Sioux Falls Arena A multipurpose facility built in 1961, the Sioux Falls Arena was constructed to serve all segments of a diverse market. The Sioux Falls Arena is the only facility of its capacity within a 200-mile radius dedicated to consistent entertainment booking. The metropolitan population exceeds 165,000 with nearly 250,000 within the market region. The region has a growing diversified economy. Major employers include financial institutions, health care, manufacturing, education, and government. No two words better describe Sioux Falls Arena s philosophy than customer service. Whether we re assisting customers by providing a friendly ushering staff or making a promoter s job easier by offering complete marketing or event services, the Sioux Falls Arena takes immense pride in offering incomparable quality service. Easy interstate access complimented with ample parking makes the Sioux Falls Arena an ideal entertainment and sporting facility offering a variety of events for all ages, such as: Concerts Circus Dances Ice Shows Trade Shows/Exhibits Wrestling Rodeos Basketball/Volleyball Graduations Hockey Special Features: Seating capacity is 8,000, general admission. 35ˊ x 65ˊ ceiling. Stage right staging 72ˊ x 48ˊ. Variable height 4ˊ to 6ˊ. Ample inventory for all needs. Floor Area 197ˊ x 106ˊ, with telescoping seats retracted. Six Super Trouper spotlights (four 2,000-watt Xenon and two 1,000-watt Xenon). House public address sound system. Metal halide and incandescent general lighting. Six dressing rooms. Ample free parking, more than 3,500 spaces. 85ˊ x 185ˊ hockey rink. I:\AD\001\H01\H01035.Docx Page 1 of 5
Technical Data Type of Hall: Multipurpose arena opened 1961. Octagon with two levels of seating. End Stage Reserved Seating Capacity: 4,376 permanent seats. 2,214 telescoping seats. 1,152 portable floor seats. 7,742 total. 752 of which are behind stage. 645 of which are side stage. In The Round Reserved Seating Capacity: 4,376 permanent seats. 2,870 telescoping seats. 952 portable floor seats. 8,000 total (maximum density). Side Stage Reserved Seating Capacity: 2,159 permanent seats. 556 telescoping seats. 504 portable floor seats (plus). 3,219 total. Festival Seating (General Admission) Capacity: 4,376 permanent seats. 1,451 telescoping seats. 2,200 festival on floor. 8,000 total. Public Parking: 3,500 parking spots. Main Floor Size: 197ˊ long x 106ˊ wide, wall-to-wall. 148ˊ long x 67ˊ wide, seating risers extended. Mix Location: Nonpermanent. I:\AD\001\H01\H01035.Docx Page 2 of 5
Floor Chair Layout: Two sections, approximately 35 rows in each, 16 chairs per row. 33 row spacing, 8ˊ rear aisle, 7ˊ side aisle. Dressing Rooms: D.R. No. 1, 18ˊ x 22ˊ. D.R. No. 2, 16ˊ x 20ˊ. D.R. No. 3, 12ˊ x 18ˊ. D.R. No. 4, 18ˊ x 22ˊ. D.R. No. 5, 8ˊ x 10ˊ. Room location, refer to diagrams. All dressing rooms have separate sink, toilets, and showers. Furniture rented locally. Production Office: One located backstage right. Load-In Location: North side of Arena, see diagram. A flat staging area at street-level height. Can accommodate one truck at a time. Entry 13ˊ6 high x 14ˊ wide. Forklift: One 5,000-lb capacity with 15ˊ of lift. Rigging: Open steel is 35ˊ to 64ˊ above floor. Rigging plots available upon request. Riggers hired out of Sioux City (one-hour drive). Electrical Service: Source No. 1, 600 amps per leg, 208 volt, 3 phase, stage right. Source No. 2, 400 amps per leg, 208 volt, 3 phase, stage right. Source No. 3, 400 amps per leg, 208 volt, 3 phase, stage right. Source No. 4, 100 amps per leg, 208 volt, 3 phase, stage right. Source No. 5, 200 amps per leg, 208 volt, 3 phase, catwalk level. Usable amperage, house lighting on same transformer cannot be used when air conditioning is in use. A step-down transformer is also needed. Shore power, 30 amps service available for buses. Electrician is a local electrical contractor. I:\AD\001\H01\H01035.Docx Page 3 of 5
House Lighting: Nondimmable metal-halide and incandescent system. Controlled at sound booth; limited control stage right. Spotlights: Four 2,000-watt Xenon Super Troupers. Two 1,000-watt Xenon Super Troupers. Additional spotlights can be rented. Staging: Stage right, adjustable in height from 4ˊ to 6ˊ. Maximum size 80ˊ wide x 44ˊ deep. Stage right, adjustable in height from 6ˊ to 9ˊ 6. Maximum size 72ˊ wide x 8ˊ deep. Six sets of stairways. Stage skirting is available. Risers: Stage right 4ˊ x 8ˊ, Z-brace structures. Heights ranging from 12, 24, and 36. Special Needs Platform: 40ˊ x 30ˊ x 2ˊ stage right riser, ADA-approved ramp. Barricade: Available upon request. PA Sound System: Expanded central cluster, 7,200 watts. Yamaha 1202 mixing console, 12 inputs, 2 outputs. Yamaha EMX2200 portable mixing console 8-channel. Sound level capability in excess of 100 DBA. Hard-wired cable runs located throughout the facility. Control booth located front of house on press box level. Two CD players available in-house. Two JBL MR 825 speakers with stands. Arena carries a limited quantity of microphones. AudioTechnica ATN RIC wireless VHF microphones. Note, the Arena does not have a sound technician on staff; however, a list of approved technicians can be provided at user s request. In the event that user desires use of Arena s sound system for anything other than public address announcements, a technician is required. I:\AD\001\H01\H01035.Docx Page 4 of 5
Intercom: Eight clear-com compatible units, with base unit. Telephones: Hard-wire run throughout the facility. Event telephones can be installed throughout the facility. Hearing Enhancement: Hearing impaired enhancement devices available in-house. Curtain: 180ˊ x 40ˊ half-house curtain on truss moveable for different configurations. Stage theatrical drapery can be rented locally. Limited inventory of 8ˊ and 16ˊ high pipe and drape available. Scoreboard System: Daktronics, multifunction. Two scoreboards. Located at the north and south ends. I:\AD\001\H01\H01035.Docx Page 5 of 5