USAFA'S Clune Arena - Home Falcon Basketball

HERITAGE MINUTE

Covering nearly five acres of terrain and encompassing three distinct sporting areas, the Cadet Field House plays host to a number of events, not all athletic in nature. The largest of the three venues, in terms of seating capacity, is Clune Arena. ----more----

This 6,200-seat venue is best known as the home of Falcon basketball, but also hosts volleyball, wrestling, and the annual Wing Open boxing championships. The arena’s first basketball game was played on November thirtieth, 1968, a loss to the University of Colorado. The first victory came two days later as the Falcons defeated Valparaiso. In addition to sporting events, Clune Arena has played host to concerts, cadet award ceremonies, high school graduation ceremonies, and major speeches. At least two former United States Presidents have spoken in Clune Arena, Gerald Ford in 1979, and Jimmy Carter in 1985. The venue was named Clune Arena during a dedication ceremony on December sixth, 1993. Colonel John Clune, Navy Class of ’54, served as the Air Force Academy’s Director of Athletics from November 1975 until July 1991. During his tenure, the Academy began a comprehensive 10-sport women’s program and joined the Western Athletic Conference.

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