Cardiff International Sports Stadium facts for kids
| Campws Chwaraeon Rhyngwladol Caerdydd | |
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| Location | Leckwith, Cardiff, Wales |
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| Coordinates | 51°28′23″N 3°12′36″W / 51.47306°N 3.21000°W |
| Owner | Cardiff Council |
| Operator | Cardiff and Vale College |
| Capacity | 4,953 (seated: 2,553; standing: 2,400) |
| Surface | Track & Field (Grass) |
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| Broke ground | March 2007 |
| Built | 2007–08 |
| Opened | 19 January 2009 |
| Construction cost | £5.7 million |
| Main contractors | Cowlin |
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| Welsh Athletics Cardiff Amateur Athletic Club Cardiff City F.C. Canton Liberal F.C. Canton R.F.C. |
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The Cardiff International Sports Campus (also known as Campws Chwaraeon Rhyngwladol Caerdydd) is a cool sports area in Leckwith, Cardiff, Wales. It has a special stadium for athletics and lots of playing fields.
It opened in 2009 as part of a big project called the Leckwith Development. This project also built the Cardiff City Stadium for football and rugby, and a shopping area.
Since 2015, Cardiff Council has let Cardiff and Vale College manage the campus. They also let Cardiff City House of Sport use some of the sports areas. This agreement lasts for 30 years. Because of this, the stadium isn't usually open to the public during the day, but you can still visit in the evenings.
When Did the Campus Open?
The Cardiff International Sports Campus officially opened on January 19, 2009. A famous Welsh athlete, Colin Jackson, was there for the opening!
What Can You Find at the Campus?
The stadium can hold almost 5,000 people! There are 2,553 seats and space for 2,400 people to stand.
The campus has a gym where you can work out. It also has special AstroTurf pitches for different sports. You can find meeting rooms and offices there too.
The main office for Welsh Athletics is located here. This is the group that runs athletics across Wales. The Cardiff Amateur Athletic Club also has its home at the campus.
