Welcome to Aldergrove Community League
Aldergrove Community League was established in the late 1970's (77 - 78). In 1980 the league building was constructed. The mortgage for the building was paid for in March of 1984. The funds raised for the building came from various sources and countless volunteer hours. Bingo's and casinos were the greatest resources, though other fund raising events where successfully undertaken. At the time the league was established, Aldergrove was only the only league North of 79 Avenue, South of Stony Plain Road and West of 178 Street. Membership was accepted from all of this area. Approximately 1983, Belmead and LaPerle established their own leagues, and agreement was reached with these leagues, based on the Edmonton Federation of Community League (EFCL) code of ethics, that only residents of Belmead who were members of Aldergrove and who maintained their membership, would remain part of the Aldergrove Community League. A lapse in membership or application by new residents would be declined by Aldergrove and directed to the respected league.
Aldergrove has developed an excellent reputation amongst other leagues in the City of Edmonton, as one that is very active, resourceful, hard working a responsive, in the amount and degree of sports programs available to the youth of the community. This reputation is well deserved if based on the amount of enthusiasm and brought in by each volunteer.
Throughout the league's history it has provided programs such as soccer, softball, hockey, ringette, and general interest programs to the community at large. In August of 1985 the league acquired the After School Care Program (ages 6 - 12 years). The executive at that time felt there was a need in the community for this type of service. The collapse of the private child care service operating from the league's building enhanced this train of thought. The after school program was well received by the community at large, and started out with 36 children in the program. It has a license for 60 full time plus three kindergarten children and generally maintains a reasonable level of children as demographics change within the community over time.
In March of 1988 at a general meeting, a motion was passed allowing the League Executive to hire a person on a part time basis to take over some of the administrative tasks and other functions of the community center. This decision was suggested and encouraged by the (David & Montgomery) league auditors. This was done in order to entice volunteer, it would required a lesser time commitment from volunteers, it would also provide continuity for record keeping in the coming years.
Aldergrove has developed an excellent reputation amongst other leagues in the City of Edmonton, as one that is very active, resourceful, hard working a responsive, in the amount and degree of sports programs available to the youth of the community. This reputation is well deserved if based on the amount of enthusiasm and brought in by each volunteer.
Throughout the league's history it has provided programs such as soccer, softball, hockey, ringette, and general interest programs to the community at large. In August of 1985 the league acquired the After School Care Program (ages 6 - 12 years). The executive at that time felt there was a need in the community for this type of service. The collapse of the private child care service operating from the league's building enhanced this train of thought. The after school program was well received by the community at large, and started out with 36 children in the program. It has a license for 60 full time plus three kindergarten children and generally maintains a reasonable level of children as demographics change within the community over time.
In March of 1988 at a general meeting, a motion was passed allowing the League Executive to hire a person on a part time basis to take over some of the administrative tasks and other functions of the community center. This decision was suggested and encouraged by the (David & Montgomery) league auditors. This was done in order to entice volunteer, it would required a lesser time commitment from volunteers, it would also provide continuity for record keeping in the coming years.