https://rdpolytechathletics.ca en-us https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260514h0i1wc Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) first-year student-athlete Kaybree Zunti has had a season to remember in the Canadian Collegiate Rodeo Association (CCRA). After consistently ranking at or near the top of the leaderboard throughout the 2025-26 season, Zunti completed the season with another remarkable performance at the recent Canadian College Finals Rodeo (CCFR) in Rimbey. Her efforts earned her the title of 2026 CCFR High Point Cowgirl, finishing with an impressive 795 points. Thu, 14 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260514h0i1wc https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260429g48lit The Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) Kings Basketball team will have a new leader starting in the 2026-27 season. Anthony Skepple has been named the head coach of the RDP Kings. “I am excited to welcome Anthony to RDP,” says Randy Stewart, Manager, Athletics and Student Life, Red Deer Polytechnic. “Along with his wealth of post-secondary playing and coaching experience, Anthony has the ability to bring out the best of the student-athletes, both on and off the court.” Skepple coached the Briercrest College Clippers Women’s Basketball team from 2020-25, leading the squad to a pair of ACAC bronze medals. He was also named the 2023 ACAC Women’s Basketball South Coach of the Year after helping the Clippers improve to 13-8 from 4-12 the previous season. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260429g48lit https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260330ib1jd3 The 2025–26 Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) Kings and Queens have added another remarkable chapter to the storied legacy of RDP Athletics. At the Red Deer Polytechnic Athletics Awards Night held April 1, student-athletes, coaches, staff, donors and supporters were acknowledged for their contributions to academic, athletic and social communities. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260330ib1jd3 https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260323k3v41d In April, Red Deer Polytechnic Athletics will host the RDP Athletics Awards and the RDP Queens Dance team will participate in the Danceworks/Central Alberta Dance Festival in the Arts Centre. Members of the Queens Rodeo team will compete at the Canadian Collegiate Rodeo Association (CCRA) Finals in Rimbey. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260323k3v41d https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260323jceg4s This past week, the Red Deer Polytechnic Kings Hockey team earned silver at the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) Men's Hockey Championship. The RDP Queens Rodeo team achieved several top 10 results in southern Alberta. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260323jceg4s https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260316nbmmmx This week, the Red Deer Polytechnic Kings Hockey team will continue its best-of-five Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) Championship series against the SAIT Trojans. The RDP Queens Rodeo team will compete in Claresholm. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260316nbmmmx https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260316k1lxhg This past week, the Red Deer Polytechnic Kings Volleyball team won gold at the 2026 Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Men’s Volleyball National Championship. The RDP Queens Hockey team earned silver at the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) Championship. The Kings Hockey team dropped two close games in its best-of-five ACAC Championship. The Red Deer Polytechnic Queens Rodeo team achieved two top-10 results atq the Little Royal Rodeo. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260316k1lxhg https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260309q07b74 This week, the Red Deer Polytechnic Kings Volleyball team will compete at the 2026 Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Men’s Volleyball National Championship. The RDP Queens Hockey team will continue its best-of-five ACAC Championship. The Kings Hockey team will begin its best-of-five ACAC Championship. The Red Deer Polytechnic Queens Rodeo team will participate in the Little Royal Rodeo. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260309q07b74 https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260309pe3raj The Red Deer Polytechnic Queens Hockey team won the first two games in the best-of-five ACAC Women’s Hockey Championship. The RDP Kings Hockey team won the best-of-three semi-finals and advanced to the ACAC Men’s Hockey Championship. The Queens Indoor Track team earned silver and the Kings solidified bronze at the ACAC Championships. The RDP Dance team participated in the True West Dance Competition. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260309pe3raj https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260303pch6at This week, the Red Deer Polytechnic Queens Hockey squad will open the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) Championship. The RDP Indoor Track team will compete at the ACAC Championships in Edmonton. The Kings Hockey team will play the Portage College Voyageurs in the semi-finals. The Red Deer Polytechnic Dance team will participate in the True West Dance Competition. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260303pch6at https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260303oacx69 The Red Deer Polytechnic Kings Volleyball team earned gold at the ACAC Men’s Volleyball Championship. The RDP Queens Volleyball team finished fifth at the ACAC Women’s Volleyball Championship. The Queens Hockey team won its semi-final against the NAIT Ooks. The RDP Dance team received several awards at the Crown Quest Intercollegiate Dance Competition. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260303oacx69 https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260217mw5fnk This week, the Red Deer Polytechnic Queens Curling team will compete at nationals. The RDP Basketball and Volleyball squads will play the Lethbridge Polytechnic Kodiaks. The Queens Hockey team will face-off against the NAIT Ooks while the RDP Kings Hockey team will compete against the SAIT Trojans. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260217mw5fnk https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260217jr2f17 The Red Deer Polytechnic Volleyball teams defeated the Ambrose University Lions. The RDP Basketball squads dropped their games to the Lions. The RDP Indoor Track team had a strong showing at Running Room Grand Prix #2. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260217jr2f17 https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260209n4j6k2 The Red Deer Polytechnic Basketball and Volleyball teams will play the Ambrose University Lions in regular Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) action. The RDP Indoor Track team will participate in Running Room Grand Prix #2. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260209n4j6k2 https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260209hy6dle This past week, the Red Deer Polytechnic Kings and Queens Volleyball teams defeated the Medicine Hat College Rattlers. The Queens Basketball team split its series with the Rattlers while the RDP Kings Basketball squad dropped its games to Medicine Hat College. The Lakeland College Rustlers got by the Red Deer Polytechnic Queens Hockey team. The Kings Hockey team defeated the Portage College Voyageurs on the road in regular Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) action. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260209hy6dle https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260203n6awqu Kaily Sparks of the Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) Queens has been selected as the 2026 Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) Women’s Curling Rookie of the Year. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260203n6awqu https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260202r0qtiv This week, the Red Deer Polytechnic Kings and Queens Basketball and Volleyball teams will compete against the Medicine Hat College Rattlers. The RDP Queens Hockey team will face-off against the Lakeland College Rustlers and the Kings Hockey team will play the Portage College Voyageurs on the road in ACAC regular season action. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260202r0qtiv https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260202ogvyap This past week, the Red Deer Polytechnic Queens Curling team sealed silver and the Kings ranked fourth at the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) Curling Championships. The Queens Hockey team defeated the Olds College Broncos and the RDP Kings Hockey team downed the Concordia University Thunder. Both RDP Futsal squads finished with a 1-2 record at the ACAC Northwest Regional. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260202ogvyap https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260127kifr1p This week, the Red Deer Polytechnic Kings and Queens Curling teams will compete at the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) Curling Championships. The Queens Hockey team will play the Olds College Broncos and the RDP Kings Hockey team will face-off against the Concordia University Thunder. Both the RDP Futsal squads will participate in the ACAC Northwest Regional. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260127kifr1p https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260127jy1xg4 This past week, the Red Deer Polytechnic Basketball and Volleyball teams defeated the Olds College Broncos. The Queens Hockey team dropped its games in Medicine Hat and the Kings Hockey team split its weekend series with the NAIT Ooks. The RDP Indoor Track team had a good start to the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) season in Edmonton. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260127jy1xg4 https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260126rdl8xy If the Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) Kings’ first exhibition game of the 2026 Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) season is any indication of how the campaign will go, the Kings appear poised to be a formidable contender. Their commanding 8-0 victory over the Olds College of Agriculture & Technology Broncos on January 17 has set the stage for what could be and exciting and promising futsal season. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260126rdl8xy https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260126r1x52g Fifteen members of the national bronze-medal-winning Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) Queens are carrying their momentum indoors as they shift from the outdoor pitch to the fast-paced hard court of the 2026 Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) Futsal season. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260126r1x52g https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260119rshnwf Fueled by a strong team culture and a roster that blends experience with new talent, the Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) Indoor Track team is poised for another impactful Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) season. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260119rshnwf https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260119pzonbr This week, the Red Deer Polytechnic Basketball and Volleyball teams will play the Olds College Broncos. The Queens Hockey team will challenge the Medicine Hat College Rattlers and the Kings Hockey team will face the NAIT Ooks. The RDP Indoor Track team will open its season at the first ACAC grand prix in Edmonton. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260119pzonbr https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260119k4ad7t This past week, the Red Deer Polytechnic Volleyball teams defeated the Briercrest College Clippers. The Queens Hockey team downed the SAIT Trojans twice and the Kings Hockey team split its series with the University of Alberta Augustana Vikings. Both basketball squads dropped their games to the Clippers. The RDP Kings and Queens teams picked up wins at Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) Tournament #2 and advanced to the playoffs. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260119k4ad7t https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260112parhu2 This week, the Red Deer Polytechnic Basketball and Volleyball teams will play the Briercrest College Clippers. The Queens Hockey team will challenge the SAIT Trojans and the Kings Hockey team will face the University of Alberta Augustana Vikings. The RDP Curling team will compete at Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) Tournament #2. Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260112parhu2 https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260112n4u6sy This past week, the Red Deer Polytechnic Volleyball and Queens Hockey teams downed the SAIT Trojans in regular Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) action. The RDP Basketball teams dropped their games to the Trojans. The RDP Kings Hockey team swept the weekend series against the Briercrest College Clippers on the road. Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260112n4u6sy https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260102q5odln This week, the Red Deer Polytechnic Basketball and Volleyball teams, along with the Queens Hockey squad will challenge the SAIT Trojans. The RDP Kings Hockey team will play the Briercrest College Clippers on the road in Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) regular season action. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260102q5odln https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20251212msosq1 The Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) Kings Basketball team will see new leadership on the sidelines in January 2026 following the departure of head coach Jedell Foster. Stepping into the role of head coach is Tim McLenahan, while Rob Blais joins the program as assistant coach.  Fri, 12 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20251212msosq1 https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20251201hosn0b This past week, the Red Deer Polytechnic Basketball teams dropped their games to the Olds College Broncos in Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) regular season action. The RDP Queens Hockey team defeated the NAIT Ooks twice and the Kings Hockey team split the weekend series with the SAIT Trojans. Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20251201hosn0b