Sports academy at Carlton grows with new partner

The Trach Sports Academy at Carlton Comprehensive has increased enrollment to 105 students after the Saskatchewan Rivers School Division partnered this year with Jordan Trach, up from 90 last year; the program now runs high school hockey, Grade 7–8 hockey and a high school multi-sport stream.

The Trach Sports Academy at Carlton Comprehensive is continuing to grow after the Saskatchewan Rivers School Division changed partners this year. The division moved from the Global Sports Academy to a new partnership with Jordan Trach and his team to provide skill development and athletic training. Superintendent Jeff Court reported the program now serves 105 student athletes across three streams: high school hockey, Grade 7–8 hockey and a high school multi-sport program. Director of education Neil Finch said enrollment has steadily increased and that the first year with Trach went well. Key details: - The program reported 105 student athletes in three programs, compared with 90 enrolled last year. - Roughly 80 students participate in the hockey program (Grades 6–12) and about 25 are in the Grade 9–12 multi-sport program. - The academy began with 19 students in 2020 and rose to 39 in 2022 before the more recent growth. - The program draws mostly from Prince Albert with some rural students joining as well. - Grade 7–8 students come from Red Wing, École Vickers, École Arthur Pechey and Osborne Schools, with Vickers supplying the majority. - Program offerings include sport-specific training, sports therapy, nutrition education, flexible learning options, classroom leadership work and a blended learning environment for older students. Summary: The program's growth reflects rising interest across the division and broader offerings under the new partner. Undetermined at this time.