Facilities

Main Arena

The main arena is an all-weather, all-purpose arena. The friendly team at AELEC will prepare the surface to suit each individual disciplines requirements. We can cater to any event, no matter how big or small. AELEC is a fully licensed venue with a bar and caterers on site.

Features include;

  • Indoor 80m x 40m sand arena.
  • Rough riding chutes.
  • Tiered seating for 3360 people with corporate sections.
  • Concourse area with space for approximately 50 trade sites.
  • Mezzanine level for various uses including trade sites, temporary seating or corporate area.
  • Bar.
  • Cafe and Snack bar.
  • Mezzanine VIP area above the bar and event office.
  • Ticket box office.
  • Air-conditioned event management office.
  • Sound and lighting systems.
  • Broadcasting and judges box overhanging the arena.
  • Stadium undercroft holds up to 200 head of stock.
  • Lift between VIP, concourse and ground levels.
  • Disabled access and parking nearby.

Sales Arena

The Sales arena is linked to the main arena via a covered walkway. This arena can be used as a warm up/marshalling for the main arena, or for a small event. This surface can also be prepared for your discipline requirements

Features include;

  • The sales arena is an indoor circular sand arena 30 metres in diameter.
  • This arena has tiered seating for 660 and standing room for another 200 people.
  • The sales arena doubles as a warm up for the main arena.
 

Undercover Arenas (Covered Arena 1 and Covered Arena 2)

These arenas are located near stable block A and stable block F. They are great warmup arenas or can be utilised for competition in any weather.

Features include;

  • Two undercover 66x25m sand arenas.
  • Each arena has a large screen television at one end so all the competition action can be streamed directly from the main arena.
  • Both arenas can double as stable blocks for events requiring extra stabling.
  • There is a sound system and lighting linked to both arenas.
 

Ebb & Flow Arenas

The Ebb & Flow arena is a world class soiltex arena. This arena is an outdoor, all weather surface with a full drainage system to eliminate surface irregularities or soft/hard spots. The large Ebb & Flow arena ius the biggest of its kind in Australia

Features include;

  • 100 x 100 metre Ebb & Flow arena and separate &0 x 30 metre Ebb & Flow warm up arena. Both are fully fenced with timber post and rail fencing.
  • All weather surface - the Ebb & Flow system is perfect for the Australian climate and ensures the arena surface is always at an optimum.
  • The watering and drainage system is laid under the arena and is designed to release or drain significant amounts of water so the surface is always at a prime - never too wet or too dry.
  • The Ebb & Flow surface is ideal for dressage, showjumping and show horses alike.
  • Both arenas are floodlit for night time competition.

Campdraft Arena

The campdraft arena has a sandy loam and limestone blend which makes it a fantastic all-weather surface. The arena drains well and has all the facilities you would expect to easily and comfortably run a campdraft event in all seasons

Facilities include;

  • This arena was designed by the ABCRA (Australian Bushmans Campdraft and Rodeo Association)
  • The arena is 95 x 110 metres plus a 28 x 16 metre cutout yard.
  • The are undercover cattle yards for up to 400 head of cattle. 
  • Floodlit for nighttime competition. 
  • Flanked on one side by a grassy hill which is perfect for spectators. 
 

Other Arenas

We have arenas to suit all equine pursuits

Including;

  • Warm Up Arena 4 is an 80 x 40 metre sand warm up arena with a mechanical cow.
  • Goonoo Goonoo arena on the northern side of the main arena is a multipurpose arena which is suitable for both competition and/or external trade sites.
  • The 'polo field' can host up to 6 grassed dressage arenas or is also a great warm up or fast work arena.

Cross Country Course

The cross country is a world class, international level course. There are 2 permanent water complexes and multiple start and finish locations

Including;

  • TIE (Tamworth International Eventing) host 2 events a year at AELEC.
  • There is an international standard cross country course, catering for all levels from 45cm to 4*
  • The course covers approximately 100 acres of gently undulating countryside.
  • This area can also be utilised for carriage driving and trail riding.

 

Stables

All stables at AELEC are fully enclosed (solid bottom panels and grill top panels to facilitate airflow) permanent loose boxes

Including;

  • There are 6 separate stable blocks (A-F) with 478 stables in total.
  • Each stable measure 3.6 x 3.6 metres.
  • Approximately one cubic metre of bedding is provided with each stable.
  • Each stable block has washbay facilities at the camping end.
  • Stable blocks B & E have coin operated hot wash facilities.
  • Stable blocks B & E have a coin operated laundrette with washing machines and dryers readily available.
  • Amenities (toilets and showers) are located at the ends of both B & E stable blocks.

Multipurpose Building

The multipurpose building can be utilised as an event office for the Ebb & Flow and Campdraft arenas. The large covered awning also provides shelter from the elements.

Features Include;

  • The multipurpose building sits between the Ebb & Flow arenas and the Campdraft arena.
  • Spectators can view both the Campdraft arena and the Ebb & Flow arena from the undercover area.
  • This building has amenities and a general-purpose room for event organisers.
  • There are also food and bar options for events.

Education Building

The education building is a self-sufficient building ideal for lectures and training clinics 

Features include;

  • The education/training building features a lecture and demonstration theatre with tiered seating for 44.
  • Designated area where animals can be brought into the classroom.
  • Farrier bay.
  • Veterinary room.
  • Amenities - toilets and showers.

Outdoor Facilities

  • The AELEC is a fully fenced, secure venue.
  • 187 camp sites adjacent to the stables - all located on asphalt with access to power and water.
  • Unpowered paddock campsites with nearby water access.
  • Drive through truck wash.
  • Dump point for caravans.
  • 4* Cross Country Course.