Cal Establishes Dedicated Basketball Practice Facility
The University of California, Berkeley, has received a $10 million commitment from the Lisa and Douglas Goldman Fund to establish a dedicated practice facility for its men's and women's basketball programs, Co-Directors of Athletics Jenny Simon-O'Neill and Jay Larson announced Friday.
The project, which will renovate and modernize the current Blue Gym at the Recreational Sports Facility through a partnership with Berkeley RecWell, will also include an updated strength and conditioning facility in Haas Pavilion.
"The new practice facility is a crucial step for us as we continue to build a championship-level program," Cal head men's basketball coach Mark Madsen said. "It will allow us to continue to recruit elite student-athletes that are the right fit for Cal and be vital for individual and team development. We are extremely grateful for the generosity of Lisa and Doug Goldman to help make this project a reality."
New Arena Campus Plans for New Orleans Pelicans
The New Orleans Pelicans are facing significant developments regarding their home arena as they move closer to the 2029 lease expiration with the state of Louisiana. Discussions around renovations or potential new constructions have become increasingly vital in maintaining the Pelicans in New Orleans, especially considering the current condition of the Smoothie King Center, which is showing signs of age.
With the lease set to expire in 2029, the management of the Pelicans is in a precarious position. Governor Jeff Landry of Louisiana has remained non-committal and has expressed caution about state funding for either renovations or a new arena, which raises concerns among fans and stakeholders. However, Governor Landry remains committed to raising revenue for the state of Louisiana and the city of New Orleans.
Plans for a new arena for the Pelicans could cost between $800 million and $1 billion, while a major renovation of the Smoothie King Center would be considerably less expensive.
JCD Schools Opens Renovated Fitness Center
Jac-Cen-Del Community School Corporation is inviting community members to get fit this spring.
The Junior/Senior High School's newly renovated fitness center is open for student, staff, and community use.
Thanks to the generous support of the Reynolds Foundation, the fitness center has been upgraded to provide a safe and modern space for fitness, which includes free weights, dumbbells, treadmills, elliptical, weight machines, exercise balls, bands, and more.
The facility is open to all members of the JCD School District community aged 18 and older.
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