Sport Central

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Sport Central
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Sport Central
Location Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Coordinates 54°58′41.4″N1°36′23.6″W / 54.978167°N 1.606556°W / 54.978167; -1.606556
Capacity 2,800
Surface Parquet
Opened2010

Sport Central is a multi-purpose built sports centre and events arena that is located in the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It forms part of the Northumbria University campus, in the city centre. [1] The centre houses facilities for swimming, track running, climbing, golf, squash, basketball, netball, badminton, and volleyball. [2] The main sports and events arena has a capacity for over 2,800 spectators.

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History

Sport Central opened in 2010, at a cost of £30 million. [3] It was previously the home venue of British Basketball League team Newcastle Eagles, and Netball Superleague side Team Northumbria. [4] The arena has also hosted international basketball, when the senior men's Great Britain national team staged a game there, featuring NBA star Luol Deng. [5]

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References

  1. ↑ "About Us". nusportcentral.com. Archived from the original on 26 January 2011.
  2. ↑ "Sports Facilities". nusportcentral.com. Archived from the original on 22 February 2011.
  3. ↑ "About Us". nusportcentral.com. Archived from the original on 26 January 2011.
  4. ↑ "Main Arena". nusportcentral.com. Archived from the original on 22 February 2011.
  5. ↑ "About Us". nusportcentral.com. Archived from the original on 26 January 2011.
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