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Now nearly one year into the role, I can’t wait to continue working with my fellow Board Members to help propel WinSport even further forward.

While I have longstanding roots in Calgary, previous experience on the WinSport Board, and a lifelong love of sport, this past year has been a powerful learning journey—one that continues to shape how we lead, govern, and support this remarkable organization. Having first joined the Board in 2017, I knew that stepping into the Chair role in February 2025 would be both a great privilege and responsibility. With the support of WinSport’s senior leadership team and the 15 outstanding individuals I serve alongside on the Board, we have embraced new ideas and perspectives, all grounded in a shared vision for WinSport’s future.

While continuity has largely remained, there have been two recent Board departures and are deeply deserving of recognition. I would like to sincerely thank two departing Board members—Kelly Vanderbeek and University of Calgary representative John Alho—for their exceptional contributions. Kelly, a former Olympic and World Cup alpine skier, brought invaluable insight, passion, and athlete perspective during her tenure beginning in 2020. John, Associate Vice-President of Government Relations at the University of Calgary, joined the Board in 2021 and offered thoughtful leadership informed by deep business and community experience. Both will be missed, and we are grateful for their lasting impact.

At the same time, I am pleased to welcome two new Board members: Robbie Sihota, representing the Government of Alberta, and Kate Hamilton, representing the University of Calgary. I am confident that Robbie and Kate will be strong contributors as we continue to advance WinSport’s mission.

WinSport remains a pillar of our community. From high-performance athletes and National Sport School student-athletes to youth discovering sport for the first time, WinSport inspires people to pursue their potential through the spirit of sport. Canada Olympic Park is also a destination for events, conferences, and gatherings, bringing new visitors to our city and showcasing WinSport as a place of connection, excellence, and inspiration.

As we look ahead to the grand opening of the new Day Lodge in the 2026 calendar year, I extend my sincere thanks to our partners in the Government of Alberta and Government of Canada for their support. I also wish to recognize the Government of Alberta’s Ministry of Tourism and Sport for its role in helping deliver the new WinSport Gymnasium within the Performance Training Centre. This much-needed space is already expanding access for basketball, lacrosse, football, indoor soccer, summer camps, and community groups.

As a not-for-profit organization, the Board is committed to its role of best stewarding WinSport—ensuring it remains a place where all Calgarians can access sport and recreation for generations to come. Whether supporting newcomers, girls-only programs, or para-athletes, the power of sport is alive and well at WinSport.

Thank you to the dedicated Team Members who show up each day to help elevate our organization, and to our valued partners and sponsors whose continued essential support makes our work possible.

Our Olympic legacy lives on—and together, we are building an even stronger future, making tomorrow even better than today.

Here’s to many more great moments ahead.

Warm regards,

Andrew Judson
Board Chair

WinSport