Athletic Centre

A home for the Timberwolves

Having multiple, multi-use spaces where young people can engage in a wide variety of physical activity is essential to physical and emotional development. In student and parent feedback, the facilities gap continuously identified is our lack of indoor athletic space. We know—as parents, educators, and advocates for youth—that health and wellness are paramount and supersede all of the other work we do.

The facility will reflect the needs of key stakeholders as identified through consultation with alumni, parents, and RLC faculty and staff. They have identified the need to:

• create a venue for sports and recreation while providing new opportunities for inter- and intra-school competition;
  
• create a centre for wellness as part of physical education;
• create a social hub, one where all students can meet informally outside of class time and in the evenings;
• enhance the entrance to the property and develop the property in a way that is distinctly RLC, honouring the traditions of the school and signalling our future;
  
• build relationships and partnership opportunities with community organizations.

The facility will include:

• Outdoor seating/learning areas
• Reception area
• Team areas for gathering/learning
  
• Strength and conditioning gym
  
• Barrier-free washrooms
• Universal shower, change rooms
• Media centre for announcements/teaching
  
• Full-size basketball court
  
• Half basketball courts with side-mounted nets
  
• Volleyball court
  
• Fixtures for badminton and pickleball
  
• Retractable bleachers
  

Sports-specific training
From team competition to one-on-one coaching, the space allows for a broad range of activity and training. It sits across from the main athletics field, providing changing rooms and washrooms for visiting teams.

An inclusive space
Inviting and approachable, the facility promotes active lifestyles, wellbeing, teamwork, and fun. It's a place to train, but also to gather; a place to grow, but also to play. It provides a fully accessible social hub during the day and into the evenings.

A team facility
There are dedicated spaces for athletes and coaches to gather. Here, they’ll review strategy and receive individual coaching. There are spaces for visiting teams, allowing RLC to host a wider range of athletic events and competitions year round.  

A gateway to the outdoors
RLC is founded on the values and lessons of outdoor education. The vocabulary of the structure will be that of a facility that interfaces with outdoor education and recreation, serving as a gateway to the natural features of the campus.

An expression of the RLC community  

Your support will enhance a sense of place and identity and further our commitment to students as they orchestrate the critical balance of mind, body, and spirit. It will reflect our commitment to keep RLC students joyful, active, and engaged.
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Dave Krocker, Head of School
Ph: 705-732-4351
Mobile: 343-997-1226
dave.krocker@rosseaulakecollege.com

Kim Morton, Director of Advancement
PH: 705-732-4351
Mobile: 905-409-9754
kim.morton@rosseaulakecollege.com
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