Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim Celebrating 10 Years of Premier Sports and Entertainment in Southern California.Sports & Entertainment Writers ANAHEIM, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 6, 2003 2003 marks the 10th anniversary of the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim. Since opening the doors on June 19, 1993, more than 17.5 million people have walked through the marble and granite-lined halls of the arena. Major sporting events, top-name concerts and renowned family and entertainment shows have established the Arrowhead Pond as one of the premier sports and entertainment venues in the country. The arena's tenth year calendar already features several high profile events including the 2003 NCAA NCAA abbr. National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I men's basketball West Regional in March, the 2003 World Gymnastics Championships The World Gymnastics Championships are held every year. Artistic World Artistic Gymnastics Championships have been held since 1903. Year Games Host City Country 1903 I Antwerp Belgium 1905 II Bordeaux for Artistic Gymnastics, Aug. 16-24, and the 10th Annual John R. Wooden Classic on Dec. 6. "Over the last nine years, the Years, The the seven decades of Eleanor Pargiter’s life. [Br. Lit.: Benét, 1109] See : Time Arrowhead Pond has hosted hundreds of unforgettable concerts and family shows, three NCAA events, both WrestleMania 12 and WrestleMania 16 and much more. This year, 2003, will be another year full of the high caliber events that people in Southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, have come to expect from us," said Tim Ryan
Timothy J. "Tim" Ryan (born July 16, 1973) is an American member of the Democratic Party, who is a U.S. representative for the 17th district of Ohio, serving since 2003. , general manager of the Arrowhead Pond. Owned by the city of Anaheim and operated by Ogden Facility Management Inc., the 650,000 square-foot arena is home to the National Hockey League's Mighty Ducks
Mighty Ducks is a half-hour Disney animated series aired on ABC and The Disney Afternoon in the fall of 1996. Twenty-six episodes total were produced. of Anaheim. "The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim have always called the Arrowhead Pond home," said Senior Vice President and General Manager Bryan Murray. "We have had many memorable moments here in the past and will have many more in the years to come." The Arrowhead Pond is also home to the annual John R. Wooden Classic and Fight Night Live at the Pond. In addition to these major sporting events, others over the years have included arena football, indoor soccer, Professional Bull Riders Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) is an international professional bull riding organization based in Pueblo, Colorado, USA. PBR events are televised on Versus, FOX, and NBC. More than 800 cowboys from the U.S., Canada, Brazil, Australia, and Mexico hold PBR memberships. , Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers games, Freestyle Motocross and the T.J. Maxx International Gymnastics Challenge. Since 1993, many of the music world's hottest acts have also performed in the arena. Paul McCartney, U2, Barbra Streisand, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Santana, Tina Turner, Dixie Chicks, Dr. Dre and Eminem are just a few of the top-name artists who have played at the Arrowhead Pond. "Tim Ryan and his great team have been hugely successful in working with us to make the Pond a must stop for all major touring artists. 2003 looks to be an exciting year for concerts with some major tours to be announced To be announced (TBA) A contract for the purchase or sale of an MBS to be delivered at an agreed-upon future date but does not include a specified pool number and number of pools or precise amount to be delivered. soon," said Ken Scher, executive vice president of Nederlander Concerts. In addition to sporting events and concerts, the Arrowhead Pond annually plays host to a wide variety of family and entertainment shows including Harlem Globetrotters, Disney On Ice, Champions On Ice and World Wrestling Entertainment World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (WWE) is a publicly traded, privately controlled integrated media (focusing in television, Internet, and live events), and sports entertainment company dealing primarily in the professional wrestling industry, with major revenue sources . Over the years, the Arrowhead Pond has received several awards including Pollstar Magazine -- Venue of the Year, Facilities Magazine -- Prime Site Award and Orange County Register Reader's Choice Award -- Best Entertainment. Most recently, Ryan was named "2001 Facility Executive of the Year" by Pollstar Magazine. Nederlander is the exclusive promoter for the Arrowhead Pond and has placed top acts in the arena since 1993. For more information on events at the Arrowhead Pond visit arrowheadpond.com, America Online Keyword: Arrowhead Pond. |
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