Wachs Arena

Barnett Center
Interactive map of Barnett Center
LocationAberdeen, South Dakota
OwnerNorthern State University
OperatorNorthern State University
Capacity8,057 (arena)
SurfaceMulti-surface
Construction
Broke ground1986
Opened1987
Renovated2011
Tenants
Northern State Wolves: (men's & women's basketball, volleyball, and Wrestling)
South Dakota State "B" boys basketball (1989–present)

The Wachs Arena is an 8,057 seat multi-purpose arena in Aberdeen, South Dakota, United States. The Wachs Arena is home to the Don Meyer Court, named after long-time winning coach Don Meyer. The Arena is located in the Barnett Center; which holds swimming pool, wrestling room, weight room, training room, auxiliary gym, eight locker rooms, classrooms and offices, plus a 160-meter indoor track and a wooden basketball court.[1] It was the Home of a Presidential visit to the Area by President George W. Bush October 31, 2002[2]

References

  1. ^ "Northern State University - Northern State Facilities". Northernstatewolves.com. Archived from the original on October 22, 2013. Retrieved 23 September 2017.
  2. ^ "Aberdeen Prepares For Presidential Visit". KELOLAND News. Retrieved 23 September 2017.

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