Stadium Name: | Barnett Center |
Location: | Aberdeen, SD |
Broke Ground: | 1986 |
Opened: | 1987 |
Renovated: | 2011 |
Owner: | Northern State University |
Operator: | Northern State University |
Surface: | Multi-surface |
Tenants: | Northern State University (Men's & Women's Basketball, Volleyball, and Wrestling) |
Seating Capacity: | 8,057 (Arena) |
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]