UAB Approves Design for $14.6M Arena Revovation
The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees voted unanimously in favor of Stage III project approval on Friday. UAB Athletics has received approval for the proposed architectural design for the Bartow Arena upgrades.
The $14.6 million Bartow Arena renovation project is intended to feature four main components:
- Entrance lobby expansion
- Club-level lounge and club-level seating for enhanced viewing experience
- Replacement of lower bowl retractable seating to elevate fan experience
- Concourse improvements including lighting and updated restrooms
"I am excited about taking the next step toward approval of the Bartow Arena renovation," said UAB Director of Athletics Mark Ingram. "We are grateful for the steadfast support of the UA System Board of Trustees and UAB leadership under President Watts, and I am grateful to everyone who continues to give their time and resources in order to help enhance this important facility on our campus and in our community."
River City Athletes Building Multi-Use Youth Sports Complex
A local youth sports group is currently building a new multi-field, artificial turf facility with a dome in Hampden. And the first of four fields is expected to be ready this fall.
Non-profit organization River City Athletics originally planned to build the complex in Holden. But after two and a half years, things broke down between the town of Holden and the group.
The 88,000 square foot dome and four turf fields will instead be located at the site of the former Maine Sports Complex facility in Hampden, according to executive director MJ Ball.
Waggener High School Unveils Renovated Athletics Facility
Waggener High School student-athletes now have a brand new sports facility to play in.
On Friday, the school officially cut the ribbon on the $3M renovated facility. Renovations include a brand new turf field, track, bleachers, a press box, and a concession stand.
The track is the only thing that was not finished on Friday.
Football players Arion Roach and Jemal Wremeo said they can't wait for their first game in the new facility.
"When I walked out here, I was like daaaang, this is nice," Wremeo said. "It just feels better, like, it's really nice to have nice things."
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