Edmonton Combative Sports Commission

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In August of 2022, the City of Edmonton chose to implement a nine-month pause on combative sports events to allow for City administration to undertake a full risk assessment on the City’s involvement in sanctioning and oversight of combative sports events in Edmonton. 

It is expected that this risk assessment will be completed by May of 2023 and a recommendation will be brought to Edmonton City administration to help inform its decision on the continuation of regulatory oversight of combative sports in the City of Edmonton.

The City of Edmonton is hoping to have combative sports stakeholders share feedback and insights that will be used to inform a City of Edmonton "What We Heard" report, submitted to Edmonton City administration. 

If you are interested in sharing feedback, please complete this online survey. 

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The ECSC 

The Edmonton Combative Sports Commission (ECSC) is a Council Committee composed of up to 7 volunteer citizen members. This governance body operates within the jurisdiction established by City Council through the Edmonton Combative Sports Commission Bylaw 15638. The ECSC supplements the regulatory provisions in the Combative Sports Bylaw 15594 through further regulations on combative sports matters such as licensing, conduct, qualifications and contests. The ECSC also serves as an appeal body for decisions made by the Executive Director regarding licensing and permitting.          

Executive Director

The Executive Director is an employee of the City and, pursuant to Bylaw 15638, is responsible for all operational decisions about combative sports in Edmonton. The Executive Director is not a member of the ECSC; however, the ECSC's regulations set additional rules to be applied by the Executive Director and other combative sports officials.   

Information about Serving on the Commission

Online applications to fill Commission vacancies are accepted in the annual December/January Recruitment Campaign.