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January 22nd, 2007, 01:51 PM
http://www.goasu.com/article/8501/?fSession=d7bbd169505f821eddba3a232d5314244f7fcf94
Facilities Enhancement Progress
by Appalachian Sports Information
Updated January 17, 2007 - Appalachian State University athletics' $32 million facilities enhancements are in full swing on the ASU campus.
Progress on Jim and Betty Smith Baseball Stadium, located behind the Broyhill Inn, is well underway. Construction of the walls, dugouts and outfield fences are nearing completion and light standards have been erected. The playing surface has been leveled and the installation of FieldTurf will begin shortly. The Mountaineers remain on pace to make their debut at their new home this spring.
At the site of ASU's former baseball home, Red Lackey Field, construction is also underway on the Sofield Family Indoor Practice Facility. The facility will feature an 80-yard X 60-yard artificial surface that will allow all 20 of ASU's varsity sports to practice and train during times of inclement weather.
The steel for the building has been delivered, the former outfield fence taken down and the footprint of the building has been dug out. Completion is also scheduled for this spring.
As soon as enough progress has been made on the Sofield Facility to allow for construction vehicles to vacate the playing surface, the former Red Lackey Field will be converted into the first-ever on-campus home for ASU softball. Like Mountaineer baseball, the softball Apps are expected to be able to play in their new facility this spring.
Facilities enhancement progress will be updated periodically at www.GoASU.com throughout the construction projects.
For a complete overview of ASU's athletics facilities enhancement campaign, click here.
Facilities Enhancement Progress
by Appalachian Sports Information
Updated January 17, 2007 - Appalachian State University athletics' $32 million facilities enhancements are in full swing on the ASU campus.
Progress on Jim and Betty Smith Baseball Stadium, located behind the Broyhill Inn, is well underway. Construction of the walls, dugouts and outfield fences are nearing completion and light standards have been erected. The playing surface has been leveled and the installation of FieldTurf will begin shortly. The Mountaineers remain on pace to make their debut at their new home this spring.
At the site of ASU's former baseball home, Red Lackey Field, construction is also underway on the Sofield Family Indoor Practice Facility. The facility will feature an 80-yard X 60-yard artificial surface that will allow all 20 of ASU's varsity sports to practice and train during times of inclement weather.
The steel for the building has been delivered, the former outfield fence taken down and the footprint of the building has been dug out. Completion is also scheduled for this spring.
As soon as enough progress has been made on the Sofield Facility to allow for construction vehicles to vacate the playing surface, the former Red Lackey Field will be converted into the first-ever on-campus home for ASU softball. Like Mountaineer baseball, the softball Apps are expected to be able to play in their new facility this spring.
Facilities enhancement progress will be updated periodically at www.GoASU.com throughout the construction projects.
For a complete overview of ASU's athletics facilities enhancement campaign, click here.