Edge School

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 of students - which aims to prepare students for either post secondary education or a career in their chosen sport. [1]

Edge School
Location
Rocky View County
,
Alberta
,
T3Z 1L4

Canada
Coordinates51.0945413°N 114.3582538°W / 51.0945413; -114.3582538
Information
School typePrivate/Independent
Founded1999
StatusOpen
PrincipalKeith Taylor
Grades4–12
Enrollment300+
Average class size14
LanguageEnglish
CampusRural
HousesEverest, Kilimanjaro, Logan, and Makalu
Colour(s)        
AthleticsBasketball, Dance, Figure Skating, Golf, Hockey, Soccer
Websiteedgeschool.com

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

References
  1. "Discover Edge School". Edge School for Athletes. Retrieved Aug 28, 2018.
  2. "Facts and Highlights". Edge School for Athletes.
  3. "Facilities". Edge School for Athletes.
  4. NHL Player Profile - Thomas Hickey
  5. U.S. college route worked nicely for Calgary's Colborne
  6. NHL Player Profile - Tyler Myers
  7. NHL Player Profile - Matt Dumba
  8. CSSHL School Profile: Edge School for Athletes
  9. Elite Prospects - Jake Bean
  10. Elite Prospects - Jaret Anderson-Dolan
  11. Elite Prospects - Jacob Bernard-Docker


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