Viimsi Stadium (1975)

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Viimsi staadion
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The former stadium in 2023
Viimsi Stadium (1975)
Former namesKirovi staadion
Same staadion
Location Haabneeme, Estonia
OwnerKirovi kalurikolhoos (1975–1990)
AS Same (1992–2004)
Viimsi Haldus (2004–2007) [1]
Nord West KV (2007–2016)
A&K Holding (2017–unknown) [2]
Capacity 3,000 (1975–2003)
2,000 (2003–2014)
Field size105 × 70 m
SurfaceGrass
Construction
Opened1975
Closed2014
Architect Ado Eigi
Tenants
FC Lantana (1996–1999)
Tallinn Sharks (2007–?)
Estonia national rugby union team

Viimsi staadion was a multi-purpose stadium in Haabneeme, Viimsi Parish, Estonia, just outside the capital Tallinn. It was opened in 1975 and at its peak had a capacity of 3,000. [3] The stadium was formerly used by the now-defunct Lantana Tallinn football club.

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The address of the stadium was Sõpruse 7, 74001 Viimsi Parish.

History

Kirov era

Viimsi Stadium was built in 1975 by the Kirov fishing kolkhoz to celebrate their 25th anniversary. [3] [4] In addition to the 3,000-seat stadium, the sports complex also facilitated a shooting range under the grandstand. [3]

In 1981, with a result of 8221 points (8104 points according to today's parameters), Valter Külvet set a decathlon U18 world record at Viimsi Stadium. [5] [6]

Multiple changes of ownership

After the Estonian Restoration of Independence, the stadium was privatised by AS Same in 1992. [7] From 1996 to 1999, Viimsi Stadium served as a home ground for FC Lantana Tallinn and saw the club crowned Estonian champions in the 1996/97 season. 2003 saw the stadium's grandstand converted into a hotel, [8] meaning the capacity of the stadium was reduced from 3,000 to 2,000. From 2007, the stadium was home to the Tallinn Rugby Football Club and the temporary home of the Estonia national rugby union team via cooperation between the Estonian Rugby Union and Nord West Kinnisvara OÜ.

During the 2000s, the property became a subject of interest for multiple real estate developers, which resulted in the stadium itself being left unmaintained and in a particularly bad condition. In 2014, Rimi Viimsi Market shopping centre began construction at the southern half of the sports ground. That marked the end for the former Viimsi Stadium.

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References

  1. ↑ Velthut-Sokka, Gea. "Viimsi mehe elu tehing". Äripäev.
  2. ↑ Brinkmann, Koit. "Viimsi võimuladvik peab mudamaadlust staadioni pärast". Äripäev.
  3. 1 2 3 "Pidu sportlaste tänaval 9 oktoober 1975 — DIGAR Eesti artiklid". dea.digar.ee. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
  4. ↑ "S. M. Kirovi nimelises kalurikolhoosis on rajamisel oma staadion 26 juuni 1975 — DIGAR Eesti artiklid". dea.digar.ee. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
  5. ↑ "Imelaps Külvet! 12 september 1981 — DIGAR Eesti artiklid". dea.digar.ee. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
  6. ↑ "Olympedia – Valter Külvet". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
  7. ↑ "Randlane : aktsiaseltsi Esmar ajaleht 19 november 1992 — DIGAR Eesti artiklid". dea.digar.ee. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
  8. ↑ "Uudised - Viimsi hotell Athena saab uue sisu ja välimuse". www.puhkuseestis.ee. Retrieved 2023-04-15.

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