Lancer Dome reopens for school and community use on Monday, May 11, 2026

The Lancer Dome will reopen for school and community use on Monday, May 11, 2026.

“We thank our students and community users for their patience as we restored the dome under the guidance of the manufacturer and our insurance adjuster,” said Adam Guilbault, Superintendent of Business with the Rainbow District School Board.

He added: “The dome has been inspected and is now ready for occupancy.”

The majority of the restoration work occurred inside the facility. The dome sustained minor damage to the turf. Dividing nets and cables had to be replaced.

New lights, including emergency exit lights, were also installed. Only minor repairs/patches were required to the shell of the structure.

Community use of the dome was suspended after the structure deflated following the unprecedented snowfall on March 15 and 16, 2026.

About the Lancer Dome

The Lancer Dome is the first multi-use sports facility of its kind in Greater Sudbury.

Located at Lasalle Secondary School, 1545 Kennedy Street in Sudbury, the dome gives the community access to covered artificial turf in all seasons.

The dome has three smaller soccer fields convertible to one large FIFA regulation soccer field.

During school days and after school, the Lancer Dome is used for athletic and academic programs in Rainbow Schools, as the Rainbow District School Board promotes healthy, active living for student achievement and well-being.

The dome is used by community groups during evenings, weekends and school holidays (except for statutory holidays.)

In addition to soccer, the dome provides an ideal space for cricket, flag football, lacrosse, ultimate frisbee, slopitch and dryland training.

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Media contact:

Nicole Charette, Senior Advisor
Corporate Communications and Strategic Planning
Rainbow District School Board, 705-674-3171 ext. 7217