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Broke ground
  
September 29, 2008

Phone
  
+1 204-857-7772

Opened
  
27 February 2010

Province
  
Stride Place

Former names
  
Portage Credit Union Centre (2010-2017)

Location
  
245 Royal Road SouthPortage la Prairie, Manitoba

Operator
  
Portage Regional Recreation Authority, Inc

Capacity
  
Stride Credit Union Arena - 1,975Portage Mutual Arena - 400

Construction cost
  
C$44 million($47.9 million in 2017 dollars)

Address
  
245 Royal Rd S, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3C5, Canada

Hours
  
Open today · 8:30AM–8:30PMFriday8:30AM–8:30PMSaturday8:30AM–8:30PMSunday8:30AM–8:30PMMonday8:30AM–8:30PMTuesday8:30AM–8:30PMWednesday8:30AM–8:30PMThursday8:30AM–8:30PMSuggest an edit

Owners
  
Portage la Prairie, Rural Municipality of Portage la Prairie

Similar
  
Fort La Reine, MTS Iceplex, TG Smith Centre, Splash Island Park, Credit Union Place

Profiles

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Stride Place, formerly known as the Portage Credit Union Centre, is a multipurpose sports and recreation complex located in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada. The facility opened in February 2010 and features two ice hockey arenas, an aquatic centre, and a fitness centre. Outdoor sports facilities are also located on site.

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Construction

A new community recreation centre was first proposed in the 1970s; however, the project was swiftly rejected by local residents in a public referendum. The idea was revived in 2006 by a group of local residents looking for ways to develop recreational opportunities in the area. A year later, the city and neighboring Rural Municipality of Portage la Prairie officially created a planning committee for the new Portage multiplex and began making financial commitments to the project.

Construction of the new complex began in September 2008. The projected final cost was $36 million, with $16 million coming from the city, $8 million from the municipality, $5 million from the federal government, and another $5 million from the provincial government. Another $1.2 million was generated from the sale of naming rights and the rest was raised through private and corporate donations.

The complex was slated for completion in fall of 2009; however, delays pushed its opening to February 27, 2010. The final cost of the project was $44 million, with cost overruns absorbed by the city. The building has a LEED silver rating. Stride Credit Union, formerly Portage Credit Union, owns the naming rights to the building through the year 2030.

Arenas

Stride Place has two indoor arenas: the larger Stride Credit Union (SCU) Arena and the smaller Portage Mutual Arena, both of which have National Hockey League regulation size ice surfaces. The SCU Arena has a seating capacity of 1,675 plus standing room for an additional 300 spectators. The Portage Mutual Arena holds 300 spectators, plus standing room for an additional 100.

The Portage Terriers of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League are the SCU Arena's primary tenant. The arenas are also used by local minor hockey, ringette, figure skating and for non-hockey events such as trade shows and concerts.

Indoor facilities

The Shindleman Aquatic Centre features 6 - 25 metre swim lanes, a large waterslide, a wave pool, and a hot tub. The 4,000 square foot Viterra Fitness Centre includes a gym and an indoor walking track. All facilities are open to the public year-round.

Outdoor facilities

The city and municipality also operate outdoor sports and recreation facilities adjacent to Stride Place. The Republic of Manitobah Park is an outdoor sports complex that features baseball diamonds, soccer pitches, beach volleyball courts, and a football/rugby field. The Splash Island Waterpark compliments the indoor Shindleman Aquatic Centre with outdoor swimming pools and waterslides.

Major events

Since its opening, Stride Place has been host to several major events, including:

  • 2010 Manitoba Winter Games
  • 2011 World Under 17 Hockey Challenge
  • 2011 Anavet Cup
  • 2012 Anavet Cup
  • 2012 Manitoba Scotties Tournament of Hearts
  • 2015 Royal Bank Cup
  • 2017 Viterra Championship
  • Film

    Stride Place, then known as the PCU Centre, was the principal filming location for the 2011 hockey comedy Goon, which starred Seann William Scott, Liev Schreiber, and Jay Baruchel. Television movies and miniseries filmed at the Stride Place include CBC's The Wrath of Grapes: The Don Cherry Story II (2012) and Mr. Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story (2013), as well as Lifetime's The Gabby Douglas Story (2014).

    References

    Stride Place Wikipedia


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