Edited release
02/24/22
The Carver Circle Campaign, undertaken to build a world-class wrestling training facility adjacent to Carver-Hawkeye Arena for both Iowa men’s and women’s wrestling programs, recently eclipsed the $25 million fundraising mark.
Tom Brands, who has led the University of Iowa men’s wrestling team to four national championships and five Big Ten Conference titles as head coach, says that the Iowa wrestling community has delivered to help keep Iowa at the top of the podium. The Carver Circle campaign has been fueled entirely by support from wrestling fans, friends, and alumni.
Wednesday, the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, provided approval to proceed with next steps on the Iowa wrestling training facility.
Construction on the $26.5 million facility is estimated to begin in June 2022. This new complex next to Carver-Hawkeye Arena will feature a tunnel connecting the two facilities and nearly double the amount of training space for Iowa wrestlers.
Since launching the Carver Circle campaign nearly two years ago, a total of 225 donors have given more than $25 million for this new facility. A link to make a donation is available here.