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Commonwealth Place

lobby

View of the pools

pools

competitive pool

competitve pool

competitive pool

pool and dive tank

diving boards and tank

kids pool

multi purpose space

fitness centre overlooking pool

multi purpose space

massage rooms

multi purpose space

catering area and deli

business space

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A legacy of the Victoria 1994 Commonwealth Games, Commonwealth Place is fully equipped to host competitive aquatic events. The facility features a 50 meter competition pool, a 4.5 metre deep dive tank, and five multi purpose rooms.

Commonwealth Place also has a 7,000 sq. ft. fitness facility, on-site catering and ample parking. An adjacent hotel and centralized location, close to both the airport and downtown Victoria, make Commonwealth Place a practical convenient facility for visiting athletes.

Fast Facts

- 50 meter competition pool
- 4.5 meter dive tank
- steam room, sauna, and hot tub
- 7,000 sq. ft. fitness centre overlooking the pools
- massage therapy facilities available on-site
- on-site catering
- 5 multi-purpose rooms available
- adjacent to a hotel
- 20 minute drive to both downtown Victoria and Victoria International Airport

Facility Specs

Year completed	1994
Seating capacity	700
Parking capacity	430
Medical room	Yes
Warm up area	Yes
Licensed for alcohol	No
Official rooms
Food services	Yes
Dressing rooms	4

Scoreboard	Electronic
Sound system	Yes
Owner	Public
Office space	Yes
Weight room / fitness facility	Yes
Equipment storage	Yes
Ticket box	No
Media room	No
Internet capability
Hospitality room	No

Sport Hosting Services

SportHost Victoria
www.sporthostvictoria.com

SportHost Victoria, a Sport Tourism Partnership, is a collection of key sport and tourism industry leaders located in the Greater Victoria area. The goal of SportHost Victoria is to increase the quality and quantity of sporting events and activities hosted by Victoria.

The objective of SportHost Victoria is to position Victoria solidly in the national and international sport tourism market as an optimal environment for hosting first class events. The services provided by SportHost Victoria assist event owners and sport organizations in accessing facilities, funding, accommodations, marketing, sponsorship, media relations, and bid support.

Hosting Portfolio

FINA Grand Prix Canada Cup 2006, 2004, 2003, 2000
Speedo Sting International Invitational 1996-2006
Canadian Junior Nationals 2004, 2002, 1999
1994 Commonwealth Games