Nightingale to unveil new sports court

Justin Seward
Times Reporter

 

The Hamlet of Nightingale is set to open a $43,000 multi-sport, all-year-round facility to accommodate area residents who will have the opportunity to use the court for a variety of sports without having to travel to nearby Strathmore or Calgary.
“We have lots of kids using the playground and are starting to get to the age where they can start getting more out of additional facilities,” said Chantelle Jacobs, member of the board for Nightingale. “It’s a nice feature addition for adults as well.”
The set-up will allow for sports such as basketball, volleyball, pickleball, badminton and alternative racquet and ball games, while in the winter it will become an ice rink.
“We just wanted it to be versatile as possible,” said Jacobs. “Everybody was excited about it from the beginning. It was just a matter of obtaining all the funding and we were able to qualify for some grants.”
The only other fundraising that has to be done is for the fencing; where if you donate, you’ll receive a tax-deductible receipt back.
The grand opening will feature lots of sporting events for all ages, and food and drinks.
“There is going to be a three-on-three basketball tournament, there will be additional games on the playground, bocce ball, activities for everybody of all ages,” said Jacobs.
The festivities will take place on Aug. 15 from 1-4 p.m., at the Nightingale Community Hall.