Classes began on the afternoon of Monday, August 30, 2010, and a grand opening followed on September 17 at a final, on-budget construction cost of $45.3 million.

[8][9] A high number of the first staff and athletic directors were formerly of Lethbridge Collegiate Institute, The school features a 344-seat theatre, with similar amenities to the Genevieve E. Yates Memorial Centre in south Lethbridge, as well as a large gymnasium with arena style lighting.

They include, football, volleyball, basketball, rugby, baseball, curling, track and field, cross country, golf, badminton and slo-pitch.

The complex contains an ice arena complex; an aquatics centre with water slides, lazy river and whirlpools; a multi-sport field house with fitness centre, indoor track, and gymnasiums; and child a minding area with an indoor playground.

In order to run all of these shows, an audio technicians, lighting personnel, and backstage managers are required.