Trafalgar Centre

Trafalgar Centre
'The Hangar'
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LocationNelson, New Zealand
Coordinates41°16′04″S 173°16′45″E / 41.267828°S 173.279205°E / -41.267828; 173.279205
CapacityBasketball / Netball: 2,460
Concerts: 1,974
Banquet: 1,500
Opened1973
Tenants
Nelson Giants
(1982–2013, 2016–)

The Trafalgar Centre is a multipurpose events centre located in Nelson, New Zealand. The stadium was built in 1972 and opened in 1973. The main stadium holds up to 2,460 people. It can be used as two tennis courts or four basketball courts.

Tenants

The Nelson Giants use the Trafalgar Centre for their home games. The stadium is nicknamed 'The Hangar' by loyal Giants fans.[1]

WDF World Cup

In 1981, the WDF World Cup was held at Trafalgar Centre. It was only the third ever WDF World Cup and the only one ever to be held in New Zealand. England won the overall event. Some of the tournament winners included: Eric Bristow, John Lowe, Tony Brown and Cliff Lazarenko.

Netball

Mainland Tactix have used Trafalgar Centre for some home matches.[2][3] After partnering with Nelson City Council, Netball New Zealand awarded hosting rights for the Netball New Zealand Super Club to the venue. The 2017, 2018 and 2019 tournaments were all subsequently hosted at Trafalgar Centre.[4][5][6][7][8][9]

Upgrades

Between 2007 and 2009, upgrades were made on the ageing venue, with a number of safety and sustainability improvements made. The upgrades included:

  • Improved lighting
  • Improved ventilation
  • Resealed floor
  • Sprinkler installation
  • Construction of new public toilets
  • New changing rooms constructed
  • A southern extension to the arena
  • Permanent stage
  • New storage space
  • 460 additional mobile seats
  • Extra basketball/netball court

Between 2014 and 2015, the venue underwent earthquake strengthening.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Nelson Giants back at Trafalgar Centre for 2016 National Basketball League
  2. ^ "Netball: Edgar Centre in line to host Tactix". www.odt.co.nz. 18 October 2012. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
  3. ^ "ANZ Premiership Netball 2017 Media Guide" (PDF). www.anzpremiership.co.nz. 26 March 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 April 2017. Retrieved 30 April 2017.
  4. ^ "Netball NZ announces international club tournament will be played in Nelson". stuff.co.nz. 7 June 2017. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
  5. ^ "Nelson to host Netball's best in inaugural Super Club" (PDF). www.nelson.govt.nz. 14 June 2017. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
  6. ^ "Nelson to host Super Club netball competition for three years". stuff.co.nz. 23 June 2017. Retrieved 18 September 2022.
  7. ^ "International Super Club netball tournament puts Nelson on world stage". our.nelson.govt.nz. 6 August 2018. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
  8. ^ "Super Club netball ready to go in Nelson". stuff.co.nz. 17 August 2018. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
  9. ^ "Team line-ups announced for 2019 Super Club in Nelson". www.womensportreport.com. 29 November 2019. Retrieved 17 September 2022.


  • Nelson City Council Venues Website [1]