Editing Alberta

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'''Alberta''' is a ''Smash'' region that encompasses the [[wikipedia:Alberta|Canadian province of the same name]]. It borders [[British Columbia]] to the west, [[Saskatchewan]] to the east, the [[Northwest Territories]] to the north, and the United States [[Rocky Mountains]] region to the South. Alberta is sometimes grouped in with either the [[Pacific Northwest]] region or with [[Manitoba]] and Saskatchewan as a larger region. Nonetheless, the region is relatively isolated, as cross-play with other regions is somewhat limited. The majority of tournaments take place in either the Calgary region, Central Alberta (Lacombe), or the Edmonton region. However, smaller scenes also exist in Northern Alberta around Fort McMurray and Grande Prairie.

The scene began in the middle of the 2000s, being centered around Calgary, Edmonton, Fort Saskatchewan, Lethbridge, and Red Deer. Perhaps the earliest players to see success from the region were {{Sm|MikeMonkey}}, {{Sm|Mittens}}, and {{Sm|The King}}. MikeMonkey would notably place 13th at the 2004 ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' supermajor {{Trn|Tournament Go 6}}. The region would continue to see success in ''Melee'' well into the 2020s, as {{Sm|Soonsay}} would become a mainstay in the top 30, peaking at 9th on the [[SSBMRank Summer 2024]].

The region has seen talent develop in other games as well, such as {{Sm|SuPeRbOoMfAn}} for the original ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', {{Sm|Alphicans}} for ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and {{forwiiu}}, and {{Sm|Exodia}} for ''Wii U'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. SuPeRbOoMfAn is not only the region's best known player, but is also regarded as one of the most accomplished players in ''64'' history.

==Smashers==
:''See also: [[:Category:Alberta smashers]]''
The following players are currently or were previously ranked. Their highest placement is listed.
===Globally ranked players===
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!Tag!!Character(s)!!Best placement!!Notes
|-
|{{Sm|Alphicans|Canada}}||{{Head|Mr. Game & Watch|g=SSBB|s=20px}}{{Head|Little Mac|g=SSB4|s=20px}}{{Head|Diddy Kong|g=SSB4|s=20px}}{{Head|Pokémon Trainer|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSB4}} [[OrionRank 2016]]: 149th||
|-
|{{Sm|Egg$|Canada}}||{{Head|Yoshi|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBM}} [[SSBMRank 2023]]: 95th||
|-
|{{Sm|Exodia|Canada}}||{{Head|Zero Suit Samus|g=SSB4|s=20px}}{{Head|Zero Suit Samus|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSB4}} [[OrionRank 2018]]: 97th||
|-
|{{Sm|Soonsay|Canada}}||{{Head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBM}} [[SSBMRank 2025]]: 13th||
|-
|{{Sm|SuPeRbOoMfAn|Canada}}||{{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSB|s=20px}}{{Head|Pikachu|g=SSB|s=20px}}{{Head|Kirby|g=SSB|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSB}} [[2018 64 League Rankings]]: 1st||
|-
|{{Sm|The King|Canada}}||{{Head|Jigglypuff|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBM}} [[RetroSSBMRank#2007|2007RetroSSBMRank]]: HM||
|-
|{{Sm|zawg|Canada}}||{{Head|Duck Hunt|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBU}} [[UltRank 2025]]: 78th||Also known as BIGDUCKHUNTFAN7000. Moved to Alberta after the 2025 half-year season.
|}

===Nationally ranked players===
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!Tag!!Character(s)!!Best placement!!Notes
|-
|{{Sm|2ManyCooks|Canada}}||{{Head|Mario|g=SSB4|s=20px}}{{Head|Dr. Mario|g=SSB4|s=20px}}{{Head|Young Link|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSB4}} [[Smash Canada Rankings]]: 16th||
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|{{Sm|Joshbofa|Canada}}||{{Head|Inkling|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBU}} [[Smash Canada Rankings Ultimate]]: 17th||
|-
|{{Sm|rm8|Canada}}||{{Head|Ike|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBU}} [[LumiRank 2024/North America|LumiRank North America 2024]]: 187th||
|}

===Other notable players===
{|class="wikitable"
!Tag!!Character(s)!!Notes
|-
|{{Sm|BlueZone|Canada}}||{{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBM|s=20px}}{{PMHead|Sheik|s=20px}}||
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|{{Sm|KillLock|Canada}}||{{Head|Marth|g=SSBB|s=20px}}{{Head|Marth|g=SSB4|s=20px}}||Ranked 1st on the [[Alberta Power Rankings]] in 2012.
|-
|{{Sm|MikeMonkey|Canada}}||{{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||One of the first notable players from the region. Placed in the top 16 of the [[Golden Age]] supermajor {{Trn|Tournament Go 6}}.
|-
|{{Sm|Mittens|Canada}}||{{Head|Falco|g=SSBM|s=20px}}{{Head|Marth|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||Prominent ''Melee'' player before moving to Japan, and becoming ranked on the [[Japan SSBM Rank 2018]].
|-
|{{Sm|Silver|p=Alberta|Canada}}||{{Head|Samus|g=SSB4|s=20px}}{{Head|Pit|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Wii Fit Trainer|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||Highest-rated ''Ultimate'' player on the [[Alberta Power Rankings]] from 2023-2024.
|}

==Tournaments==
:''See also: [[:Category: Alberta tournaments]]''

===Notable tournament series===
Tournament series that have achieved recognition outside their local region. 
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!Tournament!!Games!!Type!!Status
|-
|{{Trn|Lacombe DOME|series}}||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||Monthly/Semi-Annual||Active
|-
|{{Trn|MRU Smash|series}}||{{GameIcon|SSU}}||Monthly||Active
|-
|{{Trn|Salt Mine|series}}||{{GameIcon|SSBM}}{{GameIcon|SSB4}}{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||Annual||Discontinued
|-
|{{Trn|University of Alberta|series}}||{{GameIcon|PM}}{{GameIcon|SSBM}}{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||Weekly/Monthly||Active 
|-
|{{Trn|University of Calgary|series}}||{{GameIcon|SSBM}}{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||Monthly||Active 
|}

===Notable tournaments===
Tournaments that featured at least one game at a superregional level. 
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!Tournament!!Date!!Entrants!!Supermajor!!Major!!Superregional!!Other
|-
|{{Trn|Bread Basket - 2025}}||June 1st, 2025||140||&mdash;||&mdash;||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||{{GameIcon|SSBM}}
|}

===Largest singles events===
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
!Rank!!Tournament!!Date!!Game!!Attendance!!Winner!!Character(s)
|-
|'''1'''||{{Trn|Animethon 26}}||August 9th-11th, 2019||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||250||{{Sm|Exodia|Canada}}||{{Head|Zero Suit Samus|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
|-
|'''2'''||{{Trn|Salt Flats 2019}}||February 16th-17th, 2019||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||220||{{Sm|Alphicans|Canada}}||{{Head|Pokemon Trainer|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Young Link|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
|-
|'''3'''||{{Trn|VORTEX}}||July 20th-21st, 2019||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||208||{{Sm|Pandarian|USA}}||{{Head|Pokemon Trainer|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
|-
|'''4'''||{{Trn|Salt Flats 2020}}||February 15th-16th, 2020||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||201||{{Sm|Exodia|Canada}}||{{Head|Zero Suit Samus|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
|-
|'''5'''||{{Trn|Alberta Esports Expo}}||February 18th-19th, 2023||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||169||{{Sm|Silver|p=Canada|Canada}}||{{Head|Pit|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Wii Fit Trainer|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
|-
|'''6'''||{{Trn|Smash at The Comic Strip: Punching Up}}||January 19th, 2020||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||141||{{Sm|Big D|Canada}}||{{Head|Ice Climbers|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
|-
|'''7'''||{{Trn|Bread Basket - 2025}}||June 1st, 2025||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||140||{{Sm|Big D|Canada}}||{{Head|Ice Climbers|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
|-
|'''8'''||{{Trn|Salt Mines 2019}}||August 3rd-4th, 2019||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||137||{{Sm|Exodia|Canada}}||{{Head|Zero Suit Samus|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
|-
|'''9'''||{{Trn|Smash Horizon II}}||October 12th, 2019||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||135||{{Sm|Exodia|Canada}}||{{Head|Zero Suit Samus|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
|-
|'''10'''||{{Trn|Game Con 2024}}||January 14th-16th, 2024||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||133||{{Sm|Jome|Canada}}||{{Head|Luigi|g=SSBU|s=16px}}}}
|}

==See also==
*[[Alberta Power Rankings]]
*[[CCSC Power Rankings]]

{{Smash regions}}
[[Category:Canadian regions]]
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