America First Event Center facts for kids
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| Location | 351 University Boulevard Cedar City, UT 84720 |
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| Coordinates | 37°40′32″N 113°04′23″W / 37.67556°N 113.07306°W |
| Owner | Southern Utah University |
| Operator | Southern Utah University |
| Capacity | 5,300 |
| Opened | 1985 |
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| Southern Utah Thunderbirds (NCAA) (1985-present) |
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The America First Event Center is a super cool sports and event building in Cedar City, Utah. It's a big place where lots of exciting things happen! This arena opened its doors in 1985. It's the home base for the Southern Utah University sports teams, known as the Thunderbirds.
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What Happens at the Event Center?
This awesome building is a "multi-purpose arena." That means it's used for many different activities! It has 5,300 seats, so lots of fans can come and watch. The America First Event Center is where the Southern Utah Thunderbirds play their basketball, volleyball, and gymnastics games. Imagine cheering on your favorite team in such a big, lively place!
Home of the Thunderbirds!
The Southern Utah Thunderbirds are the sports teams from Southern Utah University. They compete in the NCAA, which is a big organization for college sports. When you visit the America First Event Center, you can watch these talented student-athletes compete. It's a great way to support your local university and enjoy some thrilling sports action.
More Than Just Sports: The Utah Summer Games
The America First Event Center isn't just for college sports. It's also a very important place for the Utah Summer Games. This is a huge event where athletes from all over Utah come to compete in many different sports. The Event Center is the main spot for many of these competitions. It's like a mini-Olympics for Utah!
A New Name for a Great Place
For many years, this arena was known as the Centrum Arena. But in 2017, it got a new name: the America First Event Center! This change happened because of a special agreement with a company called America First Credit Union. They helped support the university, and in return, the arena was named after them. It's a common way for businesses to help support sports and community venues.
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