UPEI Alumni Canada Games Place, was the venue for track-and-field competitions for the 2009 Games as well as the closing ceremonies, features a synthetic, 400-metre, 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, washrooms, and spectator seating and viewing. The facility is situated on land provided by UPEI, and, through its name, it recognizes the university's alumni for their significant financial support of this athletics venue.
All full time UPEI Students, Sport Centre Members and UPEI Walking Club members will have track access Monday to Friday 6:30 am to dusk. To get a membership visit the Sports Centre Front Desk.
Fast Facts: UPEI Alumni Canada Games Place
FACILITY
- Class 2 eight-lane running track (certification pending)
- rugby field
- hammer throw area
- discus circles
- steeple chase pit
- D square for high jump
- triple jump pits
- javelin toss lanes
SIZE: 14 acres
SPECTATOR SEATING:1,335
RESERVED SEATING: 235
VIP BUILDING SEATING: 100 (washrooms and service outlets)
EQUIPMENT
- timing and announcing equipment at Announcer building on the start/finish line
- storage building
PARKING
- in the MacLauchlan Arena parking lot nearby
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)
- turf field soccer complex next door (including washrooms, change rooms, and concession stand)
- wireless Internet
Hours of Operations
Monday to Friday, 6:30 am until dusk.
Saturdays and Sundays, 8:00 am until dusk.
Events Planned for Summer 2010
June 6 PEISAA Track Day
June 9 UPEI Wellness Event
June 12 & 13 Athletics PEI Youth Development Camp
June 28 Special Olympics PEI Rally
July 12-18 World Junior Track & Field Championships Training Camp
July 23, 24 & 25 UPEI Soccer Tourney
July 31 Special Olympics PEI Track Event
August 14 & 15 Atlantic Outdoor Track Championships
Booking Informatin
Contact Mike Redmond
Outdoor Facilities Coordinator
(902)566-6054
mredmond@upei.ca
Department of Athletics