Main Arena Uses
The purpose of the arena changes with the seasons.
- In summer the arena has a swimming pool, 50 m by 25.5 m, where the depth can be changed due to a movable floor. The diving pool, 25 m by 25 m, with three diving platforms and five springboards, also has a movable floor.
- In winter the arena has ice skating rinks. The main rink is 60 m by 30 m, and a sub rink is 18 m by 30 m.
- In autumn and spring the arena is transformed to a gymnasium where sporting competitions, exhibitions and conferences are held.
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