Stride Place, formerly known as the ''Portage Credit Union Centre'', is a multipurpose sports and recreation complex located in

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, Canada. The facility opened in February 2010 and features two

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arenas, an aquatic centre, and a fitness centre. Outdoor sports facilities are also located on site.

Construction

A new community recreation centre was first proposed in the 1970s; however, the project was swiftly rejected by local residents in a public referendum. The idea was revived in 2006 by a group of local residents looking for ways to develop recreational opportunities in the area. A year later, the city and neighboring

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officially created a planning committee for the new Portage multiplex and began making financial commitments to the project. Construction of the new complex began in September 2008. The projected final cost was $36 million, with $16 million coming from the city, $8 million from the municipality, $5 million from the

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, and another $5 million from the

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. Another $1.2 million was generated from the sale of naming rights and the rest was raised through private and corporate donations. The complex was slated for completion in fall of 2009; however, delays pushed its opening to February 27, 2010. The final cost of the project was $44 million, with cost overruns absorbed by the city. The building has a

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silver rating. Stride Credit Union, formerly Portage Credit Union, owns the naming rights to the building through the year 2030.

Facilities

Arenas

Stride Place has two indoor arenas: the larger Stride Credit Union (SCU) Arena and the smaller Portage Mutual Arena, both of which have

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regulation size ice surfaces. The SCU Arena has a seating capacity of 1,675 plus standing room for an additional 300 spectators. The Portage Mutual Arena holds 300 spectators, plus standing room for an additional 100. The

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of the

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are the SCU Arena's primary tenant. The arenas are also used by local minor hockey, ringette, figure skating and for non-hockey events such as trade shows and concerts.

Indoor facilities

The Shindleman Aquatic Centre features 6 - 25 metre swim lanes, a large waterslide, a wave pool, and a hot tub. The

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Fitness Centre includes a gym and an indoor walking track. All facilities are open to the public year-round.

Outdoor facilities

The city and municipality also operate outdoor sports and recreation facilities adjacent to Stride Place. The Republic of Manitobah Park is an outdoor sports complex that features

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diamonds,

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pitches,

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courts, and a

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field. The Splash Island Waterpark complements the indoor Shindleman Aquatic Centre with outdoor swimming pools and waterslides, during the summer season.

Major events

Since its opening, Stride Place has been host to several major events, including: *2010 Manitoba Winter Games * 2011 World Under 17 Hockey Challenge *2011 ANAVET Cup *2012 ANAVET Cup * 2012 Manitoba Scotties Tournament of Hearts *

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2017 Viterra Championship The 2017 Viterra Championship, Manitoba's provincial men's curling championship, was held from February 8 to 12 at the Stride Place in Portage la Priarie. The winning team represented Manitoba at the 2017 Tim Hortons Brier The 2017 Tim Hortons ...

2018 Canadian Mixed Doubles Curling Olympic Trials The 2018 Canadian Mixed Doubles Curling Olympic Trials, also known as the Canad Inns Canadian Mixed Doubles Trials, were held from January 2 to 7 at the Stride Place in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. The winners of this event represented Canada ...

*2019 ANAVET Cup * 2020 Centennial Cup (cancelled) *2020 Prairie 4 Gold Curling Championships (cancelled) *2022 Mixed Doubles Curling Olympic Trails (cancelled)

Film

Stride Place, then known as the PCU Centre, was a principal filming location for the 2011 hockey comedy ''

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'', which starred

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, and

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and

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filmed at the Stride Place include CBC's '' The Wrath of Grapes: The Don Cherry Story II (2012)'' and '' Mr. Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story (2013)'', as well as Lifetime's '' The Gabby Douglas Story (2014).

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