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VisitLethbridge.com Arena

VisitLethbridge.com Arena
Lethbridge Sportsplex
ENMAX Centre is located in Alberta
ENMAX Centre
ENMAX Centre
Location within Alberta
ENMAX Centre is located in Canada
ENMAX Centre
ENMAX Centre
Location within Canada
Former namesCanada Games Sportsplex (1974-2000)
ENMAX Centre (2000-2024)
Address2510 Scenic Drive South
Lethbridge, Alberta
LocationLethbridge, Alberta, Canada
OwnerCity of Lethbridge
OperatorCity of Lethbridge
Capacity1,100 in small theatre
5,479 (Hockey)
6,500 in reserve seating
7,100 in festival seating
SurfaceMulti-surface
Construction
Broke ground1972
OpenedSeptember 1974
Construction costC$4.25 million
($25.5 million in 2023 dollars[1])
ArchitectPhillips, Barratt, Hillier, Jones and Partners[2]
General contractorWesbridge/Gillett[2]
Tenants
Lethbridge Broncos (WHL) (1974–1986)
Alberta Dusters (CBA) (1980–1982)
Lethbridge Hurricanes (WHL) (1987–present)
Website
visitlethbridgearena.ca

The VisitLethbridge.com Arena (formerly Canada Games Sportsplex and ENMAX Centre) is a 5,479-seat multi-purpose arena, in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.

It was built to host the 1975 Canada Games and is home to the Lethbridge Hurricanes, of the WHL.

In the early days the facility also included a speedskating rink[3] before it was converted into an outdoor sports field with capacity for 2,000 people. It has since been converted into parking.

In 1997, the 58,000-square-foot (5,400 m2) Servus Sports Centre (formerly the Lethbridge Soccer Centre) was built directly to the south.

The facility has hosted concerts, three-ring circuses, multicultural events, national and international curling championships, basketball events, banquets and skating events. Comedian Jerry Seinfeld performed to a sold-out crowd in 2011. Elton John also performed here in April 2012.

As of August 6, 2024, the naming rights were acquired by the Lethbrige Lodging Association and will be called the VisitLethbridge.com Arena.[4]

Building enhancements

Renovations to upgrade the facility began in May 2009 and were completed in spring 2012. Among the improvements are an expansion of 40,809 square feet (3,791.3 m2), the addition of 18 luxury suites, improved concessions and washrooms, a new press box, and a restaurant/lounge overlooking the ice. The total budget for the building enhancement was $33.722 million and was to be shared by the City of Lethbridge, a Municipal Sustainability Initiative Grant, and a Major Community Facilities Grant.[5]

A $1,216,500 video scoreboard was installed and was funded by the City of Lethbridge, the Lethbridge Hurricanes, and savings to the original project budget.[6]

References

  1. ^ 1688 to 1923: Geloso, Vincent, A Price Index for Canada, 1688 to 1850 (December 6, 2016). Afterwards, Canadian inflation numbers based on Statistics Canada tables 18-10-0005-01 (formerly CANSIM 326-0021) "Consumer Price Index, annual average, not seasonally adjusted". Statistics Canada. Retrieved April 17, 2021. and table 18-10-0004-13 "Consumer Price Index by product group, monthly, percentage change, not seasonally adjusted, Canada, provinces, Whitehorse, Yellowknife and Iqaluit". Statistics Canada. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Portfolio - City of Lethbridge Sportsplex". Archived from the original on February 9, 2013.
  3. ^ Herald, Lethbridge (October 24, 2024). "Tours give look at 50 years of arena history". The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  4. ^ "VisitLethbridge.com Arena new name for City's Sportsplex". City of Lethbridge. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  5. ^ "ENMAX Centre Renovation & Expansion". Retrieved October 7, 2011.
  6. ^ "City of Lethbridge Council Minutes. Monday, August 30, 2010" (PDF). Retrieved October 7, 2011.

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