UTRGV Unveils $45M Vaqueros Performance Center
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics unveiled the $45 million Vaqueros Performance Center (VPC), part of over $180 million in construction, renovations, and enhancements affecting all UTRGV sport programs across 13 capital projects, to the public starting with a press conference followed by access to the facility on Friday.
The VPC is a 45,000-plus-square foot facility that houses the football program and features state-of-the-art weight training, academic, and sports medicine facilities for use by multiple teams. The VPC also features two practice fields, one of which is the same synthetic turf used at Robert & Janet Vackar Stadium and one of which is natural grass. The turf field is striped for both football and soccer.
"We are proud to be able to show off this state-of-the-art facility to the community and our loyal donors that have helped make this facility a reality. The Vaqueros Performance Center is one of the nicest football operations centers in the country and will serve our football program and other sport programs well for many years to come," UTRGV Senior Vice President and Director of Athletics Chasse Conque said. "The VPC and Vackar stadium are a one-two punch for Vaqueros Football. These facilities and playing in front of sold-out crowds this season make a clear statement about the Valley's commitment to Division I football. The future is bright for the Vaqueros and the VPC will prove to be a significant tool that will contribute to our program's success."
Charlotte Christian School Breaks Ground on Saleh Athletic Center
Charlotte Christian School will soon add a major new facility to its campus with the groundbreaking of the Saleh Athletic Center, a 53,000-square-foot complex designed to serve student-athletes and the wider school community. The ceremony is set for Nov. 12, 2025.
More than 80% of students in grades 7 through 12 participate in athletics at Charlotte Christian, and the new center will provide them with a state-of-the-art hub for training, competition, and community gatherings. The building will feature the school’s main gymnasium, an athletic performance center, a wrestling room, multipurpose space, locker rooms, a Hall of Honor, a school store, and concessions.
UND Cuts Ribbon on the UND Letterwinners Athletics Hall of Fame
Just hours before the newest members are set to be inducted, North Dakota Athletics and the UND Letterwinners Association celebrated a special ribbon cutting to unveil the new permanent home of the UND Letterwinners Athletics Hall of Fame display on Friday afternoon.
Located in the all-new climate controlled Hawkway, which connects the Hyslop at Memorial Village to the Nodak Insurance Company Sports Performance Center, the new display is adorned across the original bricks from Memorial Stadium to always connect the historic past to the flourishing future.
Champions Club Director Val Sussex served as the emcee for the event, while UND Director of Athletics Bill Chaves also provided marks. Attendees included previous inductees, campus and athletic department officials, members of the UND Letterwinners Association and other special guests.
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