Strathmore Parks and Rec - Strathmore Motor Products Sports Centre

REGIONAL RECREATIONS FACILITY and K-9 PUBLIC SCHOOL

August 14, 2018

Caption: Progress continues at the Strathmore Motor Products Sports Centre & George Freeman K-9 School

View Pathway Development Progress Update Here

The Town of Strathmore in partnership with Golden Hills School Division, Wheatland County and the Alberta Government have embarked on an exciting project of building the combined Strathmore Motor Products Sports Centre and George Freeman K-9 Public School. The estimated completion date is September in time for school and October for the Sports Centre.

The new facility will specifically provide needed indoor, year-round multigenerational recreation facilities for residents and organized sports groups from Wheatland County, Strathmore and surrounding areas to use. It will be located at the corner of George Freeman Trail and Edgeview Road.

Features

Gymnasium sports including soccer, lacrosse, futsal, pickle ball, volleyball, basketball and badminton
Elevated Strathmore Sobey’s Indoor Track for walking and running
Surface that can accommodate large trade shows and other special events

Benefits:

Winter training opportunities and a jump start to spring training
Tournament hosting
Expand currently full programs
Creation of new programs for a variety age groups and genders
Daytime access
More practice and competitive space available
Opportunities for more adult leagues and intramurals

Funding & Sponsorship:

The project partners are contributing towards the capital costs of the project. The Town of Strathmore’s contribution to the project is $5 million, of which $2 million will come from provincial grants, $2 million from debentures and $1 million from reserves. Wheatland County has committed $3 million and Golden Hills School Division has committed $2 million to the project.

Sponsorships are available which will provide the opportunity for companies to position themselves as a community leader associated with the importance of healthy lifestyles. Sponsorship provides additional funding for enhancements of the facility. Now is the time to invest in this community project. There are many levels of sponsorship available from naming rights to purchasing equipment.

Sponsorship Brochure

For more info, please contact

Sharon McCormick

E. sharon.mccormick@strathmore.ca

T. 403-361-2102

Steve Grajczk

E. steveg99@shaw.ca

FAQ’s

When is the estimated completion date?
The School is expected to open in September.
The Sports Centre is expected to open to the public in October.

How will it be financed?
The project partners are contributing towards the capital costs of the project. The Town of Strathmore’s contribution to the project is $5 million, of which $2 million will come from provincial grants, $2 million from debentures and $1 million from reserves. Wheatland County has committed $3 million and Golden Hills School Division has committed $2 million to the project.