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Test 2- Atheletics
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Undergraduate 2
01/17/2011

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Creed Stanza 1
Definition
"I believe that this is a practical world and that i can count only on what I earn. Therefore, I believe in work, hard work."
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Beard-Eaves Memorial Coliseum
Definition

Year: 1969

-Named after Jeff Beard who was the Athletic Director of Auburn for 22 years. And after Joel H. Eaves who was a former basketball coach for Auburn starting in 1949. 

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 Current Use of Beard-Eaves Memorial Coliseum 

 

Definition

-Used by the Department of Kinesiology

-It has 3 floors and seats 10,500

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James E. Martin Aquatic Center
Definition

Year: 1993

-The facility was opened in 1993 and is named after James E. Martin, the 14th president of Auburn University because he spearheaded the project.

-The design of the pool incorporates a state of the art gutter system to absorb waves.

-The NCAA Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving Championships have been held here as well as the US Open.

-The pool rated the 3rd fastest pool in the nation in 2002 by Sports Illustrated.

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Current Use of James E. Martin Aquatics Center
Definition

-It is home to both Auburn University and Auburn High School swimmers and divers.

-The Aquatics Center houses an Olympic-size pool with two moveable bulkheads which allow for variable distance competition and simultaneous diving, the old pool which is used as a warm-up and instructional pool and a new outdoor pool.

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Samford Stadium at Hitchcock Field at Plainsman Park
Definition

Year: 1996

-This has been the site of Auburn baseball since 1950.

-It was renamed Hitchcock field at Plainsman Park in 1997 in honor of the great athletes of the 1930's, Jimmy and Billy Hitchcock.

-It was renamed Samford Stadium at Hitchcock field at Plainsman Park in 2003 after longtime trustee member Jimmy Samford.

-Samford Stadium at Hitchcock Field at Plainsman Park was voted the best collegiate baseball facility in the country by Baseball America prior to the 2003 season.

-Features a 30 foot "green monster".

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Current Use of Samford Stadium at Hitchcock Field at Plainsman Park
Definition

-It is home to Auburn's baseball team.

-It seats 4,096.

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Pat Dye Field at Jordan-Hare Stadium

 

Definition

Year: 1939

-Named for Ralph "Shug" Jordan, Auburn's all-time winningest football coach and Clifford Leroy Hare, a member of Auburn's first football team. It was first opened and dedicated on Nov. 30, 1939 at the Auburn-Florida game which resulted in a 7-7 tie.

-It is the nation's twelfth largest stadium in the NCAA.

-The stadium is the fifth largest city in Alabama on game-days.

-Jordan-Hare has a capacity of 87,451.

-The field was named after Pat Dye, Auburn's football coach from 1981-1992. Under Dye, the Tigers won 4 SEC Championships, including 3 years in a row.  

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The Student Activity Center 

 

Definition

Year: 1984

-There are plans for a new Student Recreation Center

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Current Use of the Student Activity Center
Definition

-Auburn's volleyball team holds matches here.

-The Act houses 7 basketball courts that also serve as volleyball and badminton courts.

-A recreational weight room, equipped with both free weights and multi-use machines and a fitness room is open to all Auburn students and faculty members.

-Equipment such as basketballs, volleyball and badminton can be checked out for use in the facility. 

-Your TigerCard is need to access the facility. 

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Athletic Complex

 

 

Definition

Year: 1989

-The athletic complex was financed through multi-million dollar athletic department revenues, to provide a fully functional facility for student-athletes, football coaches and support activities.

-In addition, Bo Jackson's Heisman trophy as well as all Bowl trophies are located in a reception room in the buildings.

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Current Use of the Athletic Complex
Definition

-The Auburn Athletic Complex houses the Athletic Department.

-It has 3 floors, the first empties out onto the practice football field and has locker rooms, equipment rooms and training rooms. The building also houses coaches' offices, meeting rooms, TV equipment and film rooms. 

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Charlotte Lowder Student Athlete Development Center

 

Definition

Year: 2004

-The 33,000 sq. foot facility, built above the James E. Tatum Strength and Conditioning Center uses wireless technology in classrooms that integrate computer and video capabilities. 

 

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Current Use of the Charlotte Lowder Student Athlete Development Center
Definition
-The center is used for the Tiger Tutor athletic program and Academic Counselor offices.
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Auburn Arena

 

Definition

Year: 2010

-The building has men's and women's locker room suites, lounges, and team meeting rooms, a strength and conditioning center, a two-court practice facility will enable the men's and women's teams to practice simultaneously while the arena is in use for other purposes.

-In addition, there are coaches' offices, the Auburn University Athletic Ticket Office, an AU Team Store, the relocated Lovelace Museum, and two food courts.

-It contains more than 12,000 sq. feet of banquet/entertainment space, its design allows for use for other events such as concerts, convocations and other community gatherings. 

-The new arena is Auburn's fifth home arena in over 100 years of basketball.

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Current Use of Auburn Arena
Definition

-It's capacity is 9,600.

-The new arena features chair back seats along with bleacher seating for students located on the court level. 

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