- Regents Center
Infobox_Stadium
stadium_name = Regents Center
location = Luther CollegeDecorah ,Iowa 52101
opened =1964
owner =Luther College
operator =Luther College
former_names = The Fieldhouse (1964 -1991 )
tenants =Luther College Norse (IIAC) (1964 -present)
seating_capacity = 2,600Regents Center is an arena located on the campus of
Luther College inDecorah ,Iowa . The arena is home to theLuther College Norse Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Volleyball & Wrestling teams. During inclement weather, Luther's commencement ceremonies are held in the arena.History
The arena was completed in 1964 as a replacement for the C.K. Preus Gymnasium, which was destroyed by fire in 1961. The arena was originally known as The Fieldhouse. In addition to athletics, the arena was the home of Luther's music ensemble concerts until the completion of the Center for Faith and Life in 1978. Through 2001, Luther's performance of Handel's Messiah was held in the arena.
An addition featuring new facilities for indoor track and other sports was completed in 1991, upon which the building was renamed the Regents Center. Another addition, the Legends Fitness for Life Center, was completed in 2001.
External links
* [http://www.luther.edu/map/regents.html Luther College Regents Center page]
* [http://sports.luther.edu/facilities/gym.html Luther College Regents Center athletics page]
* [http://sports.luther.edu/men/football/index.html Luther Norse]
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