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Canadore College’s new sports dome is officially open

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Canadore College has officially opened its new multi-use recreation facility, known as the Dome, at its Commerce Court Campus.

"This facility is the foundation for expanding academic programming as well as varsity, and recreational sports for all our students," Canadore president George Burton said in a news release Friday.

"It is also designed to serve as a community recreation hub, building on other regional sports programs. The college is proud to have spearheaded this multi-million-dollar investment, which not only meets our growing academic, sport and wellness needs but also enhances the broader sports ecosystem of the region."

Spanning 85,000 square feet, the Dome supports year-round activities including soccer, golf, baseball, basketball, tennis, volleyball, dry land training and sport conditioning.

"Designed in collaboration with community user groups, the facility meets the long-standing demand for covered turf and hard-court surfaces in the area," the college said in the news release.

A 6,200-square-foot clubhouse is attached and provides change rooms, reception and dedicated instructional/meeting space. The complex is the largest event space in the area and can help attract sport and other tourism to the region.

"This new facility will be a wonderful asset to the College and the student experience, student council president Jolene Carter said in the release.

"This new structure will allow individuals to focus on their physical health and well-being. On behalf of all the students, I would like to thank Canadore College for initiating this substantial project, which will benefit the community as a whole."

Spanning 85,000 square feet, the Dome supports year-round activities including soccer, golf, baseball, basketball, tennis, volleyball, dry land training and sport conditioning.

The community was invited to an open house from 5-7 p.m. on Friday at the Commerce Court Campus, 60 Commerce Court North Bay. 

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