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Pengrowth Saddledome. Brad Lehocky, Steve Filyo, Chris Reaves, and Christina Gillespie. Saddledome History. Completed in1983 $70,000,000 CAD ($ 60.514 Million US) Publicly financed Olympic Saddledome Oct. 15, 1983 first game. Saddledome History. 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary
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Pengrowth Saddledome Brad Lehocky, Steve Filyo, Chris Reaves, and Christina Gillespie
Saddledome History • Completed in1983 • $70,000,000 CAD ($ 60.514 Million US) • Publicly financed • Olympic Saddledome • Oct. 15, 1983 first game
Saddledome History • 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary • Ice Hockey and Figure Skating • International Ice Surface
SaddledomeHistory • Calgary Flames Limited Partnership took over 1994 • Renovation and Re-opening • Hitmen (WHL) and Roughnecks (NLL)
Naming Rights Canadian Airlines Saddledome (1996) • 20 years totaling $6.75 million • Canadian Airlines had exclusive team travel contract for the primary tenant, the NHL's Calgary Flames, as well as minor league affiliates
Naming Rights Pengrowth Saddledome (2000) • $20 million • Expires in 2016 • Average of all current major professional rights deals$54.6 million over 19 years. $2.9 million avg. per year. • Pengrowth Energy Trust • Canadian oil and gas producer and one of the largest trusts in North America
Saddledome History • Miscellaneous Events at the Saddledome • 1988 Winter Olympics • Rodeos • Dog Shows • Pro Wrestling • Monster Truck Events • Circus Acts • Music Concerts • Wheel of Fortune
Saddledome Foundation • Established in the early 1980’s • Board of 9 appointed members • Created to oversee Saddledome • Mission Statement
Saddledome Foundation • Amateur Sport Grant Program • $839,557 in 2004 • Flames annual payments • Administered by CODA, Hockey Canada, and Parks Foundation • Over $17 million since 1982
Parking/Transportation • Located 20 minutes from Calgary International Airport • Minutes from Light Rail Transit System • 3,000 parking spaces on site • Disabled parking at 5th street entrance • $8.50 avg. • $10.76 NHL avg.
Inside the Saddledome • Multipurpose facility • Public concourse totals 41,677 sq. ft. • 17,000 sq. ft. for NHL 20,000 sq. ft. for Olympic standards • Retractable seating increases floor to 24,000 sq. ft • The building extends 89 ft. high. Under the Jumbotron it only rises 70 ft.
Technical Specifics • Power outlets for main use on the East End, West End and Centre South • The East End is capable of exerting 1000 amps only 50 ft from stage. • Remaining two can only exert 400 amps, 90 ft. away • Lighting is a combination of metal halide (halogen) and incandescent (household lightbulb) lighting
Technical Specs. Cont’d • More than 40 spotlight positions available • Equipped with Supertroopers converted to Xenon lighting • Over 6,000 acoustic tiles teamed with the acoustical engineering • JT17 Sony Jumbotron is the largest television in the world • 2.5m high x 3.3m wide
The “saddle” shaped roof • Supported on pile foundations • Roof constructed with 6,400 pre-cast concrete panels suspended by post tension cables to create an inverted hyperbolic paraboloid • 122 meter span & is only 60 cm thick
Restaurants and Clubs • There are six different restaurants or clubs inside the facility that offer a variety of atmosphere’s. • The first is the Avison Young Club.
Restaurants and Clubs • Dutton’s Canadian Lounge • Provides a sports bar right on the premises
Restaurants and Clubs • Saddleroom restaurant • It is best known for its view of the surrounding area and the ice surface.
Restaurants and Clubs • Seminole Executive Club. • This extravagant club is for anyone who wishes to experience an event in uncompromised style and service.
Restaurants and Clubs • Fifth lounge is the Olympic Lounge • Located on the Terrace level • It serves two hours before an event and during intermissions at hockey games.
Restaurants and Clubs • Sixth and final place to dine is The Whiskey • Season ticket holders only for hockey games • Open to public during concerts and special events
Super Suites • The Saddledome has two of these • Each can be rented for individual events • Holds up to 36 guests • Individual washroom, in-bowl seating, and catering capabilities .
Telus Conference center • Located on the Club level • Offers state of the art conference facilities • In-room sound systems, video conferencing, and in-house catering
Guest Services • Located at the main entrance, west concourse • Trained professionals to deal with issues that arise in a quick and courteous manner • Can contact through telephone, mail, and email • ATM’s located on the concourse
Special Needs Guests • Major consideration with the renovations • Seating with unobstructed sight lines • Located at the north and south ends of the arena and the Terrace level • The restrooms, concessions and public telephones have maximum accessibility • There are no hearing devices
Family Cost Index-Flames • Family of four • Includes tickets, soft drinks, two small beers, four hot dogs, two game programs, parking, and two adult-size caps • Calgary Flames • $246.53 • 4.89% Change • NHL Average • $247.32 • -3.81%Change
Concessions • Concessions range from the main concourse to a 175 seat restaurant. • Cheapest price in 1998 • Volunteer • Teams and non-profit organizations are compensated for their time
East Seating • 17,104 seating Capacity for Hockey Games • 1,461 club seats • 72 luxury Boxes • Three tier seating • Great sight lines • 600 season tickets available in Sport Chek Zone North South West
Box Office • Box Office Hours: • Monday to Friday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm • Saturday: 9:30 am to 4:00 pm • Closed Sundays & Holidays • Open 2 hours prior to an event • Main Box Office is located via 5th Street SE entrance
Ticketing • Ticketmaster • Calgary Flames • Calgary Hitmen • Calgary Roughnecks • Concerts • Special Events
Ticketing- Calgary Flames • Different prices for different sections • Flames average was $40.92 (05-06) • NHL average was $41.19 (05-06) • Season Tickets • Prices range from$1,431.15 to $5,662.24 • Special Packages and Group Sales
Ticketing-Calgary Roughnecks • Price range of single ticket • $16.75-$35 CA • Groups save 26%-37% 2006 Roughnecks Season Ticket Information
Public Relations • Flames Foundation & Community Relations • Holiday Hospital Visit • Adopt a team • Alumni Events
Tours • Complimentary tours are available during the summer months at 1:00 p.m. daily. • Special arrangements can be made year round