Cycling Southland, located at 22 Surrey Park Road, Glengarry, Invercargill 9810, New Zealand, offers a versatile and flexible venue for meetings, conferences, and events. The main event space is ILT Stadium Southland, which incorporates the Velodrome and provides a unique setting for various functions.
Meeting and Conference Facilities
- Main Events Arena: This area is transformable and can accommodate large conferences, gala dinners, and concerts. It has a capacity of over 2000 people and can be sectioned off using theatre drapes to create an intimate setting. The arena also features a state-of-the-art in-house lighting and sound system, which can be tailored to specific needs.
- Corporate Lounges: These four modern rooms are situated on the top floor of ILT Stadium Southland. They can function as stand-alone rooms or be connected to create a larger space. Lounges 1-3 overlook the main event arena, while Lounge 4 offers a superb view of the Surrey Park Athletics Oval. Each lounge has a capacity ranging from 5 to 100 guests depending on the layout required.
- Community Court Space: This open-span floor area measures 100m x 38.5m and is extremely flexible, making it suitable for various events. The space has roller door access on the east side for easy setup and can be carpeted to suit different functions.
- Exhibition Spaces: ILT Stadium Southland boasts one of the largest trade and exhibition spaces in Southland, covering 3850 square meters. The main events arena also offers 1665 square meters of exhibition space, including a four-sided monster screen that can be beneficial for trade shows and exhibitions.
Function Rooms and Capacities
- Capacity: Each lounge can accommodate 5 to 100 guests depending on the layout.
- Services: These lounges are perfect for meetings, presentations, intimate dinners, or cocktail functions. They offer a private and exclusive setting with the ability to connect multiple lounges for larger events.
- Capacity: The open-span floor area can accommodate various numbers of guests depending on the event setup.
- Services: This space is ideal for workshops, presentations, and other breakout sessions. It offers easy access through roller doors and can be carpeted to suit different functions.
Event Services
- Catering: ILT Stadium Southland has an exclusive catering partner, Ascot Park Hotel, which provides a wide range of food and beverage menus including breakfast, morning and afternoon teas, lunches, dinners, and suppers. The team at Ascot Park Hotel is experienced in catering for large events and can work closely with event planners to meet specific requirements.
- Lighting and Sound: The venue features a state-of-the-art in-house lighting and sound system, which can be customized to enhance any event. The movable trussing system above court one allows for varying the size of the space and designing a lighting setup specific to the event.
- Private Areas: The private Legends Lounges offer a sophisticated and intimate setting for smaller events. These lounges can be hired for $35 per hour or $165 per day, with additional costs for tablecloths.
Overall, ILT Stadium Southland provides a versatile and flexible venue that can accommodate a wide range of events, from small meetings to large conferences and exhibitions. The venue's ability to transform and customize the space ensures that every event is unique and memorable.