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2011-12 DU Season Highlights - University of Denver Athletics

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www.<strong>Denver</strong>Pioneers.com<br />

MAGNESS ARENA<br />

The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Denver</strong> opened its doors to one <strong>of</strong> the fi nest athletic facilities in all the country on September 15, 1999. The commitment to<br />

supporting the athletics program is evident by the state-<strong>of</strong>-the-art facilities in which the teams practice and compete.<br />

Daniel L. Ritchie Center for Sports & Wellness<br />

The 440,000-square-foot Daniel L. Ritchie Center for Sports & Wellness serves as the fi tness and recreation hub for the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Denver</strong><br />

community as well as for citizens <strong>of</strong> the metropolitan area.<br />

With its timeless architecture and state-<strong>of</strong>-the-art facilities, the center is named after the <strong>University</strong>’s 16th Chancellor, Daniel L. Ritchie, in<br />

recognition <strong>of</strong> his leadership and dedication. It is the home <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong>’s athletics program, which fi elds 17 men’s and women’s NCAA<br />

Division I teams.<br />

The Ritchie Center is also home to the world-class Coors Fitness Center, a full array <strong>of</strong> youth and adult recreation programs, and venues for civic<br />

and entertainment events. In May <strong>of</strong> 2010 the Pat Bowlen Training Center opened its doors, serving as the main strength and conditioning<br />

center for the Pioneers’ 17 varsity sports programs.<br />

Magness Arena<br />

Magness Arena is a multi-functional, state-<strong>of</strong>-the art facility that features 7,200 seats for basketball, 6,026 seats for hockey and up to 8,000<br />

seats for concerts. The arena is named after local cable entrepreneur Bob Magness, who donated $10 million toward the project. Numerous<br />

individuals, corporations and foundations contributed to the Ritchie Center, which cost approximately $75 million. Lead donors are recognized<br />

on the panels <strong>of</strong> the Williams Tower, which is located outside the west entrance to the Ritchie Center. Magness Arena saw one <strong>of</strong> its largest<br />

crowds in 2007 as the Pioneer women’s basketball team played host to Duke <strong>University</strong> (11/11/07) in front <strong>of</strong> 6,635 fans.<br />

Television<br />

Magness Arena is “television ready” for the production <strong>of</strong> games. The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Denver</strong> and ROOT Sports will direct and produce select<br />

Pioneer home games in 20<strong>12</strong>-13 without the use <strong>of</strong> a truck.<br />

City <strong>of</strong> <strong>Denver</strong><br />

The city <strong>of</strong> <strong>Denver</strong> is centrally located and has a major international airport - making it easy to travel to and from <strong>Denver</strong> to anywhere in the<br />

country in a short amount <strong>of</strong> time. <strong>Denver</strong> is home to one <strong>of</strong> the biggest media markets, including The <strong>Denver</strong> Post and fi ve local television<br />

stations.<br />

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