Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre
Victoria's Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre (SOFMC) is a 7,000 seat state of the art facility and is the largest arena in British Columbia outside of Vancouver.
The SOFMC is the home arena of the Victoria Salmon Kings of the ECHL and host many special events each year such as curling and figure skating. The rink's surface can also be easily transformed to accomodate dry floor sports.
The centre is located in the heart of downtown Victoria, a quick walk to the city's major amenities and attractions.
Fast Facts
ARENA FLOOR
200’ x 85’ (17,000 SQ. FT.)
215’ x 85’ with South End Risers Removed
30 lbs./sq. inch Load Capacity, Smooth Concrete
Hockey Dashers; No obstructions on floor; Drive-on capability.
DRESSING ROOMS & PRODUCTION OFFICE
All Dressing Rooms are located on the Arena Level. Fax and phone available upon request for each dressing room.
Visitor’s Dressing Room (Dressing Room #5)
- Shower, one toilet, one urinal, 1 sink
- Area: Approximately 720 sq. ft.
Dressing Room #1
- Shower, one sink and one toilet
- Area: Approximately 450 sq. ft.
Dressing Room #2
- Shower, one sink and one toilet
- Area: Approximately 450 sq. ft.
Dressing room #3
- Shower, one sink and one toilet
- Area: Approximately 450 sq. ft.
Dressing Room #4
- Shower, one sink and one toilet
- Area: Approximately 545 sq. ft.
Show Production Office/Referee Room (R)
- Shower, one sink, and one toilet
- Four Lockers, one phone, one fax line
- Area: Approximately 224 sq. ft.
STAGE/MIX/BARRICADE
- The stage is a portable Stage Right deck and under-structure.
- 103 4' X 8' deck pieces. Max size: 60’ W X 40’ D, with wings. Height adjustable from 48" to 78" (4' - 7')
- 2 sets of EZ-Lift adjustable stairs
- There is no lagging onto deck unless plywood is supplied
- Mix platform: All sizes available, 12" or 24".
- Full Skirting: Black
- Stage Right Barricade: 80' wide.
HOUSE LIGHTING
Metal Halide (100 foot candles), and dimmable Quartz, walk-in seat lighting.
SPOT LIGHTS
- 4 - 1275 watt, Lycian HMI medium throw lights locally available.
- Positioned above Section 113 with Clear-com intercom installations.
SHOW POWER
- 1 - 800 amp 120/208 volt, 3 phase/5 wire sub-panels - Cam-lock adaptable.
- 3 - 400 amp 120/208 volt 3 phase/5 wire sub-panels-Cam-lock adaptable.
- 1 - 100 amp 120/208 volt panel for rigging-Tie straight in.
SHORE POWER (Outside)
- 3 - 60 amp 120/208 volt, 3 phase/5 wire sub-panels, for buses. (break-out sub-panels available)
- 1 - 100 amp 120/208 volt panel for television mobile (5 pin Hubble, pin and sleeve) - (break-out sub-panels available)
- 1 - 200 amp 120/208 volt panel (Bare-end, 5 wire, tail tie-in)
FORK TRUCKS
- (1) Pneumatic Tires
- 5,000 lbs. Lifting capacity
- 49" Carriage
- 48" Forks with extensions available.
- 188" Max Lift Height
- 92" Lowered Height
- A second forklift is available as necessary.
- Extra fuel is available on premises.
- Additional lifts (Genie, scissors, etc.) are available.
TRUCK DOORS
- 21’ - 0" wide X 14’ - 0" high to accommodate two trucks side by side - flat level push load-in.
- 14’ - 0" clear height to arena floor
- 35' from load-in area to stage.
FLOOR COVERING
Homasote Ice Deck - covers a 200’ X 85 ‘ area (17,000 sq. ft.)
RIGGING
- Height from floor to low steel: Average 65 feet
- Distances between trusses: 24 feet
- Maximum point load: 2000 lbs.
- Beam limit: 60,000 lbs.
HALF HOUSE CURTAIN SYSTEM
- 150’ Black Curtain Available and may be rigged as required
SCOREBOARD/MATRIX BOARD
Standard centre hung 4-sided, 1 colour, Matrix Reader Board (Full text programmable), hockey score clock with permanent advertising panels.
SOUND AND PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM
- JBL 56 speaker system with automated signal processing - 16 Channel Patching on 3 sides of the bowl. All bowl speakers are 1 single amp for each speaker with 6-way adjustable delay times.
- Clear Com intercom in-house system with patch points on all levels
ICE RESURFACERS
Two Zambonis - model 520
BUS/TRUCK PARKING
- Four buses can be parked on-site
- Truck parking will be determined per show
- Parking security is not included in rental
HANDICAP PARKING
- There are 11 handicap parking stalls. Access to the arena is through Gate 3
TABLES & CHAIRS
- 8’ Banquet and 5’ Rounds are available
- Folding Concert Chairs and Banquet Sled Chairs
ELEVATORS
4 Elevators: Public Access, located at all four corners of the facility
HVAC
Air handling units located in the arena are provided with separate controls
WASHER & DRYER
Heavy Duty - One washer and one dryer
TOWELS
Desired number can be supplied
For rates please visit www.saveonfoodsmemorialcentre.com
FOOD SERVICES
- Kings Feast Buffet (catering also available)
- Islander Lounge at Center Ice
- Island Pizza Works
Facility Specs
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Hosting Portfolio
Home of the ECHL's Victoria Salmon Kings hockey team
2009 Canada vs US National Women's Hockey
2009 Scotties Tourament of Hearts
2009 Oldtimers Hockey Challenge
2007 Harlem Globetrotters
2005 & 2006 HSBC Stars on Ice
2005 Ford World Men's Curling
Facility Contact
Trevor Thors
250-220-2606
Send e-mail to facility contact
Visit the Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre website
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Map and Directions
Vancouver Island region of BC
1925 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC, V8T 4J2
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