Provincially, sport is found within Active Alberta, a government policy to achieve recreation, active living and sport outcomes, through a coordinated system, involving stakeholders, non-profit organizations, other levels of government, the private sector and individuals. Additonally, Spirit of Alberta, the Alberta Cultural Policy, defines culture in a broad sense, to include not only the arts, but also heritage, sport and recreation, and the natural environment.

The Alberta Sport Plan (A new Century for Amateur Sport: From Participation to Excellence), as advanced by the Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation, is a guiding document (atlhough not approved by the Alberta Legislature) for the development of sport in Alberta.

Coach Alberta is a new and developing organization committed to providing coaches in Alberta the opportunity to connect in three key areas: Education - Networking - Advocacy.