SPOTLIGHT
Making recreation and wellness more accessible in Calgary
MNP is no stranger to Calgarians. Whether they are clients or have seen our logo at venues like YYC airport or at the Saddledome, MNP has built a recognizable brand and reputation. And as a firm headquartered in Calgary, we are heavily invested and optimistic about the future of this city.
The iconic sports complex at Lindsay Park (formerly known as the Repsol Centre) has existed since 1983 and has been the fitness destination of choice for many Calgarians for all those years. Like MNP, its brand and reputation are well-known in Calgary and its prosperity is inseparably linked to the prosperity of the city.
As Lindsay Park’s naming agreement came to an end, they sought a new local naming partner who shared their values and their dedication to making Calgary better. MNP was a perfect fit to become that partner.
“We made this arrangement with Lindsay Park because our values align with their purpose and vision: building a sense of community, belonging, and wellness in this great city,” said Jason Tuffs, CEO of MNP.
MNP began a 10-year sponsorship agreement with Lindsay Park Sports Society (LPSS) in May 2022, and the MNP Community & Sport Centre was born. The purpose of this sponsorship was to help further the vision and ambitions of LPSS: providing world-class facilities that Calgarians of all ages, abilities, and skill levels can enjoy.
When the partnership between LPSS and MNP was announced on May 18, the city and its leaders gave their wholehearted support. Calgary’s Mayor Jyoti Gondek, City councillors, board members of the LPSS, world-class Canadian athletes, and local media were present at the event.
“All Calgary residents benefit when we have accessible and inclusive recreational facilities like this one,” said Mayor Gondek.
LPSS and the City of Calgary have already announced plans for a major expansion project that will begin in 2023 and take place over a few years. The expansion will open new leisure water amenities and ensure all facilities continue to meet international standards to host world-class competitions.
The sports centre was built in 1983 to host the Western Canada Summer Games and the facility has a rich history as a training ground for many Canadian Olympic and Paralympic athletes.
Since the new name became official on May 18, the MNP Community & Sport Centre has hosted the FINA Diving Grand Prix, an event featuring more than 70 of the top divers from around the world, where they compete for medals and world ranking points. Over the course of the next 10 years, the facility will host countless more events and competitions of this nature, boosting the local economy and putting Calgary on the map as a can’t-miss destination for the world’s competitive swimming and diving athletes.
Funding from MNP will help ensure LPSS can meet its expansion goals and modernize its amenities while also keeping its prices and venues accessible to Calgarians from all walks of life. It ensures the MNP Community & Sport Centre will continue to be a key gathering place for generations to come. The word “community” was deliberately placed first in the name — this is not just a fitness centre, it is a gathering place where all can feel a sense of community and belonging in a city as diverse as Calgary.
“In all cities where we operate, we have a longstanding history of supporting local institutions, so the investment to create MNP Community & Sport Centre was a natural fit.”
Jason Tuffs, CEO of MNP