Steele Community Centre
The Steele Community Centre, previously named the Gander Community Centre,[1] is a multi-purpose venue located on Airport Boulevard in Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador. The community centre, owned and operated by the Town of Gander, is used to host trade shows, conferences, sporting events and special events. It is home to the Gander Flyers of the Central West Senior Hockey League.
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| Former names | Gander Community Centre (2000–2016) |
|---|---|
| Location | Airport Boulevard, Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
| Owner | Town of Gander |
| Operator | Town of Gander |
| Opened | April 5, 2000 |
| Tenants | |
| Gander Flyers | |
Construction
The final construction cost of the GCC was just over $6 million. There is seating for 1100 spectators, a 200 ft (61 m) walking track and an 80 ft (24 m) × 200 ft regulation-size ice surface.
The community centre was officially opened on May 5, 2000.
Notable Events
- Canadian National National Darts Championships in June 2000.
- Pre-Olympic Ladies Canadian National team vs Russia in 2001.
- 2010 Female Midget Atlantic Championships.
September 11, 2001
When American air space was closed after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, 38 passenger planes with over 6,500 passengers and crew were diverted to the Gander Airport. The people of Gander and surrounding communities donated large amounts of food and other supplies for the unexpected visitors. The Gander Community Centre became a giant "walk-in fridge" for the food donations.[2]
External links
References
- Randall, Adam (July 29, 2016). "Community Centre renamed in honour of Harry Steele". The Gander Beacon. Archived from the original on 2016-07-30.
- Bailey, Sue (2011-08-31). "Passengers stranded on 9-11 plan return to Gander". CTVNews. Retrieved 2020-07-16.