Park Community Arena
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Park Community Arena, known for sponsorship reasons as Canon Medical Arena, is a sports arena located within the
Sheffield Hatters basketball teams, who relocated from their previous homes at Ponds Forge and All Saints Sports Centre for the start of the 2023–24 season.[1]
The arena has a capacity of 2,500 seats for basketball matches.
History
Plans were in place for a 2,500 capacity basketball arena within the Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park on the site of the former Don Valley Stadium as far back as 2016.[2][3] After subsequent delays and changes to the plans, the £14 million Park Community Arena, developed by Canon Medical Systems, broke ground in 2022.[4][5]
A 10-year naming rights deal was confirmed in August 2023, with the facility officially branded as Canon Medical Arena until 2033.Sheffield Hatters made their debut at the new venue with a match against Nottingham Wildcats on 22 October.[9]
References
- ^ Westby, Nick (23 May 2023). "Sheffield Sharks on schedule to play out of new Park Community Arena home for 2023-24 BBL season". Yorkshire Post. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
- ^ "New basketball arena planned for the Olympic Legacy Park in Sheffield". BBC News. 15 March 2016. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
- ^ "New Sheffield community basketball arena 'could be built by September 2019'". The Star. 16 August 2018. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
- ^ "Park Community Arena developed by Canon Medical Systems announced at Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park". British Basketball League. 8 June 2022. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
- ^ Wilkinson, Alex (9 June 2022). "Park Community Arena: 'New and unique Sheffield Sharks home will be incredible for team and community'". The Star. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
- ^ "B. Braun Sheffield Sharks' new arena name officially revealed". British Basketball League. 31 August 2023. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ Harrison, Harry (5 October 2023). "Sheffield Sharks basketball: Brand new 2,500 capacity Park Community Arena opens at Olympic Legacy Park". The Star. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ Westby, Nick (8 October 2023). "Sheffield Sharks bring the house down with thumping of Newcastle Eagles in thrilling Canon Medical Arena debut". Yorkshire Post. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ "Join us for the WBBL season opener". Sheffield Hatters. 15 October 2023. Retrieved 24 November 2023.