Estadio Altamira
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Estadio Altamira is the current stadium
for the team Estudiantes de Altamira
, which plays in the Liga de Ascenso
. The stadium, which seats 13,500 people, is located in the port city of Altamira in the state of Tamaulipas
.
The construction began in January
2003, and it was billed as "modern and the only in his type in the whole Mexican Republic". The tribunes and the playing field are of European type, which allows that the sight of a comfortably seated fan should be excellent from any angle of the tribunes. Behind the north goalpost, a forum called "Foro Modelo", is in the shape of half a ball makes it more exclusive.
The stadium was inaugurated on October 19, 2003 during a match between Estudiantes de Altamira and Acapulco FC, corresponding to week 13 of the Apertura 2003 in the Mexican Primera A (now Liga de Ascenso
). It was at the north goalpost where the first goal in the stadium's history was scored by Carlos Alberto Rodríguez. Altamira would eventually win the match 1-nil.
Probably the biggest game the stadium has hosted was on January 11, 2004, with the visit of Pumas UNAM
with all their stars and their successful head coach Hugo Sánchez
. There was a full house for this pre-season friendly prior to the beginning of the Clausura 2004 tournament. In an exciting match, the final score was 5-4 in favor of Pumas
Stadium
A modern stadium is a place or venue for outdoor sports, concerts, or other events and consists of a field or stage either partly or completely surrounded by a structure designed to allow spectators to stand or sit and view the event.)Pausanias noted that for about half a century the only event...
for the team Estudiantes de Altamira
Estudiantes de Altamira
Altamira Fútbol Club, or Estudiantes de Altamira is a Mexican football team that is based in Altamira, Tamaulipas...
, which plays in the Liga de Ascenso
Liga de Ascenso
The Liga de Ascenso is the second professional level of the Mexican football league system. The champion of the competition is promoted to the Primera División de México ....
. The stadium, which seats 13,500 people, is located in the port city of Altamira in the state of Tamaulipas
Tamaulipas
Tamaulipas officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Tamaulipas is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 43 municipalities and its capital city is Ciudad Victoria. The capital city was named after Guadalupe Victoria, the...
.
History
The idea of constructing Estadio Altamira (initially called Estadio Deportivo Sur de Tamaulipas), was the initiative of the founder of the club, Enrique de Hita Yibale. The effort was done as a whole, along with the State and Municipal Authorities; and the Office of Urban Development of the Industrial Port of Altamira. On December 17, 2002, the construction was approved.The construction began in January
January
January is the first month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars and one of seven months with the length of 31 days. The first day of the month is known as New Year's Day...
2003, and it was billed as "modern and the only in his type in the whole Mexican Republic". The tribunes and the playing field are of European type, which allows that the sight of a comfortably seated fan should be excellent from any angle of the tribunes. Behind the north goalpost, a forum called "Foro Modelo", is in the shape of half a ball makes it more exclusive.
The stadium was inaugurated on October 19, 2003 during a match between Estudiantes de Altamira and Acapulco FC, corresponding to week 13 of the Apertura 2003 in the Mexican Primera A (now Liga de Ascenso
Liga de Ascenso
The Liga de Ascenso is the second professional level of the Mexican football league system. The champion of the competition is promoted to the Primera División de México ....
). It was at the north goalpost where the first goal in the stadium's history was scored by Carlos Alberto Rodríguez. Altamira would eventually win the match 1-nil.
Probably the biggest game the stadium has hosted was on January 11, 2004, with the visit of Pumas UNAM
Club Universidad Nacional
Club Universidad Nacional A.C., more commonly known as Pumas de la UNAM, or just Pumas, is a Mexican professional football club based in Mexico City...
with all their stars and their successful head coach Hugo Sánchez
Hugo Sánchez
Hugo Sánchez Márquez , popularly nicknamed Pentapichichi, or Hugol, is a Mexican football coach and former striker. He played for four European clubs, including Real Madrid. Sanchez is considered the first highly talented Mexican player. He was also a member of the Mexico national team, and...
. There was a full house for this pre-season friendly prior to the beginning of the Clausura 2004 tournament. In an exciting match, the final score was 5-4 in favor of Pumas
Characteristics and services
- Capacity: 13,500 spectators
- Type of grass: Bermuda
- Official field measurement: 105 x 68 m.
- Illumination system: 40 lights of 1500 watts
- Electronic scoreboard
- Areas for the teams
- 6 Dressing-rooms: 2 Home, 2 Visitors and 2 Referees
- 30 stadium boxes
- VIP Zone with special balcony
- Press Room
- Bleachers with seats
- Special zone for persons with disabilities
- Restrooms for Men and Women in the General, Preferable, and VIP zones
- 5 storage areas
Foro Modelo
- Capacity: 2,000 spectators
- Shape of half a soccer ball
- Metallic structure
- PVC roof
- 4 dressing rooms
- Restrooms and showers
- Private parking with capacity for 115 cars
Club Facilities
Within the same property as the stadium, the facilities of Estudiantes de Altamira consist of:- Clubhouse with capacity for 28 players (bedrooms, restrooms, and showers)
- Bedroom for head coach
- Team offices
- Gymnasium and Jacuzzi
- Restrooms
- Natural grass practice field: 105 x 68 m
- Limited practice field
- Practice field to practice headers
- Kitchen and Dining room
- Team store
- Auditorium or classroom
- Medical office
- Dormitory "B" with capacity for 20 players
- 2nd natural grass practice field: 102 x 61 m
- Fronton court
- 7 on 7 soccer court
- Basketball court