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PRESS RELEASE
March 11, 2026
The functional fitness event at Western Cup will not take place this year
CALGARY, ALBERTA—YYC PrideFit, the organization that runs "Western Cup Throwdown", the functional fitness event at Western Cup, regretfully informs the community that due to circumstances beyond our control, we are not able to proceed with functional fitness during Western Cup 42.
Functional fitness was a new sport in our lineup with great anticipation for its success. The Apollo board will continue working with YYC PrideFit with the goal of re-launching functional fitness at next year's Western Cup.
YYC PrideFit will continue to reply to any inquires and can be reached at admin@yycpridefit.ca.
About Apollo and Western Cup
Apollo Friends in Sports is a volunteer-operated, non-profit organization that runs Western Cup, the longest-running 2SLGBTQ+ multi-sport tournament festival in North America.
Western Cup sees over 1,300 attendees and athletes from across the continent compete in a range of sport tournaments spanning badminton, bowling, curling, dodgeball, functional fitness, hockey, cross-country skiing, soccer, pickleball, and volleyball.
Media Contacts
Teresa Daunais
Western Cup Communications
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