Rafael A. Mangual Coliseum

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Rafael A. Mangual Coliseum
Coliseo Rafael A. Mangual
El Mangual
Mangual caam.jpg
Inside the Coliseum
Full name Coliseo Rafael A. Mangual
Location Mayagüez, Puerto Rico
Owner University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez
Operator University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez
Capacity 5,500
Field size 51,037 sq. feet [1]
Construction
Built 1974
Opened 1974
Architect Henry Klumb[1]
Tenants
Tarzans and Janes

The Rafael A. Mangual Coliseum (Spanish: Coliseo Rafael A. Mangual) is a sports arena in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. It was inaugurated in 1974 and was designed by Henry Klumb. The Coliseum is managed by the Physical Education Department of the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez.[1]

Events

Many sporting events are held there such as basketball, volleyball and others. Many Academic, Cultural and Business activities are held at the arena, including the University Graduation ceremonies each June,[2] concerts from the Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra and University Job Fairs. The Boxing events for the 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games will be held there.[3]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 http://www.uprm.edu/oiip/building.php?id=13&lang=2
  2. ↑ http://graduacion.uprm.edu/
  3. ↑ http://www.mayaguez2010.com/images/stories/area_tecnica/prog_competencia.pdf

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