Wesbild Centre
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| Location |  Vernon, British Columbia, Canada |
| Opened | October 12, 2001 |
| Owner | North Okanagan Regional District |
| Operator | North Okanagan Regional District |
| Construction cost | C$15 million |
| Former names | Vernon Multiplex (2001–2008) |
| Tenants | Vernon Vipers (BCHL) (2001–present) |
| Capacity | Concerts: 5,650 Ice hockey: 3,006 |
The Wesbild Centre (formerly Vernon Multiplex) is a 3,006 seat multi-purpose arena located in Vernon, British Columbia, Canada. The is an additional standing room capacity of 500. It was built in 2001 as an upgrade over the aging Civic Arena and became the home ice surface of the Vernon Vipers.
The Wesbild Centre will be the location of the 2008 Ford World Women's Curling Championship.
On March 7, 2008, Wesbild Holdings Limited, a real-estate developing company, acquired the naming rights to the facility.[1] The five–year, $200,000 pact, which includes an additional five-year, $250,000 option, will officially begin with a public skating event in April 2008.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ Wesbild Holdings Limited (7 March 2008). "Wesbild Centre – New name for Greater Vernon Multiplex". Press release. Retrieved on 2008-03-16.
- ^ Rolke, Richard. "Multiplex becomes Wesbild Centre", The Morning Star. Retrieved on 2008-03-16.
