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Sky Sox Stadium / Colorado
Springs Sky Sox
| Year Opened | 1988 |
| Capacity | 8,500 |
| Dimensions | 350L, 385LC, 410C, 385RC, 350R |
| Surface | Grass |
| League | Pacific Coast League |
| Level | Class AAA |
| Affiliation | Colorado Rockies |
| Web Site | www.skysox.com |
| Online Broadcasts | Yes |
| Online Ticket Sales | Yes |
| Phone | 719/591-SOXX |
| Address | 4385 Tutt Boulevard, Colorado Springs |
| History |
Located at the edge of Colorado Springs, Sky Sox Stadium isn't regarded as being a gem of the minor leagues, mostly due to its location -- the outskirts of Colorado Springs -- and atmosphere -- strictly utilitarian. Technically speaking, Sky Sox Stadium doesn't meet current Class AAA guidelines for new stadiums: it only has 6,000 fixed seats (current guidelines call for 10,000), and while it has 18 luxury suites, it doesn't have the usual amenities found in other Class AAA ballparks, which is why Sky Sox management has been seeking a new ballpark. It's not a surprise that the Sky Sox' average attendance in 2002 was 3,927; only the Calgary Cannons (since departed for Albuquerque) drew fewer fans in the Pacific Coast League.
The price tag for Sky Sox Stadium was $3.7 million.
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