About the SSC
The Saville Sports Centre (SSC) is a state-of-the-art curling and indoor tennis facility operated by the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation at the University of Alberta. The Centre is the home of the University of Alberta Golden Bears and Pandas Tennis and Curling teams. In addition, the facility plays host to a vast array of recreational and elite athletes. We proudly serve community members of all ages and ability through programs, facility rentals and special events.
The Centre is named after Edmonton businessman and philanthropist Mr. Bruce Saville who contributed substantially to the construction of the complex.
The Saville Sports Centre boasts championship quality competitive and recreational facilities including:
- 8 Indoor Tennis Courts
- 10 championship Curling sheets
- Fully equipped fitness centre
- 9,000 sq. ft multi-purpose gymnasium
- Licensed "Balmoral Lounge" featuring:
- great view of curling and tennis areas
- closed circuit TV of all curling sheets
- accomodates up to 350 people
- food and catering services
- Gold Locker rooms including steam room, hot tub and towel service
- General Locker rooms
- Meeting room
- "Kevin's Rocks-N-Racquets" Pro Shop
9 Outdoor Tennis Courts (located at 51 Avenue and 121 Street, seasonal)
Accessibility:
The Saville Sports Centre endeavors to make all its programs and services available to all persons with disabilities. You are encouraged to contact us if you require additional information as to how you may participate.
Comments, Questions and Concerns:
Our most important concern is you. The Saville Sports Centre needs the benefit of your viewpoint, observations and impressions. Your opinion is greatly valued. Please feel free to direct your comments to any one of the management team.
Click here to view the history of Saville Sports Centre:
University of Alberta Express News article announcing the approval of the "tri-sport centre" on the old Balmoral Curling Club property:
University of Alberta Express News article announcing the grand opening of the Saville Sports Centre on the current site:
About the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation:
- We are one of the oldest, most prestigious faculties of Physical Education and Recreation in Canada. Established in 1964, we were the first Faculty of Physical Education (and later Recreation) in the Commonwealth.
- The Faculty is a member of the University of Alberta's Health Sciences Council (www.healthsciences.ualberta.ca) and recognized nationally and internationally as an important and expert voice on physical activity and health related issues.
- Please click here to visit the Faculty’s web site.
About the University of Alberta:
- Opened in 1908 as a board-governed public institution, the University of Alberta has grown to be one of Canada’s foremost research-intensive universities, with external research funding in 2004-05 of more than $415 million.
- The University of Alberta serves more than 35,500 students in more than 200 undergraduate programs and 170 graduate programs.
- More than 2,250 students from more than 110 countries attend the University of Alberta on study permits.
- Please click here to visit the University of Alberta’s web site.