Davao Del Norte Sports Complex
The sports complex was the main hub for 2015 Palarong Pambansa events, including the opening and closing ceremonies. The stadium is the home of Davao Aguilas F.C. since their founding in 2017.
History
A previous sports facility called the Davao Sports Complex stood in the lot where the new DNSTC was built; the old sports complex consisted of two wooden grandstands and a partially covered gymnasium, with a gravel athletics track, a football field, and a gravel baseball court. The lot was then used as a motocross track.
In 2007, plans were being made to reconstruct the sports complex using better materials with an avant-garde design, with the aim of building the most modern sports facility throughout the Philippines. The initial design was drawn up and presented in 2008. The initial cost for the reconstruction project amounted to PHP 350 million. However, the financial crisis of 2007–2008 caused the prices for the project materials to exceed the budget. This prompted the provincial government to use the budget for other services.
In 2011, Davao del Norte Governor Rodolfo P. Del Rosario revived the project as part of the province's bid to host the 2015 Palarong Pambansa, but this time it followed a more conventional design. Project cost amounted to PHP 243 million. Construction began on 11 November 2011 and was completed on the target date of 12 December 2012.
Facilities
The complex has several sporting facilities including a 3,000-capacity main grand stand, a rubberized eight-track athletics oval, an Aquatic Center featuring a ten-lane Olympic-size swimming pool (50 meters) with a warm up pool (12 meters), two lawn tennis courts, an air-conditioned multi-purpose Rodolfo P. Del Rosario Gymnasium that can be used for indoor games, two football fields, and a club house.
The complex also has a lighting system for night events, consisting of four light towers with high-intensity bulbs and additional LED lights on the main grandstand.
The main grandstand has several multi-purpose rooms that can be used for other indoor games or storage space. Offices for the Provincial Sports Office and a sub-office for the Provincial General Services are located in the main grandstand and Aquatic Center grandstand, respectively.
The clubhouse features a canteen operated by the provincial government employees', an open-air dining area, and an air-conditioned conference room.
Tourism Village
The DavNor Pasalubong Shop and Tourism Village are located behind the RDR Gymnasium and Aquatic Center. A covered area with lights and sound fixtures is available for night events such as concerts. The area also has spaces where tenants can set up their stalls and sell their products.
Uses
The sports complex operates as a multi-use sports venue, capable of hosting regional, national sports events such as the Palarong Pambansa and the Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) National Competition, and international events such as the Southeast Asian Games or the Asian Games. The Tourism Village is used for all tourism-related activities by the Provincial Government.
References
- ^ "With new stadium in place, Davao del Norte revives Palaro hosting bid". 29 November 2012.
- ^ Bracher, Jane (4 May 2015). "DavNor eyes local sports academy by 2016". Rappler. Archived from the original on 11 August 2024. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
- ^ "Refub works on Davao del Norte facilities set for Palaro". The Philippine Star. 23 December 2014. Retrieved 25 December 2014.
- ^ Oredo, Angie (23 October 2014). "One Caraga, seryoso sa Palarong Pambansa" (in Filipino). Balita. Retrieved 25 December 2014.
- ^ Tesiorna, Ben (8 May 2015). "Palarong Pambansa 2015: Breaking records, heart". CNN Philippines. CNN Philippines. Archived from the original on 18 May 2015. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
External links
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