Luis T. Diaz Coliseum
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| Luis T. Diaz Coliseum | |
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| Location | Marina Street Aguadilla, PR 00604 |
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| Opened | 1971 |
| Renovated | 2005 |
| Owner | City of Aguadilla |
| Operator | City of Aguadilla |
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| Aguadilla Sharks (BSN) (1980s-1998) Aguadilla Divas (FSVL) (2006-Present) |
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| Capacity | |
| 2,500+ | |
Luis T. Diaz Coliseum is the main arena in Aguadilla , Puerto Rico. It is located on Marina Street facing the Atlantic Ocean. Currently seats 2,500+ for basketball & volleyball games and it's the home of the Las Divas de Aguadilla of the Female Superior Volleyball League. Named after Luis T. Diaz who taught sports to the youth of the city. Formerly home to the Aguadilla Sharks of the National Superior Basketball League as well.
History
The Coliseum opened to the public in 1971 as the main arena in the city hosting many events like Basketball games ,Volleyball games ,Pro Wrestling events ,Church Gatherings among others. In the lobby there is a plaque of Luis T. Diaz and in a room showing a lot of trophies from various sports and a picture of the 2006 Aguadilla Divas.
The Coliseum was renovated in 2005 when the city learned that the Divas were coming to play in the building. Also the Coliseum hosts city activities, Pro Wrestling events from both IWA and the WWC, Elementary, Middle & High School Graduation Celebrations.
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