Simon Fraser University

8888 University Drive East, Burnaby, BC, Canada
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The Simon Fraser University campus is home to five outdoor sports fields which are capable of hosting a variety of events. All fields have moveable and removable soccer and lacrosse nets, which are available upon request.

Located on the campus of Simon Fraser University (SFU), the Chancellor’s Gymnasium Complex is a multi-use facility housing the East and West Gymnasiums, an Aquatic Centre, fitness centre and weight room, a combative room, seven squash and racquetball courts and four locker rooms.

Two locker rooms offer direct pool access and another two are equipped with a sauna. SFU’s Physiotherapy Clinic is also housed in the complex.

Simon Fraser University Accommodations offer competitive prices at an excellent location with both dormitory-style rooms and full hotel rooms and the SFU campus also offers a variety options for meetings with space that can accommodate groups from 10 – 1000+.

Facility Specs

FACILITY TYPE Multisport

SEATING CAPACITY 1000

PARKING CAPACITY 2000

YEAR COMPLETED 1965 & 2021

Current Venue Features

DRESSING ROOMS

Not at this Time

MEDICAL ROOM

WARM UP AREA

FOOD SERVICES

LICENSED FOR ALCOHOL

AUDIO VIDEO

OFFICIALS ROOM

EQUIPMENT STORAGE

MEDIA ROOM

Amenities

  • West Gymnasium

    Floor area – 12,000 Square feet, capable of accommodating: 3 full-length Basketball courts (main court overlaps secondary courts), 2 Volleyball courts (max at one time)

    Seating capacity – 1500 (3 sets of Bleachers)

    Indoor running track

    Video scoreboard

    Multipurpose Room (suspended maple floor)

    VIP seating/reception room

    In-house audio system

    Outdoor terrace for BBQ or outdoor reception

    1 Dividing curtain

  • Central Gymnasium

    Floor area – 13,000 square feet

    3 full-size basketball courts

    3 volleyball courts

    2 indoor soccer courts

    10 badminton courts (8 permanently lined)

    Climbing wall

    Bleacher seating capacity: 250

    An automated curtain available to divide the gym

  • East Gymnasium

    Floor area – 9500 square feet, capable of accommodating: 1 performance basketball court (or 2 youth basketball courts), 2 Volleyball Courts (max at one time), 6 Badminton Courts and Indoor Soccer

    Seating capacity – 500 (2 sets of bleachers)

  • Aquatics Centre

    25 metres – 6 lane swimming pool

    Dive tank (5m and 7m towers, 3m and 1m boards)

    Competition set-up with Colorado timing system

    Viewing Gallery

    PA systems available

  • Terry Fox Track & Field

    Field Turf (primary field uses – soccer, lacrosse and rugby)

    Competition quality lighting

    8 lane track (IAAF standard) with recently refurbished granular rubber surface

    Complete track & field set-up available

    Bleachers with 1,823 seating capacity (1,200 covered)

    Locker rooms with 110 stalls & showers

    Private box with room for 20 individuals

    Wheelchair accessible seating & washrooms

    Media centre with 18 workstations

    2 coach booths with 4 workstations each

    3 camera platforms for streaming, field-level internet ports

    Scoreboard & competition lighting

  • Field 2

    Grass field

    Rugby, soccer, multi-purpose

  • Field 4

    Artificial turf

    Primarily soccer and lacrosse

    Competition quality lighting

    Bleacher seating for 400

  • Beedie Field (Softball diamond)

    Grass outfield, sand infield

    Lighting for night games

    Fully enclosed batting cage

    Seasonal

  • Combatives Room

    3 full wrestling circles with wall-to-wall mats

  • Racquetball & Squash Courts

    1 Squash courts (American size with both American and International lines squash courts)

    1 racquetball, handball or wallyball court

    Racquetball and squash courts can be observed from the overhead gallery, with court-level viewing available

  • Fitness Centre & Weight Room

    Multi-level 12,000 square foot facility overlooking Fox Field

    Large selection of cardio, selectorized equipment and free weights

PAST EVENTS

 

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BURNABY STORIES

See how events unfold in Burnaby. Read the stories that spotlight tournaments, championships, award ceremonies, and the organizers and athletes who bring competition to life across our venues.

May 22, 2026   ·   7 minute read
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NORCECA U19 Men’s Continental Volleyball Championship enhances Burnaby’s reputation as a host for international sport

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May 19, 2026   ·   6 minute read
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Canada wins gold at the NORCECA U19 Men’s Continental Volleyball Championship in Burnaby

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May 16, 2026   ·   6 minute read
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International tournament in Burnaby reaches beyond the volleyball court and into the community

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May 16, 2026   ·   5 minute read
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Canada advances to semifinals of the NORCECA U19 Men’s Continental Volleyball Championship

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