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Texas will be the second state in the U.S. to host a Jai Alai fronton after Florida. The Lone Star State will construct a fronton for the world’s fastest ballgame with a capacity for 12,000 spectators. It will serve to reactivate this Basque sport in Texas, and is seen to employ about 45 pelotaris. Texas Jai Alai is slated to open in 2009.
Located just north of the city of Dallas in the Plano area, the fronton will be located near a commercial complex that will be a big help to attendance in Texas Jai Alai. It will also count on the additional help of restaurants, a cafeteria and day-care center. Texas Jai Alai will have a capacity of 12,000 spectators and its court will have dimensions that comply with that of the traditional frontons of Cesta Punta.
The officials of Texas Jai Alai have already asked the Federation of the International of the Basque Ball to let it hold the celebration of the Championship in 2010.
Texas Jai Alai is expected to house luxury suites, gift shops, a VIP Section and concession areas. Texas Jai Alai also plans to offer free Jai Alai lessons to kids with the hope of grooming future professional players.
Texas Jai Alai plans to be open to the public 11 months in a year, with 12 game performances Tuesday to Saturday.