Barsento Plans 20-Cap Multifunctional Sports Complex
Barsento, a joint venture formed by Live Nation, Oak View Group and Atlético de Madrid, has presented plans to transform the former Olympic Aquatic Center in the Spanish capital of Madrid into a multifunctional complex dedicated to sports, entertainment, culture and education.
The project will provide Madrid’s northeastern area, what is known as the San Blas-Canillejas district, with “an innovative and distinctive offering for sports, leisure, and culture, open to the public and designed to complement and reinforce the city’s ongoing urban transformation,” according to today’s announcement.
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Nevada Holds Topping Out Ceremony for New Fieldhouse
The University of Nevada and Nevada Athletics held the "Topping Out" ceremony for the Indoor Fieldhouse Monday, marking the placement of the final beam in the facility's structure.
Ahead of the placement, the final beam was signed by University President Brian Sandoval '86, Nevada Athletics Director Stephanie Rempe, along with representatives from the NSHE Board of Regents, ASUN, ROTC, the Graduate School Association, the WPAA Board, Donors, the Construction and Project Team, Wolf Pack Marching Band director Dr. Steve Eubanks, and Wolf Pack coaches and student-athletes.
Primak Construction Group was the steel erector that placed the column. The crane was operated by Connolly Crane, and the column was painted by R&J Painting.
The estimated completion date for the Indoor Fieldhouse is October 2026.
University of Evansville Cuts Ribbon on New Athletics Facility
The University of Evansville has named its renovated athletic facility after board of trustees member Curt Begle and his wife, Kelley, in recognition of a major gift toward the project.
The Begle Family Sports Performance Center provides space for training, recovery and development of the university’s 300 student-athletes in 17 Division I programs.
Improvements include new weightlifting and athletic equipment, a kitchenette and storage space for athletes. Further improvements are expected to focus on student-athlete wellbeing, including an emphasis on nutrition.
The project, which has exceeded $800,000, was funded entirely through private gifts. The amount of the gift from the Begles was undisclosed.
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