dmksioux Posted August 31, 2010 Posted August 31, 2010 It appears as though the new field turf is now being worked on... http://www.fightingsioux.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=58538&SPID=6384&DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=204985843&DB_OEM_ID=13500 In the article, there was also mention of a baseball tournament the team would be hosting next spring. Is the schedule out for the baseball team? Anyone know which teams might be participating in this tournament? “The turf is going to benefit baseball in Grand Forks from the start of spring throughout the summer,” Kraft said. “There will not be as much traffic on the field, there will be a lot of cost savings involved, especially on the maintenance side of things – no more dragging the field, repacking the mound and batter’s box. “When there are tournaments, like the one UND will host in the spring, the time between games will be cut down dramatically. Quote
82SiouxGuy Posted August 31, 2010 Posted August 31, 2010 It appears as though the new field turf is now being worked on... http://www.fightingsioux.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=58538&SPID=6384&DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=204985843&DB_OEM_ID=13500 In the article, there was also mention of a baseball tournament the team would be hosting next spring. Is the schedule out for the baseball team? Anyone know which teams might be participating in this tournament? They had equipment working on the field last week. I'm sure they want to make sure the field is complete before weather becomes an issue this fall. That way they will be able to use it as soon as the snow goes away next spring. Quote
dakotadan Posted September 1, 2010 Posted September 1, 2010 I was at a few of the Sioux games at Kraft this spring. It was definately showing its age. The UND baseball program will be one of several beneficiaries of the FieldTurf that will cover the entire infield portion of Kraft Field and extend into foul territory all the way to the backstop behind home plate. The renovations will also allow for home plate to move back 20 feet, making the dimensions of the field even larger. Quote
bincitysioux Posted September 7, 2010 Posted September 7, 2010 On Sioux Sports Extra last night, Brian Faison was interviewed and he talked about the new infield at Kraft, said that there would be an addition to the Wellness Center to house the tennis program, and said they are "well on their way" to raising the funds for an indoor training facility that will include an 8 lane 300 meter track and a full 100 yard football field that will be built on the site of the old REA.................. Quote
dakotadan Posted September 23, 2010 Posted September 23, 2010 FightingSioux.com photo album FightingSioux.com has a photo album up showing some of the work that is going on at Kraft Field. Quote
star2city Posted September 24, 2010 Posted September 24, 2010 On Sioux Sports Extra last night, Brian Faison was interviewed and he talked about the new infield at Kraft, said that there would be an addition to the Wellness Center to house the tennis program, and said they are "well on their way" to raising the funds for an indoor training facility that will include an 8 lane 300 meter track and a full 100 yard football field that will be built on the site of the old REA.................. That would cost millions. If they do that, they may as well add men's tennis, which BTW is required for the Big Sky. Quote
dakotadan Posted September 24, 2010 Posted September 24, 2010 Just to clarify, Faison was talking about this and not an addition to the UND Wellness Center. Quote
star2city Posted September 24, 2010 Posted September 24, 2010 Just to clarify, I'm 99% sure Faison was talking about this and not an addition onto the UND Wellness Center. That makes sense. The new Grand Forks Wellness Center will be huge and would include six indoor tennis courts according to those plans. Quote
bincitysioux Posted September 24, 2010 Posted September 24, 2010 Just to clarify, Faison was talking about this and not an addition to the UND Wellness Center. That makes sense. The new Grand Forks Wellness Center will be huge and would include six indoor tennis courts according to those plans. Well, I just re-watched that episode and Faison did state that they'd be working with GF Parks & Rec on the Tennis facility but WDAZ's pictures and caption that read "UND Wellness Center Addition" lead me to believe that it was UND's wellness center that would get the addition............ Quote
82SiouxGuy Posted September 24, 2010 Posted September 24, 2010 Well, I just re-watched that episode and Faison did state that they'd be working with GF Parks & Rec on the Tennis facility but WDAZ's pictures and caption that read "UND Wellness Center Addition" lead me to believe that it was UND's wellness center that would get the addition............ I have personally heard both Faison and John Staley, head of the GF Park District, state that UND tennis would be a tenant at the new Choice Financial Wellness Center at Altru Village (except the full name wasn't used). They are in the last stages of fundraising and should break ground before the snow flies this fall. Quote
yababy8 Posted September 24, 2010 Posted September 24, 2010 Just to clarify, Faison was talking about this and not an addition to the UND Wellness Center. Here in Colorado, a wellness center means a whole different thing.. Quote
dakotadan Posted October 2, 2010 Posted October 2, 2010 FightingSioux.com Photo Album Here is another photo album of the turf going down at Kraft Field. Quote
UND92,96 Posted October 6, 2010 Posted October 6, 2010 I'm too lazy to look through this entire thread, so I'll just ask the question--how much is an indoor practice facility expected to cost? Quote
MplsBison Posted October 7, 2010 Posted October 7, 2010 I'm too lazy to look through this entire thread, so I'll just ask the question--how much is an indoor practice facility expected to cost? Youngstown State is building something similar for $11.4 million to what UND proposed: http://www.youtube.com/user/ysusports#p/c/DBECC50AF7C7E7C3/5/YNmsurl4NAE I do like the 300m track surrounding an almost full 120 yard football field (track clips the corners) facility. Penn State and Akron already have them as well. 1 Quote
GeauxSioux Posted October 7, 2010 Posted October 7, 2010 I'm too lazy to look through this entire thread, so I'll just ask the question--how much is an indoor practice facility expected to cost? I have heard $18-20M. Quote
dakotadan Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 Kraft Field rededicated The new infield turf is all complete and apparently there was a rededication held this last weekend. Looks good. Hopefully the funds can continue to be raised to do the outfield next year. Congratulations and thanks to everyone who got this done. It will be great for UND and Grand Forks to have a facility like this. Here are all of the photos of the FieldTurf installation. Quote
The Sicatoka Posted October 15, 2010 Author Posted October 15, 2010 http://www.argusleader.com/article/20101013/SPORTS0202/10130315/ South Dakota State president David Chicoine will present a preliminary facility statement for a new 22,000-seat football stadium and an indoor practice facility with a human performance center. The estimated costs are $55 million and $35 million, respectively. The University of South Dakota will take the floor next, presenting a preliminary facility statement for a new basketball and volleyball arena with office space plus a DakotaDome renovation that would increase seating capacity to 15,000. The early price tags on those items: $32.5 million and $20 million, respectively. Interesting that both are 15000 or better, the minimum for FBS play. Quote
MplsBison Posted October 15, 2010 Posted October 15, 2010 http://www.arguslead...S0202/10130315/ Interesting that both are 15000 or better, the minimum for FBS play. Both sets of updates are badly needed. SD's flagship U's badly lag behind ND's. I don't think the SDSU stadium would be new...really just a renovation of CAS. That and the indoor facility have already been drawn up. 1 Quote
dakotadan Posted October 16, 2010 Posted October 16, 2010 SDSU 2025 Athletics Facilities Master Plan Here is a link to what SDSU is hoping to do with their athletic facilities. If they can accomplish all of that in the next 15 years that will be a pretty impressive athletics complex. They could end up with some pretty impressive FB facilities. Quote
MplsBison Posted October 16, 2010 Posted October 16, 2010 SDSU 2025 Athletics Facilities Master Plan Here is a link to what SDSU is hoping to do with their athletic facilities. If they can accomplish all of that in the next 15 years that will be a pretty impressive athletics complex. They could end up with some pretty impressive FB facilities. It's nice that they have a document that details their "wish list". I'm sure any school could make a nice plan for $100+ million in facilities. Getting the Dykhouse facility built is a huge step for them - that's a top level facility for the FCS level. If they can get their indoor practice facility done, that will be huge as well. 1 Quote
SiouxMD Posted November 6, 2010 Posted November 6, 2010 UND football: Looking forward to the future - GF Herald A new turf is scheduled to be installed at the Alerus next season. Quote
mksioux Posted November 6, 2010 Posted November 6, 2010 UND football: Looking forward to the future - GF Herald Great news! I was hoping for new turf by 2012 and entry into the Big Sky, but next year is even better! Quote
supersioux Posted November 6, 2010 Posted November 6, 2010 UND football: Looking forward to the future - GF Herald Any idea what kind of turf? I hope they are able to go with Field turf but I know there were concerns about cost, storage and ability to change it out quickly. Quote
Cratter Posted November 6, 2010 Posted November 6, 2010 The timing works out good because now they won't have to take "Sioux" off the old turf. Quote
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