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“They often times don’t get the recognition from the association and the kids, because most of the work that they do is in the background. It was really just wanting to highlight all of that because they are every bit as important as every head coach, or assistant coach, or board member," said Pierre Landry, President, Cochrane Minor Hockey Association.

The Airdrie Cochrane Athletic Association has announced its coaching roster for this coming season.

Cochrane Crush baseball is back in swing, with games every Wednesday and Saturday between the three teams in the local cohort.

“No man has the right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. It is a shame for a man to grow old without seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable," - Socrates, in Xenophon's Memorabilia

“I think it’s really important, mental health-wise for both players and the parents to get out and enjoy it and be around people and have some fun again,” said Corey O'How, President of Cochrane Minor Baseball.

“It will be kind of nice to take a break from the pressure of evaluations and teams and being a slave to the schedule of the league and just have a fun soccer season with your friends, kick around, play,” Said Rhonda Carr, programming coordinator with Cochrane Minor Soccer. “That’s what we’re really hoping the season will be.”

“Bow Valley High School continued to set high standards for extracurricular activities within Rocky View schools, and we’re very proud for our achievements. This success is due to the tremendous effort that is put into our athletic, artistic, and community service-related programs," - Matt Baugh, Physical Education Teacher, Bow Valley High School.

Local Olympic hopeful Natalie Eilers to receive equipment grant from RBC Training Ground program.

“Our school is traditionally very strong in athletics, and this year was no exception, even with COVID. We’re talked about around the province as a smaller school, but with a very strong, powerful program and we’re going to keep going at that, and those kids are the reason why,” Robbie McNab, Cobra’s Head Coach, Cochrane High School.

“With some of the recent news from Football Alberta and the Alberta government, basically AHS’s Stage Two, that allows cohorts of 50 and football to start up again, we figured we would over some of the guidelines and some of the plans we’ll have for the season to make sure that it’s safe and fun and productive for the players."