IDAHO FALLS – On Thursday, representatives from the Mountain America Center, Idaho Falls Auditorium District (IFAD), and the Idaho High School Activities Association (IHSAA) presented the announcement of an exciting partnership between the venue and activities commission. The Mountain America Center has been selected as the host venue for the 2024 and 2025 IHSAA State Volleyball Championships, as well as the 2026 and 2027 IHSAA State Cheer and Dance Championships.
“This is a huge day for Idaho Falls and the surrounding region for high school activities,” exclaims General Manager of the Mountain America Center, Erik Hudson. “The word tradition often comes to mind when hosting events within our venue, and how extraordinary that we will play a role in bringing lifelong memories to these athletes, coaches, and fans. We want Hero Arena at the Mountain America Center to establish a tradition of long-lasting championship events, as well as having a special place in the hearts of the people who attend these championships. We look forward to a long-lasting partnership with the IHSAA and creating new traditions for many years to come.”
Executive Director for the Idaho Falls Auditorium District (IFAD), Rob Spear commented, “Today is another milestone for the Idaho Falls Auditorium District. As promised to this community, we said that we would construct a facility capable of holding a variety of events including the ability to host multiple high school state tournaments. I am excited for our eastern Idaho coaches and players who will now have the opportunity to compete for championships in their own backyard while providing family members and their local community to watch them compete and participate in a championship experience.”
“The Idaho High School Activities Association and our member schools are excited to have IHSAA Volleyball and Cheer/Dance State Championships at Hero Arena inside the Mountain America Center,” states IHSAA Assistant Director, Mike Federico. “This outstanding venue and the enthusiastic Idaho Falls community will bring a new opportunity for our student-athletes, coaches, officials, parents, and fans. Thank you to the staff at Mountain America Center for this partnership.”
Future State Tournament Dates:
2024 IHSAA State Volleyball Championships
Thursday, October 31 through Saturday, November 2, 2024
2025 IHSAA State Volleyball Championships
Thursday, October 30 through Saturday, November 1, 2025
2026 IHSAA State Cheer and Dance Championships
Friday, February 27 through Saturday, February 28, 2026
2027 IHSAA State Cheer and Dance Championships
Friday, February 26 through Saturday, February 27, 2027
*Each event will rotate through featuring different state classification levels each year that are held at the Mountain America Center
For more information and/or media inquiries on this partnership and future state championship events, please email [email protected]
About Mountain America Center
After opening in November 2022, the Mountain America Center is Eastern Idaho’s gateway for live entertainment! This community gem provides 27,000 square feet of event space within Hero Arena, along with an additional 11,000 square feet of meeting space in the Blue Cross of Idaho Conference Center. The Mountain America Center hosts the Idaho Falls Spud Kings, a USPHL Junior A ice hockey franchise, and hosts a multitude of unique events with the ability to seat 6,000
guests. Our venue has welcomed over 250,000 visitors through our doors in our first year of operation, and our dedicated staff strives to provide all guests with a unique and unforgettable experience with each visit. For more information about the Hero Arena inside Mountain America Center, visit www.mountainamericacenter.com
