Estadio Mendocino de Hockey

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Hockey Stadium of Mendoza
Estadio Mendocino de Hockey
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The stadium in 2017
Estadio Mendocino de Hockey
AddressAv. del Libertador s/n
Mendoza
Argentina
OwnerGovernment of Mendoza
Type Stadium
Capacity 1,700 [1]
Surface Artificial turf
ScoreboardYes
Screens LED
Opened2013;11 years ago (2013) [2]
Tenants
Argentina women's team (2014–)
Website
mendoza.gov.ar/estadio-de-hockey

Estadio Mendocino de Hockey is a field hockey stadium located in the city of Mendoza in the homonymous province of Argentina. It is owned and operated by the Provincial Government and has a capacity of 1,700 spectators, [2] [1] which places it first among the largest hockey stadiums in Argentina. [3]

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Overview

The stadium was specifically built to host the 2013 Women's Pan American Cup. [4] and was inaugurated on 18 September. Its pitch has a water-based artificial turf, [5] and a lighting system to hold night matches. [6]

It is located at "Parque Deportivo", a sports complex in the General San Martín Park of Mendoza that includes a running track (with artificial surface of 4,400 m2) [3] , three tennis courts, the Aconcagua indoor arena, and a bike path. [7]

Estadio Malvinas Argentinas' facilities include four locker rooms for hockey teams and two for referees, a first aid room, access for mobility-impaired persons, and automatic irrigation system, among others. [2]

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