Tennis Canada officially opened the Rogers Tennis Dome at the Green Belt Tennis Club in St. John’s, Newfoundland, marking a major milestone in its Indoor Public Courts Program, supported by Rogers.
The new dome, built over seven existing courts, allows year-round tennis for the 240,000 residents of St. John’s and surrounding areas. It will also serve as the official tennis venue for the 2025 Canada Games.
This project was made possible through strong collaboration between the St. John’s Tennis Association, Tennis Newfoundland and Labrador, and local partners. The revitalized facility will add 735 hours of weekly court time during winter months. It will also support grassroots tennis and become the official provincial training center for high-performance athletes in Newfoundland and Labrador.
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, the City of St. John’s, Tennis Canada, and the 2025 Canada Games all contributed funding to the project.
In addition to the St. John’s facility, Tennis Canada has announced new indoor court projects in Edmonton, Alberta, and Kelowna, British Columbia, with a fourth location to be revealed later. By the end of 2025, more than half of the goal to build 160 courts in 30 indoor facilities across Canada by 2029 will have been completed or underway.
Eva Havaris, Senior Vice-President of Tennis Development and Partnerships at Tennis Canada, praised the community’s support and thanked Rogers for its crucial startup funding. “Every time we open a facility like this, we see how committed Canadians are to making tennis accessible. We are grateful to all partners who helped bring this project to life.”
Jess Norris, Executive Director of Tennis Newfoundland and Labrador and the St. John’s Tennis Association, added, “This new dome will improve the lives of tennis players in St. John’s and leave a lasting impact on the sport in our province. We’re excited to welcome athletes to this world-class venue for the Canada Games.”
Fred Hutton, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation for Newfoundland and Labrador, celebrated the $1.6 million government investment, calling the dome “a symbol of what strong partnerships and a shared commitment to health and wellness can achieve.”
Mayor Danny Breen of St. John’s emphasized the dome’s role in promoting active lifestyles and growing the sport for people of all ages. “Hosting the 2025 Canada Games has inspired many infrastructure projects in our city—this one is a great example.”
Kim Keating and Karl Smith, co-chairs of the 2025 Canada Games Host Society, said the new dome represents the Games’ lasting legacy. “This facility will offer athletes a world-class experience in August and benefit the community for years to come.”
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