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2 GB v Tunisia Davis Cup, March 2011 arena: 3 Welcome to Bolton Arena 4-5 Versatile and well-equipped 6 Floor plans 7 Technical information 8 About our pricing 9 Meet the team 10 Facilities on our doorstep 11 Getting here arena:

3 welcome: Whether you are looking for a meeting room or a venue for your next exhibition, concert or sporting event, the 15 million Bolton Arena is here for you. Flexible Space Our main hall provides over 5,000 square metres of flexible floor space and standing capacity for up to 9,000 people and is equipped with a dedicated 400amp power supply. Half and quarter hall options are available for smaller events, whilst our 450-seat Sports Education Theatre provides the perfect setting for conferences and intimate gigs. Five other purpose built meeting rooms, bespoke event and conference catering and excellent on-site facilities make Bolton Arena the complete venue for meetings, events and conferences. Convenient location Situated in the M61 corridor between Manchester and Preston, Bolton Arena is located just 500 metres from J6 of the M61, next to Horwich Parkway railway station, 13 miles from Manchester city centre and 23 miles from Manchester Airport. The Arena is also adjacent to the Middlebrook Retail & Leisure Park and Reebok Stadium and has local parking for 2,000 cars. Experienced Events Team At Bolton Arena, you ll also find our professional, friendly, helpful and enthusiastic team, with a track record of delivering a successful high profile sporting, entertainment and trade events. Which means that however we can help with your meeting, event or conference, you re welcome at Bolton Arena. 3

4 Five sell-out Comedy Store shows a year versatile Since opening in 2001, Bolton Arena has shown itself to be one of the UK s most versatile and wellequipped venues. From hosting world class sporting events such as the Commonwealth Games badminton tournament in 2002, Davis Cup tennis and four Amir Khan professional boxing matches, we also regularly host a wealth of trade and public shows, exhibitions, concerts, roadshows and a popular Comedy Store show in our purpose-built theatre space. arena:

5 Equipped for any event We owe our adaptability to over 5000 square metres of flat floor space. Easily divided into halves and quarters for smaller events, the main hall has a capacity for over 200 exhibition stands and 9,000 spectators, whilst the 450-seat Education Theatre is a popular conference and concert venue. Each area can be transformed into the perfect business, entertainment, sport or conference space. Investment in infrastructure is key to our continued success in attracting major events. We recently installed a 400 amp power supply to provide a clean, reliable power supply for events. New carpets have been purchased, which are professionally fitted for every event. And our links with Ticketmaster mean that Bolton Arena can offer full assistance with ticket sales. 5

6 Gantry Floor plans Main Hall Roller Shutter Access Olympic Mascot Unveiling October 2009 area 2479m 2 area 2479m 2 Total area 5159m 2 Inside Foyer Education Theatre Main Entrance Conference rooms Lift Theatre Capacity Cabaret Full Area = 500m 2 approx 86m 2 Stairs Lecture Room West Boardroom 48m 2 Conference Room1 32m 2 86m 2 48m 2 Conference Room 2 Stairs Lecture Room East arena:

7 Technical information ROOM DETAILS Room Name MAIN ARENA EDUCATION THEATRE EAST CLASSROOM WEST CLASSROOM CONFERENCE ROOM 1 CONFERENCE ROOM 2 BOARD ROOM Suite Floor Ground First Second Second Second Second Second Lift to floor N/A Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes CAPACITY Theatre Classroom Boardroom U-Shape Cabaret 2, Lunch/Dinner Dinner Dance 2, Reception DIMENSIONS Length 67m (Half Hall 67m) 36m (approx) 10m 10m 8.9m 8.9m 5.8m Width 77m (Half hall 37m) 12m-16m 8.6m 8.6m 5.45m 5.45m 5.45m Area 5,159m 2 (Half 2,479m 2 ) 500m 2 approx 86m 2 86m 2 48m 2 48m 2 32m 2 Height (max) 12 metres Height (min) m 2.75m 2.7m 2.7m 2.7m Door Height Door Width LIGHTING Tungsten No No No No No No No Fluorescent Yes (3 settings) No No No No No No Halogen No No No No No No No Dimmers No Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Controls in Room No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Blackout No Yes No No No No No Windows Yes No Yes Yes No No No FACILITIES Sound System Fitted No No No No No No No Air Conditioning Air handling Air handling Air handling Air handling Yes Yes Yes 3-Phase Available 2 x 125 amp, 3 x 32 amp, 4 x 16 amp No No No No No No No of 13 amp Sockets 23 x double sockets Telephone Points

8 arena: Four Amir Khan professional boxing matches The following are provided as standard for all large events: Facilities and access Carpeting of the event space prior to set-up day Access from 8am on event day Access 8am - 10pm on set-up/de-rig days (12noon on first set-up day) Dedicated event manager and operations team support (details on request) Toilets Cleaning Full contract clean after set-up General litter picking during event Full contract clean after event Parking Dedicated free parking for event organisers/crew Dedicated pay car parking for delegates/spectators Car park stewards Health & Safety First aid for delegates/spectators Catering Pay cafe for exhibitions Pay bar/café for spectator events Our catering offer is flexible and can be adapted to suit your audience Communications Wifi (selected areas only) Advertising Listing on Bolton Arena website Internal display space for posters and leaflets The following can be arranged for an additional charge: Electricity Event power - 400amp power supply available per event day Signage AA event signage to direct your delegates to the venue Ticketing & Box Office Ticket printing (via our venue agreement with Ticketmaster) On-site ticket sales Contract Catering Bespoke contract catering is available through our preferred supplier. Sample menus are available on request Stewarding Front and back of house security, stewarding, door staff. arena:

9 contact At Bolton Arena, we ve got a professional, friendly, helpful and enthusiastic team, with a track record of delivering a successful high profile sporting, entertainment and trade events. We re all committed to delivering the best quality events and exceeding your expectations. Marketing & Events Executive Stephanie Whittingham stephaniewhittingham@boltonarena.com Conference Manager Laura Porter lauraporter@boltonarena.com Commercial Manager Gwyn Hughes gwynhughes@boltonarena.com Operations Manager Simon Sharrock simonsharrock@boltonarena.com Want to know more? For more information, to view our facilities or to check price and availability, please events@boltonarena.com or call Follow us on

10 Commonwealth Games Badminton tournament 2002 on our Two adjacent hotels offer over 250 rooms and there are over 1,500 rooms within easy driving distance. We ve got the Reebok Stadium and the award winning Middlebrook Retail and Leisure Park on our doorstep. And, being a world class sports facility, you ll find quality on-site leisure facilities, including a state of the art gym, luxurious spa, international-standard tennis and badminton courts and some of the best football facilities in the North West. arena:

11 getting here Bolton Arena Arena Approach Horwich Bolton BL6 6LB Burnden Way Reebok Stadium By Road Bolton Arena is located 500metres from junction 6 of the M61 motorway. There are 300 on site free car parking spaces and adjacent car and coach parking for up to 2,000 vehicles. Distances to: Horwich Parkway Rail Middlebrook A Manchester City Centre 13 miles Liverpool Birmingham Carlisle Newcastle 33 miles 101 miles 103 miles 153 miles Junction 6 A6027 London 214 miles By Air Manchester Airport 23 miles Liverpool John Lennon Airport 38 miles By Rail Horwich Parkway 100 metres M61 11

12 Bolton Arena Arena Approach Horwich Bolton BL6 6LB