The Wachs Arena is an 8,057 seat multi-purpose arena in Aberdeen, South Dakota, United States.
Location | Aberdeen, SD |
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Owner | Northern State University |
Operator | Northern State University |
Capacity | 8,057 (Arena) |
Surface | Multi-surface |
Construction | |
Broke ground | 1986 |
Opened | 1987 |
Renovated | 2011 |
Tenants | |
Northern State University: (Men's & Women's Basketball, Volleyball, and Wrestling) South Dakota State "B" Boys Basketball (1989-present) |
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]
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