Pictou County Wellness Centre facts for kids
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| Location | 2756 Westville Road Westville Road, Nova Scotia B2H 5E6 |
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| Coordinates | 45°34′36″N 62°40′34″W / 45.576637°N 62.676172°W |
| Owner | The County of Pictou |
| Capacity | Sobeys Arena 1,660 (Expandable to 2,835) Bell Aliant Arena 144 |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | August 8, 2010 |
| Opened | December 6, 2012 |
| Construction cost | C$35.0 million |
| Builder | Pictou County Wellness Centre Building Authority, Inc. |
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| Pictou County Crushers (MHL) (2012-present) 2014 Major Midget Atlantics |
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The Pictou County Wellness Centre is a large building in Westville Road, Nova Scotia. It's a place where many different sports and activities happen. Inside, you'll find two hockey rinks, a big swimming pool, a fitness center, and a gym. It first opened its doors on December 6, 2012. On opening day, a hockey game was played between the Pictou County Crushers and the Bridgewater Lumberjacks.
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What's Inside the Wellness Centre?
The Pictou County Wellness Centre has lots of cool features for sports and fun.
Hockey Arenas
The centre has two hockey arenas. Both are the same size as those used in the NHL.
- The main arena is called the Sobeys Arena. It can hold up to 1,660 people. For bigger events, it can even expand to fit 2,835 fans!
- The second arena is the Bell Aliant Arena. It's a smaller rink, great for practices or smaller games.
Swimming and Fitness
The Pictou County YMCA runs many parts of the Wellness Centre. They manage the:
- Olympic-sized swimming pool, perfect for laps or just having fun.
- Large gymnasium, where you can play basketball or other indoor sports.
- Fitness centre, with equipment for working out and staying healthy.
Hockey Teams and Tournaments
The Pictou County Wellness Centre is home to several hockey teams. It's a busy place for local hockey players!
- The Pictou County Crushers play their games here. They are part of the Maritime Junior Hockey League.
- The Weeks Major Midgets also use the rinks.
- The Wearwell Bantam Bombers (formerly Scotsburn Major Bantam Crushers) play here too.
Every year, the centre hosts the Bantam Memorial hockey tournament. Teams from all over come to compete.
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Interior view of the Sobeys Arena
