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Academia Militar das Agulhas Negras (AMAN)

Southeast region / Rio de Janeiro / Resende

Booking and enquiries

  • Academia Militar das Agulhas Negras (AMAN) Rodovia Presidente Dutra, km 306 , Resende, Rio de Janeiro
  • Get in touch with: Major Ivo de Araújo Lima Menezes +55 24 3388 4774 / + 55 24 99918 6566 majivo94@yahoo.com.br

Services

  • Controlled access and security personnel on site
  • Multimedia room
  • Strength and conditioning room

The Academia Militar das Agulhas Negras (AMAN) is located in the city of Resende, Rio de Janeiro state (Southeast Region of Brazil). The venue is experienced in hosting national sporting events. It is suitable for Basketball and Modern Pentathlon training, and offers strength and conditioning and multimedia rooms. Access is controlled, with security personnel available on site.

Experience in sporting events:

In 2005, the AMAN hosted the Campeonato Brasileiro de Pentatlo Moderno (Brazilian Modern Pentathlon Championship). Every year, the academy takes part in NAVAMAER, a national level competition among the Brazilian Army, Navy, and Air Force Academies, covering Athletics, Basketball, Fencing, Football, Judo, Swimming, Shooting and Volleyball.

About the city:

The city of Resende is located in the western region of Rio de Janeiro state (Southeast Region of Brazil), 162km from the capital. It has a population of 119,769 (IBGE index), sits at an altitude of 408m, and is located at the foot of the massif of the Pico das Agulhas Negras.

SPORTS OFFERED AT THE CAMP AND SPORT VENUE SPECIFICATIONS

Olympic sports

Basketball

Number of courts (28m x 15m): 1
Clear height: 9.9m
Wooden floor
Line markings: painted lines
Maximum lighting level: 680lux

Modern Pentathlon

Access to fencing pistes
Swimming pool

Distance Chart

Distances
Nearest airport Aeroporto Internacional Antonio Carlos Jobim (Galeão) - Rio de Janeiro/Rio de Janeiro
Distance to nearest airport (km) 161
Nearest port Porto do Rio de Janeiro
Distance to nearest port (km) 164
Distance to nearest major hospital (km) 1.9

Climate information - Resende


Climate information - Resende

 

Notes:
1. Average values of past 10 years.
 
Source: INMET

Climate information - Rio de Janeiro


Climate information - Rio de Janeiro

 

Notes:
1. Daily minimum temperature may reach 14°C from May to July.
2. Average values of past 10 years.
 
Source: INMET
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