--- title: Fully Accessible Ramps, Seating and Viewing Platform for University of Waterloo’s Arena Bleachers description: Learn more about our recent design and installation of a completely accessible set of arena bleachers for the University of Waterloo. image: https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/hubfs/arena-bleachers-waterloo.jpg --- [![image-(29)](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/hubfs/image-(29).png "image-(29)")](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/) - [Bleachers](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/bleachers/) - [Players Benches](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/bleachers/players-benches/) - [Outdoor Bleachers](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/bleachers/outdoor-bleachers/) - [Telescopic Bleachers](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/bleachers/telescopic-bleachers/) - [Accessible Bleachers](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/bleachers/accessible-bleachers/) - [Grandstand Bleachers](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/bleachers/grandstand-bleachers/) - [Tip & Roll Bleachers](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/bleachers/tip-roll-bleachers/) - [Arena Bleachers](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/bleachers/arena-bleachers/) - [Press Boxes](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/press-boxes/) - [Transportable Bleachers](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/bleachers/transportable-bleachers/) - [Basketball](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/basketball/) - [Outdoor Basketball Systems](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/basketball/outdoor-basketball-systems/) - [Indoor Basketball Systems](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/basketball/indoor-basketball-systems/) - [Basketball Backboards](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/basketball/basketball-backboards/) - [Basketball Hoops](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/basketball/basketball-hoops/) - [Basketball Accessories](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/basketball/basketball-accessories/) - [Padding](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/padding/) - [Padded Rooms](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/padding/padded-rooms/) - [Custom Wall Padding](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/padding/custom-wall-padding/) - [Folding Gym Mats](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/padding/folding-gym-mats/) - [Netting](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/netting/) - [Baseball & Softball Netting](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/netting/baseball-softball-netting/) - [Custom Sports Netting](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/netting/custom-sports-netting/) - [Complete Netting Kits](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/netting/complete-netting-kits/) - [Golf Course Netting](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/netting/golf-course-netting/) - [Hockey Netting](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/netting/hockey-netting/) - Other Products - [Court Sports](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/court-sports/) - [Gym Divider Curtains](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/gym-divider-curtains/) - [Gym Floor Covers](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/gym-floor-covers-2/gym-floor-cover/) - [Hockey](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/netting/hockey-netting/) - [Soccer Equipment](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/soccer-equipment/) - [Custom Fabrication](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/custom-fabrication/) # The Best Seats In The House ## [Fully Accessible Ramps, Seating and Viewing Platform for University of Waterloo’s Arena Bleachers](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/fully-accessible-ramps-seating-and-viewing-platform-for-university-of-waterloos-arena-bleachers) Posted by [Ryan Wilby](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/author/ryan-wilby) Apr 11, 2017 5:51:38 AM ![arena-bleachers-waterloo.jpg](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/hs-fs/hubfs/arena-bleachers-waterloo.jpg?width=619&height=348&name=arena-bleachers-waterloo.jpg) Recently, we headed back to the Waterloo region of Ontario where just last year we aided the University of Waterloo in [revamping their Columbia Icefields Centre](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/arena-bleachers-for-the-university-of-waterloo).  The athletic complex, which opened in early 2014 came to our team when the need for a customized bleacher solution was required for the arena within the multi-use facility. It was then our team installed a three-row [arena bleacher](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/collections/bleachers/products/i-beam-arena-bleachers) system complete with extended rear decking for standing room viewing, contoured seating with numbering and custom vinyl end curtains complete with the University’s logo. Adding to this project, the University once again approached our team to enhance the existing [bleacher](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/collections/bleachers) system, this time adding a level of [accessibility](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/collections/bleachers/products/accessible-bleachers) for spectators and students that require the use of wheelchairs. ![side-view-guard-rails-university-waterloo-bleachers.jpg](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/hs-fs/hubfs/side-view-guard-rails-university-waterloo-bleachers.jpg?width=619&height=348&name=side-view-guard-rails-university-waterloo-bleachers.jpg) The school was in need of a solution that would not only allow wheelchair access to the seating platform but one that would facilitate adequate viewing opportunities as well.  With our previous experience with the project, our team immediately got to work, designing a completely accessible solution for the arena. What was conceptualized, engineered, designed and installed was a completely accessible ramp, wheelchair viewing and seating areas, plywood decking with HDPE laminate finish and additional bleacher seating for up to 50 more spectators. ![wheel-chair-ramp-columbia-icefields.jpg](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/hs-fs/hubfs/wheel-chair-ramp-columbia-icefields.jpg?width=640&name=wheel-chair-ramp-columbia-icefields.jpg) The platforms and ramps were all founded firmly upon a steel frame, custom-fitted around the existing wood beams inside the facility.  The platform also follows the rounded contour of the end boards of the rink and was finished with a custom closure strip. 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