Ark Angels

Welcome to Ark Angels.
Flip the Script. Join the Sisterhood.

Whether you’re a total novice hitting your first multi-ball or a seasoned “wizard” chasing the Grand Champion score, there is a place for you at the table. Ark Angels is more than just a pinball league – it’s a vibrant, supportive community dedicated to celebrating and elevating women and non-binary players in the world of competitive pinball.

Why Join Ark Angels?

🌟 A Supportive Sisterhood: Forget “gatekeeping.” Our league is built on mentorship and camaraderie. You’ll find experienced players ready to share tips and teach you the secret skill shots.

🏆 Structured, Fair Competition: We utilize standardized tournament formats and scoring rules, ensuring every competition is fair, engaging, and officially recognized by the IFPA (International Flipper Pinball Association). We run regular season play, exciting playoffs, and special events throughout the year. Your participation contributes directly to your Women’s World Pinball Player Rankings (WPPR), offering you a path to competitive glory and recognition on a global stage!

Current 2025 Alberta standings: Women’s Only Events and Open Events

🌈 Inclusivity at Our Core: Ark Angels is a safe, LGBTQ+ positive space. We follow an inclusive definition of womanhood; trans-women, non-binary, and gender non-conforming players are welcome. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination of any kind. IPFA Gender Inclusion Policy

🗓️Our Epic Tournament Schedule: We are one of the most active leagues around! While we usually meet once a month, we ramp up the action in the summer to keep the momentum going.

14 Regular League Tournaments: We hold monthly tournaments year-round, with two tournaments in July and two tournaments in August.
Special Events: Beyond the regular league, we host exciting specialty formats including:
- Fair Strikes and Pin Golf events.
- Tilted Halo’s Tournament Weekend (March): Our signature multi-day women’s event!
- And much more throughout the year!

New Players: Your first night is FREE! Come see what the buzz is about.

We meet at Arkadium Retro Arcade in Sherwood Park, Alberta.

2026 League Schedule:

Just a fun night out playing pinball with the girls. The format is a 14-game max match play format, which allows players to play lots of games during the night versus different players.
Top 8 finals for attendance 17+, otherwise it will be a top 4 if under 17.
$5 drop in fee (first timers free) or $30 League fee for the 2026 calendar year.

Check-in: 6:45 PM | Start Time: 7:00 PM

2026 League Fees

Join the Ark Angels family for the 2026 season! Take advantage of our early-bird pricing:

Date Paid	Fee
Now until Dec 31, 2025	$25.00
After Jan 1, 2026	$30.00

Your 2026 league fee includes:

All IFPA sanctioning fees ($1 per person/per tournament).
End-of-season trophies and/or plaques.
Cash prizes for top division winners.
Entry into our monthly door prize draws!

Strikes Tournament – January 16, 2026:

😇🔥 ARK ANGELS PRESENTS LAST HALO STANDING Fair Strikes Pinball Tournament 🔥😇

📅 Tournament Date: January 16, 2026. Tournament Start: 7:00 PM
🎯 10-Strike Knockout Format
👼 Lose a game, earn strikes – 0, 1, or 2 strikes per game based on finishing position. Strikes accumulate throughout the night, and once you hit 10 strikes, you’re eliminated. Last player standing keeps their halo 👼
💵 Entry Fee: $20. $1 per player goes to IFPA. Remaining funds go into the prize pool.
🏆 Payouts: Top 4 finishers paid (1st–4th). Payout percentages will be announced prior to the start and are based on total entries.
😈 Only one halo survives… will it be yours?

Tilted Halo’s Tournament – March 5-8, 2026:

Register online at: https://forms.gle/fixzvvX1hQyUfs6N8. Early bird tickets will be on sale from December 29, 2025 to January 29, 2026.

Early Bird Package (on sale until January 29, 2026): $100 includes all 4 women’s events plus admission to Arkadium Thursday-Sunday (Savings of up to $49 for the weekend)
Full Tournament Package (on sale after January 29, 2026): $125 includes 4 women’s events plus admission to Arkadium Thursday-Sunday (Savings of up to $24 for the weekend)

Individual events pricing if you do not buy a package:

Thursday Max Matchplay: $5 (free if first time) plus Arkadium admission
Friday Round Robin: $20 plus Arkadium admission (playoffs on Saturday)
Saturday Pingolf: $20 plus Arkadium admission (playoffs on Sunday)
Sunday Target Matchplay: $20 plus Arkadium admission

Trophies, plaques, and/or cash prizes will be provided to division winners for Friday-Sunday tournaments! $1 per player for each tournament event goes to IFPA.

Tilted Halo’s Tournament Schedule:

*Schedule subject to change.

Questions?

We’d love to hear from you! Reach out at: arkangelspinball@gmail.com

Women’s Pinball Tournament Code of Conduct

This Code of Conduct exists to ensure that all participants, volunteers, organizers, sponsors, and spectators experience a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful environment at our women’s pinball tournaments. By attending or participating, you agree to uphold the following standards.

1. Our Commitment

We are committed to providing a safe, supportive, and fun space that celebrates competition, camaraderie, and community. Discrimination, harassment, or exclusion of any kind will not be tolerated.

2. Expected Behavior

All participants and attendees are expected to:

Treat everyone with respect, kindness, and professionalism.
Support an inclusive environment regardless of skill level, background, identity, or experience.
Compete fairly and honestly, following all tournament rules and IFPA standards where applicable.
Communicate clearly and calmly, especially during competitive or stressful moments.
Respect tournament staff, volunteers, scorekeepers, and rulings made by officials.
Be mindful of personal space and consent at all times.
Help create a positive atmosphere that encourages learning, growth, and fun.

3. Unacceptable Behavior

The following behaviours are not permitted:

Harassment, intimidation, bullying, or discrimination in any form.
Offensive, derogatory, or sexual language, jokes, gestures, or imagery.
Unwanted physical contact or invasion of personal space.
Disruptive behaviour that interferes with gameplay or the enjoyment of others.
Excessive intoxication or substance use that impacts safety or conduct.
Cheating, score manipulation, or intentional rule violations.
Retaliation against anyone who reports a concern in good faith.

4. Sportsmanship & Gameplay

Respect machines, equipment, and venue property.
Accept wins and losses with grace.
Raise rules questions respectfully and through appropriate channels.
Do not coach or interfere with active players unless permitted by tournament rules.

5. Reporting Concerns

If you experience or witness behaviour that violates this Code of Conduct:

Report it to a tournament director, organizer, or designated staff member as soon as possible.

Reports will be handled discreetly and taken seriously. You may report concerns for yourself or on behalf of someone else.

6. Consequences

Organizers reserve the right to take any action deemed appropriate, including:

Verbal warning
Temporary removal from the tournament area
Match forfeiture or disqualification
Removal from the event without refund
Ban from future events

Consequences will be based on the severity and context of the behaviour.

7. Scope

This Code of Conduct applies to:

All tournament-related activities
In-person and online communications related to the event
Event spaces including venues, after-parties, and official social spaces

8. Shared Responsibility

A great tournament experience is a shared responsibility. We encourage everyone to look out for one another, speak up when something feels off, and help maintain the supportive spirit of women’s pinball.

Thank you for being part of our community and helping make our tournaments safe, empowering, and fun for everyone.