Stade Jean-Louis Vanterpool
.jpg) Stadium in 2016, prior to renovation | |
 Interactive map of Stade Jean-Louis Vanterpool | |
| Location | Concordia, Saint Martin |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 18°04′11″N 63°04′54″W / 18.0697°N 63.0817°W |
| Capacity | 2,000 |
| Surface | artificial turf |
Field size | 90m x 60m[1] |
| Construction | |
| Renovated | 2016–2019 |
The Stade Jean-Louis Vanterpool is an association football stadium in Concordia, Saint Martin. The stadium is home to Saint-Martin Senior League clubs FC Flamingo, Juventus, FC Concordia, and Junior Stars FC in addition to numerous youth football activities.[2][3][4] The stadium has also hosted matches of the Saint Martin national football team.[5]
The complex also includes an indoor sports hall with locker rooms and outdoor courts for basketball, volleyball, and handball.[6] These facilities are used by local schools and sports associations.[7]
History
[edit]Already an aged venue, in June 2016, the stadium was closed for renovations with the project expected to be complete within eight months.[8][9] During the renovation, the stadium and adjacent sports hall were damaged by Hurricane Irma, delaying the project's completion to August 2018. Installation of the field's lighting, the final portion of the project, was expected to be complete in late 2018 or early 2019. In total, the renovation cost 2.8 million euros.[10] Further improvements were made in 2021.[11]
By August 2023, the condition of the stadium's playing surface was a concern for event organizers. The surface was expected to be replaced the following year.[12] Originally a compacted dirt surface, an artificial turf pitch would be laid with assistance by the French Football Federation, in addition to further upgrades to the stadium locker rooms.[13][14]
Panoramic
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References
[edit]- ↑ "À propos" (in French). Collectivity of Saint Martin. Retrieved 13 August 2026.
- ↑ "ANNUAIRE DES ASSOCIATIONS 2024-205" (PDF) (in French). Government of Saint Martin. Retrieved 13 August 2026.
- ↑ "Football : La Coupe de Noël 2024 a trouvé son épilogue" (in French). SXM Breaking News. Retrieved 13 August 2026.
- ↑ "Football (Tournoi U11 de Saint-Louis Stars) : Junior Stars (1) vainqueur au bout du suspense contre la Juventus de Saint-Martin !" (in French). Fax Info. Retrieved 13 August 2026.
- ↑ "NFT profile". National Football Teams. Retrieved 13 August 2026.
- ↑ "Stade Vanterpool : début des travaux" (in French). Le Pelican Journal. Retrieved 13 August 2026.
- ↑ "Infrastructures : Sportives / Réouverture du stade Jean-Louis Vanterpool lundi 29 novembre : la bonne nouvelle du jour pour les écoles et associations sportives !" (in French). Fax Info. Retrieved 13 August 2026.
- ↑ "Carti and Vanterpool Stadiums: closed for renovation". Soualiga Post. Retrieved 13 August 2026.
- ↑ "Vanterpool Stadium: work begins Monday, June 27". Soualiga Post. Retrieved 13 August 2026.
- ↑ "JL Vanterpool stadium repairs to be completed in September". The Daily Herald. Retrieved 13 August 2026.
- ↑ "Stade Jean-Louis Vanterpool : Réouverture après travaux" (in French). SXM Breaking News. Retrieved 13 August 2026.
- ↑ "Ticket Sport : un succès de plus !" (in French). Le 97150. Retrieved 13 August 2026.
- ↑ "PROCÈS-VERBAL N°7 COMMISSION FÉDÉRALE DES TERRAINS ET INSTALLATIONS SPORTIVES" (PDF) (in French). French Football Federation. Retrieved 13 August 2026.
- ↑ "Rénovation : Le stade JL Vanterpool équipé bientôt d'une pelouse synthétique" (in French). Fax Info. Retrieved 13 August 2026.