York University announced plans in the fall for the construction of the Tyler Phipps Wrestling Center to house the men’s and women’s wrestling programs. Set to be finished in 2024.
The 9,000-square-foot facility is being built adjacent to the university’s Holthus Field House, which sits a block off the main campus. It will come equipped with space large enough for 2.5 wrestling mats and separate locker rooms for both the men’s and women’s programs.
The facility will be named in honor of former York wrestling student-athlete, Tyler Phipps (‘08). Tyler was a bright light on campus, a faithful Christian witness who could be counted on for a friendly smile and a gentle laugh. Although a physically intimidating wrestler and a two-time NAIA Championship qualifier (‘07 and ‘08) from Ozark, Mo., Tyler was full of kindness and endeared himself to all faculty, staff and students. Tyler finished a degree in business and was working with his father’s company in Missouri when he tragically passed away on September 26, 2015 in a hunting accident.