RDP recognized for athletic accomplishments over last 50 years

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The CCAA also ranked the top 10 member institutions in 11 sports for the past 50 years. Some of RDP’s prominent rankings included second in Men’s Volleyball, third in Women’s Volleyball, fourth in Curling and fifth in Cross Country Running. The Polytechnic ranks second in Men’s Hockey, although the CCAA no longer hosts a Men’s Hockey National Championship.

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Throughout RDP’s athletics history, teams and individual student athletes have won 25 CCAA national gold medals and 199 Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) team and individual titles. The RDP Kings Volleyball team has claimed 13 national gold medals, the most in CCAA men’s volleyball history, school officials said.

In 2023/2024, the Kings and Queens earned 21 ACAC medals, including seven gold, nine silver and five bronze. In addition, 25 student athletes competed on the RDP Royals dance and rodeo teams. At the 2024 Canadian Collegiate Rodeo Association Finals, the Royals won three event championships. The RDP Royals dance team participated in two competitions and performed at the CCAA Women’s Volleyball National Championship, held in the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre.

Ten RDP student athletes were named 2023/2024 CCAA Academic All-Canadians, achieving academic honours and elite athletic recognition.

Red Deer Polytechnic student athletes also devote numerous hours in communities as coaches, youth mentors and volunteers with several central Alberta organizations. Since the Kings and Queens were formed in 1964/1965, they have been supported by communities in a variety of capacities.

“While we have dedicated and talented individuals within RDP Athletics, our program’s success has also been fueled by the tremendous support from sponsors, donors, fans and members of our communities,” said Stewart. “We look forward to welcoming fans back for the 2024/2025 season.”

The RDP cross country running and soccer teams will begin the 2024/2025 ACAC season September 7.

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