Clarence-Rockland Arena
| Aréna de Clarence-Rockland (French) | |
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| Former names | CIH Arena (2011–2022) |
|---|---|
| Address | 8710 County Road 17 |
| Location | Rockland, Ontario, Canada |
| Coordinates | 45°33′29″N 75°16′16″W / 45.558°N 75.271°W |
| Owner | City of Clarence-Rockland |
| Operator | City of Clarence-Rockland, Rockland Nationals |
| Capacity | Ice hockey: 2,000 (main rink) 110 (second rink) Concerts: 3,500 (main rink) |
| Record attendance | Ice hockey: 1,500+ (September 7, 2018) Concerts: 3,500 (November 7, 2019) |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | June 1, 2008 |
| Opened | August 25, 2011 |
| Construction cost | C$18 million |
| Tenants | |
| Rockland Nationals (CCHL) (2017–present) Clarence Castors (NCJHL) (2011–2017) | |
| Website | |
| https://www.clarence-rockland.com/en/loisirs-et-divertissements/arenas-and-skating.aspx | |
Clarence-Rockland Arena (French: Aréna de Clarence-Rockland) formerly known as CIH Arena, is a multi-purpose arena located in Rockland, Ontario, Canada.[1] Opened on August 25, 2011, the facility features two rinks, with its main one the home arena of the Rockland Nationals of the Central Canada Hockey League (CCHL). It is owned by the City of Clarence-Rockland.
With a hockey seating capacity of 2,000 in its main rink, Clarence-Rockland Arena is the third biggest arena of the CCHL after the Cornwall Civic Complex and the Nepean Sportsplex. Alongside hockey, Clarence-Rockland Arena has hosted concerts, and occasional theatre. Since it owns a team in 2017, it has consistently been listed as one of the league's busiest arenas, usually receiving higher attendance numbers compared to any other arenas in the league.
History
[edit]The facility was opened on August 25, 2011 as the Canadian International Hockey Academy (CIH) Arena. It was primilary used by Junior B and Junior C hockey teams around the National Capital Region.
In late September 2016, Paul Jennings sold the Gloucester Rangers to a group of partners being André Chaput, André Charlebois & Amélie Lecompte, Jean-Robert Léger and Robert Bourdeau. Paul Jennings purchased the Orleans Blues franchise from Chaput in 2007. The Gloucester Rangers finished the 2016–17 season and relocated to the 2,000-seat arena to become the Rockland Nationals after playing at the aging Earl Armstrong for nearly 50 years.
On May 16, 2022 during an employee meeting, the Clarence-Rockland council approved a resolution to sign an agreement with the CIH Academy to take over the management of the building.[2] The arena has been managed by the CIHA since it opened in 2011, but effective August 1, 2022, Clarence-Rockland took over operations of the arena.[3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Arenas and Skating". www.clarence-rockland.com. 2024-11-12. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
- ^ Audet, Karine (2022-05-19). "Clarence-Rockland takes over management of CIH Arena". Les éditions André Paquette (in Canadian French). Retrieved 2024-11-18.
- ^ "The City takes over the management of the Clarence-Rockland Arena". www.clarence-rockland.com. 2022-05-17. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
External links
[edit]- https://www.clarence-rockland.com/en/loisirs-et-divertissements/arenas-and-skating.aspx
- https://arena-guide.com/arena/cih-arena/
- https://www.clarence-rockland.com/en/nouvelles/La_Cit__prend_la_gestion_de_l_ar_na_Clarence-Rockland.aspx
- https://editionap.ca/2022/05/19/clarence-rockland-takes-over-management-of-cih-arena/