2.24.2022
|
BY
The City of Summerside
PEI’s newest multisport venue officially opens in Summerside
SUMMERSIDE, PE (February 24, 2022) – Prince Edwards Island’s newest piece of sport and recreation infrastructure officially opened today on the grounds at Credit Union Place in Summerside.
The 65,000 square foot air structure is the first of its kind on the Island and will operate year-round to service the demand and long list of minor sport groups, private bookings and general community usage.
“Having this new facility added to the City’s existing sport and recreation infrastructure is monumental for our City,” commented Mayor Basil Stewart. “Summerside has seen extensive growth over the past few years and this facility will certainly be at the forefront of what stands to be a bright future here at Credit Union Place.”
The project has been in the works for almost a decade finally coming to fruition when construction began in June of 2021. The air structure was then inflated late December 2021 with crews working on the finishing touches indoors since that time. As one of the primary venues for the 2023 Canada Winter Games, the facility will have plenty of time for community usage and preparation leading up to next year’s Games.
“Today’s announcement is a big step forward in ensuring Islanders can deliver a top-of-the-podium event while creating a sporting legacy for the entire province,” said Brian McFeely and Wayne Carew, Board Co-Chairs with the 2023 Canada Winter Games. “This state-of-the-art facility is a shining example of our commitment to leaving PEI stronger for having hosted the 2023 Canada Winter Games, and we can’t wait to showcase the Dome to a national audience in 2023.”
Inside The Dome is a 60,000 square foot indoor turf field that stands 85ft high. The turf itself has the markings and infrastructure to host over 18 sport groups and associations, along with endless opportunities when it comes to major sporting events, private bookings and community events.
“This facility will not only be a major asset for Summerside, but the region as a whole,” mentioned JP Desrosiers, Director of Community Services. “Our team within the Community Services Department is excited to take on the operating of this major piece of infrastructure and look towards a bright future along with the growth and expansion of sport and recreation across the region.”
The Dome has seen plenty of interest thus far in regards to bookings and requests. Those interested can do so at: www.summersidedome.ca
After 16 incredible days, the 29th edition of the Canada Games will officially conclude tonight with the Closing Ceremony from Eastlink Centre in Charlottetown at 7:30 PM AST.
There have been records smashed and countless debuts made by athletes here at the 2023 Canada Games, but yesterday, history was made when female boxing got underway on P.E.I.
Curling in Canada is rich in history, with the first curling club established in Montreal in 1807. This morning, 216 years later, another first in Canadian curling history took place as Mixed Doubles Curling made its Canada Games debut at the Montague Curling Club.
.jpg)
Women’s hockey at the Canada Games returns to P.E.I. where it made its original debut in 1991. In the tournaments since then, numerous Canadian hockey idols have laced up and begun their glorious careers at the Canada Games.
In just six contests this Winter Games, McKenna recorded 29 points including 14 goals, smashing a Canada Games record that stood for 28 years. The previous record for points in a tournament was 27, set by Francois Methot of Quebec in 1995 and tied by Kelsey Tessier of New Brunswick in 2007.
With the PEI 2023 Canada Winter Games officially underway, the Canada Games Council (CGC) and the 2023 Host Society are thrilled to celebrate the nation’s top young athletes and their families and friends with the launch of Canada Games House, presented by Canadian Tire.
Let the Games begin! Reminiscent of an Island kitchen party, the athletes were all smiles and a capacity crowd was brought to its feet during the Opening Ceremony of the PEI 2023 Canada Winter Games.
%20(1).jpg)
After many years of planning, the town of North Rustico reached a historic milestone today with the opening of Eliyahu Wellness Centre at Canada Games Place.
The PEI 2023 Canada Winter Games Host Society is ready to give a warm Maritime welcome to over 3,600 athletes, managers and coaches as they descend on PEI’s friendly shores for the 29th edition of the Canada Games.
It’s only fitting that boxing occurred during Week Two of this year’s Canada Winter Games, coinciding with Women’s History Month, which runs the month of March.
Team Alberta’s figure skater, Lia Cho, is this year’s youngest athlete at Canada Winter Games. She is only 10 years old and stands just over four rulers high.
For the first time in Canada Games history, medals will be awarded in mixed doubles curling. The event made its historic debut this week at the Montague Curling Club.
On day 13 of the 2023 Canada Winter Games, the host province, Prince Edward Island, landed on the podium for the first time. Lucas Macdonald of Stratford, claimed the silver medal in the Men’s +81 kg Judo division Thursday afternoon.
Chants of “Novaaa Scotiaaa” echoed throughout Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre in Charlottetown as proud fans watched Ritu Shah and Thomas Ashton add two silver medals to Team Nova Scotia’s growing medal count.
When people speak of the legacy of the 2023 Canada Winter Games the conversation usually focuses on two things, the lifelong memories people take away from the Games and the new sports facilities the Games leave behind.
At the 2019 Canada Winter Games in Red Deer, Alberta’s Evelyn Beaton took home a gold medal for the individual female - 44 kg Judo division.
Sport and competition often draw metaphoric comparisons to life. For PEI’s Crawford family, it’s remarkable how a sport with a tiny target has brought life’s bigger picture into clear view.Sport and competition often draw metaphoric comparisons to life. For PEI’s Crawford family, it’s remarkable how a sport with a tiny target has brought life’s bigger picture into clear view.
Sporting bright green and blue uniforms, the PEI 2023 volunteers are a dedicated and committed group, intent on making sure the Games provide the best possible experience for the young athletes representing their respective provinces and territories.