Street and 57 Ave) or Red Deer College West Fields

Honors

Competed in their first Western Canadian Championships (Men's) in 2008

Lethbridge GFC
lethbridgegaa.co.cc

The Gaelic Games are gathering steam in Southern Alberta with the City of Lethbridge, going after Universty students and locals alike. If you're south of Calgary and interested in kicking an peil, get down to practice. For More information e-mail Lethbridge GAA; or call Trish at 403-795-4972.

Practice Every Sunday (until the snow gets too deep) @ 2pm, at Nicholas Sheran Park‎, 401 Laval Boulevard West, Lethbridge, AB T1K 3W7‎ - Click here for Map

Fort McMurray GFC

The Fort McMurray Gaelic Football Club are looking for players.

For Details contact Fort McMurray (Gary)

British Columbia

Vancouver Harps (ISSC)
www.isscvancouver.com/gaa

The club competes in Ladies and Men’s Gaelic Football and plays competitive hurling each year against the Seattle Gaels. Through the GAA affiliation, the club will develop and promote the games at the youth and adult levels. With the mild West Coast winter's Vancouverites can enjoy Gaelic Football all year round, with a Seven's Mixed (6 Team) League in the run-up to St. Patrick's Day.

Training days/times:

GAELIC FOOTBALL

Fridays, 6:30pm at Capilano Rugby Fields all-weather, from January 16th 2009
(under Floodlights in the winter)

LADIES GAELIC FOOTBALL

Mondays, 6:30pm until it is dark, at Queens Park Field # 3 [between the two baseball diamonds]. (Queens Park)

HURLING

Sundays, 2:00pm at Andy Livingston Park (Andy Livingston Park)

Honors

Men’s Western Canadian Champions 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010
Ladies' Western Canadian Champions 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

Vancouver Celts (ISSC)
www.isscvancouver.com/gaa

The newest member of the Western Canada Division. The Celts have competed as squad in the various Tournaments since 2006, but with growing numbers participating in Vancouver, sought out the next logical course in their growth. The foundation of a stand-alone club. Both Vancouver clubs remain under the umbrella of the Irish Sporting & Social Club.

Training days/times:

GAELIC FOOTBALL

Fridays, 8pm at Capilano Rugby Fields all-weather, from January 16th 2009
(under Floodlights in the winter)

Honors

Competed in their first Western Canadian Championships (Men's) in 2009

Squamish/ Whistler
Howe Sound Teams

The Squamish club has began recruiting and already has 4 games under its belt in the Vancouver Mixed Seven's in the run up to St.Patrick's Day. Ladies and Gents are welcome to try out, with formal practices commencing in mid-April. If you live in the Sea-to-Sky corridor and want to try out the Gaelic Games, contact Ronan below.

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