Athletics

There are more than 20,000 soccer players from four to 18 years of age in Calgary and that number grows every year. CMSA is the governing body of soccer in Calgary and the largest youth sports organization in Western Canada. Operating outdoor and indoor programs, CMSA provides development and education programs for players, coaches and referees. Shane Homes has provided more than 3,600 player jerseys since 2008 through our U8 jersey program, which includes the annual U8 Shane Homes Minifest Tournament. Grassroot coaching and development programs have enabled coaches, plus mentorship programs benefit more than 1,500 volunteer coaches and thousands of young players throughout Calgary. Additionally, Shane Homes has awarded more than $30,000 in scholarships to U18 players to further their post-secondary education.

We've all done it – bought tickets to an event, only to have something come up that prevents us from going. But what to do with the tickets? The Kids Up Front program collects unused tickets to a variety of arts, culture, sports and recreation events and distributes them to kids and their families who don't ordinarily have the opportunity to attend events of this type. In addition, we donate one dollar for every offensive yard gained by the Calgary Stampeders throughout the regular season, which is approximately $10,000 year to year to the Yards for Kids Program. We're creating miles of smiles and lasting memories for Calgary's kids.

Imagine a centre large enough for two indoor soccer fields, twin arenas, swimming pools, indoor running track, a world-class gymnastics facility and you're imaging Airdrie's East Lake Recreation and Wellness Centre. Shane Home has been part of Airdrie since 2006, demonstrating our long-term commitment to the city with a $225,000 contribution to the Airdrie Regional Recreation Enhancement Society, which kick started the construction of the centre. We are proud to have our name on the Shane Homes Field, home to basketball, ball hockey, soccer, lacrosse and volleyball. We are also proud to have made a second investment for construction of an NHL-sized ice surface, known as Shane Homes Ice.

At Shane Homes, we 've turned our love for golf into a major fund raising event every year since 1998, the Willow Park Charity Classic Golf Tournament. In partnership with the owners of the Willow Park Golf and Country Club, a simple idea and the belief in the importance of giving back to the community by supporting worthwhile causes has resulted in millions of dollars going to charity, with a different recipient chosen each year. As title sponsors, Shane Homes and Willow Park, through the tournament, have supported such agencies as AARC, Woods Homes, VRRI, Hospice Calgary, Renfrew Educational Services, Habitat for Humanity and more.

Frank Lindsay was a man who lived life to the fullest and golf was a true love of his. Frank founded Carpets for Less in 1984, which became a trusted supplier to Shane Homes, a relationship that continues to this day under the name All Floors. Frank was also a friend and confidant of Shane Homes' founder, Cal Wenzel, whose intention for the Frank Lindsay Golf Foundation, honouring Frank's memory, is to support youth golf programs. The foundation has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars and has put hundreds of kids through golf schools and programs.

We admire entrepreneurs - our company was founded on the entrepreneurial spirit – and we especially admire the brave ones. That's why we are pleased to sponsor Connor Hamilton, a Calgary born-and-raised individual who specializes in riding bareback horses. Connor is a member of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association. His claims to fame are being the 2015 Calgary Stampede novice champion, the 2016 Lewiston, Montana PRCA champion and a finalist in the 2016 Prairie Circuit.  At 21 years of age, Connor has a great future ahead of him, travelling to more than 100 rodeos a year, including his hometown Calgary Exhibition and Stampede.
 

Hosting an Olympic Games elevates the host city to world-wide recognition and respect and the Winter Games Calgary hosted in 1988 are among the most successful of all time. Canada Olympic Park, operated by Winsport Canada, was the hub of those Games and today, it continues to be the centre for high performance training for Olympic-calibre athletes, as well as providing year-round recreational facilities to the general public. Our sponsorship of Canada Olympic Park, encompassing the Shane Homes meeting room, is our contribution to the legacy of the 1988 Olympics and the successful future of Winsport Canada.

Our commitment to health, wellness and quality of life is fulfilled many fold at the Westside Recreation Centre. Opened in 2000, it is the place to play in southwest Calgary for all ages and abilities, from committed athletes to those venturing into the fitness world for the first time. There are a number of world-class facilities, activities, programs and services from which to choose for active bodies and minds and a high quality of life.  Shane Homes was pleased to donate funds to help with the first major expansion of the Centre that included new and expanded spaces to serve the community for years to come.

Nothing says staying healthy better than being with family, friends and neighbours, participating in sports, social and other activities. Our $100,000 donation to the Springbank Park for All Seasons in southwest Calgary has provided recreation facilities, meeting venues, special event activities and other opportunities for people to come together. It is also home to the Shane Homes Curling Rink for those aspiring to play in The Briar.

With a focus on health, wellness and athletics, the Okotoks Recreation Centre (OKC) is dedicated to year round sports, leisure and continuing education programs, bolstered by a $100,000 donation from Shane Homes. OKC's has facilities for everyone in the family – a skateboard park, sports field, water spa, fitness centre, arenas, pools, multi-purpose rooms, youth centre, curling rink and the Shane Homes gymnasium. The hard court gymnasium accommodates basketball, volleyball, badminton, soccer and floor hockey, available on a drop-in basis, as well as advanced rental.