ECONOMIC IMPACT OF SPORTS EVENTS IN THE GRANDE PRAIRIE REGION
Below is a list of examples of regional, small-large events and their predicted economic impact on the region. The economic impact is measured via Gros Domestic Product (GDP) which represents the net economic activity generated by an event. GDP takes into account how much producers’ and visitors’ expenditure stays within the local economy, as well as the indirect impact of that money (e.g. spending of employee wages). GDP is the metric that is used when comparing the impact of events or evaluating return on investment.
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| Event | Year | Total Net Economic Activity (GDP) for Grande Prairie & Area |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta Summer Games | 2018 | $2,100,000 |
| U12 Soccer Provincials | 2018 | $47,679 |
| MD of Greenview Men's & Master Men's Canadian Fast Pitch Championships | 2019 | $441,253 |
| Gymnastics - Western Canada Cup | 2019 | $134,783 |
| CanWest Short Track Speed Skating Championship | 2019 | $91,922 |
| Gymnastics - Alberta Cup | 2019 | $80,836 |
| CCAA X-Country Nationals | 2019 | $73,441 |
| Pomeroy Initiation Mega Hockey Tournament | 2020 | $152,493 |
| Disc Golf Provincials | 2021 | $27,678 |
| U12D and U19D Girls Softball Provincials | 2021 | $34,436 |
| 2022 East Coast Garden Party Ball Tournament | 2022 | $91,558 |
| Aquarians' Regional Swim Meet | 2022 | $65,500 |
| 2022 Men's & Women's Curling Championships | 2022 | $600,557 |
| 2023 Provincial Masters Curling | 2023 | $57,745 |
| Grande Prairie Filipino Basketball Invitational | 2023 | $42,204 |
