DEDMON CENTER
Opened in 1981, the Dedmon Center, a versatile athletic complex on the
Other improvements to the Dedmon Center include a new high-tech light-
campus of Radford University, underwent a multi-million dollar facelift,
ing system with shutter capabilities, enhancing the pre-game as well as
which makes it one of the premier collegiate athletic facilities in the Big
in-game atmosphere. The improved lighting creates a more viewer-friendly
South Conference and Mid-Atlantic region.
picture for the television audience.
The Radford University volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball teams
The Dedmon Center houses the department’s new Learning Enhancement
call the main arena of the Dedmon Center home.
Center (LEC), dedicated to student-athlete support services and a state-ofthe-art, over 16,000 square-ft., weight room and sports performance cen-
The hardwood floor was produced by Horner Flooring, located in Dollar
ter, dedicated to the needs of the University’s 16 Division I athletic teams.
Bay, Michigan and founded in 1891. Along with Radford University, Horner Flooring can be found at Allen Fieldhouse (University of Kansas), The
The complex features several adjoining facilities, including intramural
Breslin Center (Michigan State University), The Kohl Center (University
soccer, football and softball fields and intercollegiate fields and courts for
of Wisconsin), Siegel Center (Virginia Commonwealth University) and the
baseball, softball and tennis. In addition, Patrick D. Cupp Stadium adds a
Georgia Dome, which hosted the 2002 NCAA Final Four.
intercollegiate soccer, women’s lacrosse, track and field complex.
Branch Builds, Inc. (Roanoke, Va.) was responsible for the largest part of
One of the more amazing things about the Dedmon Center is its versatility.
the renovations, which consisted of replacing the facilities’ air-supported
The arena area can be customized to the current needs, including setting
fabric roof with a more modernized fabric structure, supported by nine
up a 3,200-seat arena for basketball and volleyball. The arena is also used
steel trusses. By replacing the air-supported roof, a new air conditioning
for concerts, graduation and other large university events.
and air circulation system is being installed throughout the facility, making it more adaptable for all seasons and a more comfortable and quiet environment.
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