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| postcode = T3Z 1L4 |
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'''Edge School''' is a [[private school]] located in the [[Rocky View County]], just west of [[Calgary]], [[Alberta]], [[Canada]]. |
'''Edge School''' is a [[private school]] located in the [[Rocky View County]], just west of [[Calgary]], [[Alberta]], [[Canada]]. Edge School offers training in dance, golf, hockey, soccer, figure skating, basketball, and a flex program for students who would like to pursue a sport other than those currently offered. Edge follows a three-sphere philosophy – academics, athletics and character development - which aims to prepare students for either post secondar education or a career in their chosen sport<ref>{{cite web|url=https://edgeschool.com/discover/|title=Discover Edge School|work=Edge School for Athletes|accessdate=Aug 28, 2018}}</ref>. |
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==History== |
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As of 2012-2013, the school is no longer a part of [[Rocky View Schools]], the school board of the [[Municipal District of Rocky View]]. It has an affiliate program called [[Edge School Skill Academy North]] in partnership with the [[Grande Prairie Public School District]] at [[Alexander Forbes School]] in [[Grande Prairie]].<ref> http://www.gppsd.ab.ca/school/alexanderforbes/edge/Pages/default.aspx</ref> |
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The school was founded in 1999 by Brent Devost, and combines athletics with a strong emphasis on academics. |
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In 2008, Edge built a new 170,000 square foot facility with complete academic amenities and a state-of-the-art sports complex<ref>{{cite web|url=https://edgeschool.com/discover/facts-highlights/|title=Facts and Highlights|work=Edge School for Athletes}}</ref>. |
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==Jim Davidson Sports Complex== |
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The Jim Davidson Sports Complex is a world-class athletic, recreational and community-use facility. Inside the 90,000 sq. ft. complex there are 2 NHL-sized arenas, Founders & Alumni Lounge, gymnasium with 2 NBA-sized courts, high-performance training centre, 3 professional dance studios, golf centre, and a sports medicine clinic.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://edgeschool.com/discover/facilities/|title=Facilities|work=Edge School for Athletes}}</ref> |
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==Alumni== |
==Alumni== |
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Revision as of 04:55, 1 September 2018
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| Coordinates | 51°05′40″N 114°21′30″W / 51.0945413°N 114.3582538°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Private/Independent |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Status | Open |
| Principal | Keith Taylor |
| Grades | K–12 |
| Enrollment | 300+ |
| Average class size | 14 |
| Language | English |
| Campus | Rural |
| Houses | Everest, Kilimanjaro, Logan, and Makalu |
| Colour(s) | |
| Athletics | Basketball, Dance, Figure Skating, Golf, Hockey, Soccer |
| Website | edgeschool |
Edge School is a private school located in the Rocky View County, just west of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Edge School offers training in dance, golf, hockey, soccer, figure skating, basketball, and a flex program for students who would like to pursue a sport other than those currently offered. Edge follows a three-sphere philosophy – academics, athletics and character development - which aims to prepare students for either post secondar education or a career in their chosen sport[1].
History
The school was founded in 1999 by Brent Devost, and combines athletics with a strong emphasis on academics.
In 2008, Edge built a new 170,000 square foot facility with complete academic amenities and a state-of-the-art sports complex[2].
Jim Davidson Sports Complex
The Jim Davidson Sports Complex is a world-class athletic, recreational and community-use facility. Inside the 90,000 sq. ft. complex there are 2 NHL-sized arenas, Founders & Alumni Lounge, gymnasium with 2 NBA-sized courts, high-performance training centre, 3 professional dance studios, golf centre, and a sports medicine clinic.[3]
Alumni
- Thomas Hickey (New York Islanders)[4]
- Joe Colborne (Colorado Avalanche)[5]
- Tyler Myers (Winnipeg Jets)[6]
- Matt Dumba (Minnesota Wild)[7][8]
References
- ^ "Discover Edge School". Edge School for Athletes. Retrieved Aug 28, 2018.
- ^ "Facts and Highlights". Edge School for Athletes.
- ^ "Facilities". Edge School for Athletes.
- ^ http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=678360
- ^ http://www.calgaryherald.com/sports/college+route+worked+nicely+calgary+colborne/3410806/story.html
- ^ http://www.nhl.com/ice/player.htm?id=8474574
- ^ http://www.nhl.com/ice/player.htm?id=8476856
- ^ http://www.csshl.ca/leagues/newsletter.cfm?page=72128&clientID=4542&leagueID=15269
External links
51°05′42″N 114°21′22″W / 51.095°N 114.356°W
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