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 an outdoor 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.
.jpg) Quibell Park Stadium in 2008 | |
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| Location | Brumby Wood Lane, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN17 1SR |
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| Operator | North Lincolnshire Council |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1964 |
| Opened | 1965 |
| Renovated | 2013 |
| Tenants | |
| Scunthorpe Steelers (1984–1990) Scunthorpe Alphas (2019–) | |
History
The area was first opened as a showground and park in 1949 by the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester. It was named Quibell Park after Labour Party politician David Quibell, 1st Baron Quibell.[1] In 1965, the stadium was opened.[2]
Speedway in Scunthorpe began on 3 May 1971 at the Quibell Park Stadium[3] and a team known as the Scunthorpe Saints raced at the stadium from 1971 to 1978.[4]
During 1978, the relationship between the athletics club, the North Lincolnshire council and speedway team deteriorated, over issues about the track conditions. Promoter Brian Osborn was eventually forced to find a new home at Ashby Ville Stadium for the 1979 season.[5][6]
In 2008, the stadium was chosen as a possible training venue for the 2012 Summer Olympics.[7] The stadium is surrounded by a velodrome.[8]