Stinsen Arena facts for kids
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| Location | Nässjö, Sweden |
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| Owner | Nässjö Municipality |
| Type | indoor bandy venue |
| Capacity | 2 000 (bandy games) 4 500 (concert) |
| Opened | 6 October 2012 |
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| Nässjö IF Malmbäcks IF |
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Stinsen Arena is a cool indoor sports hall in Nässjö, a town in Sweden. It's mostly used for a sport called bandy. Building the arena started on April 27, 2012. It opened its doors just a few months later, on October 6, 2012.
The very first game played inside Stinsen Arena was on October 11, 2012. In that game, the home team, Nässjö IF, played against Vetlanda BK. Nässjö IF lost the game with a score of 2-7.
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What is Stinsen Arena?
Stinsen Arena is a special kind of sports building. It's an indoor bandy venue. This means it has a big ice rink inside, perfect for playing bandy. Having an indoor arena is great because players can practice and play all year round. They don't have to worry about bad weather like snow or rain. The ice quality also stays perfect.
Home for Bandy Teams
This arena is the home ground for two local bandy teams.
- Nässjö IF
- Malmbäcks IF
These teams use the arena for their training and for playing exciting games.
Fun Facts About the Arena
Stinsen Arena is not just for sports. It's a big place that can hold many people.
How Many People Can Fit?
The arena has different capacities depending on the event:
- For bandy games, about 2,000 people can watch.
- For concerts or other big events, it can hold up to 4,500 people!
When Did It Open?
The arena was built quite quickly. Construction began in April 2012. It was ready to open in October 2012. This was a big event for the town of Nässjö.
What is Bandy?
Bandy is a winter team sport played on ice. It's a bit like ice hockey, but there are some key differences.
How Bandy is Played
- Players use sticks to hit a small ball, not a puck.
- The goals are much bigger than in ice hockey.
- The game is played on a large ice field, about the size of a soccer field.
- Teams have 11 players on the ice, including a goalie.
Bandy is very popular in Sweden, and Stinsen Arena helps keep the sport alive and well in Nässjö.
