Main Entrance

The main entrance to the Rice Center is located on the building's east side, facing the corner of College Avenue (Yackley Avenue) and Maple Avenue. The main foyer houses the Athletic Hall of Fame plaques and trophy cases which display recent awards bestowed upon Benedictine student-athletes and teams.

 

 

Athletic Offices

The Benedictine University Athletic Staff call the Rice Center home on a daily basis. All full-time coaches are available on a year-round basis, but are easier to reach "in-season" and during the fall and spring semesters.

 

 

Trophy Room

The "Trophy Room" is located on the upper level of the Rice Center. This gathering space houses a concession stand for athletic events and overlooks the pool from the upper level (a great place for parents to watch swim lessons). It is also commonly used for concert band practice, cheerleading practice and other activities that do not require the larger space of a gymnasium.

On the west wall of the "Trophy Room" is a large display case which holds some of the honors, awards and memorabilia of the Danada Farms Ada L. Rice Stable including photos of both Daniel and Ada Rice, actual racing silks worn by the jockeys of that era and numerous trophies, cups and awards, including the victory racing plates worn by Lucky Debonair, the 1965 Kentucky Derby Winner owned by Ada Rice.

 

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