Alumni Canada Games Place Track and Field
Â鶹´«Ã½ Alumni Canada Games Place was the venue for track-and-field competitions for the 2009 Games as well as the closing ceremonies. It features a synthetic, 400-meter, eight-lane oval track; a water jump for steeplechase; a facility for long and triple jump, pole vault, discus and hammer throw, javelin throw and shot put; storage building, washrooms, and spectator seating and viewing.
The facility is situated on land provided by Â鶹´«Ã½, and, through its name, recognizes the university's alumni for their significant financial support toward the development of this athletics venue. All full-time Â鶹´«Ã½ Students, Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre Members, and Â鶹´«Ã½ Walking Track members will have track access Monday to Friday 6:30 am to dusk.
Â鶹´«Ã½ Alumni Canada Games Place - Fast Facts
Facility
- Class 2 eight-lane running track
- rugby field
- hammer throw area
- discus circles
- steeplechase pit
- D square for high jump
- triple jump pits
- javelin toss lanes
- Seating for 1,335
- VIP seating in the building: 100 (washrooms and service outlets)
Equipment
- timing and announcing equipment at announcer building on the start/finish line
- storage building
Other features
- practice areas, including hammer throw cage and discus circles, as well as warm areas
- green space, walking paths, and areas for event tents
- fully accessible (including handicapped parking)
- Artificial turf field and soccer complex next door (including washrooms, change rooms, and canteen)
To get a track membership, visit Panther Central desk at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre Front Desk. or contact 902-566-0368.
