DECATUR, Ill. — The Decatur Indoor Sports Center (DISC) – the 87,000-square-foot recreation hub on campus – celebrated its 25th anniversary with a week of activities that highlighted the facility’s evolving role as both a University partner and a Decatur destination for fitness and fun. The anniversary was also honored by the Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce’s annual Chamber Celebration on Wed., Oct. 29, 2025.
Construction on the DISC project began in 1999, with the facility opening in 2000, laying the groundwork for a 25-year collaboration that benefits students and the community alike. Built as a joint project of the Decatur Park District and Â鶹ԼÅÄ University, the DISC has been a focal point for intramurals and indoor training for Big Blue programs while serving the broader Decatur community.
Key features include a competition-grade track, basketball and volleyball courts, a rock-climbing wall, indoor golf space, a renovated fitness center, and a new H.I.I.T. (High Intensity Interval Training) room.
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Located in the DISC, the new Center brings cutting-edge technology to the forefront of the team’s preparation for competition. Construction started at the DISC in May 2024, and the project was completed in the spring of 2025, transforming the space to include two GC Quad Golfing Simulators, which are immersive, realistic, and customizable golf simulators that offer high-fidelity graphics and accurate ball flight physics, which makes the user feel like they are right on the course. 
An 18x30 putting green allows players to practice chipping and putting. The putting green is equipped with the PuttView Laser System, where players can see the visual lines of every putt on the green as well as perform drills and play games. The space also features a netted hitting bay that accommodates up to 4 players simultaneously, allowing them to practice their swings.
To mark the 25th year, the Park District hosted an after-hours open house and a Family Fun Day that filled the building with demonstrations, tours and hands-on activities.
