Monday, November 28, 2011
Sports Facility Could Boost College Programs
The proposed sports complex in Coldstream would open the door to new programs at Okanagan College, if it gets the green light. The facility would include a running track and lighted playing field on ten acres next to the college. Regional Dean Jane Lister says it could also lead to new programs at the campus. "A human kinetics program is one that has been talked about, but
other athletic sports related programs would have to be researched and
examined to see if it would be suitable." Lister says it would also provide recreational opportunities for
students, and she says the student association is supporting the
proposal. It will next be discussed by local politicians to determine if and when a referendum will be held. As part of the approval to use the ten acres for a sports complex, the institution is being encouraged by the Agricultural Land Commission
to develop more agricultural content. Lister says a demonstration garden is being created on 1.5 acres below the parking lot. "We're hoping that various activities will take place on that with
respect to agriculture, like agricultural research and practicum
opportunities for our environmental studies students." Lister says the garden should be ready for use next spring or summer,
allowing some continuing studies classes to be held on the site.
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