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zs holdings
$50,000 donation will fund scholarships for student-athletes at RDP
A generous donation will support student-athletes at Red Deer Polytechnic for years to come.ZS Holdings has made a $50,000 contribution to RDP to establish the ZS Holdings 50th Anniversary International Student-Athlete Success Fund.As RDP explains it was fifty years ago that Afzal and Gulzar embarked on a journey from ...
Apr 13, 2024
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Kings Hockey
RDP Athlete of the Week - Jaxon Steele
Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) Athletics has announced Jaxon Steele (Kings Hockey) as The RDP Athlete of the Week. Jaxon Steele - Kings Hockey Program - Bachelor of Kinesiology (3rd year) Hometown - Calgary, AB Kings forward Jaxon Steele was a difference maker in game three of the best-of-five Alberta Colleges Athletic Con...
Mar 25, 2024
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Hockey champions
Red Deer Polytechnic Athletics Recap: March 25
The Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) Kings Hockey team defeated the Concordia University Thunder in game three to sweep the championship final.Here is a summary of the results: On Friday, the RDP Kings won back-to-back Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) Men's Hockey Championships. In game three, Chance Longjohn and ...
Mar 25, 2024
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Five Athletes
Red Deer Polytechnic Hockey acknowledged at the ACAC level
Five student-athletes from the Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) Kings and Queens Hockey teams have been recognized by the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) for their impactful play during the 2023/2024 season. Red Deer's Avery Lajeunesse and Stettler's Kyla Hansel have made the ACAC Women's Hockey First All-Confere...
Mar 22, 2024
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RDP Athletics

March 22 - 24
This week in Red Deer Polytechnic Athletics
This week, the RDP Kings Hockey team will continue the ACAC Men's Hockey Championship against the Concordia University Thunder. Here is a summary of the games this week:HockeyKings vs. Thunder | Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre | Friday, March 22 | 7 pmIn game three, the RDP Kings will have an opportunity to win the ...
Mar 21, 2024
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Zoey Longman & Ben House
RDP Athletics Athletes of the Week
Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) Athletics have announced Zoey Longman and Ben House, from Queens and Kings Indoor Track, as The Gutter RDP Athletes of the Week Zoey Longman - Sylvan Lake, AB Program - Legal Assistant (1st year)Zoey Longman had an outstanding weekend for the Red Deer Polytechnic Queens at the Alberta College...
Mar 21, 2024
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indoor track, hockey, curling
Red Deer Polytechnic Athletics recap: March 17
The Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) Indoor Track team excelled at the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) Indoor Track Championships with the Queens earning gold and the Kings solidifying bronze. In addition, several RDP student-athletes received individual medals and special recognition at the conference level. The...
Mar 18, 2024
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Curling/Hockey/Indoor Track
RDP Athletics: March 12-17
This week, the RDP Kings Curling team will compete at the CCAA/Curling Canada College Championships. The Kings Hockey team will begin the ACAC Men's Hockey finals at home and the Red Deer Polytechnic Indoor Track team will challenge for medals at the ACAC Indoor Track Championships. Here is a summary of the games this ...
Mar 12, 2024
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Rachel Perry / Chance Longjohn
RDP Athletics Athletes of the Week
Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) Athletics has announced Rachel Perry (Queens Volleyball) and Chance Longjohn (Kings Hockey) as the RDP Athletes of the Week: Rachel Perry - Queens Volleyball Program - Business Diploma (3rd year) Hometown - Grande Prairie, AB Rachel Perry made an impact for the Red Deer Polytechnic Queens Vol...
Mar 12, 2024
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Volleyball/Hockey
Red Deer Polytechnic Athletics recap
This past week, the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre was buzzing with excitement as Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) hosted the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Women's Volleyball National Championship. The RDP Kings Hockey team defeated the University of Alberta Augustana Vikings in the best-of-three semi-f...
Mar 11, 2024
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March 6-9, 2024
Lakeland College Rustlers crowned national champions at Red Deer Polytechnic
The Lakeland College Rustlers have won gold for the second straight season at the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Women's Volleyball National Championship. Here is a summary of the results from the final day of competition at the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre: Match 12 | Nordiques de Lionel-Groulx ...
Mar 10, 2024
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March 6-9, 2024
Finalists determined on day two at CCAA Women's Volleyball National Championship
While several teams remain in contention for national bronze, the Lakeland College Rustlers and Vancouver Island University (VIU) Mariners have qualified for the gold medal match at the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Women's Volleyball National Championship. Here is a summary of the results from the se...
Mar 08, 2024
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March 6-9, 2024
Day one wraps up at CCAA Women's Volleyball National Championship in Red Deer
The Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Women's Volleyball National Championship got off to a great start at the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre. The first day featured incredible athleticism, entertaining volleyball fans from across the nation. Here is a summary of the results: Match 1 | Capilano Blues ...
Mar 07, 2024
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Women's Volleyball Nationals Underway
Red Deer Polytechnic Athletics Athlete of the Week
Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) Athletics has announced Izzy Palumbo as The RDP Athlete of the Week. Izzy Palumbo - Queens Hockey Program - Bachelor of Commerce (3rd year) Hometown - Golden, BC Goaltender Izzy Palumbo was outstanding in net for the Red Deer Polytechnic Queens Hockey team in its best-of-three semi-final agai...
Mar 06, 2024
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March 6-9
Red Deer Polytechnic hosts CCAA Women's Volleyball National Championship for first time in 37 years
This week, Red Deer will host the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Women's Volleyball National Championship for the first time in 37 years. From March 6-9, Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) will hold the competition at the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre, with matches taking place from 1 - 8 p.m. daily. The ...
Mar 04, 2024
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Best-Of-Three Series
NAIT defeats RDP Queens Hockey in semi-final series
This past week, the Red Deer Polytechnic Queens Hockey team put forth a good effort, but dropped their semi-final series to the NAIT Ooks. Here is a summary of the results: On Friday, the Red Deer Polytechnic Queens Hockey team defeated the NAIT Ooks 3-2 in game one of the best-of-three semi-final. Julie Wagner, Hayley...
Mar 04, 2024
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Red Deer Polytechnic student-athletes receive ACAC Basketball Awards
Four members of the Red Deer Polytechnic Kings and Queens Basketball teams have been acknowledged by the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) for their exceptional play. Queens fifth-year guard Sandra Garcia-Bernal was named ACAC Women's Basketball South Player of the Year and a South First All-Conference team s...
Mar 02, 2024
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NAIT Ooks
RDP Queens hockey to start playoffs this week
This week, the Red Deer Polytechnic Queens Hockey team will begin the playoffs against the nawt Ooks. Here is a summary of the games this week: Hockey Queens vs NAIT | Gary W. Harris Canada Game Centre | Friday, March 1 | 7 pm The Red Deer Polytechnic Queens Hockey team will host the NAIT Ooks in game one of the best-o...
Feb 27, 2024
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Curling Athletes
RDP Athletics Athletes of the Week
Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) Athletics is very proud to announce Cassidy Blair (RDP Mixed Curling team) and Sam Goodey (Kings Curling) as The RDP Athletes of the Week: Cassidy Blair RDP Mixed Curling team Program - Bachelor of Kinesiology (1st) Hometown - Lacombe, Alberta As a first-year skip, Cassidy Blair has been a di...
Feb 27, 2024
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Five Student-Athletes
Red Deer Polytechnic curlers recognized across the ACAC
Five student-athletes from the Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) Curling program have been celebrated by the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) for their outstanding play and contributions to their sport. Cassidy Blair of the RDP Mixed Curling team was recognized as ACAC Women's Curler of the Year. "As a first-y...
Feb 27, 2024
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Three medals
Red Deer Polytechnic Athletics Weekend Recap
This past week, three Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) teams won medals at Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) Championships with the Kings Curling team earning gold, the Mixed Curling team picking up silver, and the Kings Volleyball squad solidifying bronze.In Airdrie, the Queens finished fourth at the ACAC Curling ...
Feb 26, 2024
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National Championship March 6-9
Red Deer Polytechnic Volleyball acknowledged at ACAC awards
Eight student-athletes and a head coach from the Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) Kings and Queens Volleyball teams have been recognized by the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC). Raya Roesler, a middle blocker on the RDP Queens, has been named the ACAC Women's Volleyball South Rookie of the Year. Teammates Emma Hol...
Feb 22, 2024
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Feb. 22-24, 2024
This week in Red Deer Polytechnic Athletics
This week, the Red Deer Polytechnic Queens Basketball team will kick off the playoffs at home. The RDP Kings Basketball squad will begin its quest for a spot in the ACAC Men's Final Four Basketball Tournament. The Red Deer Polytechnic Queens Hockey team will wrap up the regular season with one final home game. The RDP ...
Feb 22, 2024
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Hockey/Basketball/Volleyball
Red Deer Polytechnic Athletics weekend review
This past weekend, the Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) Queens Hockey team split its weekend series with the NAIT Ooks. The RDP Queens Basketball team picked up a win and a loss. The Kings Basketball team dropped two road games against tough opponents. Both RDP Kings and Queens Volleyball squads downed the Broncos at Olds Co...
Feb 21, 2024
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Feb. 16-17, 2024
This week in Red Deer Polytechnic Athletics
This week, the Queens Hockey team will face-off against the NAIT Ooks in a home-and-home series. The Red Deer Polytechnic Kings and Queens Basketball teams will play road games against the Lakeland College Rustlers and Keyano College Huskies. In their lone weekend matches, the RDP Volleyball squads will challenge the B...
Feb 13, 2024
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Justine Larson/Jacob Wozney
RDP Athletics Athletes of the Week: February 12
Red Deer Polytechnic Athletics has announced Justine Larson (Queens Indoor Track) and Jacob Wozney (Kings Hockey) as The RDP Athletes of the Week: Justine Larson Queens Indoor Track Program - Bachelor of Education Early Years (3rd) Hometown - Strathmore, Alberta Justine Larson was a leader and key contributor to the Re...
Feb 13, 2024
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Feb. 9-11, 2024
Red Deer Polytechnic Athletics weekend review
As the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) Championships approach, RDP Athletics officials say there were many meaningful and exciting games played by the Red Deer Polytechnic Kings and Queens this past weekend. Officials say the RDP Queens Hockey team split its weekend series with the SAIT Trojans while the Ki...
Feb 12, 2024
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Hockey, V-Ball, B-Ball, Track
This Week in Red Deer Polytechnic Athletics
Queens Hockey gets the weekend rolling on Friday as they host the SAIT Trojans before traveling down to Calgary for the rematch on Saturday. The Kings will be in Calgary on Friday for the first of two games against the Trojans this weekend before heading back up to Red Deer for the rubber match of the home-and-home ser...
Feb 08, 2024
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