The Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex (WMRC) offers a variety of recreational and rental opportunities with its arena, indoor pool, track and meeting rooms.

The complex features the Sun Life Financial Arena – an Olympic-size ice rink with seating for 3,400 and total spectator capacity of 4,400 people. The arena is home to the Waterloo Siskens Jr. B hockey team, and the Wilfrid Laurier University hockey teams. The ice surface can be covered to accommodate performances, trade shows and other special events from the middle of August until the end of April.

The facility is also home to the Swimplex – an indoor swimming pool with a diving tower, waterslide and leisure/splash area. The pool features eight lanes and spectator seating for up to 300 people. 

The indoor track located on the upper level of the arena at WRMC is designed for all levels of runners and walkers. 

WRMC also has a number of meeting rooms and banquet facilities.

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The Sport Hosting Office (SHO) is a collaborative entity that combines the sport resources of Waterloo Region in one place to facilitate world-class event hosting services and support. Lead by the Director of Sport Hosting, the SHO  includes representation from municipal and post-secondary partners as well as Explore Waterloo Region and Regional Tourism Office 4 (RTO4).

Waterloo Region has decades of expertise in hosting high level sporting events. From local and regional games to large international sporting events – you are in excellent hands in Waterloo Region. Our seasoned team can help guide your event from its initial planning stages to when the final buzzer sounds, no matter what the sport or level of competition.  

With an extensive library of sport venues, the assets and resources of multiple cities, and a team of sport hosting leaders providing expertise in everything from bidding, event hosting, and media/marketing – the SHO is your connection to Waterloo Region’s sport and event stakeholders.  

Combining big city resources with the care and focus of a small town community: get your sport event started by contacting us.  

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