The Challenge Stadium is the premier sports complex in the western suburbs of Perth, Western Australia. It was opened in 1982 and is home to the Western Australian Institute of Sport. It is currently the home venue of the Perth Wildcats basketball team and Perth Orioles netball team. Perth is the capital city of Western Australia. ... Motto: Cygnis Insignis (Distinguished by its swans) Nickname: Wildflower State Other Australian states and territories Capital Perth Government Governor Premier Const. ... 1982 is a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Perth Wildcats are an Australian basketball team competing in the National Basketball League. ...
The complex features an Olympic-standard aquatic centre, a gym, an adverture training course, two arenas and several basketball courts, as well as cafes, childcare centres, a sports store, accomodation and a museum. Regular exhibitions and Expos are hosted throughout the year as well as many national and international sporting events such as the FINA Swimming Championships.