In 2013, the NJCAA expressed concerns to the City of Hutchinson about the facility and what could be done to improve the overall tournament experience.

[4][5] In 2015, Hutchinson voters approved a 0.35% tax increase to update the arena with $29.5 million improvements.

[8][9][10] The estimated $29.5 million improvements included: community gyms & running track, weight training & sports medicine room, locker and team areas, drop-off plaza and new entrances, lobby & ticketing, concessions & food service areas, restrooms & elevators, offices, club areas and conference rooms, landscaped parking facilities.

[11] Each March, the arena hosts the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) men's basketball championship tournament.

[13][14] Previously, the arena hosted Hutchinson High School varsity basketball until the SaltHawk Athletic Center was constructed across the street in about 2002.