The track at Pen High was built in 1994 as the centrepiece of a plan School District 67 first set out in 1990: a Community Sports and Recreation Complex for Penticton. The Penticton Downtown Rotary Club led the effort, with funding from the BC Winter Games Legacy Board. The facility became known as the Rotary Community Sports Complex.
For more than 30 years it has been the home of the Penticton Track and Field Club and a place for hockey teams to train, seniors to walk, and community events such as Relay for Life.
In December 2023, the City asked School District 67 to support Penticton's bid for the 2028 BC Summer Games. Penticton will host the 50th anniversary Games, which gives this project a firm target date and a reason to act now.
History of the Track
A community facility built
by the community.
A 1994 facility that has outlived its service life.
The track is past its service life. Its surface has degraded, the grading is uneven, the subsurface is outdated, and the field has drainage problems.
Hard, uneven surface: Athletes are developing shin splints.
Drainage problems: The track and field do not drain properly.
Outdated subsurface: The base under the track dates from the original build.
Who uses it: The Penticton Track and Field Club, hockey teams and organizations training, seniors walking, and community events such as Relay for Life.
What renewal makes possible: The track club can host track meets, improve its equipment, and welcome athletes from across the region. It also gives Penticton a facility ready for the 2028 BC Summer Games.
Why the community is being asked to help: School District 67 has no Ministry capital funding for track and field facilities. The district has asked a community service organization to lead fundraising, and the Kiwanis Club of Penticton has taken on that role.
The Plan,
the Funding, and the Timeline
From pre-design to 2028
In December 2024, School District 67 and the City completed a Pre-Design Report with three concepts. The preferred option is a full renewal of the track and field with natural turf, at a total cost of $2.7 million.
Where the rest will come from:
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Grants
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Lead gift sponsors, with naming rights
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The Toonie Tuesday community campaign
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Community donations
Milestones to date:
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December 2024: Pre-Design Report completed with the City; full renewal chosen as the preferred concept
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Fall 2026: Lead gift sponsorship campaign opens
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2026 to 2027: Grant applications and the Toonie Tuesday campaign (dates to be announced)
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2027: Construction
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2028: Penticton hosts the 50th anniversary BC Summer Games
Every sponsor we sign brings construction closer. Here is how you can be part of it.
The Kiwanis Club of Penticton is leading fundraising for the project and is offering a limited set of lead gift sponsorships. Each one comes with naming rights and lasting recognition at the facility. No giving level is below $1,000.
The track itself carries the Kiwanis Club's naming right, in recognition of its lead role in fundraising. It continues the legacy of the Rotary Community Sports Complex.
Recognition for every sponsor:
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Naming rights on your chosen item
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Signage or a plaque at the facility
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Recognition at track events and in local media
How it works:
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Choose the item you would like to sponsor.
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Contact the Kiwanis Club to confirm it is available.
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Make your pledge and arrange payment.
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Be recognized at the facility, at events and in the media.
Tax receipts: Charitable tax receipts are issued through School District 67, not directly by the Kiwanis Club.
Toonie Tuesday
One Toonie to Renew Penticton’s Track
Big things can happen when a community comes together! Toonie Tuesday is a community-wide fundraising initiative supporting the renewal of Penticton’s track and field facility.
The idea is simple: 20,000 people, each giving just $2, to help build a facility that will serve our community for generations. Whether you're a student, family, business, athlete or community supporter, every toonie counts.
With four campaigns throughout the year, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved, challenge others and show your support.
Launching December 1 – Giving Tuesday!
We're kicking off our first Toonie Community campaign on December 1, Giving Tuesday. Join us as we challenge 20,000 people to give just $2 and help build a track and field facility for Penticton and the surrounding community.
One toonie. One community. One track. Let's build it together!
A Little Change Can Make a Big Difference.
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