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Iowa’s Wrestling Facility to be Named for Iowa Supporters

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At the University of Iowa, our wrestlers know what it takes to reach the pinnacle of sport. Their accomplishments are heralded around the globe, and Hawkeye wrestlers have helped advance the sport beyond the confines of Iowa City.

Today, the UI Athletics Department is committed to building a state-of-the-art wrestling facility that supports that mission and stands the test of time.

Hawkeye supporters are stepping forward to produce Carver Circle, a world-class Iowa Wrestling training environment that celebrates our past, provides for our present, and builds for our future.

Every aspect of the Hawkeye Wrestling program is executed at the highest level, thoughtfully engineered with positive energy and purpose; Carver Circle will be no exception. The new facility will support Iowa Wrestling’s championships standards and validate Iowa City’s reputation as the greatest wrestling city in the world.

We thank you for joining us on this championship journey.

"This is an important step forward for the Iowa Wrestling program. We put constant thought and evaluation into everything we do, and we do it with great energy to make sure we are operating at the highest level. We are thankful that we are able to continue moving forward."

Tom Brands, University of Iowa Wrestling Head Coach

The proposed facility, funded entirely by gifts, will be located south of Carver-Hawkeye Arena and connected to the arena by tunnel. It will include an expanded training space and feature a Hall of Champions that showcases the program’s legendary history — including 23 NCAA team titles, 35 Big Ten Conference team titles, 84 NCAA individual championships, and 335 All-America honors.

The new facility will also allow the university to continue its tradition of hosting the world’s top senior level and international wrestling events, including the U.S. Olympic Trials and the United World Wrestling Cup, which attract tens of thousands of wrestling fans to Iowa City and delivers a multi-million dollar economic impact to the community.

The Hawkeye wrestling team will continue to compete in its home at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, known internationally as a wrestling mecca and the NCAA leader in attendance in each of the last 14 seasons.

"The Iowa wrestling program has a legendary history and we are committed to continuing its momentum. This facility will have a significant impact on our wrestling program and athletics department. We truly thank the contributors who have already stepped forward with leadership commitments, as this project will be funded entirely by private support.

Gary Barta, Henry B. and Patricia B. Tippie Director of Athletics Chair