Silver Spurs Arena facts for kids
Silver Spurs Arena
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| Location | Kissimmee, Florida |
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| Coordinates | 28°17′53.97″N 81°22′9.19″W / 28.2983250°N 81.3692194°W |
| Owner | Osceola County |
| Operator | ASM Global |
| Capacity | 8,000 (Hockey) 3,670 (Theatre) 6,570 (Half-house concert) 8,253-11,403 (arena concert) |
| Opened | September, 2003 |
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| Silver Spurs Rodeo Florida Seals (SPHL) (2005–2007) Kissimmee Kreatures (NIFL) (2006) Osceola Ghostriders (WIFL) (2007) Orlando SeaWolves (MASL) (2018–present) |
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The Silver Spurs Arena is a large building in Kissimmee, Florida. It opened in 2003. This arena can hold up to 8,000 people for events like hockey games. It is a multi-purpose space, meaning it hosts many different kinds of events.
The arena is part of a bigger area called Osceola Heritage Park. It has special features like 12 luxury suites, which are private viewing areas. It also has four locker rooms for teams or performers.
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What Events Happen at Silver Spurs Arena?
The Silver Spurs Arena is famous for being the home of the Silver Spurs Rodeo. This exciting rodeo event happens twice a year. Besides the rodeo, many other fun things take place here.
Concerts and Shows
The arena is a popular spot for concerts by different music artists. It also hosts family shows, which are great for all ages.
School Graduations
Many local schools use the arena for their graduation ceremonies. It's a big enough space for all the students and their families.
Sporting Events
Beyond the rodeo, the arena is used for various sporting events. It has been home to several sports teams over the years.
Past Sports Teams
- Florida Seals: This ice hockey team played in the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL). They called the arena home from 2005 to 2007.
- Kissimmee Kreatures: This team played indoor football in the National Indoor Football League (NIFL) in 2005.
- Osceola Ghostriders: This indoor football team played in the World Indoor Football League in 2007. They were known by different names before this, like the Osceola Outlaws and Osceola Football.
Current Sports Teams
- Orlando SeaWolves: This indoor soccer team currently plays in the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL). They have been playing at the Silver Spurs Arena since 2018.
