(Red Deer Public Schools)

By rdnewsNOW Staff

At The Dome Red Deer

Red Deer Public to launch Sports Academy this fall

Mar 17, 2022 | 3:00 PM

Officials with Red Deer Public Schools have announced a new program aimed at offering students a great education, while building character and ensuring they reach their full potential.

The Sports Academy kicks-off this fall for students of all athletic abilities in Grades 6 and up. In partnership with The Dome Red Deer, sports offered may include:

• Baseball/Softball
• Soccer
• Hockey
• Sportfit (multi-sport opportunity)

The Dome Red Deer, located on the east side of Gasoline Alley (334 Energy Way), is described as a state-of-the-art multi-sport facility with 107,000 square feet of space for athletic development.

It includes a full indoor soccer field, major league baseball infield, softball field, batting cages, multi-purpose field and a high performance gym.

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“Our Sports Academy is one of many choices we look forward to offering our students and families. We want to ensure Red Deer Public Schools is the best choice for your children. They are going to get excellence in teaching and learning, with opportunities that will ensure they are well prepared for their future,” said Nicole Buchanan, Board Chair. “We offer a number of choices already that help students reach their full potential, and our Board is excited to offer this new program of choice.”

If families are considering the Baseball/Softball or Soccer Academies, you’re welcome to tour The Dome Red Deer and meet the coaches at two upcoming open houses, including:

• Mar. 21 at 7 p.m. at The Dome Red Deer
• Mar. 28 at 7 p.m. at The Dome Red Deer

Parent information nights will also be held where families can ask school-specific questions about the Sports Academy.

These include:

• Mar. 22 at 7 p.m. at Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School
• Mar. 23 at 7 p.m. at Central Middle School
• Mar. 24 at 7 p.m. at Hunting Hills High School
• Mar. 29 at 7 p.m. at Eastview Middle School
• Mar. 31 at 7 p.m. at Gateway Christian

“Our coaches and staff at The Dome are excited and thankful that Red Deer Public is partnering with us for their Sport Academy,” said Noah Welch, President and General Manager at The Dome Red Deer. “We love opportunities to positively impact the lives of youth through sports and athletic and personal development.”

“Students enrolled will not only develop skills in their area of passion but will also learn about important values such as teamwork, respect, responsibility, resilience, health and collaboration,” added Darrin DeMale, Principal at Red Deer Public Schools. “Students will enhance their skill in sport, while getting an excellent education and building character that will set them up for their greatest success.”

For more information on Red Deer Public’s Sports Academy, click here.

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