Quibell Park Stadium
Quibell Park Stadium in 2008
Map
LocationBrumby Wood Lane,
Scunthorpe,
North Lincolnshire,
DN17 1SR
OperatorNorth Lincolnshire Council
Construction
Built1964
Opened1965
Renovated2013
Tenants
Scunthorpe Steelers (1984–1990)
Scunthorpe Alphas (2019–)

Quibell Park Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, owned by North Lincolnshire Council, primarily used for athletics, cycling, and American football. The stadium consists of a velodrome, an athletics track, and a sports field. It is the current home stadium for the Scunthorpe Alphas American football team who play in the BAFA National Leagues.

History

The area was first opened as a park in 1949 by the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, but in 1965 the stadium was opened and named after Labour Party politician David Quibell, 1st Baron Quibell.[1]

In 2008 the stadium was chosen as a possible training venue for the 2012 Summer Olympics.[2] The stadium is surrounded by a velodrome.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Memories of Quibell Park from the American Football to speedway superstars". Scunthorpetelegraph. 2 December 2017.
  2. ^ "Quibell Park Stadium in Scunthorpe chosen as training camp for London 2012 Olympics". North Lincolnshire Council. 3 March 2008. Retrieved 20 September 2009.[dead link]
  3. ^ Grose, Tim (21 March 1999). "Quibell Park Stadium". UK Running Track Directory. Retrieved 20 September 2009.

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