https://www.teamedmonton.ca/events daily 0.75 2023-02-09 https://www.teamedmonton.ca/events/2023/3/11/team-edmonton-mixer monthly 0.5 2023-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a9fe34b3db2bfa5df28d39/bf0c247b-f342-4023-8b7c-5c2ff386d756/fb_orig.jpg Events - Team Edmonton Mixer - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.teamedmonton.ca/home daily 1.0 2025-10-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a9fe34b3db2bfa5df28d39/1499913046990-O7K9LZX2ZDZK8LKQXD3K/iStock_92933573_MEDIUM.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a9fe34b3db2bfa5df28d39/1645752636290-MHLWBOACFFUCDVT9HPBP/BADMINTON.jpg Home - BADMINTON 2025/2026 season is now FULL. Dates: Wed starting Sep 10, 2025 to Jun 17, 2026 Time: 6:10-8:00pm Location: Wîhkwêntôwin School (formerly Oliver) 10227-118 Street. Use east-side entrance on 117 Street. Bring: Your own racquet and indoor shoes (NO outside shoes allowed in the gym!). We will supply shuttles. Cost: $40 for the season, $5 for drop-in. Waiver: You need to sign a waiver the first time you attend. Doors are open from 6:10-6:30 and then locked. Schedule: Sept 10, 17, 24 Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Nov 5, 19, 26 Dec 3, 10 Jan 7, 14 Feb 4, 11, 18, 25 Mar 4, 11, 18, 25 Apr 8, 15, 22 May 6, 13, 20 Jun 3, 10, 17 Contact badminton@teamedmonton.ca if you have questions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a9fe34b3db2bfa5df28d39/1761088241816-NRXQG6LOOXBFREF2MYMN/BOARD+GAMES.jpg Home - BOARD GAMES (Jan 22, 2026) Our next board game night is Thu, Jan 22 Entry fee $5 RSVP lloyd.fischer@teamedmonton.ca 6:00-8:00 pm Frank’s Pub 8815 99 Street NW A small stock of board games will be provided initially. You may bring your favourite game(s) if you like! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a9fe34b3db2bfa5df28d39/1494900202499-RELO8KXFX1POTKZUXJNG/CHOIR.jpg Home - CHOIR Are you interested in singing with EVM? Edmonton Vocal Minority welcomes ALL interested singers: gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, two-spirit or queer, and their straight and cisgender allies. There are no auditions and you don't have to be a fabulous singer to join. If you can carry a tune, you will make the cut. EVM provides vocal training, while at the same time offering a safe and accepting environment in the company of a great group of friendly people. Meet the Choir Nights - Sep 2025 Sep 15, 22, 29 7:00 - 9:00 PM Meet the Choir Nights - Jan 2026 Jan 5, 12, 19 Unitarian Church of Edmonton (10804 119 Street NW) Please review the masking policy below before attending an EVM Meet the Choir Night. If you have any questions, contact sing@evmchoir.com or visit www.evmchoir.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a9fe34b3db2bfa5df28d39/1635543144898-P8WZ2BZ858ZE0S66LBZL/CURLING.jpg Home - CURLING Our League Curling with Pride promotes a fun, inclusive, safe and social curling experience open to all members of the Edmonton and area LGBTQIA2S+ community including friends, family and allies. Skill levels range from beginner to experienced, with all levels of curlers welcome. The season runs from October through March (subject to change annually). 2025/2026 Season Details Our 2025/2026 curling season commences on October 14, 2025 at the Granite Curling Club. Our Fall AGM will follow curling on that night in the lounge New for 2025/2026 - Sunday Funday League Contact curling@teamedmonton.ca or visit www.curlingwithpride.ca for the latest information. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a9fe34b3db2bfa5df28d39/1761452172762-BG2LGJ7O17IPWWEWAKYN/dragon+boat.jpg Home - DRAGON BOATING On hiatus. Try out the world's fastest growing aquatic sport, and be part of Edmonton's first and only 2SLGBTQIA+ dragon boat team. Contact information will be made available when a new season gets set up. Stay tuned on the Team Edmonton Facebook page for updates. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a9fe34b3db2bfa5df28d39/1661787541693-4UP26ATPFUGLT5NNY94T/R+Logo+Rainbow+2+padding+2.png Home - HOCKEY Check out Edmonton’s LGBTQ2+ safe, inclusive ice hockey team Edmonton Rage Hockey! Join the team or drop in to one of the many community events hosted by the team, which are free and open to all — including community skates, shinny and other social events! Contact info@edmontonrage.ca or visit www.edmontonrage.ca and www.facebook.com/edmontonragehockey/ to find out more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a9fe34b3db2bfa5df28d39/1680833230544-EAURRYEIU5X4SB2OT580/ORIENTEERING.jpg Home - ORIENTEERING (NEW!) ORIENTEERING involves using a special detailed map to choose and follow the best route from one control (checkpoint) to the next. ‘Best’ route depends on YOU; it could be the shortest or flattest or smoothest or driest or least prickly or the most certain to find the control easily. It all depends on skill level and physical ability and personal preference. Orienteering can be enjoyed by all as a sport or as a recreational activity. You can RUN, JOG or HIKE the course. You can do it ON YOUR OWN, WITH A FRIEND or AS A FAMILY. (In a competition, the competitive orienteer has to compete on his/her own, but there will usually also be recreational courses for hikers, couples and families). Participants of any age or experience are welcome at all Edmonton Orienteering events. Every event, from a low-key city park event to a major championship, has instruction included in the entry fee and an easy course/loop for beginners. You don’t need special equipment to get started – just wear clothes suitable for the weather and old, comfy shoes. For forest events, as a safety precaution, you must carry a whistle – bring your own if you have one. Fees at forest events include rental of SPORTident electronic timing card, compass and whistle if you don’t have your own. The Edmonton Overlanders Orienteering Club runs regular events in city parks and in the forest, from mid-May until September. For more information, visit www.orienteer.ab.ca https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a9fe34b3db2bfa5df28d39/1693359263175-9NRRNWD35IW9UVA96B5P/PICKLEBALL.jpg Home - PICKLEBALL (INDOOR) The indoor fall/winter pickleball season is full! No drop-ins. Dates: Mondays starting on September 8, 2025 to May 25, 2026 Time: 6:15 - 8:00 PM Location: Wîhkwêntôwin (formerly Oliver) School, 10227-118 Street. Use the east side entrance on 117th Street. Bring: Your own paddle and indoor shoes (no outside shoes allowed in the gym). We will supply balls. Cost: $40 for the season, $5 for drop-in. Doors will be opened from 6:15-6:30 and then locked. All participants are required to sign a waiver. Schedule: • Sept 8, 15, 22, 29 • Oct 6, 27 • Nov 3, 10, 17, 24 • Dec 1, 8 • Jan 12, 19, 26 • Feb 2, 9, 23 • Mar 2, 9, 16, 23 • Apr 13, 20 • May 4, 11, 25 Contact pickleball@teamedmonton.ca with any questions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a9fe34b3db2bfa5df28d39/1749175653359-3VCZA9ZX0QCD6ESGCESZ/outdoor_pickleball.jpg Home - PICKLEBALL (OUTDOOR) On hiatus over fall/winter (2025/26). Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16aoKEJsod Join our Instagram group: https://www.instagram.com/outdoorpickleballyeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a9fe34b3db2bfa5df28d39/1693527744652-P9WG3O54HDXKNQKKTPBM/QUADBALL.jpg Home - QUADBALL Quadball combines the strategy of basketball and soccer, with the basic skills of handball, dodgeball, tag, and flag football to create something entirely new. The sport originated in 2005 and has gone through a lot of transformation into what you see today. The sport is played in over 40 countries and continues to grow! The Edmonton Quadball Association wants everyone to have fun playing quadball; that’s why we have a variety of leagues to fit your sport needs. Recreation quadball teaches the basic skills while maintaining excitement and interest. Those who may not consider themselves sporty have found a place in quadball. Traditional sporting environments can place a high value on natural skill, sports sense, and a thin body. Rec quadball challenges these values and believes everyone can succeed and have fun regardless of skill, athleticism, and experience. We want to make sport accessible for all. Quadball’s origins included all genders in our rulebook. From its inception, quadball has been a sport where trans athletes can play sports in a gender-affirming space. From there Edmonton Quadball Association has made inclusivity a goal, and has aimed to make affordability a top priority. The club covers fees for low-income players, including students so everyone who wants to can play. For more information, visit www.edmontonquadball.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a9fe34b3db2bfa5df28d39/1738348568722-MT0UZ0GK05GXJAGQEYCD/SOFTBALL.jpg Home - SOFTBALL Queercatsyeg slowpitch softball league is now on hiatus until spring 2026. New players are welcome; no previous experience needed, just bring a glove. Our newest players have been surprised to learn that softball is easier than they expected. For more information contact Ivan at queercatsyeg@gmail.com. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a9fe34b3db2bfa5df28d39/1762478567368-97UTN36SKD9IEB6115AJ/509-8_spikeball-pro.webp Home - SPIKEBALL Spikeball is on hiatus until summer 2026. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a9fe34b3db2bfa5df28d39/1635543400768-EGQWQPI9PQQ0G8SDJWBV/SWIMMING.jpg Home - SWIMMING Swimming is back for the 2025/26 season! Register at www.makingwavesyeg.ca. Feeling like a fish out of water? Dive in and join the Making Waves Aquatics Club. All levels welcome, from beginner to competitive. Contact info@maklingwavesyeg.ca or visit www.makingwavesyeg.ca for the latest information & activity COVID protocol. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a9fe34b3db2bfa5df28d39/1693358987640-MIKYR4C2QFOEPA4GGREB/VOLLEYBALL.jpg Home - VOLLEYBALL Get your knee pads and come out to recreational volleyball LGBTQ+. Free to be volleyball (recreational level) is back for another season starting Fri, Sep. 19, 8-10 pm at St. Alphonsus School, 11624 - 81 St. Enter main doors, east side. Doors are locked at 8:10 pm. $5 drop-in fee. Dates for 2025: Sep. 26 Oct. 3, 24, 31 Nov. 7, 15, 21, 28 Dec. 5, 12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a9fe34b3db2bfa5df28d39/1635543478393-4H1012GGR6LS3JPUUZ6O/WATER+POLO.jpg Home - WATER POLO Welcome to the Making Waves Aquatics Club! We are Edmonton's swimming and water polo club for the 2SLGBTQ+ community and our allies, providing a safe and inclusive space for everybody in aquatic sports. We know that it can feel intimidating to join a new group. We invite all potential new members to join us for two practices of the sport of their choice before registering with the club. You can test it out to make sure that Making Waves is right for you! For more information, contact info@makingwavesyeg.ca or visit www.makingwavesyeg.ca https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a9fe34b3db2bfa5df28d39/1674402420437-BTHH2TE18D7VYN13O07F/YOGA.jpg Home - YOGA Drop-in yoga is most Tuedays until the end of June 2026 at Wîhkwêntôwin School (formerly Oliver School): 10227 118 Street NW. Go to the east entrance on 117 Street (beside the playground), and someone will let you in. Doors will be open from 6:10 pm to 6:30 pm. Class starts at 6:30 pm sharp. Dates to the end of June 2026 are posted on the calendar. Email yoga@teamedmonton.ca for weekly updates. Instructor Amber leads us through 75 minutes of hatha yoga. Class is accessible to all, no commitment, no pre-registration, nor prior yoga experience required! Cost: drop in fee of $10 (or pay what you can). Cash or e-transfer to yoga@teamedmonton.ca. 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If the situation changes, I will announce it on this site. Thank you! Dates: Wednesdays starting Sept 11, 2024 to Jun 25, 2025 Time: 6:15-8:15pm (2 HOURS now) Location: Wîhkwêntôwin School (formerly Oliver) 10227-118 Street. Use east side entrance on 117 Street. Bring: Your own racquet and indoor shoes (NO outside shoes allowed in the gym!). We will supply shuttles. Cost: $30 for the season, $5 for drop-in. Waiver: You will need to sign a waiver the first time you attend. Doors will be open from 6:15-6:35 and then locked. Schedule: Sept 11,18,25 Oct 2,9,16,23,30 Nov 6,20,27 Dec 4,11 Jan 8,15 Feb 5,12,19,26 Mar 5,12,19 Apr 2,9,16,23,30 May 7,14,28 Jun 4,11,18,25 Contact badminton@teamedmonton.ca if you have questions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a9fe34b3db2bfa5df28d39/1494900202499-RELO8KXFX1POTKZUXJNG/CHOIR.jpg Home Testing - CHOIR (Copy) Are you interested in singing with EVM? Edmonton Vocal Minority welcomes ALL interested singers: gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, two-spirit or queer, and their straight and cisgender allies. There are no auditions and you don't have to be a fabulous singer to join. If you can carry a tune, you will make the cut. EVM provides vocal training, while at the same time offering a safe and accepting environment in the company of a great group of friendly people. EVM is committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where diversity is embraced and celebrated. Singers of all ethnicities, sexual orientations and gender identities are welcome. New singers can join EVM in September 2024 and January 2025. Interactive Membership Form (includes membership fees for 2024-2025) Monday evening rehearsals from September to June. Rehearsal time is from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Rehearsal venue is the Unitarian Church of Edmonton (10804 119 Street NW) Call 780.488.1498 or e-mail sing@evmchoir.com if you have any questions. Join EVM in January 2025 January 13th, 20th, & 27th, 2025 7:00 - 9:00 PM Unitarian Church of Edmonton (10804 119 Street NW) Interested singers are welcome to attend one of the open rehearsals on the dates above and give EVM a try. Please review the masking policy below before attending an EVM Meet the Choir Night. If you have any questions, contact choir@teamedmonton.ca or visit www.evmchoir.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a9fe34b3db2bfa5df28d39/1635543144898-P8WZ2BZ858ZE0S66LBZL/CURLING.jpg Home Testing - CURLING (Copy) Our League Curling with Pride promotes a fun, inclusive, safe and social curling experience open to all members of the Edmonton-and-area LGBTQIA2S+ community including friends, family and allies. Skill levels range from beginner to experienced, with all levels of curlers welcome. The season runs from October through March (subject to change annually). 2024/2025 Season Details -The 2024/2025 season commenced on Oct 8, 2024 with our Fall AGM. -2024 Icebreaker Bonspiel from November 8-10, 2024 at the Granite Curling Club. Registration is open! -We will be hosting the 2025 Canadian Pride Curling Championships from April 3-6, 2025 at the Granite Curling Club. Contact curling@teamedmonton.ca or visit www.curlingwithpride.ca for the latest information. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a9fe34b3db2bfa5df28d39/1693358649984-68UGVGX7N1ZFWHP1PFY6/DRAGON+BOATING-grey.jpg Home Testing - DRAGONBOAT (Copy) End of Season Try out the world's fastest growing aquatic sport, and be part of Edmonton's first and only 2SLGBTQIA+ dragon boat team. Season is expected to start late May/early June with evening practices 2x/week. Team fees will be ~$210 for the full season. If you're interested, contact EDB.FlamingDragons@gmail.com. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a9fe34b3db2bfa5df28d39/1661787541693-4UP26ATPFUGLT5NNY94T/R+Logo+Rainbow+2+padding+2.png Home Testing - HOCKEY (Copy) Check out Edmonton’s LGBTQ2+ safe, inclusive ice hockey team Edmonton Rage Hockey! Join the team or drop in to one of the many community events hosted by the team, which are free and open to all — including community skates, shinny and other social events! Contact info@edmontonrage.ca or visit www.edmontonrage.ca and www.facebook.com/edmontonragehockey/ to find out more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a9fe34b3db2bfa5df28d39/1680833230544-EAURRYEIU5X4SB2OT580/ORIENTEERING.jpg Home Testing - ORIENTEERING (NEW!) (Copy) ORIENTEERING involves using a special detailed map to choose and follow the best route from one control (checkpoint) to the next. ‘Best’ route depends on YOU; it could be the shortest, or flattest, or smoothest or driest, or least prickly or the most certain to find the control easily. It all depends on skill level and physical ability and personal preference. Orienteering can be enjoyed by all as a sport or as a recreational activity. You can RUN, JOG or HIKE the course. You can do it ON YOUR OWN, WITH A FRIEND or AS A FAMILY. (In a competition, the competitive orienteer has to compete on his/her own, but there will usually also be recreational courses for hikers, couples and families).Participants of any age or experience are welcome at all Edmonton Orienteering events. Every event, from a low-key city park event to a major championship, has instruction included in the entry fee and an easy course/loop for beginners. You don’t need special equipment to get started – just wear clothes suitable for the weather and old comfy shoes. For forest events, as a safety precaution, you must carry a whistle – bring your own if you have one. Fees at forest events include rental of SPORTident electronic timing card, compass and whistle if you don’t have your own. The Edmonton Overlanders Orienteering Club runs regular events in city parks and in the forest, from mid May until September. Events: -Edmonton Overlanders will be hosting the 2025 Canadian Championships (August 15-24, 2025). Nine days of orienteering activities, starting with Western Canadian Championships near Red Deer and wrapping up with the Canadian Championships near Edmonton. For more information, visit www.orienteer.ab.ca https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a9fe34b3db2bfa5df28d39/1693359263175-9NRRNWD35IW9UVA96B5P/PICKLEBALL.jpg Home Testing - PICKLEBALL (Copy) NOTICE: Due to the overwhelming success at pickleball, we are now full and have to close the doors to new participants (full time or drop in). If the situation changes, I will announce it on our socials and through email. Pickleball season is starting again for LGBTQ+ adult community. Here are the details for the upcoming season: Dates: Mondays starting on September 9, 2024 to June 16, 2025 Time: 6:15 - 8:15 PM Location: Wîhkwêntôwin (formerly Oliver) School, 10227-118 Street. Use the east side entrance on 117th street. Bring: Your own paddle and indoor shoes (no outside shoes allowed in the gym). We will supply balls. Cost: $40 for the season, $5 for drop-in. Doors will be opened from 6:15-6:30 and then locked. All participants will be required to sign a waiver. Schedule: • Sept 9, 16, 23 • Oct 7, 21, 28 • Nov 4, 18, 25 • Dec 2, 9 • Jan 13, 20, 27 • Feb 3, 10, 24 • Mar 3, 10, 17 • Apr 7, 14, 28 • May 5, 12, 26 • Jun 2, 16 Rocky Activity Lead Contact pickleball@teamedmonton.ca with any questions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a9fe34b3db2bfa5df28d39/1693527744652-P9WG3O54HDXKNQKKTPBM/QUADBALL.jpg Home Testing - QUADBALL (Copy) Quadball combines the strategy of basketball and soccer, with the basic skills of handball, dodgeball, tag, and flag football to create something entirely new. The sport originated in 2005 and has gone through a lot of transformation into what you see today. The sport is played in over 40 countries and continues to grow! The Edmonton Quadball Association wants everyone to have fun playing quadball; that’s why we have a variety of leagues to fit your sport needs. Recreation quadball teaches the basic skills while maintaining excitement and interest. Those who may not consider themselves sporty have found a place in quadball. Traditional sporting environments can place a high value on natural skill, sports sense, and a thin body. Rec quadball challenges these values and believes everyone can succeed and have fun regardless of skill, athleticism, and experience. We want to make sport accessible for all. Quadball’s origins included all genders in our rulebook. From its inception, quadball has been a sport where trans athletes can play sports in a gender affirming space. From there Edmonton Quadball Association has made inclusivity a goal, and has aimed to make affordability a top priority. The club covers fees for low income players, including students so everyone who wants to can play. For more information, visit www.edmontonquadball.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a9fe34b3db2bfa5df28d39/1738348568722-MT0UZ0GK05GXJAGQEYCD/SOFTBALL.jpg Home Testing - SOFTBALL (SOON) (Copy) Slow-pitch 2025 Survey for Queer and allies: I am organizing a slow-pitch team or teams for those of us in the LGBTQ2+ and their allies who would like to play slow-pitch baseball this summer. This is open to adults of any age and any skill level. The tentative location is at Borden Park in Highlands. Current plan is to have 5 Saturdays between May and July, 2 hours each, for us to gather and play. We will try to obtain funding for the basics (bats, balls, bases) and so that registration fees can be reduced. We might have to set the upper limit at about 30 players for this year, but that will depend on how much interest there is. To plan for diamond rentals, I need to have a better sense of how many might want to join. Please email queercatsyeg@gmail.com if you want to play (you are not obligated to join if you change your mind later). Queercatsyeg General Manager Thanks for your time! Ivan Whitson (They/them) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a9fe34b3db2bfa5df28d39/1635543400768-EGQWQPI9PQQ0G8SDJWBV/SWIMMING.jpg Home Testing - SWIMMING (Copy) Swimming is back for the 2023/24 season! Register at www.makingwavesyeg.ca. Feeling like a fish out of water? Dive in and join the Making Waves Aquatics Club. All levels welcome, from beginner to competitive. Contact info@maklingwavesyeg.ca or visit www.makingwavesyeg.ca for the latest information & activity COVID protocol. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a9fe34b3db2bfa5df28d39/1693358987640-MIKYR4C2QFOEPA4GGREB/VOLLEYBALL.jpg Home Testing - VOLLEYBALL (Copy) Get your knee pads and come out to Recreational Volleyball GBLTQ+ . The season starts Sept. 13, 2024 Fri., 8pm-10pm.St. Alphonsus School, 11624 - 81 St. Enter south east door. $5 drop in fee or $40 for 1/2 season or $70 whole season. Dates: Sept. 13, 20, 27. Oct. 25, Nov. 1, 15, 22, 29. Dec. 6. Recreational Volleyball continues Feb. 7, Fri., 8pm-10pm. St. Alphonsus School, 11624 - 81 St. New entrance on the main doors east side. Door close at 8:10pm. $5 drop in fee. Dates: Feb. 7, 14, 21, Mar. 7. New location for Mar. 14, 21 & 28. Edmonton Pickleball & Volleyball Center 11420 - 170 Street https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a9fe34b3db2bfa5df28d39/1635543478393-4H1012GGR6LS3JPUUZ6O/WATER+POLO.jpg Home Testing - WATER POLO (Copy) Welcome to the Making Waves Aquatics Club! We are Edmonton's swimming and water polo club for the 2SLGBTQ+ community and our allies, providing a safe and inclusive space for everybody in aquatic sports. We know that it can feel intimidating to join a new group. We invite all potential new members to join us for two practices of the sport of their choice before registering with the club. You can test it out to make sure that Making Waves is right for you! For more information, contact info@makingwavesyeg.ca or visit www.makingwavesyet.ca https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a9fe34b3db2bfa5df28d39/1674402420437-BTHH2TE18D7VYN13O07F/YOGA.jpg Home Testing - YOGA (Copy) Yoga is at Wîhkwêntôwin School (formerly Oliver School) most Tuesdays at 6:30 pm through to the end of June 2025. 10227 118 Street NW Go to the east entrance on 117 Street (beside the playground), and someone will let you in. Doors will be open from 6:10 pm to 6:30 pm. Class starts at 6:30 pm. Class dates: Jan 14, 21, 28 Feb 4, 11, 25 Mar 4, 11, 18 Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 May 6, 13, 27 Jun 3, 10, 17, 24 Email yoga@teamedmonton.ca if you’d like to get weekly updates. Instructor Amber will lead us through 75 minutes of hatha yoga. This class is accessible to all, no prior yoga experience required! All are welcome to join for food and beverage after class at a nearby restaurant or bar. Bring a yoga mat and water, and wear comfortable clothes to move in. Optional are props like blocks, a strap, knee pads, and a blanket/towel. We have some props and mats to lend too. Cost: drop in fee of $10 (or pay what you can). Cash or e-transfer to yoga@teamedmonton.ca. The fee covers the cost of the instructor and facility rental. A waiver form will need to be signed your first time. Hope to see you there! https://www.teamedmonton.ca/about daily 0.75 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a9fe34b3db2bfa5df28d39/1750729889783-43ORUKXROS27IN4STB8M/lloyd.png About - LLOYD FISCHER (president) Lloyd (he/him) is excited to return to the Team Edmonton Board as President after previously serving as a Director. A proud member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, he’s passionate about building inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcome through sport and connection. You’ll often find Lloyd on the badminton court, cheering on the Oilers, or out enjoying the best of Edmonton’s downtown and river valley. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a9fe34b3db2bfa5df28d39/1741227578071-FI8WZLGH9EHOS1IR5XSE/johnmoore.jpg About - JOHN MOORE (vice president) John moved to Edmonton in 2014, from Vancouver. John has been with Team Edmonton since 2016.He loves biking, walking, and board games. he is retired so he can spend more time working with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and making it a safer place to play. “Gay sports!“ Vice President Team Edmonton https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a9fe34b3db2bfa5df28d39/1742137429145-DEQQL7WVRKG2I2X7H7GM/Barry-B-1-c.jpg About - BARRY BISSOONDATT (treasurer) Barry (he/him/his) is Team Edmonton’s treasurer. He has participated in Team Edmonton activities since 2007 and beena board member since 2019. He is also the activity lead for weekly inclusive yoga. Born and raised in the Edmonton area, Barry joined Team Edmonton and took over leading yoga to create safe places for 2SLGBTQIA+ people to find community. Barry is passionate about the Edmonton region and loves promoting its warm people and beautiful landscapes. On warm sunny days, you’ll find him on the river. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a9fe34b3db2bfa5df28d39/1761417946388-N3TY7JQ04K83F40G9O0V/IMG_4154.jpg About - SCOTT BASTIAN (secretary) Scott (he/him) joined the board in 2025, after moving from Saskatoon where the only organized queer sport was curling (and a very successful curling league it is!). Originally from Vancouver Island, Scott has immersed himself in various sports/recreation offered through Team Edmonton and now participates on the board as secretary/director-at-large. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a9fe34b3db2bfa5df28d39/1750871371207-0MFL9AZ6C0Y84Z5TZSJA/IMG_2430.jpg About - CALLUM FRENCH Callum (he/they) is a medical student at the University of Alberta passionate about all things queer medicine related. When he isn’t beating his boyfriend in a needlessly complex board game or trying way too hard as a 5’7” middle to block a smash in volleyball, you can find him doomscrolling TikTok or taking a well deserved nap Joint Secretary, Team Edmonton https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a9fe34b3db2bfa5df28d39/1742137687323-NQ5GO6NVF143YVPF1IM0/Susan-W-1-c.jpg About - SUSAN WONG Susan (she/her) is a director with Team Edmonton. She has been running the badminton activity for our 2SLGBTQIA+ community for the past 20+ years. She has been involved in team sports throughout her adult life, playing competitive volleyball and soccer, and obtaining NCCP coaching certifications in both sports. After joining the TE board in 2022, Susan has mentored and assisted activity leaders in launching new sports for the community. She is dedicated and passionate about creating safe spaces for our queer community to participate in sport and recreation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a9fe34b3db2bfa5df28d39/1741745393478-5C3XG1JLIBIHW5QDII4H/IMG_5858.JPG About - TOM ZAPLACHINSKI Tom is a Director at Large enjoying his third year with Team Edmonton. He grew up on a farm in rural Alberta and came to the city to study computer science. He is now a software programmer for a video game company. Tom chose to be a part of Team Edmonton to help the LGBTQIA2S+ community find joy in sports and recreation in a safe and inclusive environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a9fe34b3db2bfa5df28d39/1762477785317-XKU1HZ6NA0XOG745A5RP/IMG_2960.png About - SHAWN PAYNE Shawn (He/Him) is an active member of Team Edmonton sports and a recent addition to the board as Director-at-Large. Bringing the perspective of a Queer librarian, he is dedicated to fostering a safe and inclusive community for all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a9fe34b3db2bfa5df28d39/1762478229325-7U0ZC23OP2ZALOBZCTGK/male-head-outline-vector-35198215.jpg About - KYLE HIERATH https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58a9fe34b3db2bfa5df28d39/1762478247676-ZIUCAH8GQ8NM85JR28RW/woman+vector+outline.jpg About - PATRICIA PASEMKO