2011 Community Profile - Chamber Organizer

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athletiC events
university of north
dakota
envy of the hockey world
At over 400,000 square feet,
Ralph Engelstad Arena features
a suite level with 48 luxury suites
and 2 mini suites. The ice level has
state-of-the-art locker and training
rooms for the Fighting Sioux, with a
huge weight-training area, players’
lounge and classroom/study area.
The main concourse level has a
lobby for ticket sales, administrative
offices, the Sioux Shop and a
spacious ‘traditions area’ featuring
trophies, photos, and All-Americans.
The arena seats just under 12,000
and is typically at capacity for
Fighting Sioux men’s hockey games.
Wide, spacious concourses serve a
variety of stadium food and treats
and are complete with television
monitors. Thanks to the private
donation of Ralph Engelstad, the
University of North Dakota has a
facility that is truly the envy of all
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the NCAA and the world!
Besides Fighting Sioux hockey,
Ralph Engelstad Arena was
instrumental in bringing the 2005
World Junior Hockey Championship
to Grand Forks and has also
played host to a number of events
including the 2008 Men’s World
Curling Championship and concerts
such as Brad Paisley, Carrie
Underwood and more!
Court sports
Opened in August 2004, the
Betty Engelstad Sioux Center is the
home to UND men’s and women’s
basketball and volleyball. “The
Betty” seats 4,000 and has some
of the same amenities as “the
Ralph.” There are four regulationsize
basketball courts and four
regulation-size volleyball courts.
Behind the scenes, there are three
team locker rooms, a players lounge,
a study area and classroom space.
Gridiron action
Maybe football’s your favorite
“Fans of all ages can
find a sporting event
to cheer.”
spectator sport. Grand Forks’ premier events center/
convention facility, the Alerus Center, is home to UND
Fighting Sioux football. In addition, the Alerus Center has
the largest exhibit hall between Seattle and the Twin Cities.
With seating of over 13,000 for football or soccer and up
to 22,000 for entertainment events, it offers space for a
variety of events. Besides the main arena, the Alerus Center
also offers convention facilities for meetings of various
sizes.
varsity and Community sports
The University of North Dakota features women’s and
men’s hockey, basketball, world-class swimming and
diving, and other varsity sports. With its beautiful facilities,
UND is the place to root for the home team. UND also
sponsors the Sioux Kids Club, an opportunity for grade
school students to meet their favorite players and attend
occasional games for free.
Each year, various sports camps for area youth take
place on the campus of UND. These include basketball,
hockey, swimming, volleyball and football camps. UND
staff provide instruction and position sessions, with
an emphasis on small-group instruction and good
sportsmanship.
hiGh sChool sports
Grand Forks and East Grand Forks public and private
schools offer varsity sports, including football, hockey,