RAISE Athletics Hosts Soft Opening of 22 Pickleball Courts in St. Albert

RAISE Athletics in St Albert (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)

A new multi purpose sporting facility has opened in St. Albert. The RAISE Athletics facility spans out at 170,000 square feet with 22 pickleball courts opened in the first phase.

Safina Nanji, director of operations and marketing communications with RAISE Athletics spoke with 89.3 The Raven, saying it feels good to have the soft opening as the facility is a passion project for her family.

Safina Nanji, director of operations and marketing communications with RAISE Athletics (Photo Credits – Daniel Barker-Tremblay)

Nanji speaks on the phases of the multi purpose facility, that will include basketball courts, soccer fields, tennis courts and more. With construction set to be completed in May 2025.

Floor plan of RAISE Athletics (Photo Credits – Daniel Barker-Tremblay)

Nanji adds that with excitement building for the new Recreation Centre, there is the awareness of needed space for athletes to access space for play and training as a hub to participate in multiple sports.