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South Okanagan Events Centre

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The South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC) is a 5,100 seat multi-use sport and entertainment venue which features a retractable seating system which allows for either an NHL-size or International size ice rink, or a regulation basketball court. This unique, patented design reduces the conversion time between hockey and basketball floor configurations which results in great sightlines for hockey fans.

The SOEC opened in September 2008 and is part of a 400,000 square foot complex that
includes, Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, Memorial Arena and the Penticton Curling
Club. The Events Centre offers 37,000 square feet of exhibit space (90,000 sq. ft. including the Convention Centre), as well as meeting rooms and catering.

Fast Facts

- 5,100 seat multi-purpose venue
- Ice surface converts between NHL-size and International size
- 37,000 square feet of exhibit space (90,000 sq. ft. including the Convention Centre next door)
- Meeting rooms and catering services available

Facility Specs

Year completed	2008
Seating capacity	5100
Parking capacity	1200
Medical room	Yes
Warm up area	Yes
Licensed for alcohol	Yes
Official rooms	2
Food services	Yes
Dressing rooms	8

Scoreboard	Electronic
Sound system	Yes
Owner	Public
Office space	Yes
Weight room / fitness facility	Yes
Equipment storage	Yes
Ticket box	Yes
Media room	Yes
Internet capability	Wireless
Hospitality room	Yes

Sport Hosting Services

Tourism Penticton has identified sport tourism as a key component of its destination marketing plan. We, in cooperation with the host venue, will assist you in every way possible.

Hosting Portfolio

Home to the Penticton Vees of the BCHL
Okanagan Hockey School since 1963, an international leader in hockey development
BC High Performance Hockey Camp
Freestyle Motorcross World Tour 2009
XiiR X-treme International Ice Racing 2009