Banner Health announced a $1.5 million donation to the WYO Sports Ranch, a new 130,000-square-foot facility in Casper designed to support youth sports and community events.
As part of the donation, the facility’s sports performance center will be named the Banner Health Sports Performance Center. The 2,000-square-foot space will be equipped with top-tier equipment to promote safe and effective performance training for young athletes.
The WYO Sports Ranch, set to open in January 2025, will feature six permanent basketball courts and a permanent turf field, with the ability to add more courts for larger tournaments. The facility aims to provide year-round access for training, competition, and events.
Lance Porter, CEO of Banner Wyoming Medical Center, expressed excitement about the partnership, emphasizing the positive impact the facility will have on the Casper community and young athletes. Luke Gilliam, executive director at WYO Complex, also praised Banner Health’s contribution, noting how it will enhance support for youth athletes and families across Wyoming.
Oil City News contributed to this report.
