Simpson College has started construction on a 10,000-square-foot gymnastics facility, located on the north end of campus near its softball complex. The $2.3 million venue, fully funded by donors, will serve as the practice and competition facility for women’s and men’s gymnastics, and provide opportunities for external groups to use the facility, a news release said. The gymnastics facility aims to provide new revenue streams through camps and rental income from a variety of public events and the university hopes the venue will ultimately become a regional training center for gymnastics, according to the release. The facility is expected to open in January 2026. “This is a timely investment in response to the tremendous interest and growth of gymnastics at Simpson since launching our programs in 2022,” Director of Athletics Marty Bell said in a prepared statement. “For starters, the new facility will relieve considerable pressure from high usage demands at Cowles Fieldhouse. And, most importantly, it will allow us to expand our current varsity rosters to include a club/junior varsity element, creating more opportunities for students while providing a significant boost to the College’s drive for strategic enrollment growth.”