Orlando Jai-Alai
Orlando Jai-alai was a renowned fronton located at 6405 South US Highway 17-92, Casselberry, Florida. Opened in 1962, it was one of Florida's five frontons and stood among the state's premier facilities for the fast-paced Basque sport.
Over the years, Orlando Jai-alai hosted some of Florida's top pelotaris and became a key venue for major tournaments, most notably the Citrus Tournament and the NAJF Tournament of Champions. Fans enjoyed the excitement of live matches as well as the fronton's simulcast facilities.
Orlando Jai-alai had the following court dimensions:
- Overhead: 48 feet
- Length: 180 feet
- Width: 50 feet
Some of the top players who competed at Orlando Jai-alai included:
- Barronio
- Gallardo
- Aperri
- Olabe
- Kompa
- Larru
- Victor
- Azpiri
- Don
- Gino
Despite its storied history, Orlando Jai-alai closed in 2015, marking the end of decades of thrilling jai-alai action in Central Florida. While the fronton is no longer operational, it remains a celebrated part of Florida's Jai-alai legacy and is remembered for the talent and excitement it brought to the sport.