Take a virtual tour through the largest and finest high school fieldhouse of its kind. Start by clicking near the doors on the left side to enter the tour and then find circles on the screen to discover unique points of view around this magnificent facility.
The best way to experience the New Castle Fieldhouse is to take in a game. Find the full schedule on the “Athletics” tab in the tour or visit newcastleathletics.com. You can also experience Hoosier Hysteria by attending the Hall of Fame Classic, which takes place annually between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Interested in the history of the Fieldhouse? Scroll down and watch the mini-documentary about this community endeavor. You’ll also want to pick up a copy of Fieldhouse of Dreams, written by Steve Dicken. These books are available at the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame and the 1822 Vintage Boutique and Dance Studio in downtown New Castle.
Learn More About The Fieldhouse
Fieldhouse Of Dreams By Steve Dicken
About the Author:
Steve Dicken received his B.S. (Ed,) and M,A, from Ball State University, and taught high school English for thirty -seven years. His last thirty-five years of teaching were in the community that was home to this magnificent fieldhouse. He was briefly an adjunct instructor of freshman English at Indiana University East. He passed away just weeks after this book’s release, but his legacy lives on in his wife, three children, and six grandchildren.
About The Book
In the 1950s, basketball in Indiana was a big deal. School rivalries and hometown pride created an atmosphere much like that depicted in the movie “Hoosiers.” However, in reality, the high school basketball Goliaths frequently dominated the smaller school Davids.
The state tournament’s later rounds were hosted by the bigger schools because they had bigger gyms, increasing the chances that they would win on their home floor.
In one Indiana community, a group of citizens got tired of waiting for their local school corporation to build a bigger gym and took matters into their own hands.
Fieldhouse of Dreams is the story of how the construction of the world’s largest and finest high school fieldhouse fulfilled the dream of those determined movers and shakers.
Many of the stories and details in Fieldhouse of Dreams have never been shared before. With forwards by Hoosier basketball legends Kent Benson and Steve Alford, Fieldhouse of Dreams is sure to be an inspiration, a collectible, a keepsake. It belongs on every dreamer’s bookshelf.
Books are available at the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame and the 1822 Vintage Boutique and Dance Studio in downtown New Castle.
Other Basketball Destinations
If you love basketball, you’ll love these bonus stops in Henry County.
The Hoosier Gym
355 N. Washington St.
Knightstown, IN
This iconic gymnasium where scenes from the movie “Hoosiers” was filmed is just four miles south of Interstate 70. Admission is free and teams are welcome.
Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame
One Hall of Fame Court
New Castle, IN
The Hall of Fame recently expanded to showcase even more basketball stories. Visitors can immerse themselves in interactive and informative exhibits.
Henry County’s Historic Gyms
Basketball is a big deal in Henry County. The Cadiz Gym, Church Street Gym, Cossack Gym, and Spiceland Gym all have a special place in Henry County’s basketball history. Learn more about these gymnasiums, their stories, and how they’re being used today.
