Hamilton Field House

{{Short description|Multi-purpose venue at the University of Central Oklahoma}}

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| stadium_name = Hamilton Field House

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| location = 100 N. University Ave
Edmond, OK 73034

| coordinates = {{Coord|35.660064|-97.471752|display=it}}

| broke_ground = 1963

| built =

| opened = January 8, 1965

| renovated = 2001

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| owner = University of Central Oklahoma

| operator = University of Central Oklahoma

| surface = Multi-surface

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| former_names = Broncho Field House

| tenants = Central Oklahoma Bronchos Men's & Women's Basketball
Central Oklahoma Bronchos wrestling
Central Oklahoma Bronchos women's volleyball

| seating_capacity = 3,000

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Hamilton Field House is a 3,000-seat multi-purpose on the campus of the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) in Edmond, Oklahoma, and is home to the Central Oklahoma Bronchos men's and women's basketball teams, as well as volleyball, and wrestling.

History

It opened on January 8, 1965 when the Central Oklahoma men’s basketball team defeated intrastate rival Northeastern State University 64–52. Prior to this the Bronchos played in the much smaller Wantland Hall, which now serves as the university's physical education building.{{cite web |title=Wantland Hall|url=https://www.uco.edu/administration/facilities/uco-eg-buildings/wantland-hall.asp|publisher=University of Central Oklahoma|accessdate=March 23, 2015}} The 3,000-seat facility was renamed from Hamilton Field House in 1993 in honor of longtime coach and athletic director Dale E. Hamilton, the driving force in the building’s planning and construction.{{cite web |title=The Building Years|url=http://www.uco.edu/125/_files/1975-1996-Banner.pdf|publisher=University of Central Oklahoma Athletics|accessdate=March 23, 2015}}{{cite web |title=UCO to Rename Field House After Living Legend Hamilton|url=http://newsok.com/uco-to-rename-field-house-after-living-legend-hamilton/article/2429155/?page=1|publisher=newsok.com|accessdate=March 23, 2015}} It was previously known as Broncho Field House. Hamilton Field House is also the home facility for the volleyball and wrestling teams. Numerous other events, including the university’s graduation ceremonies, are held in the building.{{cite web |title=Hamilton Field House|url=http://www.bronchosports.com/sports/2011/6/10/WREST_0610114357.aspx?path=wrestling|publisher=University of Central Oklahoma Athletics|accessdate=March 23, 2015}} The facility was renovated before the 2001-02 season, including chairback seats installed near the arena floor level.

References

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Category:College basketball venues in Oklahoma

Category:Central Oklahoma Bronchos basketball

Category:Buildings and structures in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma

Category:Basketball venues in Oklahoma

Category:1965 establishments in Oklahoma

Category:Sports venues completed in 1965

Category:College volleyball venues in the United States

Category:College wrestling venues in the United States