Affinity Place
About Us
Affinity Place is a Multi-Purpose Entertainment and Sports Facility located in Estevan, Saskatchewan. It is owned and operated by the City of Estevan Leisure Services Division.
Affinity Place opened its doors on April 15, 2011, with an official Grand Opening event featuring Tom Cochrane and Kim Mitchell. Affinity Place opened after two years of construction. Individuals and businesses throughout Estevan and Area showed their support behind the facility by raising $8 million of the $22 million total costs.
Affinity Place was built to supplement the two other ageing ice surfaces in Estevan (Civic Auditorium & Lignite Miners Centre).
Home to the Estevan Bruins of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League and the Midget AAA Estevan Bears, the facility also hosts concerts, trade shows, mixed martial arts, minor hockey, meetings, banquets and other significant events.
Building Highlights:
- March 25, 2011: Last Affinity Place Fundraising Dinner featuring Brian Burke of the Toronto Maple Leafs
- April 15, 2011: Grand Opening Concert featuring Tom Cochrane with Red Rider, special guest Kim Mitchell
- September 17, 2011: Estevan Bruins home opener vs. Melville Millionaires
- October 14, 15, 16: SJHL Showcase
- October 22, 2011: Hard Knocks Fighting, MMA
- November 5, 2011: Doc Walker in concert, Are You With Me Tonight Tour
- February 18, 2012: Hedley in concert with special guests Kay, Karl Wolf, Classified, Shipwrecked Tour
- March 3, 2012: Hard Knocks Fighting, MMA
- March 9, 2012: Paul Brandt in concert with special guests High Valley
- June 15, 2012: Burton Cummings in concert
- August 12, 2012: Simple Plan in concert with special guests Faber Drive, Get Your Heart On Tour
- December 9, 2013: Theory of a Deadman/Big Wreck in concert
- January 6, 2013: Harlem Globetrotters
- April 27, 2013: Scooby-Doo: Live Musical Mysteries
- May 4, 2013: Mötley Crüe special guests Theory of a Deadman
Features
- Four-sided video scoreboard, each high definition screen is five feet tall and eight feet wide, capable of video replays and live feeds from any event within Affinity Place.
- State of the art sound system throughout Affinity Place
- Sound baffles hanging from the roof to prevent sound echoing for concerts and other events.
- Flooring system that lays over the ice surface for events
- Walking/Running track that encompasses the concourse level of the venue, which is 216 meters.
- 8 large dressing rooms
- Energy-efficient design and operating systems
- 2,200 seats in the lower bowl, 60 person lounge, 1400 plus floor seats, two press boxes, and 24 private corporate suites
- Unique glass holding system that eliminates the lip on the dasher boards, the glass sits almost flush with the edge of the boards
Rentals And Service
The Venue
Affinity Place opened its doors in 2011. It is located in Southeastern Saskatchewan and accessible to spectators from all over Saskatchewan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana and Southwestern Manitoba. It is 20 minutes from a 24-hour international border crossing at North Portal on Highway 39. It is situated in the same facility as the Estevan Leisure Centre that is home to the Estevan Library, Estevan Aquatic Centre, Squash Courts, Multi Purpose Room (Gymnasium), Power Dodge Ice Centre, fitness room and is home to the Estevan Bruins. Affinity Place has free onsite parking for over 400 vehicles.
Events that are held within the facility consist of; The SJHL, Estevan Bruins Hockey games, Savour the Southeast tasting tradeshow, Rotary Lobster fest, St Joseph’s Hospital Festival of Trees and much more. The facility is a full-blown event Centre that has the capability of covering the ice surface in a short period for multi-uses.
The facility is surrounded by a rubberized walking track that is FREE and opens 7 days a week for those who would like to walk in a heat control environment.
Amenities:
- infiNET SaskTel WiFi
- Tables and chairs included in rental (Chairs are cushioned and tables come in 6ft rounds and 8ft rectangle)
- Loading Bay Ramp to event floor, 16’ High x 17’ 8” wide overhead doors east side of the facility.
- Loading from concourse level; double man doors N.W. corner. 20ft from the large elevator (non-freight) loading bay ramp to event floor.
- First Aid Room
- Board Skirting
- State of the Art Sound System
- 1 – 400 AMP, 3 phase services and 1- 200 amp, 3 phase service. Contract Journeyman Electricians on site.
- Concession
- Catering
- Licensed Facility
- Staging – Penn-Elcom stage with various configurations. Maximum of 60’w x 48’D on a lockable wheel system.
- Barricade – 68’ of Stage Right crowd control barricade.
- 8 dressing rooms are located on the arena level. Full shower facilities and 2 toilets in each room. 23’4” x 12’8”
- Referee rooms include a full shower and one toilet. 14’10” x 8’10”
- Rigging; 8 roof frames. Please contact the Events Manager for more specifications on rigging.
Event Marketing
We help market your event! You will have a presence on our website from the time your show is announced until the date of the show. We will link and promote wherever guests can purchase tickets. Your event will be promoted on social media and on our electronic billboard outside the facility.
Rates
Rates are based on set up, equipment usage, take down, etc. Rates are determined on a case by case basis.Request a quote now.
Additional Equipment for rent
Podium – adjustable heights. No sound system attached to the podium.
Food Service Equipment Rentals; Dinner plates, Dessert Plates, Dinner Knives and Forks, Teaspoons, Water glasses, Wine Glasses, Heating carts.
Pipe and Drape (Black) 8ft and 12ft high sections
Catering
Full-service catering is available on site. We take pride in providing outstanding meals individualized to your preference. Most of the dishes served by our caterer are homemade dishes. Menus will be developed to meet all dietary needs and tastes. Tour catering is typically served in dressing rooms 2 & 3 but can be moved upon request to another location.
Full range from soup and sandwich to prime rib dinner. Service can be buffet or plated. Rates are determined on a case by case basis. Request a quote now.
Sky Box Suites
Each Sky Box seats 10 people, each has its own equipment. Beverages and Food menu may be served on request.
Currently, the 24 Sky Boxes are leased and not available. Please contact the City Clerk for information about Box Seating. cityclerk@estevan.ca or (306) 634-1800
Book An Event
Seating
Photos
Accessibility & Parking
Accessibility
- Service Elevator
- Accessible seating on the concourse level
- Accessible Men’s/Ladies Washrooms
Parking
- A limited number of complimentary on-site parking spots are available at Estevan Leisure Centre.
- Accessible Parking available. Loading and drop-off spots.
Find Us or Contact Us
FOR AFFINITY PLACE BOOKINGS & EVENTS, CONTACT:
Erin Wilson
Leisure Services Manager
City of Estevan / Affinity Place
701 Souris Ave. N, Estevan Sk. S4A 2T1
Phone: (306) 634-1881
Email: e.wilson@estevan.ca
Access by Highways includes:
From the Northwest (Regina)-Highway 39 via Highway 6
From the North (Regina)-Highway 47 via Highway 33
From the West (United States)-Highway 39/18
Longitude/Latitude: 49.1425,-102.9874
