DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS
01.13.2014
INTRODUCTION UB Athletics is poised for considerable growth in the coming years. As we continue to set and achieve new standards of success, we must be prepared to address many of the challenges that come with the advancement of a Division I intercollegiate athletic program. Central to this task is identifying the physical needs of the department moving forward. Outlined in the following pages is a comprehensive, yet flexible, master plan that addresses both nearterm and long-term goals and objectives for our facilities infrastructure. Guiding principles for planning: • Optimize opportunities for success; • Enhance the overall quality of the student-athlete experience; • Maximize space and resources; • Align with the department’s strategic plan and expectations.
ATHLETICS CAMPUS TODAY
Alumni Arena Repurposing
Fieldhouse Soccer Stadium
Baseball Stadium
Stadium Training Room Softball Improvements
Sideline Patio Football HQ
East Side Club
Lowered Field Tennis Center
ATHLETICS CAMPUS VISION
Kunz Field
HIGHEST PRIORITY PROJECTS
The proposed tennis center will consist of a two story complex with a number of amenities for student-athletes, coaches and fans. Featuring twelve courts, team meeting space and covered spectator viewing, the new tennis center will offer a first-class venue in which to train and compete. COST $1 Million SIZE 3,000 GSF (Complex only)
AMENITIES • Men’s and women’s varsity locker rooms • Players’ lounge • Recruiting/Reception lounge • Covered spectator viewing balcony
TENNIS CENTER
East Side Club Several improvements are slated for UB Stadium in an effort to enhance the student-athlete and fan experience. Current priorities include the expansion of the Murchie Family Football Center, construction of a premium seating and hospitality area on the east side of the stadium and plans to eliminate the track and lower the field. Improving and modernizing the stadium is a critical strategic priority. As such, some of these projects are already underway.
Sideline Patio
Lowered Field
Football HQ
UB STADIUM IMPROVEMENTS OVERVIEW
The football headquarters will serve to promote functionality and synergy by bringing all coaches’ offices, team meeting rooms and break-out rooms under one roof. The expansion will allow for space in the west bunker of the stadium to be converted into team training and nutrition and wellness areas, thereby providing more available space and amenities to all studentathletes and coaches. COST $5 Million SIZE 21,000 GSF AMENITIES •
Additional coaches’ offices
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Head coach’s suite and recruiting area
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Nine additional position team meeting rooms
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Expanded team meeting room and “flex” space
FOOTBALL HEADQUARTERS
Spanning the entire length of what is currently the 200 level seating on the east side of the stadium, the new club seating section will contain approximately 1,600 premium seats. In addition, the attached 9,700 square-foot enclosed hospitality area will provide a much needed premium game-day amenity.
COST $10 Million SIZE 9,700 GSF Club/Lounge
Approximately 1,600 club seats AMENITIES •
Exclusive, climate controlled ”club”
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Covered club and loge seating
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Canopy affixed with radiant heating
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Flat screen televisions
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Food and beverage selections
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Private elevator access
• 8,500 sf enclosed concourse
EAST SIDE CLUB
EAST SIDE CLUB
Phase I – Sideline Improvements A more intimate fan setting is critical to enhancing the game-day experience in UB Stadium. The proposed phase I includes eliminating the track and replacing it with a “patio-style” environment that brings fans closer to the action.
Sloped Seating Area
Sideline Patio
PHASE I - SIDELINE IMPROVEMENTS
Phase II – Lowered Field Plans to lower the field provide the ability to add permanent seating along the sideline and south end zone. This will bring fans much closer to the action and improve sight lines, while giving our studentathletes and coaches an enhanced home field advantage.
Sloped Seating Area
Additional Seating
Lowered Field
PHASE II - LOWERED FIELD
The field house will serve as a multiuse facility which will enhance our programs’ ability to train and prepare for competition. Equipped with amenities for sports such as football, track, softball, baseball and soccer, the field house will be the centerpiece of our training facilities and utilized year-round. COST $20 Million SIZE 130,000 GSF AMENITIES •
Full-length football field
• Premium artificial turf surfacing •
Expansive strength and conditioning center
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Wall-protection netting for multi-sport use
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Multi-lane sprint track
• Bridge connecting to Alumni Arena
FIELDHOUSE
Located just north of UB Stadium, the proposed soccer stadium will feature premium turf, spectator seating, a scoreboard and lights. Centrally located, the new stadium will provide many competition and recruiting advantages to both our men’s and women’s soccer programs. COST $5-10 Million AMENITIES • Premium playing surface • Intimate spectator seating • State-of-the-art scoreboard • Centralized location
SOCCER STADIUM
Several improvements are slated for Nan Harvey Field. Chief among those is the installation of a new premium artifical turf, which will offer a better playing experience. Other updates and improvements will include renovated dugouts, expanded spectator seating and other amenities aimed at enhancing both the student-athlete and fan experience. COST $2 Million AMENITIES • Premium premium artifical turf • Enhanced spectator seating • Renovated dugouts • New press box
SOFTBALL STADIUM
Located adjacent to the new soccer stadium, in the northeast corner of the athletics village, will be the new baseball stadium. With ample stadium seating for spectators and top-notch amenities for studentathletes, coaches and fans, the new stadium will give our baseball team an on campus home within close proximity of all our facilities, thereby providing them with many of the same advantages that other student-athletes currently enjoy. COST $5 Million AMENITIES • Premium artificial turf • Stadium seating • State-of-the-art scoreboard • Dugouts and clubhouse • Concessions
BASEBALL STADIUM
Alumni Arena serves as the “hub” for UB Athletics. Currently, Alumni Arena is shared with Recreation and Intramurals which puts a strain on all the facilities in this building. Once there is a stand-alone recreation facility, attention will be turned to repurposing Alumni Arena. Repurposing this building will allow for greater continuity between administrative offices and allow improved service to studentathletes. AMENITIES • Arena lobby visual enhancements • Additional meeting spaces • Locker room enhancements • Creation of team rooms/lounge spaces
ALUMNI LOBBY
ALUMNI ARENA REPURPOSING
VARSITY LOCKER ROOM
ACADEMIC SERVICES
Kunz Field is a valuable facility to UB Athletics and can serve many purposes to enhance the studentathlete experience. The plan for Kunz Field will be extremely flexible as progress of other capital projects are evaluated. POTENTIAL AMENITIES • New artificial turf • Expanded track • Improved grounds for track and field • Team rooms • Restrooms
KUNZ FIELD IMPROVEMENTS
KUNZ FIELD IMPROVEMENTS
Central to winning championships are treatment and recovery. This state-of-the-are training facility will be located in the west side of UB Stadium. Conveniently located for all student-athlete use, this main athletic training room will provide all of the essentials and more. COST $1.5 Million SIZE 4,000 SF AMENITIES • Pool rehabilitation area • Modality treatment area • Taping area • Exam room with fluoroscope • Restrooms • Hydration Station
STADIUM TRAINING ROOM
EQUIPMENT ROOM
TEAM MEETING ROOM
STADIUM ENTRANCE
COST
COST
COST
$120,000
$285,000
$200,000
SIZE
SIZE
COMPLETION
2,300 SF
1,800 SF
2013
COMPLETION
COMPLETION
2012
2011
RECENTLY COMPLETED PROJECTS
ALUMNI ARENA UPGRADES
FOOTBALL LOCKER ROOM
WRESTLING ROOM
COST
COST
COST
$280,000
$300,000
SIZE
SIZE
5,100 SF
4,500 SF
COMPLETION
COMPLETION
2005
2011
$2.5 Million COMPLETION 2011
RECENTLY COMPLETED PROJECTS
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