CAA Arena

Went there 2017 November 1st for the first game played in Belleville by the Belleville Senators AHL team. I had never been in the arena before so I cannot make any comparisons with what it was like before the renovations. I was worried about parking so arrived quite early and it was not hard to find a space. However, was advised that the lot I parked in would not be available for subsequent games so parking might end up a problem. There is a shuttle bus from the Quinte Mall which I might take in future. The arena is part of a large complex with three other arenas plus aquatic and other sports facilities; all run by the City of Belleville. I think my tax dollars are well spent here, it is an impressive facility. We got pretty good seats in the arena. They were a bit tight and the drink holders cut into my knees so I hope those will be removed. Sight lines were good, mind you were only about three rows from the ice itself. Washrooms were hard to find and there was a massive line up, even at the men's. There were other washrooms but they were on the far side of the security line so they could not be used by people who didn't want to leave. The arena has a big, hanging down display for graphics and game highlights. Senators video people were walking around getting pictures and video. One problem was that some of their video suffered from rolling shutter artifacts - verticall lines became jagged. I didn't try out any of the concessions so cannot comment on the food and drinks. For a small city the arena is impressive; perhaps a few things could be improved such as washrooms, parking and seats but overall I feel my tax dollars were well spent.