INFORMATION

TRAINING

Our in-season training sessions are at Sundance Park Sports Field (formerly Banff Rec Grounds), one of the most scenic rugby pitches in the world. Each training session is approx 2hrs long

  • Juniors -

    • Starting June 10th

    • Wednesdays 5pm & Saturdays 10am

  • Senior Men & Senior Women -

    • Starting May 6th

    • Wednesdays 6:30pm

All are welcome to attend an introductory practice throughout the Senior Men’s Season. Preseason begins in March but can depend on the availability of indoor venues.

Stay tuned to our social media platforms for more regular updates on training:

SCHEDULE & EVENTS 2026

    • Saturday, May 9th - Banff Bears v Calgary Saints - 4:00pm Kickoff @ CRP

    • Saturday May 23rd - Banff Bears v Lethbridge RC - 1:00pm Kickoff @ LETH

    • HOME GAME Saturday, May 30th - Calgary Rams v Banff Bears - 1:00pm Kickoff @ BANFF

    • Saturday, June 6th - Banff Bears v Calgary Canucks - 1:00pm Kickoff @ CRP

    • HOME GAME Saturday, June 13th - Red Deer Titans v Banff Bears - 1:00pm Kickoff @ BANFF

    • Saturday, June 20th - Banff Bears v Calgary Hornets - 1:00pm Kickoff @ CRP

    • HOME GAME Saturday, June 27th - Calgary Canadian Irish AC v Banff Bears - 1:00pm Kickoff @ BANFF

    • Saturday, July 1st - Canada Day Parade Fundraising Opportunity

    • Saturday, July 4th - STAMPEDE 7s TOURNAMENT Banff Bears TBC

    • Monday July 6th to Wednesday July 8th Haka Rugby Global Junior Camp

    • HOME GAME Saturday, July 18th - Bow Valley Grizzlies v Banff Bears - 1:00pm Kickoff @ BANFF

    • Saturday, July 25th Banff Bears v Foothills Lions - Kickoff 1:00 pm @ OKOTOKS

    • HOME GAME Saturday, August 8th Calgary Saracens v Banff Bears - Kickoff 1:00 pm @ BANFF

    PLAYOFFS

    • Saturday, August 15th TBC

    SEMI-FINAL

    • Saturday, August 22nd TBC

    CITY FINAL

    • Saturday, August 29th TBC @ CRP

    PROVINCIAL FINAL

    • Saturday, August 22nd TBC @ EDM

  • OUR SENIOR WOMEN ARE JOINING WITH THE FOOTHILLS LIONS FOR GAME DAYS

    • Saturday May 9th - Lions/Bears v Lethbridge RC - 2:00pm Kickoff @ OKOTOKS WYLIE PARK

    • Saturday May 23rd - Lions/Bears v Calgary Saracens - 2:00pm Kickoff @ OKOTOKS WYLIE PARK

    • Saturday, May 30th -Lions/Bears v Red Deer Titans- 3:00pm Kickoff @ OKOTOKS WYLIE PARK

    • Saturday, June 6th -Lions/Bears v Irish/Hornets - 2:00pm Kickoff @ OKOTOKS WYLIE PARK

    • Saturday, June 13th -Lions/Bears v Calgary Rams - 2:00pm Kickoff @ CRP

    • Saturday, June 13th -Lions/Bears v Calgary Saints - 2:00pm Kickoff @ CRP

    • Saturday, July 1st - Canada Day Parade Fundraising Opportunity

    • Saturday, July 4th - STAMPEDE 7s TOURNAMENT Banff Bears TBC

    • Monday July 6th to Wednesday July 8th Haka Rugby Global Junior Camp

    PLAYOFFS

    • TBC

    SEMI-FINAL

    • TBC

    CITY FINAL

    • TBC @ CRP

    • Sunday May 18th - Big Country Storm Tryout #1 (U15, U17,U19)- 1pm-4pm @ Airdrie

    • Sunday May 24th - Big Country Storm Tryout #2 (U15, U17,U19)- 1pm-4pm @ Redwood Meadows

    • Sunday May 31st - Big Country Storm Tryout #3 (U15, U17,U19)- 1pm-4pm @ Redwood Meadows

    • Sunday June 7th - Big Country Storm Practice (U15, U17,U19)- 1pm-4pm @ Redwood Meadows

    • Wednesday June 10th - Banff Bears Juniors - Regular training begins. Wednesday 5pm, Saturdays 10am

    • Sunday June 14th - Big Country Storm Practice (U15, U17,U19) - Time & Location TBC

    • Sunday June 21th - Big Country Storm Practice & Media Day (U15, U17,U19) Location TBC

    • Saturday June 27th - Monday June 29th Big Country Storm at ARC 15’s. (U17 & U19 ages only)

    • Saturday, July 1st - Canada Day Parade Fundraising Opportunity

    • Saturday, July 4th - STAMPEDE 7s TOURNAMENT Banff Bears TBC

    • Sunday, July 5th - Storm U15 Practice TBC

    • Monday July 6th to Wednesday July 8th Haka Rugby Global Junior Camp

    • Sunday, July 12th - Storm U15 Practice TBC

    • Thursday July 16th - Sunday July 19th Storm U15s at Alberta Summer Games (ASG 7’s)

    • Saturday July 18th TENATIVE U17/U19 Rugby Games in Red Deer

    • Monday July 20th - Friday July 24th Scurfield Athletics Rugby Lab

    • Saturday August 8th TENATIVE U15/U17/U19 Rugby Games in Okotoks

    • Saturday August 15th TENATIVE U15/U17/U19 Rugby Games in Banff

    • Saturday August 22nd TENATIVE U15/U17/U19 Rugby Games venure TBC

    Kamloops 7’s Tournament - September 12th (some Banff players may arrange to participate and travel with other teams)

    SARU September 7’s Series Begins

    • Saturday September 12th - CRP

    • Saturday September 19th - CRP

    • Saturday September 26th - CRP

    • Saturday October 5th - CRP

2025 MILESTONES

PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONS

Edmonton Nor’Westers Athletic Association V Banff Bears
Win

12 - 33

Southern Alberta City Champions

Calgary Canucks V Banff Bears
Win

23 - 29

Bear Cup Champions

Bow Valley Grizzlies V Banff Bears
Win

20 - 37

SAM2 Division Champions

Banff Bears
Placed 1st in League

HOME FIELD - SUNDANCE PARK

Formerly known as the Banff Rec Grounds, our field is located on Sundance Road, Banff AB.

Free parking is available along Sundace Road.

The grounds are operated by the Town of Banff. Periodically the town does close the grounds due to weather and moisture levels in the ground, see below for closures regarding the field.

We try our best to update these closures on our social media platforms.

Current Field Conditions