Kalverdijkje
Indoor sports complex in Leeuwarden, Netherlands
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The Kalverdijkje is an indoor sports complex in Leeuwarden, Netherlands. The complex has a swimming pool, and hosts basketball, volleyball and korfball matches. It is also the home arena of Aris Leeuwarden, professional basketball club competing in the Dutch Basketball League.
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| Address | Kalverdijkje 77A |
|---|---|
| Location | Leeuwarden, Netherlands |
| Coordinates | 53°12′43.1″N 5°49′33.8″E |
| Owner | Municipality-owned |
| Operator | BV Sport |
| Capacity | 1,700 |
| Type | Indoor hall Swimming pool |
| Construction | |
| Expanded | 2014 |
| Tenants | |
| Aris Leeuwarden (2004–present) | |
The Kalverdijkje has two halls: the Egelantierhal and the Schieringenhal. The latter, which is the primary venue, has a seating capacity of 1,700 people following its expansion in 2014.[1] Prior to this, it could accommodate 1,000 spectators.[2] Aris Leeuwarden hosts its home games in this hall.
On 29 September 2017, the Kalverdijkje hosted a Basketball Champions League qualifying game, in which Donar played against CB Estudiantes.
Sporting events
| Dates | Event | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 5–15 January | 1989 FIFA Futsal World Championship | Futsal |
| 15–23 May | 2013 DBL Finals | Basketball |
