Marikina Sports Complex
 Football field and athletics oval of the MSC, 2014 | |
| Former names | Rodriguez Sports Center |
|---|---|
| Location | Marikina, Philippines |
| Owner | Marikina City Government |
| Capacity |
15,000 (main) 7,000 (indoor gymnasium) 2,000 (aquatics center) |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1969 |
| Renovated | 2001 |
The Marikina Sports Complex, also known as Marikina Sports Park and formerly known as Rodriguez Sports Center, is a sports complex located in Marikina, at the corner of Shoe Avenue and Sumulong Highway in Metro Manila, Philippines. In history, it is a former site of a train station in early 20th century prior to the construction of the complex. It is built in 1969 under the Rizal provincial government under Gov. Isidro Rodriguez Sr. in the land of the then Rizal municipality of Marikina. It is turned over to the Marikina City Government under Mayor Bayani Fernando in 1995 and was renovated in 2001 under Mayor Maria Lourdes Fernando. It hosts an Olympic-size swimming pool, two grandstands seating a total of 15,000, a 400-meter track oval, a sports building, an indoor gymnasium and several courts. The area has been host to several sports competitions – both national and regional including the 2014 ASEAN School Games which serves as the main venue, as well as entertainment such as grand concerts, finals night and live television shows, and other events such as for private uses and other community and local government activities.[1]
Aside from hosting events, Marikina Sports Complex also host sports clinics for the residents of Marikina during the summer season yearly, dubbed as the "Summer Sports Camp".[2]
Facilities
Main facilities
- 400-meter track and field oval
- Two 7,500-seater grandstands (15,000 seats in all)
- 7,000-seater indoor gymnasium (see below)
- Aquatics center (see below)
- Sports building (see below)
Outdoor facilities
Courts
- Basketball courts
- Volleyball courts
- Badminton courts
- Tennis court
Track and field
- Baseball field
- Football field
- Long jump track
- Public gym
- Jogging lanes
- Bicycle lanes
Indoor facilities
Indoor gymnasium
- Basketball gym
- Volleyball gym
- Event center
East grandstand (Main)
- Olympic-size swimming pool
- 2,000-seater aquatics center
- Table tennis courts
- Zumba area
- Ballroom area
- Dance aerobics area
- Technical room
- Museum
- Main entrance
West grandstand
- Cityhood park
- Public library
- Gallery area
- Food zone
- Public terminal
Sports building
- Administration office
- Gym center
- Sepak takraw gym
- Boxing gym
- Taekwondo gym
- Arnis gym
- Martial arts gym
- Zipline
- Shower area
Events
Sports
- 2005 Southeast Asian Games Football Event
- 1980 Palarong Pambansa (Palarong Bagong Lipunan)
- UAAP Season 74 Opening Ceremonies
- 2014 ASEAN School Games
Religious
- Iglesia ni Cristo Evangelical Mission (February 8, 2016)
Entertainment
- StarStruck 3 Final Judgment
- StarStruck 4 Final Judgment
- Star Olympics
- WRR Concert Series
- ABS-CBN 60 Years Anniversary
- ASAP
- Eat Bulaga
Other events
- Annual Rehiyon Festival
- Several sports fest competitions
- Annual year-end public concert and fireworks display
See also
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References
- ↑ http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g312692-r57674250-Marikina_Metro_Manila_Luzon.html
- ↑ "Marikina Sports Summer Camp". Inquirer Bandera. March 12, 2016.
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