New sports complex opens in Sioux Center, IA

SIOUX CENTER, Iowa (Dakota Information Now) – $8 million and months of exhausting work later, and formally the American State Financial institution Sports activities Advanced is prepared for motion.

Collaboration and momentum have been the themes of Friday’s grand opening of the extremely anticipated venture in Sioux Middle, Iowa. Town and Dordt College labored collectively to plan the 250 by 470 foot domed advanced.

“This facility exemplifies momentum for our city, for our college, for our neighborhood, for our area, and for our state.” Dordt College President. Erik Hoekstra mentioned.

The sports activities advanced is a good illustration of Dordt’s progress in recent times. Hoekstra mentioned that they’ve grown 33 % within the final decade, and that their success could be attributed to the neighborhood round it.

“I feel our location is one thing vital. Sioux Middle is simply the perfect place to have a school. The neighborhood when it comes to schooling, healthcare, a powerful metropolis, trade, and appreciation for schooling is right here.” Hoekstra mentioned.

The ability was additionally constructed with growth in thoughts.

“Whereas this facility is historic on many ranges, historical past additionally tells us this may seemingly not be the final joint-use enterprise we embark upon collectively.” Dordt Director of Athletics Ross Douma mentioned.

“That is the crowning jewel and our newest one. It gained’t be our final one.” Hoekstra mentioned.

Whereas Friday marks the grand opening, there’s already been some occasions hosted on the advanced. Hoekstra mentioned he’s loved seeing the neighborhood use the area he envisioned 5 years in the past.

“It’s simply an unbelievable blessing. That’s actually the place the enjoyment is, so ribbon cuttings are nice, however to see this facility in use is my actual pleasure.” Hoekstra mentioned.

Whereas nothing is at present deliberate for future growth, Hoekstra mentioned that’s may embrace courts for volleyball, basketball, tennis, and even pickleball.

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