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<\/a>As fundraising for the WSU Stadium Renovation continues, Winona State is busying itself with mapping out the plan of attack for the renovations themselves.<\/p>\nThe plan itself has been broken out into four phases, with priorities set within each phase. Work will commence as follows, as funds become available.<\/p>\n
Phase 1: Videoboard & Sound System<\/strong><\/h4>\nPrice Tag: $900k<\/em><\/p>\nPhase 1 is officially underway! Up first – the videoboard in the South End Zone, with installment slated for late July. While a large-scale videoboard might sound like a luxury, it\u2019s truly a necessity according to Head Football Coach Tom Sawyer. \u201cIt has become the primary element in facility design to enhance the game day experience and a state-of-the-art atmosphere,\u201d Sawyer says. By impacting the game day experience so heavily, the full effect of adding the videoboard extends directly to recruitment and attracting more fans to the stadium \u2013 which in turn will increase revenue for the program through ticket sales and advertising opportunities.<\/p>\n
Phase 2: South End Zone<\/strong><\/h4>\nPrice Tag: $500k<\/em><\/p>\nOnce the videoboard and sound system are up and running, attention will turn to the planned terrace seating and viewing areas at the South End Zone \u2013 creating a hub of activity for groups and alumni in a suite atmosphere and elevated seating extremely close to the action. This phase will also allow for the increase in stadium storage capacity.<\/p>\n
Phase 3: East Grandstands<\/strong><\/h4>\nPrice Tag: $2.8M<\/em><\/p>\nThe bulk of the work will be done during Phase 3 of the project \u2013 and that will be to address the dire conditions of many amenities (or lack thereof) in the stadium itself. Adding seating for approximately 2,000 fans from end zone to end zone, renovating or adding locker rooms, public restrooms, concession stands, merchandise locations and ticket booths \u2013 making the game day experience dramatically more enjoyable for fans and student-athletes all around.<\/p>\n
Phase 4: North Grandstands<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Phase 1 is officially underway! Up first – the videoboard in the South End Zone, with installment slated for late July. While a large-scale videoboard might sound like a luxury, it\u2019s truly a necessity according to Head Football Coach Tom Sawyer. \u201cIt has become the primary element in facility design to enhance the game day experience and a state-of-the-art atmosphere,\u201d Sawyer says. By impacting the game day experience so heavily, the full effect of adding the videoboard extends directly to recruitment and attracting more fans to the stadium \u2013 which in turn will increase revenue for the program through ticket sales and advertising opportunities.<\/p>\n
Phase 2: South End Zone<\/strong><\/h4>\nPrice Tag: $500k<\/em><\/p>\nOnce the videoboard and sound system are up and running, attention will turn to the planned terrace seating and viewing areas at the South End Zone \u2013 creating a hub of activity for groups and alumni in a suite atmosphere and elevated seating extremely close to the action. This phase will also allow for the increase in stadium storage capacity.<\/p>\n
Phase 3: East Grandstands<\/strong><\/h4>\nPrice Tag: $2.8M<\/em><\/p>\nThe bulk of the work will be done during Phase 3 of the project \u2013 and that will be to address the dire conditions of many amenities (or lack thereof) in the stadium itself. Adding seating for approximately 2,000 fans from end zone to end zone, renovating or adding locker rooms, public restrooms, concession stands, merchandise locations and ticket booths \u2013 making the game day experience dramatically more enjoyable for fans and student-athletes all around.<\/p>\n
Phase 4: North Grandstands<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Once the videoboard and sound system are up and running, attention will turn to the planned terrace seating and viewing areas at the South End Zone \u2013 creating a hub of activity for groups and alumni in a suite atmosphere and elevated seating extremely close to the action. This phase will also allow for the increase in stadium storage capacity.<\/p>\n
Phase 3: East Grandstands<\/strong><\/h4>\nPrice Tag: $2.8M<\/em><\/p>\nThe bulk of the work will be done during Phase 3 of the project \u2013 and that will be to address the dire conditions of many amenities (or lack thereof) in the stadium itself. Adding seating for approximately 2,000 fans from end zone to end zone, renovating or adding locker rooms, public restrooms, concession stands, merchandise locations and ticket booths \u2013 making the game day experience dramatically more enjoyable for fans and student-athletes all around.<\/p>\n
Phase 4: North Grandstands<\/strong><\/h4>\n
The bulk of the work will be done during Phase 3 of the project \u2013 and that will be to address the dire conditions of many amenities (or lack thereof) in the stadium itself. Adding seating for approximately 2,000 fans from end zone to end zone, renovating or adding locker rooms, public restrooms, concession stands, merchandise locations and ticket booths \u2013 making the game day experience dramatically more enjoyable for fans and student-athletes all around.<\/p>\n