The new sports arena spans 76,000 square feet and includes an aquatic centre with a 25-meter competition pool, basketball arena with 1,200 seating capacity and a volleyball arena with 300 seating capacity. It also includes intramural courts, student fitness centre with free weights and cardio machines, and aerobics rooms.
In addition to that, the sports facility also features 4,000 square feet wellness centre, 1,600 square feet sports rehabilitation centre, bowling alley, Papa John’s pizza area, coach’s offices, VIP suite, team film room, indoor track and a broadcast media suite.
A conference room for the coach is featured on the upper floor of the facility, which is named after women’s basketball coach Mike Bona. An outdoor patio provides a relaxing atmosphere for students as well as Franklin Springs community members.
Future plans include the addition of a new complex next door that will include baseball and softball fields, eight tennis courts, a soccer field, lacrosse field, and a sports field house with locker room facilities.
The new sports arena was officially opened on 6 October 2012.
