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Red Deer to host one-day Sport Summit on Sept. 19

Central Sport is organizing the event at Red Deer Polytechnic, drawing speakers and panels from across Canada's sport community.

Central Sport has announced that the Sport Summit will be held in Red Deer on Saturday, Sept. 19, running from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Margaret Parsons Theatre at Red Deer Polytechnic.

The one-day event will feature speakers and panel discussions covering topics such as mental health in sports, women in sports, volunteer management, sport culture, coach-player connection, and leadership. Confirmed speakers include Coach Harp on diversity and inclusion, Bob Wilkie on mental health, and Kristine Chalmers on leadership.

Organizers describe the Summit as bringing together leaders, innovators and changemakers from across the Canadian sport landscape, aiming to provide practical tools and connections for grassroots clubs, provincial associations, educational institutions and national sporting organizations.

Tickets are priced at $50 per person and can be purchased online.

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