Combative Sports Commission
Hosting a Combative Sport Event
If you’re interested in hosting a combative sporting event in the City of Lethbridge, you will need proper permits and approvals.
Combative Event Application Professional Wrestling Application
The Combative Sports Commission is responsible for regulating and governing combative sport bouts, contests and exhibitions held in the City of Lethbridge. This includes:
- Boxing
- Kickboxing
- Martial arts
- Wrestling
We are committed to providing a safe environment for all participants and spectators.
Upcoming Events
View our events calendar to explore the upcoming combative sports events in Lethbridge.
Meetings
The Combative Sports Commission meets monthly in person with an option for participants to attend virtually on Microsoft Teams.
| Meeting Date | Agendas | Minutes |
| January 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
| February 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
| April 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
| May 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
| June 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
| July 2024 | n/a | n/a |
| August 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
| September 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
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| December 2024 |
Attend a Meeting
All meetings are open to the public. If you would like more information about an upcoming meeting, please email committee@lethbridge.ca or call 311.
The Committee may invite external experts to present information on a topic before them.
Commission Members
| Committee Member | Role | Appointment Date | Term Expiration |
| Bryan Jeannotte | Public Member | October 2002 | December 31, 2025 |
| Geoff Rhodenizer | Public Member | January 2020 | December 31, 2024 |
| John James | Public Member | January 2020 | December 31, 2024 |
| Jorgen Thompson | Public Member | April 2023 | October 29, 2024 |
| Brad Stephenson | Public Member | April 2023 | October 29, 2024 |
| Chris Stodolka | Public Member | January 2024 | December 31, 2026 |
| Justin Penny | Public Member | January 2024 | December 31, 2026 |
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Staff Liaison Travis Grindle, Executive Director |
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Governing documents
To learn more about the mandate, composition and duties of the Commission, you can review Bylaw 5412 Combative Sports Commission. The Combative Sports Commission will govern each combat sporting event or exhibitions to ensure that all Lethbridge Combative Sports Commission Rules and Regulations are followed.
Previous Years Agendas and Minutes
Contact Us
City Hall
910 4 Avenue South
Lethbridge, AB T1J 0P6
Phone: 311
or 403-320-3111 (if outside of Lethbridge)