Book Shouldice Seasonal Dome
Book Shouldice Seasonal Dome
The City of Calgary has erected an air-supported structure over the existing Encana artificial turf field at Shouldice Athletic Park.
The dome will be up annually from approximately November to May (weather dependent) and will allow sports to be played year-round.
The Shouldice Dome can be used for football, soccer, lacrosse, ultimate frisbee and more.
Seasonal open/close schedule
The Shouldice Seasonal Dome operates seasonally and is closed during shoulder seasons based on weather for:
- Deflation: approximately May 15 – 31 of each year.
- Inflation: approximately October 15 – 31 of each year
| Booking Season | Dates | Field Configurations Available |
|---|---|---|
| Fall/Winter | November 1 – March 31 |
Full Field (150 x 65 yards) Half Field (75 x 65 yards) Third Field (50 x 60 yards) Quarter Field (75 x 32.5 yards) |
|
Spring/Summer
|
April 1 – October 31
|
The Shoudlice Seasonal Dome will remain inflated until approximately the middle of May each year depending on weather. To learn more about booking rates, timelines and availability during this season please see: Book outdoor artificial turf. |
Field class
The Shouldice Seasonal Dome is an artificial turf field and winter practice facility with staff and limited amenities such as:
- Field dividers to separate the field in to halves, quarters & thirds
- Various sized soccer nets for different field divisions
- Floating football uprights
User groups should come ready to play as no changerooms are available. Washroom and water fountains are located outside the seasonal dome. Bookings may be adjusted and or cancelled to ensure the 300 person capacity is not exceeded at any time.
Field location and features
| Shouldice Dome location | Features | Not included |
|---|---|---|
|
|
Rental rates
| Shouldice Seasonal Dome rentals | Rates |
|---|---|
|
Whole Field (150 yards x 65 yards) |
$682.50/hr |
|
Half Field (75 yards x 65 yards) |
$341.25/hr |
|
Third (50 yards x 60 yards) |
$227.50/hr |
|
Quarter (75 yards x 32.5 yards) |
$170.63/hr |
Booking schedule
The booking schedule is updated annually by May 31 for the following season.
Divided fields with nets are available while the dome is in place, from Nov. 1 - Mar. 31. To book during this time, follow the instructions on this page.
The dome is deflated sometime between Apr. 1 and the end of May. During this period, only full field bookings are available at regular outdoor turf rates. To book dates from Apr. 1 - Oct. 15, visit our outdoor artificial turf fields page.
Booking of the Shouldice Seasonal Dome is available first to identified priority user groups. There are currently no renewals for the Shouldice Seasonal Dome.
New requests are handled on a first-come, first-served basis on public day, by application only. This field can be booked on or after the Public Day of the season.
Fall/Winter Session: October 1 – March 31
| Dates | Renewals | New requests |
|---|---|---|
|
Jun. 7, 2024 |
N/A |
New tournament/special event applications due. |
|
Jun. 17, 2024 |
Tournament/special event tentative renewal booking information sent. |
N/A |
|
Jun. 28, 2024 |
25% non-refundable payment for tournament/special event renewals due |
25% non-refundable payment for tournament/special event renewals due
|
|
Jul. 8, 2024 |
Renewal bookings sent |
N/A |
|
Jul. 30, 2024 |
Renewal booking cancellations or reductions in time due without a fee.
Requests for additional time cannot be submitted until Public Day. |
N/A |
|
Aug. 15, 2024 |
Public Day – Application Only New booking requests can be submitted by application only starting at 8:30 a.m. Applications received before 8:30 a.m. will be closed without processing. |
Availability & booking
Check field availability and submit an application using our online form. Applications can take up to seven business days to process after public day has occurred.
Rules, conditions & terms
Rules & regulations
Shouldice Seasonal Dome may have additional rules apart from the general rules listed below. Read the Terms & Conditions section.
General rules
- Footwear allowed for fields: rubber-soled shoes with rubber screw-in cleats less than 1/2 inch, or running shoes. No metal cleats or cleats larger than 1/2 inch.
- Please be considerate of community residents and all other park users.
- Groups are responsible for any damages to the field, tracks, or velodrome and to surrounding residences, schools, cars and parking lots.
- Public disturbances and excessive noise, including vulgar language and honking of car horns, are prohibited.
- Dogs are not permitted at athletic parks (Bylaw 23M2006 – Section 15).
Parking
- Parking is not permitted in private parking lots, driveways, alleys or on greenspace. Vehicles are not permitted to drive on grass turf, including playfields.
- Field users are expected to abide by all parking bylaws.
Events
- Sales of food, merchandise, possession and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages are not permitted on athletic parks unless it is for an approved special event.
- If you are having port-a-potties placed on site, you must contact The City through 3-1-1 to arrange a suitable location. Port-a-potties are not allowed at artificial turf locations.
Additional rules: Artificial Turf Field
- Bicycles, roller blades, skateboards and baseball metal cleats are not allowed on artificial turf fields.
- No access to fields or tracks that are covered in snow.
- User groups are NOT allowed to remove snow from artificial turf and tracks.
- Not permitted: driving stakes, no food or non-water liquids (no sport drinks), glass containers, sunscreen, hard nylon or metal cleats.
Additional rules: Track use
- When the soccer field is booked at Glenmore Athletic Park, use of the running track is not permitted.
- Use of rollerblades and bikes are prohibited on the track.
Alcohol and Cannabis Consumption – Zero Tolerance
Alcohol and Cannabis Consumption – Zero Tolerance
The City of Calgary in accordance with City Bylaws has established a zero alcohol and cannabis environment at City facilities. We ask for your support as we do our best to provide safe and enjoyable family environments at all City-owned facilities.
If organizations fail to comply with the guidelines they will be contacted by a City of Calgary representative and advised of the non-compliance. By agreeing to the terms of your ensuring that all league members are aware of the guidelines.
The Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis Act, Section 89 provides that no person may use or consume liquor in a public place or any place other than a residence, temporary residence, licensed premises or any other place as prescribed in the regulations.
Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis Act, R.S.A. June 17, 2020
Public Place
89(1) Except as provided in this Act, no person may use or consume liquor in a public place or any place other than a residence, temporary residence, licensed premises or a place or class of place prescribed in the regulations where liquor may be used or consumed.
The City of Calgary in accordance with City Bylaws has established a zero alcohol and cannabis environment at City facilities. We ask for your support as we do our best to provide safe and enjoyable family environments at all City-owned facilities.
This Act 89(1) applies to all arenas, athletic parks, pools, playfields, parking lots and multi-purpose facilities.
Fines for not complying with Bylaw # 23M2018 smoking or vaping in public spaces is $100 (Cannabis) $115.00 (Alcohol or intoxication)
Some exceptions are:
- Festivals/Events booked through Recreation with approval/license from The Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) agency and paid security.
- Private adult events booked through an Athletic Park Special Event Application Form, with proof of AGLC approval/license. Security is provided for the duration of the event at a cost of $35 per hour per security guard. Security volunteers are not permitted.
- Concessions with an AGLC license to sell alcohol.
Zero tolerance is in full effect and actions will be taken for organizations and or individuals who do not abide.
For organizations or individuals that would like to request Alcohol on site please apply through the special event application process
Terms & conditions
Payment options
Cancellations or changes
Account Credit or Refunds
Occasionally our fields are closed unexpectedly because of weather or other factors. We recommend you always check the field status before heading out.
The Field Status is updated every weekday before 4 p.m. and every weekend before 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Find more information on each field here.
If a field is closed by our staff, you will automatically be provided with an account credit/refund within 3 business days.
Inclement Weather
Weather can be unpredictable and change quickly. We may close our fields due to concerns around the integrity of a field that result in safety concerns such as the field is too wet and soft to play on or there has standing water.
Air Quality Health Index of 8 or higher
We will not close our Athletic Parks due to a poor Air Quality Health Index rating as per Environment Canada. Athletic Parks will remain open however, maintenance work ahead of bookings may be reduced. When a user group does not show up and a No-Show is recorded by site staff an account credit or refund will be provided.
Unplanned or Emergency Maintenance
Things happen and sometimes we need to close a field last minute to perform necessary maintenance to keep our fields in safe and good condition.