Acer Arena

Infobox_Stadium
stadium_name = Acer Arena
nickname = "The SuperDome"


location = Olympic Park, Sydney
broke_ground = May 1998
opened = November 1999| owner = PBL Media
operator = Sydney SuperDome Pty Limited
surface = Customisable
construction_cost = Aus $190 Million
architect = Abigroup Ltd & Obayashi Corporation
former_names = Sydney Superdome (1999–2006)
tenants = Sydney Kings (NBL) (1999–2000)
Sydney Swifts (CBT) (2001–present)
seating_capacity = 21,000|

Acer Arena is a large entertainment and sporting complex located in Homebush in Sydney, Australia. It is situated in Sydney Olympic Park, and was completed in 1999 as part of the facilities for the 2000 Olympic Games. The arena was originally known as the Sydney SuperDome until Acer purchased the naming rights in 2006.cite web
url = http://www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au/corporate/media_room/media_releases/28_march_2006
title = Sydney SuperDome to become Acer Arena"
publisher = Sydney Olympic Park Authority
accessdate = 2007-04-28
date = 2007-03-28] cite web
title = Sydney Superdome Is Now Acer Arena
url = http://www.acerarena.com.au/?p=5&n=1
date = 2006-03-22
accessdate = 2007-05-26]

The $190 million dollar facility was designed and constructed by Abigroup Ltd and Obayashi Corporation with environmental factors in mind;cite web
title = Acer Arena - History
url = http://www.acerarena.com.au/default.asp?flash=1&p=34
accessdate = 2007-05-26] however, the air-conditioner unit for the facility used HCFCs and was said to be a breach of the Green Guidelines for the Olympics. Bob Carr, premier of New South Wales, officially opened the stadium in November 1999.

The development of the stadium was part of three subsites which also included a 3,400 space carpark which cost AUS$25 million, and a plaza with external works, also costing $25 million. The roof's masts reach 42 meters above ground level, and the stadium occupies a site of 20,000 m².

Events held

Capable of holding up to 21,000 people, Acer Arena is the largest indoor venue in Sydney and the largest in AustraliaCite web
url = http://www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au/venue_hire/venues_and_sites/acer_arena
title = Acer Arena
quote = Acer Arena (formerly Sydney SuperDome) is the largest and most technologically advanced indoor entertainment and sporting arena in Australia
publisher = Sydney Olympic Park Authority] Acer Arena is home to many sporting teams, including Netball and Basketball, as well as many conferences and events.

Regular/Annual Events

*Supercross Masters (1999–present)
*Hillsong Conference (2001–present)cite web
title = Hillsong Conference
url = http://www.acerarena.com.au/?p=14&e=138]
*Hillsong Colour Your World Women's Conference (2007–present) [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colour_Your_World_Women%27s_Conference]
*Hillsong Live Album Recording (2007–present)
*The Teddy Bears' Picnic (2001–present)
*World Wrestling Entertainment (2003–present)
*ARIA Awards (2003–present)Cite web
title = Aria Awards
url = http://www.acerarena.com.au/?p=14&e=146]
*Crusty Demons (2004–present)
*ANZAC International Military Tattoo (2006–present)
*MTV Australia Awards (2006–present)Cite web
title = MTV Australia Video Music Awards
url = http://www.acerarena.com.au/?p=14&e=161]
*The Arena has played host to two of Kylie Minogue's concert tours. In 2006, her Homecoming Tour and in 2008, her X2008 World Tour.

External links

* [http://www.acerarena.com.au Official website]

References