By Mitch Bach

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VIDEO: An exclusive look into Hat High’s new state-of-the-art running track

Aug 19, 2019 | 5:01 PM

MEDICINE HAT, AB — Medicine Hat High School has one of the most well-established athletic departments in Western Canada, much in part to it’s state-of-the-art training facilities.

A 200-foot college-caliber gymnasium, retractable sports equipment from the roof, a football clubhouse which rivals the best university models in Canada. The list goes on.

And soon, the final component to the school’s master athletics re-development, is about to cut the ribbon.

Construction on the final phase of Hat High’s track is underway, scheduled for an opening of September 30.

The design involves carving out the south-side wall above the gymnasium, and installing beams to support the final leg of the track. This stretch will literally hang outside the school, and look out towards 7th Street.

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On top of the track renovations, Hat High is also installing artificial turf, which will be used for a variety of sports including golf, football and archery.

Mitch Bach of CHAT Sports caught up with track and field coaches Glen Mori and Darren Klein, along with vice-president and coach Scott Howes to hear their thoughts on the design, and how it can improve the student-athlete experience at Hat High.