{"id":1871,"date":"2018-09-06T18:51:52","date_gmt":"2018-09-06T18:51:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/alumni\/?p=1871"},"modified":"2019-01-24T18:03:32","modified_gmt":"2019-01-24T18:03:32","slug":"wsu-stadium-renovation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/alumni\/2018\/09\/06\/wsu-stadium-renovation\/","title":{"rendered":"WSU Stadium Renovation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/Stadium_Cover_art.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1872\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/Stadium_Cover_art.png\" alt=\"Stadium Renovations\" width=\"1224\" height=\"688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/Stadium_Cover_art.png 1224w, https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/Stadium_Cover_art-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/Stadium_Cover_art-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/Stadium_Cover_art-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/Stadium_Cover_art-1080x607.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1224px) 100vw, 1224px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Fans, athletes, new recruits, community members \u2013 each have their own wants and needs in terms of athletic facilities, but all can agree that the current experience at the WSU stadium is less than stellar. Built in the 1930s, the stadium itself has not been renovated since the 1970s \u2013 as is evident by the deteriorating conditions found inside.<\/p>\n<p>Capacity is another issue, with only 3,000 seats available. Even though WSU has the third largest student population among its peer institutions, it ranks seventh in stadium capacity. And, even with that limited capacity, there still aren\u2019t enough bathrooms and concession stands to serve the game-day crowds. It\u2019s not the experience WSU fans deserve.<\/p>\n<p>The planned WSU Stadium Renovation will solve all these issues \u2013 maximizing existing space while improving seating, concessions, bathrooms and locker rooms. Fans will enjoy a thrilling game-day experience, athletes will have a place to play with pride, new recruits will witness a playing environment and support system worthy of their interest, and community members will have an updated space to host their own various athletic events.<br \/>\nWith the help of our donors, we can truly give our Warriors the home that they deserve.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-06-at-1.48.34-PM.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1873\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-06-at-1.48.34-PM.png\" alt=\"By the Numbers\" width=\"200\" height=\"474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-06-at-1.48.34-PM.png 554w, https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-06-at-1.48.34-PM-127x300.png 127w, https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-06-at-1.48.34-PM-432x1024.png 432w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nPlanned Renovation Features<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Increased seating capacity of 7,000<\/li>\n<li>Event deck in South End Zone for large groups<\/li>\n<li>Additional entrances + 360 degree walkway around stadium<\/li>\n<li>Improved locker rooms for home and visiting teams<\/li>\n<li>Video board in South End Zone<\/li>\n<li>Additional men\u2019s, women\u2019s and family restrooms<\/li>\n<li>Multiple concession stands<\/li>\n<li>WSU apparel shop<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cThe main focus will be the fan experience and the game-day experience. Right now, you may not be able to find a seat; you\u2019re certainly going to have a long wait in line to use an indoor restroom instead of the porta potties. We\u2019re looking at expanding the seating to what our needs are for attendance at games, and then the rest of it is really amenities for the fans so that they can come to the games and enjoy it.\u201d \u2013 Eric Schoh, Director of Athletics<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe renovation is going to change the atmosphere on Saturdays because \u2013 plain and simple \u2013 it\u2019s going to bring more people to the stadium. When a big play happens on offense, or we get a big stop on defense, or get a touchdown, the student section is just going to erupt and it\u2019s going to bring an atmosphere that\u2019s going to be unmatchable to anybody else in our conference.\u201d \u2013 Lauden Wood \u201916, Football<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA huge factor in recruiting and choosing a place to play soccer comes down to the quality of facilities, and I think that we\u2019re very low in our conference when comparing our facilities to others. By increasing the quality, we\u2019ll be able to compete with other schools and get higher level recruits with better facilities.\u201d \u2013 Mikaella Sabinash \u201818, Soccer<\/p>\n<h2>How you can get involved<\/h2>\n<h3>GIVE<\/h3>\n<p>Pave the Way and make your mark all at once. Gifts of $300 to $2,500 will be recognized with various sized brick pavers leading from the tunnel to the stadium\u2019s entrance. Each brick will be customizable, allowing you to add whatever name and message you want to commemorate.<\/p>\n<h3>CHEER<\/h3>\n<p>Attend home football and select soccer games and cheer on the Warriors this fall &#8211; and stop by our booth at the stadium entrance or Game Day Experience events to learn more about the project.<\/p>\n<h3>LEARN<\/h3>\n<p>Read more about the project, watch video testimonials about the impact, and stay up-to-date on the WSU Stadium Renovation campaign at <a href=\"http:\/\/wsu.mn\/Stadium\">wsu.mn\/Stadium<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fans, athletes, new recruits, community members \u2013 each have their own wants and needs in terms of athletic facilities, but all can agree that the current experience at the WSU stadium is less than stellar. 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