Clarence T. C. Ching Athletics Complex

The Clarence T. C. Ching Athletics Complex located on the campus of the University of Hawaii at Manoa in Honolulu features a three-story building next to an all-purpose track and Clarence T. C. Ching Field.[1][2][3] The facility, built in 2015, includes locker rooms and a meeting room for Hawaii beach volleyball, cross country, women's soccer and track and field.[4][5] The Hawaii football team also utilizes the facility.[1][5]

Clarence T. C. Ching Athletics Complex
LocationHonolulu, Hawaii, USA
Coordinates21.2942936°N 157.8193375°W / 21.2942936; -157.8193375
OwnerUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa
OperatorHawaii Rainbow Warriors and Rainbow Wahine
Capacity4,100
Opened2015
Tenants
Hawaii Rainbow Wahine beach volleyball (NCAA)
Hawaii Rainbow Wahine track and field (NCAA)
Hawaii Rainbow Wahine soccer (NCAA)

The complex replaced the university's former sports facility, Cooke Field, following a $5 million donation from the foundation established by Hawaii real estate developer Clarence T.C. Ching. This was a record donation for the university's athletics programme.[6][7] This donation was intended to cover half the estimated $10 million cost of the development, due to open in 2013. However, project delays mean the complex ran 60% over budget and did not open until 2015. The remainder of the budget was covered by the university and the state of Hawaii.[8] The delay led to threats from the National Collegiate Athletic Association to decertify the institution's athletic department, given the lack of women's sports facilities. A key aspect of the new complex was to better serve women's athletics at Manoa, in particular the women's soccer team which previously played on a non-NCAA-compliant field.[9][10][11]

Beach volleyball complex

The athletics complex also has a 778-seat beach volleyball venue with two competition courts.[1] The facility is used by the Hawaiʻi Rainbow Wāhine beach volleyball team.[4]

Cross Country course

The venue also serves as a cross country course.[12]

Track and field venue

Clarence T. C. Ching Field and the surrounding track function as the outdoor track and field facility for the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors and Rainbow Wahine track and field teams.[1][12] The stadium has a seating capacity of 2,500.[4]

See also

References
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  2. "The Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation". hawaiimagazine.com. Retrieved December 1, 2019.
  3. "Wahine Experience". espnhonolulu.com. Retrieved December 1, 2019.
  4. "Clarence T. C. Ching Athletics Complex Dedicated". hawaiiathletics.com. Retrieved December 1, 2019.
  5. "Clarence T. C. Ching Athletics Complex". Venues Unlimited. Retrieved December 1, 2019.
  6. UH sports gift pays tribute to developer. Star Bulletin (2008-05-30). Retrieved 2019-12-10.
  7. Yap, Rodney S. (2012-07-19). Ching Foundation Enables UH to Upgrade Athletics Complex. Maui Now. Retrieved 2019-12-10.
  8. Briggs, Christine (2019-08-13). Clarence T.C. Ching Athletic Complex: A game changer. Play Clean. Retrieved 2019-12-10.
  9. UH athletics complex opens 2 years late; cost 60% more than first estimate. Hawaii News Now (2015-05-15). Retrieved 2019-12-10.
  10. Jay talks Clarence TC Ching Athletic Complex shortcomings. Hawaii News Now (2014-05-30). Retrieved 2019-12-10.
  11. McCraken, David (2014-12-15). Size does matter . Manoa Now. Retrieved 2019-12-10.
  12. "Clarence T. C. Ching Athletics Complex". milesplit.com. Retrieved December 1, 2019.
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