Indoor arena in Rockland, Ontario
Clarence-Rockland Arena|
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| Former names | CIH Arena (2011–2022) |
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| Address | 8710 County Road 17 |
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| Location | Rockland, Ontario, Canada |
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| Coordinates | 45°33′29″N 75°16′16″W / 45.558°N 75.271°W / 45.558; -75.271 |
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| Owner | City of Clarence-Rockland |
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| Operator | City of Clarence-Rockland, Rockland Nationals |
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| Capacity | Ice hockey: 2,500
Concerts: 5,600
Amphitheatre: 4,800
Theatre: 1,800 |
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| Record attendance | Ice hockey: 1,500+ (September 7, 2018)
Concerts: 5,500 (November 7, 2019) |
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| Broke ground | June 1, 2008 |
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| Opened | August 25, 2011 |
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| Construction cost | C$18 million |
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Rockland Nationals (CCHL) (2017–present)
Clarence Castors (NCJHL) (2011–2017) |
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| 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 of the Rockland Nationals of the Central Canada Hockey League (CCHL). It is owned by the City of Clarence-Rockland, and is managed by the Rockland Nationals staff.
With a capacity of 2,500 in its hockey configuration, Clarence-Rockland Arena is the second biggest arena of the CCHL after the Cornwall Civic Complex. 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
The facility was opened on August 25, 2011 as the Canadian International Hockey Academy (CIH) Arena. It was previously the home of the Clarence Castors, a former Junior B team in the National Capital Junior Hockey League.
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 2,500-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]
The building covers an area of 1.290 hectares (3.19 acres) (11,290 square metres (121,500 sq ft)). The main rink has a seating capacity of 2,500, making it the second largest arena in the CCHL. It also holds a second rink and a community room, with both have a capacity for 110 people.[4]
Capacities of the main arena are:
A new scoreboard was installed prior to the 2022–2023 season, and a goal horn was installed in March of 2024.
It is one of only two CCHL arenas that uses a realistic goal horn; the others uses a goal horn recording from a tablet computer. The horn is a Nathan Airchime K3LA, which is sounded by the team's DJ after each goal. The other team in the league that uses a goal horn are the Navan Grads.
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