The original part of the complex was the Steinbach Centennial Arena, opened in 1967 and accommodated up to 1,250 spectators (seated and standing room combined).

Smith Centre was the home of the Steinbach Pistons of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League from 2009 to 2023 and the Steinbach Huskies junior and senior hockey teams.

Smith Arena continues to host the community's minor hockey, ringette, and figure skating programs.

[4] It also hosted the ninth place game of the 2002 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge, in which Germany defeated Finland.

Smith Centre has hosted two Manitoba Provincial Curling Championships (2006, 2010).