America First Event Center

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America First Event Center is a 5,300-seat multi-purpose arena in Cedar City, Utah. It was built in 1985. It is home to the Southern Utah University Thunderbirds basketball, volleyball and gymnastics teams. The America First Event Center is also the centerpiece venue for the Utah Summer Games.[1] The arena was previously known as the Centrum Arena but was renamed in 2017 as part of a naming rights deal with America First Credit Union valued at $1.5 million over 10 years.[2]

America First Event Center
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Location351 University Boulevard
Cedar City, UT 84720
Coordinates37°40′32″N 113°04′23″W / 37.67556°N 113.07306°W / 37.67556; -113.07306
OwnerSouthern Utah University
OperatorSouthern Utah University
Capacity5,300
Opened1985
Tenants
Southern Utah Thunderbirds (NCAA)
(1985-present)

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References

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  1. ^ "Utah Summer Games to feature 3 new athletic events". St. George News. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
  2. ^ "SUU renames Centrum Arena after America First Credit Union". Deseret News. 2017-09-28. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
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