Beotibar fronton facts for kids

Quick facts for kids
Beotibar

Full name	Frontón Beotibar
Location	San Francisco Ibiltokia, Tolosa, Gipuzkoa, Basque Country, Spain.
Capacity	950
Field size	32m
Opened	February 14, 1890

The Beotibar fronton is a special sports court located in Tolosa, a town in Gipuzkoa, Spain. It's a place where people play Basque Pelota, a traditional sport. This particular fronton is mainly used for a type of pelota called hand-pelota, where players hit the ball with their bare hands or with thin gloves.

Beotibar is quite famous because it has hosted many important championships. It was the home for the finals of the 1958 and 1962 1st Hand-Pelota singles championship. It also hosted several editions of the 2nd Hand-Pelota singles championship in 1962, 1965, 1970, 1971, and 2009.

History of Beotibar

The Beotibar fronton first opened its doors on February 14, 1890. This makes it a very old and historic sports venue. Over the years, it has become a key place for Basque Pelota, especially for hand-pelota games. The court is 32 meters long and can hold about 950 spectators.

Major Championships Held

The Beotibar fronton has been the stage for many exciting matches. It's known for hosting important tournaments where the best players compete.

1st Hand-Pelota Singles Championship

This championship is one of the most important events in hand-pelota. Beotibar hosted the finals twice.

• Note: While the 1962 final was played at Vitoriano, Beotibar was also a key venue for this championship's earlier rounds.*

2nd Hand-Pelota Singles Championship

This championship is also very important for rising stars in the sport. Beotibar has hosted several editions of this tournament.

See also

In Spanish: Frontón Beotibar para niños