Indigenous Team Opportunities Announced for 2026 Prairie Cup

The Alberta Lacrosse Association is proud to share that the Alberta Indigenous Baggataway Council (AIBC) is preparing to offer Indigenous team opportunities for U13, U15, and U17 athletes to compete at the 2026 Prairie Cup.

This is an exciting opportunity for Indigenous players across Alberta to represent their communities and showcase their talent on a competitive provincial stage.

The Prairie Cup will take place July 24–26, 2026, in Red Deer, Alberta.

Tryouts for the AIBC teams are anticipated to be held in April or May 2026, with full details on dates and registration fees to be released soon. Registration and participation costs are expected to be similar to last season. Athletes selected to the program can look forward to several training sessions between May and July as they prepare for competition.

To allow families to plan ahead, please note that players must choose between attending AIBC Prairie Cup tryouts or regular ALA Prairie Cup team tryouts — participation in both is not permitted. The ALA fully supports each athlete’s decision and encourages players to pursue the pathway that best aligns with their goals.

All participants are expected to remain active in regular ALA programming throughout the season. Proof of Indigenous ancestry will be required.

For more information, please contact Alberta Indigenous Baggataway Council representatives:

Blaine Raine
780-335-4109
Blaine Raine Email

Kevin Buffalo
780-974-6395
Kevin Buffalo Email

We look forward to seeing Indigenous athletes take the field and make their mark at the 2026 Prairie Cup.