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Putting the ‘Fun’ into Your Work Function

Date Published
Aug 20, 2025
Author
Stone Patton

Let’s face it, team building at the workplace can feel forced at times. No shade to your social committee (we salute your courage), but trying to plan a team event that fits everyone’s schedules, interests, and dietary restrictions without blowing the budget? That’s Olympic-level logistics. Add weather worries, flaky RSVPs, and the pressure to still do your actual job, and suddenly “boardroom pizza and trust falls” doesn’t seem like such a bad idea.

But here’s the thing: in today’s work world, team building isn’t a “nice-to-have.” It’s essential. There’s a reason every HR presentation talks about employee engagement – it actually works. Happier teams = better performance. Groundbreaking stuff, I know.

Fun is Part of the Job

One of my favourite parts (tied with access to a snack shack) of working at the Calgary Sport & Social Club (CSSC) is helping companies bring their people together through events. I get to hang out with teams that value culture, run tournaments in the sunshine, teach pickleball to first timers, and serve cold drinks in a beer garden while everyone forgets about Slack/Teams notifications for a few hours. 

Watching a group go from coworkers to teammates, cheering each other on, high-fiving after nailing the answer to “what YouTube video has the most views of all time?” (warning – the answer may annoy you), or just laughing until it hurts – that’s the good stuff. It’s meaningful, and yeah, it actually helps people communicate more effectively and feel more connected at work.

Not Your Average Team Event

At CSSC, we’re not a one stop shop, we build custom events that work for your people – whether that’s 20 folks from finance or 200 warehouse warriors. Don’t know exactly what you want? No stress. Part of the fun is coming up with the event.

Our specialty? Events that are inclusive, low-pressure, and make even the “I-don’t-do-team-stuff” folks want to join in. Big or small, hyper-competitive or super chill, we’ve got you covered.

A Team Event to Remember

We recently hosted a Yard Games Tournament for a company and... well, let’s just say it was a hit. Let me set the scene: the sun was shining, the beer garden was flowing, and the bean bags were cornholing (yes, you read that right). We had a great time to say the least. Don’t just take my word for it though, take theirs:

“We recently partnered with CSSC for a corporate yard games event, and it was an absolute hit! From start to finish, the experience was incredibly well-organized, fun, and inclusive for all participants. The variety of games provided – from ladder golf and cornhole to Kan Jam and (over)-sized beer bong – created a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere that encouraged team bonding, laughter, and a healthy dose of friendly rivalry. The CSSC staff were professional, engaging, and ensured everything ran smoothly throughout the day. It was clear that a lot of thought and care had gone into planning the event, and it really paid off. We’ve already had multiple colleagues ask when the next one will be!”

In hindsight, I could’ve just posted that and mic-dropped the blog.

So… What Do We Offer

Glad you asked. Here are a few crowd favourites:

Yard Games Tournaments

Laid-back and social with classics like cornhole and ladder golf. Have I mentioned the beer garden?

Office Olympics

High-energy games like chair races and paper airplane contests that get everyone laughing.

Trivia Nights

Team-based and customizable, from pop culture to company-themed questions.

Survivor & Amazing Race Challenges

Engaging team games that test strategy and collaboration.

Learn-to-Play Sessions

Want your team to try pickleball, volleyball, or something new? We got you covered.

Custom Events

Let’s create a unique experience that reflects your company culture.

Why Work With CSSC?

Events are what we do. We've been running them in Calgary since 1996, that’s before some of your interns were even born. We handle the logistics, bring the hype, and make sure everyone feels included no matter their age, role, or fitness level. 

If your workplace could use a boost in connection, collaboration, or just some good old-fashioned fun, let’s make it happen – reach out today!

Email: stone@calgarysportsclub.com

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