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| '''Veteran's Stadium''' (full name '''Veteran's Memorial Stadium''') is a multi-use ] in ]. Opened in ], it is dedicated to the soldiers of the city who lost their lives in various ] wars, particularly ]. | '''Veteran's Stadium''' (full name '''Veteran's Memorial Stadium''') is a multi-use ] in ]. Opened in ], it is dedicated to the soldiers of the city who lost their lives in various ] wars, particularly ]. | ||
| The stadium is used mostly by New Britain High School, and some other area schools, for ] and ] games. It also hosts the ] of the ]. The stadium was also home to the ] team of the ] before that team folded in ]. | The stadium is used mostly by ], and some other area schools, for ] and ] games. It also hosts the ] of the ]. The stadium was also home to the ] team of the ] before that team folded in ]. | ||
| The stadium is an 8-lane oval track around a regulation-size ] field. The track was dedicated to coach Irving S. Black in ]. Seating is all in metal ], with 7 sections of 27 rows each on either side of the field. The estimated capacity is 8,448. | The stadium is an 8-lane oval track around a regulation-size ] field. The track was dedicated to coach Irving S. Black in ]. Seating is all in metal ], with 7 sections of 27 rows each on either side of the field. The estimated capacity is 8,448. | ||
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For the former stadium in Philadelphia, see Veterans Stadium.Veteran's Stadium (full name Veteran's Memorial Stadium) is a multi-use stadium in New Britain, Connecticut. Opened in 1982, it is dedicated to the soldiers of the city who lost their lives in various U.S. wars, particularly Vietnam.
The stadium is used mostly by New Britain High School, and some other area schools, for football and soccer games. It also hosts the Connecticut Crush of the National Women's Football Association. The stadium was also home to the Connecticut Wolves team of the United Soccer Leagues before that team folded in 2002.
The stadium is an 8-lane oval track around a regulation-size football field. The track was dedicated to coach Irving S. Black in April 1992. Seating is all in metal bleachers, with 7 sections of 27 rows each on either side of the field. The estimated capacity is 8,448.
The stadium is owned by the City of New Britain, and is part of Willow Brook Park. Also located in the complex are two baseball fields, New Britain Stadium and Beehive Field.
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