| The Steadward
Centre
for Personal & Physical Achievement
Started
as an initiative between The Steadward Centre (then Rick Hansen
Centre), the Alberta Northern Lights Wheelchair Basketball Society, and
Edmonton Catholic Schools, the Leigh McMillan Fitness Centre
officially opened its doors in April of 1993.
The centre is named after Leigh McMillan, a longtime
teacher at Austin O’Brien High
School. The LMFC was developed as an effort to provide individuals
with physical disabilities an opportunity to become involved in an
active lifestyle.
Clients of The
Steadward Centre and students and staff of Austin O’Brien,
all use the facility. Please visit our AOB Satellite Photo
Gallery.
The Steadward Centre Programs
- Adult Fitness & Lifestyle Program (weight room based program
for people with a disability)
- Stretch & Tone (exercise program tailored for people with Multiple
Sclerosis)
School Programs & Services
- Education Experience Activity Classes (physical activity for
students with a disability)
- Athletic Training for Sport Performance
- Additional Activity for Physical Education Classes
- Fitness Assessment and Counseling for Health and Fitness
Recent Renovation
The Leigh McMillan Fitness Centre was renovated in April and May of
2002. The renovations and new equipment were made possible by
the efforts of Austin O’Brien High School staff, who pursued a grant
for $125,772.00 from the Edmonton Community Lottery Board. The grant
funded:
- Renovations:
- Extended the west end of the fitness centre in length and
width
- New ceiling and lighting
- Improved access through main door to the fitness
centre
- Equipment:
- Equalizer Gym
- Squat Rack
- Treadmill
- Eliptical Trainer
- Recumbent Bike
- Leg Extension
- Assisted Dip Machine
- Roman Chair
- Smith Machine
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| Prior to the Renovation |
Construction Phase |
Brand New Look! |
Recognition
Austin O’Brien High School was awarded a 2002 City of Edmonton Mayor’s
Award for Accessible Service for the Leigh McMillan Fitness Centre.
Contact Information
Leigh McMillan Fitness Centre
Austin O'Brien High School
6110 - 95 Avenue, NW
Edmonton, Alberta,
T6B 1A5
Phone: 780-466-7334
Fax: 780-466-6994
E-mail: amy.mackinnon@ualberta.ca
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