Universiade Pavilion

Universiade Pavilion

Infobox_Stadium
stadium_name = Universiade Pavilion
nickname = The Butterdome


location = Main Campus
broke_ground =
opened = 1983
owner = University of Alberta
operator =
surface =
construction_cost =
architect =
tenants = Alberta Golden Bears (CIS)
seating_capacity = 5,500

The Universiade Pavilion (Butterdome) is a 5,500-seat multi-purpose arena in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is home to the University of Alberta Golden Bears basketball team. It was built for the 1983 Summer World University Games.

While the official name of the facility is the Universaide Pavilion, because of its rectangular shape and bright yellow exterior, locals quickly began referring to it as the Butterdome. Today, even the University of Alberta often uses this nickname to refer to this structure. [ [http://www.campusmap.ualberta.ca/index.cfm?campus=1&sector=4&feature=50 University of Alberta Campus Map] ]

The upper sections of the regular seating are permanently mounted, while the lower sections are collapseable to increase the space available on the floor. During the University Games, the capacity was increased to 11,000 using temporary bleachers.

Facilities at the Pavilion include:
*6-lane rubberized 200 m indoor track (8-lane 60 m sprint straightaway)
*4 basketball/volleyball/tennis courts
*4 badminton courts
*Long jump and pole vault
*Wrestling room
*Indoor climbing complex

The facility also hosts indoor soccer and field hockey games.

Notes

External links

* [http://www.seevirtual360.com/themes/2/theme02.aspx?listingID=5294 360º Virtual Tour]


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