Kalverdijkje

Kalverdijkje
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AddressKalverdijkje 77A
LocationLeeuwarden, Netherlands
Coordinates53°12′43.1″N 5°49′33.8″E / 53.211972°N 5.826056°E / 53.211972; 5.826056
OwnerMunicipality-owned
OperatorBV Sport
TypeIndoor hall
Swimming pool
Capacity1,700
Construction
Expanded2014
Tenants
Aris Leeuwarden (2004–present)

The Kalverdijkje is an indoor sports complex in Leeuwarden, Netherlands. The complex has a swimming pool, and hosts basketball, volleyball and korfball matches. It is also the home arena of Aris Leeuwarden, professional basketball club competing in the Dutch Basketball League.

The Kalverdijkje has two halls: the Egelantierhal and the Schieringenhal. The latter, which is the primary venue, has a seating capacity of 1,700 people following its expansion in 2014.[1] Prior to this, it could accommodate 1,000 spectators.[2] Aris Leeuwarden hosts its home games in this hall.

On 29 September 2017, the Kalverdijkje hosted a Basketball Champions League qualifying game, in which Donar played against CB Estudiantes.

Sporting events

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Dates Event Sport
5–15 January 1989 FIFA Futsal World Championship Futsal
15–23 May 2013 DBL Finals Basketball

References

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  1. ^ "Sportcomplex Kalverdijkje, Leeuwarden". BVSport.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 17 August 2018.
  2. ^ "Sportcentrum Kalverdijkje". Archived from the original on November 29, 2012. Retrieved April 23, 2020.