04-08-2025, https://epsb.ca/programs/athletics/sportsalternative/factsheet/

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:

  • 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. 


04-08-2025, https://epsb.ca/programs/athletics/sportsalternative/factsheet/

Sports Alternative

School Sites

Elementary

Junior High

Senior High