Big Hat
Sports venue in Nagano, Japan
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::summary Sports venue in Nagano, Japan ::
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| Field | Value |
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| image | [[File:Big Hat, Nagano 20220330-P1340467.jpg |
| fullname | Nagano Wakasato Tamokuteki Sports Arena |
| location | Nagano, Japan |
| coordinates | |
| owner | Nagano City |
| operator | M-Wave Co. |
| opened | 10 December 1995 |
| seating_capacity | 10,104 |
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| image = [[File:Big Hat, Nagano 20220330-P1340467.jpg|250px|Makomanai Indoor Stadium]] | fullname = Nagano Wakasato Tamokuteki Sports Arena | location = Nagano, Japan | coordinates = | broke_ground = | closed = | demolished = | owner = Nagano City | operator = M-Wave Co. | construction_cost = | architect = | opened = 10 December 1995 | surface = | tenants = | seating_capacity = 10,104
The Big Hat is an indoor ice hockey arena in Nagano, Japan with a capacity of 10,104 seated spectators. Its official name is the Nagano Wakasato Tamokuteki Sports Arena. The arena was completed and officially opened on December 10, 1995.
Location
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Big Hat is the most central of the venues of the 1998 Winter Olympics that were constructed in the city of Nagano, approximately 2 km south of Nagano Station. White Ring, the venue for the figure skating and short track speed skating is a further 3.5 km south. Nagano Olympic Stadium, where the opening and closing ceremonies were held, is 8 km south of Big Hat. M-Wave, where the long-track speed skating events took place, is 5 km to the east. Finally, Aqua Wing Arena, which was the ice hockey B arena, is 5.3 km to the north of Big Hat.
Events
The ice hockey games from the 1998 Winter Olympics, including the men's and women's finals, were held at this arena. The rink served as the location of the Nagano Cup in 1996, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2007 and last held in 2010. It was an ice hockey tournament held to commemorate the 1998 games, as well as many short track speed skating competitions. The Wakasato hall in the complex features a stage and theater seating, and frequently serves as a venue for music recitals and public meetings.
Specifications
- Building area: 12,050 m2
- Total floor area: 25,240 m2
- Structure: Reinforced concrete, four floors above ground, one basement below
- Capacity: 5,000
References
References
- "Ice Hockey Stadium". Shinmai Mainchi Newspaper.
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