The Jonesboro Advertising & Promotion Commission and First Community Bank announced a landmark naming rights partnership that will officially rename the Ridge Athletics Center as the First Community Bank Sportsplex. The 15-year, $4,525,000 partnership represents a significant investment in the future of youth sports, recreation, tourism, and community development in Jonesboro.
Facility Features
The 200,000-square-foot First Community Bank Sportsplex will serve as a premier destination for athletes, families, tournaments, and community events throughout the region. The facility features space to hold 12 basketball courts or 24 volleyball courts, an Olympic-sized natatorium with 1M and 3M diving and 1,245 spectator seats, a competition warm-up pool, an outdoor aquatics park, and a 35,000 square foot events center.
The state-of-the-art facility is already booking tournaments and events for 2027 and beyond, positioning Jonesboro as a leading destination for competitive sports and large-scale gatherings.
Partnership Details
The naming rights partnership with First Community Bank reflects a shared vision to create meaningful, long-term impact through sports, recreation, and community connection. First Community Bank is a locally owned and operated community bank serving Arkansas and southern Missouri.
First Community Bank is dedicated to helping individuals, families, businesses, and communities succeed. The bank’s commitment extends beyond financial services through active support of the communities where its customers live and work.
Original reporting: NEA Report (Jonesboro) — read the source article.
