Syracuse University announced plans to invest $118 million for improvements to the Carrier Dome. Work is expected to begin as early as this summer on upgrades that will include a permanent roof, a vertically hung scoreboard, air conditioning, new sound and lighting systems and improvements that will bring the facility into compliance with the ADA. — Syracuse.com
An $118 million renovation has been approved for Syracuse's Carrier Dome. New roof! https://t.co/oSUviHPio3 pic.twitter.com/11kKaLa8m7
— Dr. Saturday (@YahooDrSaturday) May 14, 2018
The University of North Texas is adding a unique feature to the field at Apogee Stadium. The school announced that it would be replacing the synthetic turf field with a temperature-adjusting product. The product, FieldTurf’s Cool Play surface, reportedly can keep surfaces 35 degrees cooler than other infill systems. The installation is expected to be complete in August. — Source: Star-Telegram.com
High-tech turf for the Mean Green. #UNT #gomeangreenhttps://t.co/9zuz0SBBW4
— Star-Telegram (@startelegram) May 14, 2018
Phillips Academy in Andover, Mass., recently celebrated the dedication of it’s Snyder Center Field House. The facility focused on providing every student with space for development, whether in athletics, fitness, wellness or health. The 97,300-square-foot facility features a 200-meter track, 12 squash courts, space for intramural sports and events, and a state-of-the-art training room. — Andover.edu
Jacksonville University in Florida announced plans for a new lacrosse building that will serve both the men’s and women’s programs. The $1.87 million project will feature locker rooms, a film room, a conference room and coaches' offices. — News4Jax.com
The University of Kentucky’s forthcoming baseball stadium is reportedly on schedule for completion this fall. The $49 million project will feature 2,500 permanent chair-back seats and be expandable to a seating capacity of 7,000. The goal is to have the team moved in by early in the upcoming fall semester. — 247sports.com
The view from the Club area of our new stadium. Getting goose bumps as it gets closer and closer to a finished product! #WeAreUK pic.twitter.com/aBRrDu99OL
— Kentucky Baseball (@UKBaseball) April 26, 2018
Ball State University is nearing completion of its Don Shondell Volleyball/Basketball Training Facility. The facility features two regulation-sized courts, a training room, two team meeting rooms and a study space. The facility will officially open with a ribbon cutting ceremony slated for this July. — TheStarPress.com
Preview of Don Shondell Volleyball / Basketball Training Facility on the beautiful Ball State University campus. Full curtain separates the two full courts. This is a terrific addition to Ball State University Athletics. Should be open for practice very soon. pic.twitter.com/OGMbEEhKAo
— Dave Shondell (@DaveShondell) May 12, 2018
