CASPER, Wyo. (Oct. 17, 2024) – Banner Health today announced that it has donated $1.5 million to the WYO Sports Ranch. The new 130,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility is a multi-functional space for competition, training and events that promotes a healthy lifestyle for youth year-round. As part of the donation, the facility’s Sports Performance Center will be named the Banner Health Sports Performance Center.
“We’re excited to contribute to the forward progress of Casper and our surrounding communities, and truly believe the WYO Sports Ranch will make a difference for Wyoming kids and families,” said Lance Porter, chief executive officer of Banner Wyoming Medical Center. “This gift shows the commitment that Banner Health has to Casper and the state of Wyoming.”
The Banner Health Sports Performance Center is a 2,000-square-foot space that will be equipped with quality industry equipment to help kids learn the importance of performance training in a safe and supervised environment. The education of proper form pertaining to different sports and movements is crucial to injury prevention in young athletes.
“We are incredibly grateful to Banner Health for their investment in the WYO Sports Ranch,” said Luke Gilliam, executive director at WYO Complex. “We know this gift and this partnership will only enhance how young athletes and families are served throughout our state.”
The WYO Sports Ranch’s mission is to be inclusive of athletes at every level and will serve youth in Casper and beyond. In addition to six permanent basketball courts and a permanent turf field, the facility also has the ability to overlay more courts to create larger space for tournaments. It is slated to open in January 2025.
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