Al Anderson’s Source for Sports: Over 65 Years of Sports Tradition in Riversdale

Al Anderson’s Source for Sports has been in the same building since 1955. A true staple of Riversdale and Saskatoon alike. They say that they sell fun and boy, does it show in their customer service and attention to detail. 

Specializing in team sports such as baseball, hockey, lacrosse, football, ringette, soccer, and more, Al Anderson’s Source for Sports is a leading member of Canada’s largest sporting goods buying group. This affiliation allows them the purchasing strength of a national retailer while Leaving room for them to support the community. In addition to providing their customers with the best service and the best products to play the sport they love; they also offer custom apparel and custom promotional products. 

The staff and owners of Al Anderson’s find joy in being part of their customer’s lives. “Whether you’re getting your first pair of skates or glove, or you’ve been playing your whole life, being a place people can come to find what they need to do what they love is everything to us.” They understand the important role that sport plays in a community. How it brings people together and changes lives. “You never know what that glove or stick is going to do or where that customer is going to go but what we do know is that they’re going to have fun and that’s what sport is about for us.” 

Over the last 65+ years Al Anderson’s Source for Sports has had other locations around Saskatoon, but the Riversdale location has always been their home. They feel that this area is in the heart of the city, and they love being in the middle of it all. Here’s to another 60+ years in Riversdale!