Track and Field in Val Caron at Confederation SS and Raymond Plourde Arena

Parking at Raymond Plourde Arena, 1919 Helene Street

Street map of Val Caron track and field location
Track and field site map

All track and field meets for elementary and secondary schools will take place at Confederation Secondary School and the Raymond Plourde Arena (former Confederation Arena) this year. The Laurentian Community Track, where meets are usually held, is currently being rebuilt to accommodate local track meets in the future, encourage community participation and enable the City to host events such as the 2010 Summer Games.

“Rainbow District School Board and the City of Greater Sudbury have been working together to prepare the Val Caron location to welcome thousands of students in May and June,” said Director of Education Jean Hanson. “We thank Valley East Councillor Ron Dupuis and the City of Greater Sudbury for their support.”

The Raymond Plourde Arena, at 1919 Helene Street in Val Caron, will serve as a gathering place for participants, officials and spectators. All parking will be at the Raymond Plourde Arena where participants will have access to concessions and washrooms. There will be no parking at Confederation Secondary School for track and field events.

Equipment is being moved from the Laurentian Community Track to its temporary home in Val Caron this week. The field that runs between the Raymond Plourde Arena and Confederation Secondary School is being upgraded to accommodate shot put, javelin, long jump, triple jump, pole vaulting and discus. The six-lane track is being resurfaced in preparation for the many races that will soon take place.

“The work being completed to accommodate this year’s track and field events is certainly enhancing our community,” says Ward 5 Councillor Ron Dupuis. “We look forward to welcoming track and field participants and spectators to Valley East.”

Director Hanson commended Confederation Secondary School Principal, Mike Mirka, and Program Leader of Athletics, Gilbert Briscoe, for their leadership on this important project along with Chris Gore, the City of Greater Sudbury’s Manager of Volunteerism and Community Development. She also thanked staff, students and parents for their support.

“We are delighted that Confederation Secondary School offered to host this year’s track and field for the entire city,” says Director Hanson. “Staff and students at the school have certainly been working diligently to ensure the site is ready when the first meet takes place on May 12th.”

Schedule of 2009 Track and Field Meets in Val Caron:

Tuesday, May 12th – Alexander Public School

Wednesday, May 13th – Algonquin Public School

Wednesday, May 13th – SDSSAA Relay Meet

Thursday, May 14th – R. L. Beattie Public School

Friday, May 15th – MacLeod Public School (Junior Meet)

Tuesday, May 19th – Copper Cliff Public School

Wednesday, May 20th / Thursday, May 21st – SDSSAA City Finals

Friday, May 22nd – MacLeod Public School (Senior Meet)

Thursday, May 28th  – Rainbow District School Board Senior Meet #1
Friday, May 29th – rain date

Tuesday, June 2nd – Rainbow District School Board Senior Meet #2
Wednesday, June 3rd – rain date

Thursday, June 4th – Rainbow District School Board Junior Meet #1
Friday, June 5th – rain date

Monday, June 8th – St. Denis Catholic School (Junior Meet)

Tuesday, June 9th – Rainbow District School Board Junior Meet #2

Wednesday, June 10th – St. Denis Catholic School (Senior Meet)

Thursday, June 11th – Rainbow District School Board Relay/Pentathlon Meet
Friday, June 12th – rain date

Saturday, June 13th – Legion Meet

Monday, June 15th – Rainbow District School Board Champions Meet
Tuesday, June 16th – rain date

Wednesday, June 17th – Rainbow District School Board Challenge Meet
Thursday, June 18th – rain date

Directions to Track Meet Parking


at Raymond Plourde Arena, 1919 Helene Street:

From Sudbury
Continue from Notre Dame Avenue to Highway 69 North
Turn left onto Main Street (Esso Gas Station at intersection)
Turn right onto Marie Avenue
Turn left onto Helene Street

From Chelmsford
Continue on Highway 144
Turn left onto RR 15/Main Street (Chartrand’s Independent Grocer at intersection)
Turn left onto Marie Avenue
Turn left onto Helene Street

From Capreol
Continue out of Capreol
Turn right onto Cote Blvd.
Turn right onto Notre-Dame Avenue
Turn left onto RR 80
Turn right onto Main Street (Esso Gas Station at intersection)
Turn right onto Marie Avenue
Turn left onto Helene Street

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Media Contact:

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