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==Arena Syd==
==Arena Syd==
[[File:Abb arena syd vasteras 2013-05-04 I.png|thumb|ABB Arena Syd]]
[[File:Abb arena syd vasteras 2013-05-04 I.png|thumb|ABB Arena Syd]]
"ABB Arena Syd" is the second arena and is a [[multi-purpose stadium|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]] and [[Tele2 Arena]], where the last few [[List of Swedish bandy champions|Swedish Championship]] finals have been played, are bigger).
"ABB Arena Syd" is the second arena and is a [[multi-purpose stadium|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]] and [[Tele2 Arena]], where the last few [[List of Swedish bandy champions|Swedish Championship]] finals have been played, are 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>
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>
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=https://translate.google.com/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>


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:2007 establishments in Sweden]]
[[Category:2007 establishments in Sweden]]
[[Category:Bandy World Championships stadiums]]
[[Category:Bandy World Championships stadiums]]



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Revision as of 17:23, 28 July 2016

ABB Arena
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Former namesRocklundahallen (1965–2006)
LocationVästerås, Sweden
OwnerRocklunda Sport och Event AB
Capacity4,902 (Nord)
9,000 (Syd)
Construction
Opened13 October 2007 (2007-10-13)
ArchitectSweco
Tenants
Västerås SK Bandy, Tillberga IK Bandy, VIK Västerås HK, VIK Västerås Hockey Klubb Ungdom, IFK Västerås Konståkningsklubb

ABB Arena is the common name for the two biggest indoor arenas in Västerås, Sweden.[1]

Arena Nord

ABB Arena Nord

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.[2][3] "ABB Arena Nord" is the renovated arena, which was earlier called Rocklundahallen.

Arena Syd

ABB Arena Syd

"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 and Tele2 Arena, where the last few Swedish Championship finals have been played, are bigger).

ABB Arena Syd is the home arena for Västerås SK Bandy and has a capacity of 9,000 spectators at bandy matches.[4]

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.[5]

References

  1. ^ http://www.bandycup.se/svenskacupen/UserFiles/Bilder/Svenska%20Cupen%202008/Blandat/flygbild_svcupen_vm_ny.jpg
  2. ^ ABB Arena Nord information at Rocklunda's official website. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
  3. ^ VIK Västerås HK at Eliteprospects.com. Retrieved 16 May 2011.
  4. ^ ABB Arena Syd information at Rocklunda's official website. Retrieved 16 May 2011.
  5. ^ "International Bandy Camp in Västerås". Svenskbandy. Retrieved 10 November 2013.

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59°37′35″N 16°31′43″E / 59.62639°N 16.52861°E / 59.62639; 16.52861

Events and tenants
Preceded by Bandy World Championship
Final Venue
2009 		Succeeded by


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