Champions Hall is the centerpiece of Centre College’s $55 million Initiative for Wellness and Athletic Excellence (IWAE), a bold transformation of the southern edge of this historic 200-year-old campus. The 135,000-square-foot facility redefines wellness and athletic performance, setting a new benchmark for top-ranked residential liberal arts colleges nationwide.
At the heart of Champions Hall is a world-class aquatics center featuring a 10-lane, 50-meter Olympic pool with a movable bulkhead, an integrated diving well with 1- and 3-meter diving boards, and seating for 700 spectators. Just steps away, a six-lane, 200-meter indoor track — named in honor of legendary Centre coach Lisa H. Owens — encircles a versatile turf infield. With seating for 800, this dynamic space hosts major campus events, including commencement, concerts and debates.
Beyond competition, Champions Hall is designed to promote whole-body wellness. A 6,000-square-foot strength and conditioning center fuels athletic training, while a dedicated nutrition hub offers an educational component to support student wellness. Hospitality and engagement areas, modern locker rooms and multipurpose spaces for activities such as yoga create an environment that fosters both individual and team success.
Architect of Record
MSA Sport
Cincinnati, Ohio
Suppliers
| Locker/Shower - Shower/Toilet Partitions | ASI Group |
| Pools - Chemical Control Systems | BECS Technology |
| Building Systems - Pre-Engineered Structures | Campana Building Consultants |
| Pools - Scoreboard/Timing Systems | Colorado Time Systems |
| Locker/Shower - Flooring | Dal-Tile Corp. |
| Pools - Deck/Basin Surface | Dal-Tile Corp. |
| Pools - Bleachers | Dant Clayton |
| Pools - Diving Boards | Duraflex International |
| Gymnasium/Field House/Arena - Scoreboards/Timing Systems | Formetco |
| Fitness Center - Flooring, Aerobics | Gerflor |
| Gymnasium/Field House/Arena - Bleachers/Grandstands | Irwin Seating Company |
| Gymnasium/Field House/Arena - Lighting | Lithonia Lighting |
| Pools - Heaters | Lochinvar |
| Fitness Center - Flooring, Fitness Center | Mondo |
| Indoor Sports Surfaces - Track | Mondo |
| Pools - Bulkheads | Paddock Pool Equipment Co.
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| Pools - Filtration Systems | Paddock Pool Equipment Co.
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| Pools - Gutters | Paddock Pool Equipment Co.
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| Pools - Ladders/Grab Bars | Paddock Pool Equipment Co.
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| Fitness Center - Free-Weight Equipment | PLAE |
| Fitness Center - Strength Equipment | PLAE |
| Pools - Ladders/Grab Bars | Spectrum Aquatics |
| Pools - Lane Markers | Spectrum Aquatics |
| Pools - Starting Blocks | Spectrum Aquatics |
| Pools - Lighting | SPI Lighting |
| Gymnasium/Field House/Arena - Divider Curtains | Sportsfield Specialties |
| Gymnasium/Field House/Arena - Track & Field Equipment | Sportsfield Specialties |
| Gymnasium/Field House/Arena - Wall Padding | Sportsfield Specialties |
| Locker/Shower - Swimsuit Extractors | SUITMATE by Extractor Corporation |
| Locker/Shower - Lockers | Summit Lockers |
| Indoor Sports Surfaces - Multipurpose | The Motz Group |
| Laundry - Dryers | UniMac |
| Laundry - Washers | UniMac |
