Ballerup Super Arena
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Ballerup Super Arena is a multi-purpose arena, in Ballerup
, Denmark
. The total area of the hall is 15000 hectares (37,065.8 acre), giving a capacity for concerts of 7,500. It is owned by Ballerup Municipality and managed by EventForce A/S.
The arena was opened in 2001. In 2003, the roof collapsed, as a result of a miscalculation in design and the new roof was reinforced with cables.
It hosts Denmark's only indoor velodrome
and is often used for six-day racing
and UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classics
events. It was the host for the UCI Track Cycling World Championships
in 2002
and 2010
. The cycling track is a 250 metres (820.2 ft) track made of wood.
The arena hosted Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2011
on 26 February, the first time Copenhagen hosted the competition since 2002.
Ballerup
Ballerup Kommune is a municipality in Region Hovedstaden on the island of Zealand in eastern Denmark. Approx. 15 km. From central Copenhagen. The municipality covers an area of 34 km², and has a total population of 47,116 . It is also the name of the municipal seat,...
, Denmark
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
. The total area of the hall is 15000 hectares (37,065.8 acre), giving a capacity for concerts of 7,500. It is owned by Ballerup Municipality and managed by EventForce A/S.
The arena was opened in 2001. In 2003, the roof collapsed, as a result of a miscalculation in design and the new roof was reinforced with cables.
It hosts Denmark's only indoor velodrome
Velodrome
A velodrome is an arena for track cycling. Modern velodromes feature steeply banked oval tracks, consisting of two 180-degree circular bends connected by two straights...
and is often used for six-day racing
Six-day racing
A six or six-day is a track cycling race that lasts six days. Six-day races started in Britain, spread to many regions of the world, were brought to their modern style in the United States and are now mainly a European event. Initially, individuals competed alone, the winner being the individual...
and UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classics
UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classics
The UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classics is the elite men and women's season-long competition in track cycling, which now comprises several rounds, each held in a different country. The 1995 World Cup had six rounds, this was reduced to four in 1998, 1999-2001 compromised of five rounds before...
events. It was the host for the UCI Track Cycling World Championships
UCI Track Cycling World Championships
The UCI Track Cycling World Championships are the set of world championship events for the various disciplines and distances in track cycling and are regulated by the Union Cycliste Internationale...
in 2002
2002 UCI Track Cycling World Championships
The 2002 UCI Track Cycling World Championships were the World Championship for track cycling. They took place in Copenhagen, Denmark from September 25 to September 29, 2002.-Medals table:-Medal summary:-External links:**...
and 2010
2010 UCI Track Cycling World Championships
The 2010 UCI Track Cycling World Championships were the World Championships for track cycling in 2010. They took place at the Ballerup Super Arena in Ballerup, Denmark from 24 to 28 March 2010.-Medal summary:-Medal table:-External links:*...
. The cycling track is a 250 metres (820.2 ft) track made of wood.
The arena hosted Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2011
Denmark in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011
Denmark participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 in Düsseldorf, Germany, selecting their entry through the national final Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2011, organised by Danish broadcaster Danmarks Radio .-Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2011:...
on 26 February, the first time Copenhagen hosted the competition since 2002.