List of sports venues in Hamilton, Ontario

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FirstOntario Centre in 2017

Two new sports venues opened up in Hamilton, Ontario in 2007-08, both of which are on the McMaster University grounds. The first is the $23-million Ronald V. Joyce Stadium, [1] and the second is the $30-million David Braley Athletic Centre. [2]

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The 6,000-seat Ronald V. Joyce Stadium is primarily a football stadium, with officials at McMaster University suggesting it may be the best soccer venue in the Golden Horseshoe after Toronto's BMO Field. It has tried to position the stadium for extensive soccer use. Extensive renovations were also done to the gym at the Ivor Wynne Centre. Total cost of the upgrades was $54 million. [3]

Below is a list of sports venues found in Hamilton, Ontario.

Ice arenas

Hamilton Arena Listing: [4] [5]

Stadiums

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HAAA Grounds
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Ivor Wynne Stadium

Athletic centres

Race tracks

Marinas

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References

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  2. 1 2 Brown, Dana (2007-02-08). "Fitnes buffs pumped up by new Mac centre". The Hamilton Spectator. pp. A10.
  3. Moko, Larry (2008-09-13). "Moving the yardsticks: New $23-million stadium a statement of McMaster's grand ambitions as it builds a total university experience". The Hamilton Spectator.
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