Kibbie Activity Center

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Address: University of Idaho Kibbie Activity Center, Room 107 Moscow, ID 83844-2307 (208) 885-7928 Tenant: Idaho Vandals (NCAA) Opened: 1976 Surface: Artificial Capacity: 18,500 Conference: WAC

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Greetings from the Kibbie A.S.U.I. Activity Center, a multi-use athletic/recreation/special event facility serving the needs of the University of Idaho students, faculty, staff, and regional community. The facility known locally as the "Dome" was named after a former student - William H. Kibbie, who donated $300,000 towards the construction of the building and for the Associated Students of the University of Idaho who continue to help support the facility.

The Kibbie is located on the western edge of campus across the street from the University Library and the Memorial Gym/Swim Center complex. The Kibbie is bordered on the north by the School of Law and by the UI Golf Course on the south. The Kibbie complex includes the university outdoor track (recently named "Dan O'Brien Track and Field Complex"), two grass practice fields, and a large parking lot

The Idaho Vandals are housed in the Kibbie-which includes areas for their academic, administrative, competitive and training needs. Daily recreational users include -joggers, walkers, weight lifters, racquetball and handball players, plus users of the cardiovascular equipment.

Seasonally, the Kibbie is used for soccer, football, ultimate frisbee, basketball, track and field, and tennis. In addition, physical education classes, intramural sports, club sports, and ROTC training occurs year round in the Kibbie. Kibbie "special events" include the university commencement, concerts, conferences, trade shows, a circus, and any other unique events that can be scheduled.

Kibbie Facts, Figures, Features

Seating:
15,820 permanent seats

2,000 portable bleacher seats

1,500 folding chairs

40'x60' portable staging

Setup:
The artificial football field (the "Magic Carpet") is designed to roll out in approximately 2 hours or roll in within 1 hour. This magic is accomplished with the help of forced air, large rollers, and ten winch lines.

Construction History:
1975 Dome roof, end walls, multi-purpose sports floor installed.

1982 East end addition constructed, containing administrative offices of Kibbie Management, Athletic Department, Weight room, Racquetball courts, and Locker rooms.

1990 Astro Turf Magic Carpet installed

1991 Video replay system installed.

1991 New polyeurthane sports floor installed

1993 New ADA spectator platforms constructed.

1994 Renovated weight room.

1994 New cardiovascular equipment installed.

1995 New sound and light system installed.

1995 New scoreboard.

1995 New Basketball court and bleachers.

Dimensions:
Kibbie Center has a floor area of 93,550 sq ft. The height of the Dome ceiling from the floor is 150ft (14 story building). The roof arch spans 400ft, covering 4.45 acres.

Source: University of Idaho Sports Information Office

June 24, 1999
Copyright 1999 MediaVentures

The University of Idaho will play all its home games at Martin Stadium at Washington State University to qualify for NCAA Division 1-A status. U of IÕs Kibbie Dome is too small for the rating. The school has a five year lease for the venue. Once the school is certified for 1-A status, it must only average 20,000 per game over the season and that would allow it to use the 16,000-seat Kibbie Dome for all games except those that draw the most fans. Idaho will pay $7,500 per game for use of Martin Stadium. Idaho will get all ticket revenue.

Martin Stadium 1999-2004 NCAA 1869-Present

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