Sports Alternative

Sports Alternative programming enables student athletes to participate in rigorous sports training routines while remaining on track with their academic goals.

Goals

• Develop academic skills with a flexible schedule that  allows for sport-specific training

Benefits

• Improved technique and enhanced knowledge of the chosen sport or recreational activity
• Preparation for advanced training or competition
• Improved time management and organizational skills

Program delivery

• Academic classes scheduled for part of the day or week with sports training scheduled for the remainder of the day or week
• Athletic and sport training by certified coaches
• Access to on-site and community training facilities
• Shadow Days to provide prospective students with a first-hand experience in the program

Sports training partners

The Division provides academic instruction and partner organizations provide sports training at a cost to parents. Current partnerships with Vimy Ridge Academy and Donnan schools include:

• Academic and Athletic Development - hockey, lacrosse, sport fit and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training
• University of Alberta's Green and Gold Soccer Academy - soccer training

Fees

Students enrolled in Sports Alternative pay additional fees to cover extra costs such as equipment, transportation and facility rentals. Contact a school offering Sports Alternative for more information.

Eligibility

To be eligible, students must:

• be in Grades 3 - 12
• have sports experience, or be involved in sports training or competitions.

For more information about eligibility, contact a school offering Sports Alternative.

Alberta curriculum

All Edmonton Public Schools programming is based on curriculum determined by Alberta Education. Students enrolled in Sports Alternative will receive the same high-quality education offered in all of our programs.

Transportation

• Grade 3 to Grade 6 - Some yellow busing options are available.
• Grade 7 to 12 - Edmonton Transit is the preferred method of transportation.

For more information about busing, contact a school offering the program or call Student Transportation at 780-429-8585.