06/17/2026
A year of dreaming, fundraising, and community generosity has come to life at Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School (STS) with the opening of the Rose Athletic Park, a new high-performance athletic facility built to support student-athletes and sport in the broader Foothills region.
Located on the school’s 200-acre campus, the park will serve as the new home for the STS Spartans soccer, rugby, and track and field teams. The facility will also be available to the wider community for sports rentals, tournaments, interschool competitions, training sessions, and summer camps.
Founded in 1972, STS has been rooted in the Foothills community for more than 50 years. The opening of the park reflects that long-standing connection, creating new opportunities for students while extending the impact of this investment beyond the school community.
The project was funded entirely by private donors. Hundreds of STS families, alumni, past parents, employees, and friends contributed to the fundraising campaign, with no government funding involved in its construction.
“‘Built for community, by community’ has become the defining message of the project,” said Dr. Carol Grant-Watt, STS Head of School. “The Rose Athletic Park reflects a significant investment in young people, wellness, and the future of sport in our region.”
The facility is named in honour of Mike Rose and Sue Riddell-Rose, lead donors and long-time members of the STS community. Mike Rose serves as Chair of the STS Board of Governors, and he and Sue are parents of three STS alumni.
“This project was about creating something lasting — something that would serve students, athletes, families, and the wider community,” said Mike Rose. “We are proud to be part of a community that believes in dreaming big and getting things done.”
