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Credit Union Centre, western Canada's most versatile and exciting trade, sports and entertainment centre opened on February 9, 1988. This beautiful facility is located in one of Canada's fastest growing cities, Saskatoon, the largest city in Saskatchewan's million plus market and the most central city in the 4.8 million prairie provinces market. Credit Union Centre has the distinct reputation of being one of Canada's busiest arenas. In its short history Credit Union Centre has played host to a multitude of national and international events, which include:
- 1988 Canadian Heavy Weight Boxing Championship
- 1989 Labatt Brier
- 1989 Memorial Cup
- 1991 World Junior Hockey Championships
- 1991 Canadian Figure Skating Championships
- 1991 Scott Tournament of Hearts
- 1993 Canada Cup
- 1994 Assembly of First Nations Leadership Convention
- 1996 Indian Nationals Finals Rodeo
- 2004 Nokia Brier
These tremendous success stories along with the multitude of other spectacular events have placed Saskatoon on the national and international map. Credit Union Centre provides the province with a state of the art venue from which the world's major artist's can showcase their talents. The facility has witnessed performances from Elton John, Cher, Sting, Shania Twain, Metallica, Garth Brooks, Rod Stewart, Billy Joel, Reba McIntyre, Bon Jovi, The Tragically Hip, Celine Dion, Bryan Adams, the World Famous Moscow Circus and Great Circus of China to name a few. The excitement is all year round at Credit Union Centre. Home to the Western Hockey League's Saskatoon Blades, Credit Union Centre hosts a variety of annual events which include the Canadian All Star Rodeo Challenge, Motorsports Spectacular, Canada Remembers Air Show, Draggins Rod & Custom Show, Saskatoon Sports & Leisure Show, Sun Dog Craft Faire, Federated Co-op shows and others.Credit Union Centre's unique design offers a home to both consumer and business tradeshows with over 100,000 square feet of tradeshow space. Credit Union Centre has become home to major auto, recreation and arts & crafts tradeshows in addition to others. With over 3,000 free paved parking stalls and only 10 minutes from downtown Saskatoon, Credit Union Centre's experienced and professional events staff will ensure our clients and guests receive exceptional service. Be our guest and catch the excitement that only Credit Union Centre can bring to your event.
Unique ... Dynamic ... Versatile ... Distinctive
Full Concert
Seating capacity:Arena Level 2,000
Lower Level 4,734
Upper Level 6,426
Wheelchair 32
Total Capacity 13,192
A 100 ft long x 50 ft high drape can be pulled behind the stage from section A - V. This provides an excellent backdrop and also acts as a sound baffle enhancing the sound.
Concert Bowl
Seating capacity:
Total Capacity 4,000 - 6,000
Our unique curtain system can cut the building into smaller more intimate Concert Bowls.
Hockey (Sporting Events)
Seating capacity:
Total Capacity 11,310
Ice Dimension: 85 ft. wide x 200 ft. long.
Credit Union Centre also owns a professional hardwood basketball floor.
Tradeshow (Arena Level & Concourse Floor Plan)
With moveable seating risers and telescopic seating Credit Union Centre can convert the Arena Level into 70,000 sq. ft. of exhibitor space and also has an additional 40,000 sq. ft. of space on the Concourse level. The facility can offer over 100,000 sq. ft. of tradeshow space under one roof.Today, great seating, fabulous food, superior service and state of the art technology make Credit Union Centre the perfect choice for an unforgettable entertainment experience. We’re primed and ready to make every event a huge success – for our guests and our clients.
Power
There is a 400 amp 600v service in each of the four corners of the building capable of being transformed to 1200 amps 120/208 volt power.
There are also 75 kva transformers in NW and SE corners capable of supplying 300 amp 120/208 volt.
Lighting
Credit Union Centre lighting is Metal Halide with 750 lux (75 foot candles) vertical and 1,500 lux (150 foot candles) horizontal at all points on the event floor. Lighting for a wide variety of events can be pre-programmed.
Spotlights
More than 40 spotlight positions are available. Credit Union Centre is equipped with four 2000 kW Super Trouper Spotlights.
Sound
Credit Union Centre's sound system is state of the art. The sound system consists of two distinct subsystems. An overhead reinforcement subsystem covers the main seating risers from distributed speakers in the amphitheatre ceiling. A second background subsystem covers the arena concourse and Mezzanine areas as well as under the seating risers. Superb acoustical engineering eliminates reverberation allowing for highs and lows to clearly radiate to all areas of the building.
Rigging
Credit Union Centre rigging grid is capable of accommodating virtually any event set up. The grid structure will support 27,216 kg. or 60,000 lbs.
Equipment
Most equipment needs can be handled through Credit Union Centre's inventory of forklifts, pallet Jack, dollies, etc. Additional equipment is available on request.
Loading Facilities
Exceptional loading facilities make Credit Union Centre a breeze to move-in and out of.
On Arena level:
One (l) - 7' 10" wide x 9' 10" high loading dock.
Two (2) - ll' lO" wide and 14’ 5" high overhead doors.
Two (2) - 23' wide x 16' 5" high overhead doors.
On concourse level:
One (l) - 9' 10" x 8' 6" high overhead door.
Scoreboard / Colour Matrix
A four-face clock and scoreboard hanging over centre ice features an electronic, colour matrix message centre. The scoreboard is adaptable to all types of sporting events.
Catering & Food Services
Credit Union Centre's professional catering staff can accommodate groups from 6 to 6,000. Our caterers will custom design meals to fit your appetite and budget. We offer great food and great service.
Credit Union Centre has Concession Service points throughout the facility with a great selection of items to suit everyone's tastes with fast and friendly service.
Dressing Rooms / Additional Facilities
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Dressing Rooms
- Home Team Dressing Room
- Visitors Dressing Room
- 4 Additional Dressing Rooms
- Referee's Room
- Backstage Events Office
- Production Office
- TV Interview Room
- Two Mezzanine Lounges (150 person capacity per lounge)
- Boardroom
- Media Lounge (60 person capacity)
- Gondola
- Storage Facilities
- Sound Booth & Broadcast Booth
Parking
Credit Union Centre has over 3,000 free on site paved parking stalls.
Ticketing
Ticketmaster, the world's leading ticketing company, sold 100 million tickets valued at $4.9 billion in 2003, through www.ticketmaster.com, one of the largest e-commerce sites on the Internet (including www.ticketmaster.com, www.ticketmaster.ca and www.ticketmaster.co.uk), more than 3,300 retail Ticket Centre outlets and 19 worldwide telephone call centres. Ticketmaster serves more than 8,000 clients worldwide and acts as the exclusive ticketing service for hundreds of leading arenas, stadiums, performing arts venues, and theatres and is the official ticketing provider and supporter of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games. Ticketmaster is headquartered in West Hollywood, California and is an operating business of IAC/InterActiveCorp (NASDAQ: IACI).Ticketmaster’s computerized ticket network allows for the purchase of tickets in person, by phone, or on the Internet. Tickets sold by phone or Internet for general admission events may be picked up in advance at any Ticketmaster outlet, or picked up at the door the night of the show* (*not applicable for all venues). Once event ticket sales have finished (a predetermined date and time set by the event promoter), Ticketmaster will compile a list of and/or print all phone and Internet orders remaining for pick up. These orders may then be handed out at the door by box office/venue staff. Currently, Ticketmaster has nine “in-person” outlets and one fax outlet in Saskatchewan, including four in Saskatoon:
Saskatoon & Surrounding Area Outlets:
- Credit Union Centre Box Office (Head Office)
- TCU Place Box Office
- Market Mall Outlet
- Place Riel (University of Saskatchewan Campus)
- Pharmasave - Prince Albert
- Bee Jay’s - North Battleford
- Moose Jaw Cultural Centre, Mae Wilson Theatre – Moose Jaw
- Shopper's Drug Mart, Cornwall Centre Mall - Regina
- Gallagher Centre, Yorkton
Backstage Music - Melfort
Most outlets provide poster and handbill space and accept all major credit cards and debit cards. Tickets may also be purchased by telephone or on-line at www.ticketmaster.ca. Ticketmaster’s charge-by-phone numbers are or toll free Saskatchewan .
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