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Weekend results

RDP Athletics recap: March 20-22

Mar 24, 2026 | 7:01 AM

This past week, the Red Deer Polytechnic Kings Hockey team earned silver. The RDP Queens Rodeo team achieved several top 10 results in southern Alberta.

Here is a summary of the recent results:

Kings vs. Trojans | Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre | Friday, March 20

The SAIT Trojans downed the RDP Kings 3-0 in game three of the best-of-five championship, winning the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) Championship.

The Red Deer Polytechnic Kings achieved ACAC silver.

April 2025 Incident

One of two sentenced in central Alberta home invasion involving firearm

1h ago

Week-long activities

RDPSD students learn all about french language and culture

21h ago

2023 Investigation

Red Deer man accused in alleged auto theft and re-vinning operation, ordered to stand trial

23h ago

The RDP Kings’ Tanner Sklaruk and Nolan Doell received special recognition across the league.

Doell, a fourth-year forward from Martensville, Saskatchewan, was named an ACAC Men’s Hockey Academic All-Canadian, Top Scorer and member of the First All-Conference team.

Sklaruk, a fourth-year defenceman from Stony Plain, was honoured as ACAC Men’s Hockey Player of the Year and a First All-Conference team selection.

Rodeo

Queens | SAIRT Spring Rodeo | Claresholm | March 21-22

The Red Deer Polytechnic Queens Rodeo team had several memorable performances at the Southern Alberta College Rodeo Team (SAIRT) Spring Rodeo.

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Kaybree Zunti, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology student, was first in Barrel Racing on Saturday (15.97) and fifth on Sunday (16.43). She placed 10th in Goat Tying on Saturday (16.5) and fifth on Sunday (11.4).

In the Breakaway Challenge, Zunti solidified third on Saturday (3.3). Elyse Terpsma, a Welder apprentice, ranked seventh in Pole Bending on Saturday (22.64).

Additional RDP Athletics News

Upcoming Events

RDP Athletics Awards | Arts Centre | April 1

At this private event, Red Deer Polytechnic Athletics will honour the accomplishments of the Kings and Queens, along with the dedication and support from coaches, staff, donors and supporters.

Queens Dance | Danceworks/Central Alberta Dance Festival | Arts Centre | April 9-12

The RDP Queens Dance team will participate in the Danceworks/Central Alberta Dance Festival at the Polytechnic’s Arts Centre from April 9-12.

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Queens Rodeo | CCRA Finals | Rimbey, Alberta | May 1-3

Members of the Queens Rodeo team will compete at the Canadian Collegiate Rodeo Association (CCRA) Finals in Rimbey.

Futsal Awards

ACAC Women’s Futsal Northwest All-Conference team – Olivia Lundell

ACAC Men’s Futsal Northwest All-Conference team – Njegos Bajovic

More information about the RDP Kings and Queens is available at: rdpolytechathletics.ca.