OLDS — The Olds College Broncos are thrilled to participate in the ninth annual Make Some Noise for Mental Health (MSNFMH) campaign, presented by Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) and hosted by the Alberta Colleges Athletics Conference (ACAC).
This initiative is dedicated to raising awareness and support for mental health and is designed to bring together students, athletes, and their communities.
"The Make Some Noise for Mental Health campaign is one of the most important initiatives we participate in each year.
"Mental health continues to be a prominent struggle for student-athletes, and anything we can do to bring awareness and help students feel comfortable talking about their mental health is vital," says Trina Radcliffe, manager of athletics for the Olds College of Agriculture & Technology (OCAT).
The Broncos kicked off their rockstar- themed campaign with an athletes’ march across the OCAT campus Oct. 17.
That event set the stage for a series of activities focusing on mental health and wellness.
The Broncos rodeo team is at the forefront of this lineup, as they host a Canadian Colleges Rodeo Association (CCRA) rodeo on Oct. 21 and 22 at the Brawn Arena.
The schedule for this two-day event is as follows:
Saturday: slack at 10 a.m., performance #1 at 6:30 p.m.
Sunday: performance #2 at 9 a.m.
Soccer enthusiasts can catch the Broncos in action in their last home game of the regular season as they take to the pitch on the Richardson Pioneer Field.
They face off against the Ambrose University Lions on Sunday, Oct. 22, with the women's game at noon and the men's game at 2 p.m.
The Broncos women's hockey team faces off against the NAIT Ooks in a showdown at the Olds Sportsplex Thursday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m.
Basketball enthusiasts can mark their calendars for the Broncos’ home opener against the SAIT Trojans on Friday, Oct. 27, at the Ralph Klein Centre.
Volleyball fans won't be disappointed either, as the Broncos go head-to-head against the SAIT Trojans on Saturday, Oct. 28, at that same venue.
The women’s games begin at 6 p.m. and men’s games start at 8 p.m. for both sports.
As part of their ongoing commitment to mental health, the Broncos earned the $1,000 prize for second place during last season’s MSNFMH campaign.
That money was allocated to on-campus projects aimed at enhancing students’ mental health.
To help raise extra funds this year, rockstar-themed mental health stickers will be available for purchase by donation at each game. Money raised from these sales will go towards on-campus mental health initiatives.
Game attendees are encouraged to put on their best rockstar attire, bring their noise makers and get ready to make some noise for mental health.
For more information about the Make Some Noise for Mental Health campaign and to get involved, please visit GoBroncos.ca.
Broncos Athletics officials urge you to join the Olds College Broncos in making some noise for mental health and showing that together, we can make a positive difference in the lives of individuals and our community.
This article, edited by the Albertan, was provided by Olds College sports Information and Esports coordinator Geordie Carragher.
