The Alberta 55 Plus Winter Games start at 1 p.m. Thursday with the ATCO Gas Torch Relay from St. Albert Place to Servus Credit Union Place.
The torch should arrive at 3 p.m. to light the small cauldron outside the host venue for the multi-sport and cultural event. The torch will be lit again to fire up the main cauldron during the opening ceremonies from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Performance Arena. Pre-entertainment and seating begins at 6 p.m.
Sunday’s closing ceremonies start at 2 p.m. at Performance.
Athletes will compete for medals in the following 13 sports. Admission is free to all events.
Alpine skiing
Snow Valley: Friday 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Badminton
Red Willow Badminton Club: Friday and Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Bowling (fivepin)
St. Albert Bowling Centre: Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Bridge
Servus Place (multipurpose room): Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Carpet bowling
Servus Place (gymnasium): Friday and Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Cross-country skiing
Red Willow Park: Friday 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Curling
St. Albert and Spruce Grove curling clubs: Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. to noon (St. Albert).
Darts
Royal Canadian Legion: Friday and Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Euchre
St. Albert Senior Citizens' Club: Friday and Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Hockey
Akinsdale, Kinex and Servus Place arenas: Friday and Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Pool (snooker)
St. Albert Senior Citizens' Club: Friday and Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Scrabble
Servus Place (Qualico Room): Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Shuffleboard
St. Albert Senior Citizens' Club: Friday and Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
