Woolwich Memorial Centre

The Woolwich Memorial Centre is a recreation facility in Elmira, Ontario, Canada. The facility is operated by the Township of Woolwich.

Woolwich Memorial Centre
Location24 Snyder St S, Elmira, ON N3B 2Z6
Coordinates43.59617°N 80.56408°W / 43.59617; -80.56408
OperatorTownship of Woolwich
Capacity1,300 Seats, 2,000 Standing
Construction
Built2009
Opened2009
Construction cost$ 19,405,000
ArchitectMacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects
Main contractorsMelloul-Blamey
Tenants
Elmira Sugar Kings 2009-Present, Woolwich Minor Hockey, Woolwich Seniors 55+ Centre, Woolwich Wild Hockey
Exterior

The Woolwich Memorial Centre (WMC) comprises two NHL-sized ice surfaces, two pools, a fitness centre and walking track. The facility also includes a community centre, seniors centre, youth centre, Concourse Cafe, two meeting rooms and offices for minor sport teams.[1]

The primary rink is dedicated former Elmira-native Dan Snyder. The Atlanta Thrashers held a practice and promotional session in the arena on October 18, 2009.[2]

References

  1. "Woolwich Memorial Centre". Woolwich Township. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
  2. "Thrashers returning to Elmira to honor Snyder". NHL. 2009-10-16. Retrieved 2009-10-19.
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