Elphin Sports Centre

Summary

The Elphin Sports Centre (formerly known as Dowling Street Stadium) is an indoor sporting venue located in Launceston, Tasmania. Construction commenced at the centre in 1964 and was opened in August the following year.[1][2]

Elphin Sports Centre
Map
Former namesDowling Street Stadium
LocationLaunceston, Tasmania
Coordinates41°25′52″S 147°09′09″E / 41.431181°S 147.152592°E / -41.431181; 147.152592
Construction
Broke ground1964
Opened1965
Tenants
Launceston Casino City (NBL) (1980-1982)
Launceston Tornadoes (NBL1 South)

Launceston Casino City played in the National Basketball League (NBL) between 1980 and 1982. During this time, they played their home games at Dowling Street Stadium.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ Green, Anne (2006). The Home of Sports and Manly Exercise : Places of Leisure in Launceston. Launceston City Council. ISBN 0-9596090-7-5.
  2. ^ "History of Elphin Sports Centre". elphinsportscentre.org.au. Archived from the original on 8 February 2023.
  3. ^ "Launceston Casino City". andthefoul.net. Archived from the original on 12 September 2016. Retrieved 8 February 2023.

External links edit

  • Official website