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[[File:Abb arena syd vasteras 2013-05-04 I.png|thumb|ABB Arena Syd in Västerås, Sweden. Multi-purpose and bandy arena of Rocklunda sports park in Västerås.]] |
[[File:Abb arena syd vasteras 2013-05-04 I.png|thumb|ABB Arena Syd in Västerås, Sweden. Multi-purpose and bandy arena of Rocklunda sports park in Västerås.]] |
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[[File:ABB Arena Syd.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Bandy]] in ABB Arena Syd]] |
[[File:ABB Arena Syd.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Bandy]] in ABB Arena Syd]] |
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'''ABB Arena''' is the common name for the two biggest [[indoor arena]]s in [[Västerås]], [[Sweden]].[http://www.bandycup.se/svenskacupen/UserFiles/Bilder/Svenska%20Cupen%202008/Blandat/flygbild_svcupen_vm_ny.jpg] "ABB Arena Nord" is the renovated arena, which was earlier called ''Rocklundahallen''. ABB Arena Nord is the [[ice hockey]] arena and [[VIK Västerås HK]]'s home arena. It was renovated in September 2007 and has a capacity of |
'''ABB Arena''' is the common name for the two biggest [[indoor arena]]s in [[Västerås]], [[Sweden]].[http://www.bandycup.se/svenskacupen/UserFiles/Bilder/Svenska%20Cupen%202008/Blandat/flygbild_svcupen_vm_ny.jpg] "ABB Arena Nord" is the renovated arena, which was earlier called ''Rocklundahallen''. ABB Arena Nord is the [[ice hockey]] arena and [[VIK Västerås HK]]'s home arena. It was renovated in September 2007 and has a capacity of 4,902 spectators.<ref>[http://www.rocklunda.com/artikel.asp?strukturId=14 ABB Arena Nord information at Rocklunda's official website]. Retrieved 23 April 2014.</ref><ref>[http://www.eliteprospects.com/team.php?team=308 VIK Västerås HK at Eliteprospects.com]. Retrieved 16 May 2011.</ref> "ABB Arena Syd" is the second arena and is a multi-purpose arena mainly used for [[bandy]], but also for [[concert]]s and exhibitions. ABB Arena Syd is the biggest permanent indoor arena for bandy in Sweden ([[Friends Arena]], where the [[List of Swedish bandy champions|Swedish Championship]] Finals are played, is bigger). ABB Arena Syd is the home arena for [[Västerås SK Bandy]] and has a capacity of 9,000 spectators at bandy matches.<ref>[http://www.rocklunda.com/artikel.asp?strukturId=12 ABB Arena Syd information at Rocklunda's official website]. Retrieved 16 May 2011.</ref> It was the main arena at the [[Bandy World Championship 2009]]. The [[Federation of International Bandy]] (FIB) have arranged training camps for developing bandy countries here.<ref name="Ibciv">{{cite web|title=International Bandy Camp in Västerås|url=http://translate.google.co.uk/translate?hl=en&sl=sv&u=http://iof1.idrottonline.se/SvenskaBandyforbundet/Bandynyheter/Senastenytt/InternationellBandycampiVasteras/&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dhttp://iof1.idrottonline.se/SvenskaBandyforbundet/Bandynyheter/Senastenytt/InternationellBandycampiVasteras/%26biw%3D1093%26bih%3D614|publisher=Svenskbandy|accessdate=10 November 2013}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 18:49, 23 April 2014
ABB Arena is the common name for the two biggest indoor arenas in Västerås, Sweden.[1] "ABB Arena Nord" is the renovated arena, which was earlier called Rocklundahallen. ABB Arena Nord is the ice hockey arena and VIK Västerås HK's home arena. It was renovated in September 2007 and has a capacity of 4,902 spectators.[1][2] "ABB Arena Syd" is the second arena and is a multi-purpose arena mainly used for bandy, but also for concerts and exhibitions. ABB Arena Syd is the biggest permanent indoor arena for bandy in Sweden (Friends Arena, where the Swedish Championship Finals are played, is bigger). ABB Arena Syd is the home arena for Västerås SK Bandy and has a capacity of 9,000 spectators at bandy matches.[3] It was the main arena at the Bandy World Championship 2009. The Federation of International Bandy (FIB) have arranged training camps for developing bandy countries here.[4]
![[1]](http://www.bandycup.se/svenskacupen/UserFiles/Bilder/Svenska%20Cupen%202008/Blandat/flygbild_svcupen_vm_ny.jpg){kind=link}
References
- ^ ABB Arena Nord information at Rocklunda's official website. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
- ^ VIK Västerås HK at Eliteprospects.com. Retrieved 16 May 2011.
- ^ ABB Arena Syd information at Rocklunda's official website. Retrieved 16 May 2011.
- ^ "International Bandy Camp in Västerås". Svenskbandy. Retrieved 10 November 2013.
External links
- ABB Arena Nord homepage on rocklunda.com
- ABB Arena Syd homepage on rocklunda.com
- Pictures and facts (unofficial)
- Aerial photograph over Rocklunda (use zoom function if needed)
59°37′35″N 16°31′43″E / 59.62639°N 16.52861°E
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