Luis T. Diaz Coliseum
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Luis T. Diaz Coliseum is the main arena in Aguadilla , Puerto Rico. It is located on Marina Street facing the Atlantic Ocean. Currently seats 2,500+ for basketball & volleyball games and it's the former home of the Las Divas de Aguadilla of the Female Superior Volleyball League. Named after Luis T. Diaz who taught sports to the youth of the city. Formerly home to the Aguadilla Sharks of the National Superior Basketball League as well.

History

The Coliseum opened to the public in 1971 as the main arena in the city hosting many events like Basketball games ,Volleyball games, Pro Wrestling events, Church Gatherings among others.

In the lobby there is a plaque of Luis T. Diaz and in a room showing a lot of trophies from various sports and a picture of the 2006 Aguadilla Divas
Aguadilla Divas
Aguadilla Divas is a defunct female professional volleyball team that has played in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico at their home arena Luis T. Diaz Coliseum until January 4, 2006. They were part of the Female Superior Volleyball League. Mr...

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The Coliseum was renovated in 2005 when the city learned that the Divas were coming to play in the building. Also the Coliseum hosts city activities, Pro Wrestling events from both IWA
IWA
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, Caribbean Pro Wrestling and the WWC
World Wrestling Council
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, Elementary, Middle & High School Graduation Celebrations.

Current Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
Hillary Rodham Clinton
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appeared in the Coliseum on Saturday May 25, 2008 making the first Presidential Candidate to appear in the coliseum.
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