Large indoor sports complexes are a big investment. They can be expensive to build, staff and operate. So how can these facilities be designed to maximize return on their inherent costs? According to Tracy Kruzicki, president of KEVA Sports Center in Middleton, Wis, “You really have to have a strategic plan for what you can…
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Stadiums Designed For Success: Enhancing The Fan Experience & Providing A Competitive Advantage
Can the design of a stadium entice more fans to watch their favorite sports teams and entertainers live? Can a stadium be designed to give the home team a competitive advantage? We think so. McCarthey Athletic Center at Gonzaga University was designed with steep seating risers, making every seat feel closer to the basketball floor…
The Washington State University Cougar Football Complex – Designed To Win!
As we count down the hours in anticipation of the Washington State University vs. USC game Friday night, let’s take a moment to look back three years ago when WSU football players got a first glimpse of their new home. In 2010, the University had just hired a new athletic director and the program was…
Turf Fields Prove Safer, Require Less Maintenance & Aid With Recruiting
This month Whitworth University in Spokane unveiled a $1 million upgrade to its Pine Bowl Stadium, featuring FieldTurf Revolution 360 surface. FieldTurf’s robust national clientele includes the Seattle Seahawks, the University of Washington and Washington State University. According to a study from Dr. Michael C. Meyers of the Department of Health and Human Development at…