"We are a corporate team of accountants (with one IT guy). We are so busy at work that we find it hard to actually socialize with each other, so we decided to form a sports team. We also sit all day long at work so we wanted to do something in the evening that would contribute to health. Sometimes we find our job quite stressful too, and we find sports a good way to blow off some steam."
 - Accounting Firm Team

"In prior years I played on other corporate teams, but this year I was encouraged to get a team together at my firm. I felt it was the perfect way for the team to connect since we all couldn’t be together this summer. It allowed for our summer students to participate in a firm activity while being safe."
 - McLennan Ross LLP

"RAE Engineering and Inspection Ltd. has been sponsoring teams with ESSC for many years and many sports. RAE has been sponsoring the teams as a way to promote physical fitness, camaraderie, and sportsmanship among its employees. Playing sports together has given us a much stronger sense of community within the company. It allows colleagues from different disciplines and departments to come together and have a shared experience and tie stronger relationships. Over the years as people have moved on, we've also tried to keep players on, which has allowed us the opportunity to stay in touch with old colleagues as well. When availability has permitted we have also brought significant others onto the teams as well, further developing the sense of community within the company. The fun-first mentality and sportsmanship of the ESSC have kept us coming back over the y ears and will be the reason we come back for years to come"
 - RAE Engineering and Inspection Ltd.

"While working as a member of an interdisciplinary team in the emergency department we found that the acuity of patients, both medically and psychiatrically, can take a toll on our workplace relationships. 'The Midazoslammers' was created with the goal of providing an environment of safety where all staff are welcome to play. This has allowed us to strengthen our relations with a range of staff from security to our resident physicians. Unlike other programs, the flexibility of having as many players as we want has allowed shift workers to play when they have days off meaning we won't have to reject players for missed games. We look forward to each upcoming season and continue to grow! A huge thank-you is due to the ESSC for providing us with such an amazing opportunity for a healthy, safe, activity."
- Royal Alex Hospital (Alberta Health Services)

"We started playing as a teacher team a few years ago. We all wanted the opportunity to engage in something fun outside of work. Playing Volleyball with ESSC has been a really fun experience in getting us active, and socializing as a team. After a long day of work, once we get on the court, we have a lot of fun, share many laughs, and our stress and tiredness disappears. We look forward to playing every week, and that's why we have continued playing season after season."
- Teachers Team with Edmonton Public Schools