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{{Infobox Stadium
{{Infobox Stadium
| stadium_name = Poliforum Benito Juarez
| stadium_name = Polifórum Benito Juárez
| image =<!-- Deleted image removed: [[Image:Poliforum Juarez.png|150px]] --><br><!-- Deleted image removed: [[File:PoliforumBJCancun.jpg|250px]] -->
| image =<!-- Deleted image removed: [[Image:Poliforum Juarez.png|150px]] --><br><!-- Deleted image removed: [[File:PoliforumBJCancun.jpg|250px]] -->
| location = Blvd. Luis Donaldo Colosio Km. 7.5 Benito Juárez, Cancún, Q.R. 77565
| location = Blvd. Luis Donaldo Colosio Km. 7.5 Benito Juárez, Cancún, Q.R. 77565
| coordinates = {{coord|21|06|04|N|86|50|06|W|region:MX_type:landmark|display=it}}
| coordinates = {{coord|21|06|04|N|86|50|06|W|region:MX_type:landmark|display=it}}
| broke_ground = December 23, 2008
| broke_ground = December 23, 2008
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| closed =
| closed =
| demolished =
| demolished =
| owner = [[Benito Juarez Municipality]]
| owner = [[Benito Juárez Municipality, Quintana Roo]]
| operator = [[Pioneros de Quintana Roo]]
| operator = [[Pioneros de Quintana Roo]]
| surface = Multi-surface
| surface = Multi-surface
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| former_names =
| former_names =
| tenants = [[Pioneros de Quintana Roo]] ([[Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional|LNBP]])
| tenants = [[Pioneros de Quintana Roo]] ([[Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional|LNBP]])
| seating_capacity = [[Basketball]]: 5800<br>[[Concerts]]: 6000
| seating_capacity = [[Basketball]]: 5800<br>Concerts: 6000
| field_dimensions = 750,500 square feet
| field_dimensions = 750,500 square feet
}}
}}
'''El Poliforum Benito Juarez,''' a 5,800-seat indoor [[arena]] in [[Cancun, Quintana Roo]], was built in just 128 days in 2008. It was built as the home of the [[Pioneros de Quintana Roo]] [[basketball]] team. The arena was built of reinforced concrete in order to withstand hurricanes that may come through the [[Yucatán Peninsula]]. It can also serve a shelter in case of a natural disaster.
The '''Polifórum Benito Juárez''' a 5,800-seat indoor [[arena]] in [[Cancún]], [[Quintana Roo]], was built in just 128 days in 2008. It was built as the home of the [[Pioneros de Quintana Roo]] [[basketball]] team. The arena was built of reinforced concrete in order to withstand hurricanes that may come through the [[Yucatán Peninsula]]. It can also serve a shelter in case of a natural disaster.


In addition to serving as home of the Pioneros and as a shelter for natural disasters, the Poliforum is also used for [[concerts]], other sporting events, and other special events. It is also unusual in that its center-hung scoreboard does not include video screens, a must for most new arenas in the 21st century. There are 2,200 permanent seats. The arena cost 98 million pesos to build.
In addition to serving as home of the Pioneros and as a shelter for natural disasters, the Polifórum is also used for concerts, other sporting events, and other special events. It is also unusual in that its center-hung scoreboard does not include video screens, a must for most new arenas in the 21st century. There are 2,200 permanent seats. The arena cost 98 million pesos to build.


The arena can seat up to 6,000 for concerts.
The arena can seat up to 6,000 for concerts.


==History==
==History==
{{cquote|The Poliforum Benito Juarez was a dream come true.<ref name="pioneros">[http://www.pionerosbasket.com.mx/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=70&Itemid=119 Félix González Canto, original air date 1 January 2009], interviewed on the inauguration</ref>}}
{{cquote|The Poliforum Benito Juárez was a dream come true.<ref name="pioneros">[http://www.pionerosbasket.com.mx/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=70&Itemid=119 Félix González Canto, original air date 1 January 2009], interviewed on the inauguration</ref>}}


Its lighting equipment was installed especially for the transmission of large-scale TV
Its lighting equipment was installed especially for the transmission of large-scale TV
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It has all the comforts of a gymnasium and one of its qualities is equipped with four dressing rooms for the teams participating in any tournament.<ref>http://www.pionerosbasket.com.mx/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=70&Itemid=119</ref>
It has all the comforts of a gymnasium and one of its qualities is equipped with four dressing rooms for the teams participating in any tournament.<ref>http://www.pionerosbasket.com.mx/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=70&Itemid=119</ref>


===First International Sporting Event===
===First international sporting event===
In 2009 came the first international sporting event in its history with the completion of the American Basketball Championship with the participation of Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico
In 2009 came the first international sporting event in its history with the completion of the American Basketball Championship with the participation of Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico


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===Governor's Cup===
===Governor's Cup===
In addition to international championships endorsed by FIBA ​​Americas, the Quintana Roo Pioneers club has also organized tournaments like the cup "Governor" Basketball in the Poliforum Benito Juarez and which comply with its third edition.
In addition to international championships endorsed by FIBA ​​Americas, the Quintana Roo Pioneers club has also organized tournaments like the cup "Governor" Basketball in the Poliforum Benito Juárez and which comply with its third edition.


The Governor's Cup gathers eight U.S. universities affiliated to the NCAA and is held from 22 to 25 December each year. The tournament is organized in conjunction with ESPN International Special Events division. In 2010 the Colorado State University was proclaimed champion.<ref>http://www.pionerosbasket.com.mx/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=70&Itemid=119</ref>
The Governor's Cup gathers eight US universities affiliated to the NCAA and is held from 22 to 25 December each year. The tournament is organized in conjunction with ESPN International Special Events division. In 2010 the Colorado State University was proclaimed champion.<ref>http://www.pionerosbasket.com.mx/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=70&Itemid=119</ref>


===FIBA u16 Championship===
===FIBA u16 Championship===
Also, the Poliforum Benito Juarez and premundial hosted the Under 16 FIBA ​​Americas basketball, where teams of USA, Argentina and Canada got their pass to global specialty.<ref>http://www.pionerosbasket.com.mx/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=70&Itemid=119</ref>
Also, the Poliforum Benito Juárez and premundial hosted the Under 16 FIBA ​​Americas basketball, where teams of USA, Argentina and Canada got their pass to global specialty.<ref>http://www.pionerosbasket.com.mx/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=70&Itemid=119</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 12:32, 21 September 2012

Polifórum Benito Juárez

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LocationBlvd. Luis Donaldo Colosio Km. 7.5 Benito Juárez, Cancún, Q.R. 77565
Coordinates21°06′04″N 86°50′06″W / 21.10111°N 86.83500°W / 21.10111; -86.83500
OwnerBenito Juárez Municipality, Quintana Roo
OperatorPioneros de Quintana Roo
CapacityBasketball: 5800
Concerts: 6000
SurfaceMulti-surface
Construction
Broke groundDecember 23, 2008
OpenedMay 1, 2009[1]
Construction cost$98 million [2]
ArchitectRoberto Arpón[3]
Project managerArpón Bureau
Structural engineerRoberto Arpón
Services engineerRoberto Arpón
General contractorMaiz-Mier
Tenants
Pioneros de Quintana Roo (LNBP)

The Polifórum Benito Juárez a 5,800-seat indoor arena in Cancún, Quintana Roo, was built in just 128 days in 2008. It was built as the home of the Pioneros de Quintana Roo basketball team. The arena was built of reinforced concrete in order to withstand hurricanes that may come through the Yucatán Peninsula. It can also serve a shelter in case of a natural disaster.

In addition to serving as home of the Pioneros and as a shelter for natural disasters, the Polifórum is also used for concerts, other sporting events, and other special events. It is also unusual in that its center-hung scoreboard does not include video screens, a must for most new arenas in the 21st century. There are 2,200 permanent seats. The arena cost 98 million pesos to build.

The arena can seat up to 6,000 for concerts.

History

The Poliforum Benito Juárez was a dream come true.[4]

Its lighting equipment was installed especially for the transmission of large-scale TV

It has all the comforts of a gymnasium and one of its qualities is equipped with four dressing rooms for the teams participating in any tournament.[5]

First international sporting event

In 2009 came the first international sporting event in its history with the completion of the American Basketball Championship with the participation of Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico

From 5 to 9 August, the Central American tournament averaged 5,000 spectators a day in the regular season and sold out during the finals, where the end Mexico was crowned champion after beating area selection in Belize.[6]

Governor's Cup

In addition to international championships endorsed by FIBA ​​Americas, the Quintana Roo Pioneers club has also organized tournaments like the cup "Governor" Basketball in the Poliforum Benito Juárez and which comply with its third edition.

The Governor's Cup gathers eight US universities affiliated to the NCAA and is held from 22 to 25 December each year. The tournament is organized in conjunction with ESPN International Special Events division. In 2010 the Colorado State University was proclaimed champion.[7]

FIBA u16 Championship

Also, the Poliforum Benito Juárez and premundial hosted the Under 16 FIBA ​​Americas basketball, where teams of USA, Argentina and Canada got their pass to global specialty.[8]

References

  1. ^ http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2382814.htm
  2. ^ http://www.ligafibaamericas.com/evento.asp?pag=07
  3. ^ http://msn.mediotiempo.com/mas-deportes/noticias/2008/10/31/todo-listo-para-la-inauguracion-del-39poliforum-benito-juarez39
  4. ^ Félix González Canto, original air date 1 January 2009, interviewed on the inauguration
  5. ^ http://www.pionerosbasket.com.mx/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=70&Itemid=119
  6. ^ http://www.pionerosbasket.com.mx/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=70&Itemid=119
  7. ^ http://www.pionerosbasket.com.mx/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=70&Itemid=119
  8. ^ http://www.pionerosbasket.com.mx/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=70&Itemid=119

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