(RDP Athletics)

By Josh Hall (Twitter: @Vancan19)

back at it

RDP announces return to regular athletics schedule, indoor track included

Jan 19, 2022 | 11:21 AM

Starting Jan. 20, RDP Athletics competition will resume as scheduled.

There was a short break taken earlier this month which caused a number of postponements.

As games get going again, there are still a number of rules in place:

• No spectators will be permitted at practices and games, until further notice. Select games will be broadcast online through ACAC TV for fans to continue to show support for the Red Deer Polytechnic Kings and Queens.

• Just as some courses and programs remain in-person so students can achieve identified learning outcomes, the Polytechnic believes that for student-athletes to thrive in their chosen sport, they must be involved in some level of in-person applied skill development for continued learning and development.

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• With enhanced COVID-19 protocols and the institution’s vaccination program in place, the health and safety of Red Deer Polytechnic student-athletes, coaches and Athletics staff remains paramount.

Schedule for Jan. 20-22

Queens Hockey | Thursday, January 20 | 7 pm | Olds College

The second place Red Deer Polytechnic Queens Hockey team (2-1) will face-off against the third seed Broncos (1-3) in Olds. The Queens are the top defensive squad in the league, averaging only 1.33 goals against per game.

Queens Hockey | Friday, January 21 | 7 pm | Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre

The Queens will entertain the Broncos in a rematch.

Kings Hockey | Friday, January 21 | 7 pm | Briercrest College

The fourth place Red Deer Polytechnic Kings Hockey team (2-1-1-0) will play the fifth seed Briercrest College Clippers (1-4-1-0) in Saskatchewan. The Kings have only played four games so far. All of the other Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) Men’s Hockey teams have competed in six. Estevan’s Kyle Salaway, an Electrical Engineering Technology student, shares third spot in league goal scoring with four.

Kings Hockey | Saturday, January 22 | 2:30 pm | Briercrest College

The Kings will wrap up their road trip with an afternoon contest.

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Kings Volleyball | Friday, January 21 | 6 pm | Ambrose University

The first place Kings Volleyball team (7-1) will play the sixth seed Ambrose University Lions (1-5) in Calgary. Outside hitter Patrik Toze sits near the top of the league in kills per set (3.50), total kills (98), and hitting percentage (0.521) over eight matches.

Kings Volleyball | Saturday, January 22 | 6 pm | Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre

The Kings will host the Lions.

Queens Volleyball | Friday, January 21 | 8 pm | Ambrose University

The undefeated Red Deer Polytechnic Queens (8-0) will battle the Lions (5-3) at Ambrose University. The Queens lead the league with 2.83 service aces per set. Sylvan Lake’s Anna Carlson has 15 aces. The Lions rank fifth (2.11) in service aces per set.

Queens Volleyball | Saturday, January 22 | 8 pm | Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre

The Queens and Lions will meet in Red Deer.

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Kings Basketball | Friday, January 21 | 6 pm | Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre

The fourth place Red Deer Polytechnic Kings Basketball team (4-2) will host the fifth place Ambrose University Lions (2-6). As a group, the Kings have shot for 70 per cent efficiency from the free-throw line. The Lions have been successful on 62.1 per cent of their attempts.

Kings Basketball | Saturday, January 22 | 6 pm | Ambrose University

The Kings will tip-off against the Lions on the road.

Queens Basketball | Friday, January 21 | 8 pm | Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre

The fifth seed Red Deer Polytechnic Queens Basketball team (3-3) will compete against the sixth place Ambrose University Lions (2-6) in Red Deer. The Queens have shot 30.9 per cent from three-point range. The Lions have been 27.2 per cent successful on their attempts from long distance.

Queens Basketball | Saturday, January 22 | 8 pm | Ambrose University

The Queens will face the Lions in Calgary.

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Indoor Track | Saturday, January 22 | Running Room Grand Prix #1 | Concordia University

“I am thrilled to have our student-athletes from cross country running competing on the Polytechnic’s Indoor Track team,” says Kari Elliot, Red Deer Polytechnic Indoor Track Head Coach. “Like other sports, it’s been a slower start to the season as we continue to navigate safely through COVID-19, but our athletes are excited to train and compete.”

Captain Devin Saunders, a third-year student-athlete from Red Deer, will lead the Kings Indoor Track team into the ACAC 2021/2022 season. He is joined by returning third-year Daniel Szucs and second-year Axsivier Lawrence, along with first-years Ethan Duret, Kevin Edmonson, Wyatt Grainger, Daniel Humbke, and Jayden Wildcat.

Queens captain Lauren Pasiuk, a Bachelor of Science Nursing student, is the only returning member of the women’s squad. First-years Justine Larson, Kammy Park and Halle Reid occupy the remaining spots on the team. Jenica Swartz was planning to compete with the Queens until she suffered a season ending injury.

For more information on Red Deer Polytechnic Athletics, the student-athletes and teams, visit rdpolytechathletics.ca.