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1 2010 Alberta Rural Development Conference
The Effects of Sport Academies on Rural Schools, Communities, and Students 2010 Alberta Rural Development Conference Lethbridge, Alberta May 13, 2010

2 Introduction Daniel Balderson University of Lethbridge Glen Secretan
Lethbridge College Todd Ojala Vauxhall Academy of Baseball Lois Maloney Mayor: Town of Vauxhall Randy Jensen Westwind Rodeo Academy

3 Academy Development Start of a multi-year study looking at this growing phenomenon Multiple Academies across the province have been developed Rural Locations

4 Academy Project Objectives
PROVIDE a clearinghouse of information (website and related publications) IDENTIFY ways that rural communities can prosper DEVELOP a transitional program for rural students to continue with their education after high school ORGANIZE a Sport Academy Summit for communities and schools from across Alberta to share strategies and best practices

5 Academy Profiles Vauxhall Academy of Baseball
President (and Principal): Todd Ojala Mayor Lois Maloney Vauxhall, Alberta Westwind Rodeo Academy Director: Randy Jensen Cardston, Alberta


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