Community
We know that we have a platform as a professional soccer club, and we’re committed to using that platform to give back. We’ve partnered with the Spruce Meadows Leg Up Foundation to support local charities and organizations and we’re always looking for ways to make a positive impact.
Community Camps & Programs
When we host soccer camps for kids, we’re not just teaching them how to play the game – we’re helping to build their confidence, teach them valuable life skills, and give them a positive outlet for their energy. We’re proud to see the impact that our camps have on young athletes, and we’re always looking for ways to expand our reach and provide more opportunities for kids to get involved in the sport.
Overall, our community involvement is a core part of who we are at Cavalry FC. We believe that by working together with our partners in the community, we can make a real difference and help to build a better future for everyone.
Our Community Partners
Spruce Meadows Leg Up Foundation
The Spruce Meadows Leg Up Foundation is the official charitable arm of Spruce Meadows, proudly formed in 2015. Since its inception, the ultimate vision and goal of the Spruce Meadows Leg Up Foundation has always been the same – a thriving community. Committed to its five pillars – Education, Health & Wellness, Community, Amateur & Grassroots Sports, and Agriculture – the Foundation has donated more than $1,000,000 over the last 6 years to a variety of charitable groups whose important work aligns with this vision.
Mission
The Spruce Meadows Leg Up Foundation’s mission is to fully support initiatives that bring positive change to the lives of Albertans. The Spruce Meadows Leg Up Foundation is committed to supporting Education, Health & Wellness, Amateur & Grassroots Sport, Community, and Agriculture.
Mandate
Since opening its doors in 1975, communities from Calgary, Alberta and Canada have supported the endeavours of Spruce Meadows. Spruce Meadows’ mandate has been the commitment to returning that generosity by giving back to the community in meaningful ways. The Spruce Meadows Leg Up Foundation is the official charitable arm of Spruce Meadows and Cavalry FC, proudly formed in 2015.
Support
We are proud of the fact that we support a broad range of initiatives from helping to stop childhood hunger, to families requiring emergency assistance, to Education of our youths. With your support, we are creating positive change and touching the lives of thousands.
Power of We
We hope you are proud of the work that we do in the community because we could not do it without you. Thank you for your unwavering support of Spruce Meadows Leg Up Foundation and our events.
Women for Men's Health
The Women for Men’s Health Group was established in 2016. Over the past eight years, the organization has raised more than 2.1 million fundraising dollars that have been dedicated to imperative men’s health initiatives that span across psychological, social, and medical domains. In February 2022, Cavalry FC goalkeeper Marco Carducci was diagnosed with testicular cancer. Since then, Carducci has been an advocate and ambassador for men’s health and health awareness – which has formed a strong connection between the club and Women For Men’s Health.
Lucy Tries Soccer
Mission:
Inspiring children to be active and try sport, so they can lead healthier and happier lives. An important element of our Education Program is the Lucy Tries Soccer initiative. Lucy Tries Soccer connects children with athletic role models, promotes diversity and inclusivity, encourages children to read, reinforces the benefits of being active and inspires children to try sports, so that they can lead healthier, more engaged, and happier lives. Lucy Tries Soccer supports the physical and emotional well-being of children, as well as their reading literacy by using positive sport, education, and social experiences.
Cavalry FC, in partnership with ATCO, Marmot Construction, Lisa Bowes (the author of Lucy Tries Soccer) and the Spruce Meadows Leg Up Foundation are currently bringing Lucy Tries Soccer into the community and classrooms in a safe and effective manner in 2022. We went to 8 schools in the October – December period to share the excitement and fun of playing sports with kids.