Calgary Herald

CALGARYNEX­T: A VISION FOR THE FUTURE

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THE FIELDHOUSE

Track and fi eld Regulation sized FIFA soccer pitch An indoor, regulation sized CFL fi eld Basketball, volleyball and badminton courts 365 days a year facility The Calgary Sport Council determined that the city was defi cient in gymnasia, and indoor fi eld spaces, indoor tracks, indoor skating arenas and multi- purpose rooms. A new fi eldhouse will begin to fulfi l all of these needs.

THE STADIUM

Housed within the fi eldhouse Regulation sized FIFA soccer pitch and indoor, regulation sized CFL fi eld

Modern technologi­cal features, wide concourses, ample washroom facilities and a variety of concession and seating options

Fixed roof with retractabl­e lower bowl stands to allow for 400m track space

The unique design of the fi eldhouse/ stadium will create a playing fi eld that can be optimized and used for profession­al and internatio­nal sporting events.

THE EVENT CENTRE

The best possible sight lines for any event

Several options for restaurant­s, concession­s with suffi cient, well- appointed restroom facilities

Serve as home to the Flames, the Hitmen, the Roughnecks and space otherwise unavailabl­e in the region to attract national and internatio­nal concert tours, indoor rodeos, political, labour and business convention­s

More than a place to watch a sporting event, the venue will be a civic gathering place, drawing the community together with fi rst class seating and viewing options, unique public spaces, restaurant­s and other amenities

The facility will provide an entertainm­ent option otherwise unavailabl­e in the region

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