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There are some very good Skateboard parks in Dominican Republic. Here in the Colonial Zone there is one between Jose Gabriel Garcia, Ave. George Washington and Hostos
There are also some very fine skaters that are from Dominican Republic. Iván Maroño, Daniel Cuervo
Polo
Played at Sierra in Santo Domingo and at Casa de Campo in La Romana.
The large BASKETBALL/ Baloncesto Stadium in Santo Domingo is in the Palacio de los Deportes Virgilio Travieso Soto . This multi purpose arena can hold 9,000 people. It was build for the 2003 Pan American Games.
The professional basketball season runs from June to the end of August.
For more information about Basketball in Dominican Republic. The roster. Games played. Scores. Players. Go to this web site,
Latin Basket, it is in English (new window)
Palacio de los Deportes
Contact: 809-534-3345 Fax: 809-530-1165 Email: info@innovatica.com.do
Directions: #121, esq. Gustavo Mejía Ricart, Las Praderas, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Here are held many sporting and concert events. It was build for the Pan-Am games originally.
Boxing
Professional and amateur boxing is held at the Palacio de los Deportes.
Fed. Dominicana de Ajedrez (1963) World Chess Federation
Contact: 809-566-4045; Fax: 809-591-3188/596-9561
Web Site
Directions: Palacio de los Deportes, entrada Sur, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Special Olympics Dominican Republic
Held at the Palacio de los Deportes Virgilio Travieso Soto, Entre Rampas 2 y 3
Centro Olimpico Juan Pablo Duarte,Santo Domingo, Republic Dominicana
Contact: 809-683-5985 Email:deportes@codetel.net.do
If you would like to Compete, Coach, Volunteer, or Donate, contact:
Ms. Victoria de Esteva, President Contact: 809-224-2841 (Fax) Email: victoria_esteva@hotmail.com
Elba Lockward, Executive Director Email: elba_lockward@yahoo.com
Events: Aquatics, Athletics, Basketball, Bowling, Floor Hockey, Softball, Volleyball
BOWLING
Sebelén Bowling Center
This modern bowling alley, opened in 1996, is a 48 lane, 2 floor bowling center. It is said to be one of the better bowling centers in the world. Sebelen Bowling Center is highly rated and it hosts several international bowling competitions each year.
Included in this bowling/ entertainment center is a billiard room. Their bar, Split, has a variety of activities including Karakoe, Their pro shop is well stocked. The cafeteria serves a wide variety of snacks, sandwiches and complete meals. They also have a great childrens center and many arcade machines. It is a good place to spend quality time with the entire family and friends alike. Let them take care or your party needs be it a birthday or just a gathering of friends. They have national and international bowling tournaments and can even teach you how to bowl.
Open: 10AM to 2AM M-Su
Directions: Av A Lincoln, Plaza Bolera, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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for these excursions and many others. .
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