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The National Institute for Sports and Fitness (NIFS) building was constructed in 1987. The building works with the IU School of Physical Education and Tourism Management. The building is located on the IUPUI campus and in White River State Park. The fitness center was constructed alongside the Michael A. Carroll Track & Soccer Stadium and the Natatorium to position IUPUI as a major physical education and sports leader for the city. The Indianapolis Tennis Center and the other facilities would host a series of events, competitions, and programs in conjunction with the city of Indianapolis and IUPUI.
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- 1 2 Bodenhamer p.1427
- ↑ McMahon, Alicia. Sports, Inc.Indiana Business Magazine April 1, 1990
- ↑ Bell, Matt. WHITE RIVER ATHLETES LOVE FITNESS, COMPETITION THERE WILL BE 1,031 PARTICIPANTS FROM THE FORT WAYNE REGIONAL. (Fort Wayne, Indiana) July 16, 1993, Page 4S
- ↑ Sebring, Blake. NEW NAME, SAME GAME FOR STATE TOURNAMENT THE FORMER WHITE RIVER PARK GAMES GOT A NEW HANDLE.The News-Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana) June 22, 1995, Page 1S
- ↑ McMahon