SiouxVolley Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I think UND would have no problem hosting with only Phase I of the facility complete, Hyslop has enough space and lockers/showers for teams to use if those facilities aren't on site yet. While you are right that an indoor meet doesn't need much seating, I'd guess the BSC has a minimum amount of spectator seating they like to see in a host facility, which judging from the current IPF renderings, UND would have. I just hope that if the project budget gets tight that they don't reduce the size of the building by eliminating the space for seating. The facility would probably host a number of indoor high school meets as well as college meets. The high school state indoor meets would most likely be held here at least every other year with that facility, which would bring a lot of people to town. Hyslop did host a number of meets in the past, but it is not even close to 200m. I believe it is something like 160yd around, and it only went under one side of the stands. Good points. Makes sense that Hyslop was around 160 m. Just seemed like it was so claustrophobic that it went under both upper stands and around all the supports. Is there a state high school indoor meet anymore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND92,96 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Good points. Makes sense that Hyslop was around 160 m. Just seemed like it was so claustrophobic that it went under both upper stands and around all the supports. Is there a state high school indoor meet anymore? I think they still have the unofficial state indoor in Fargo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siouxperman8 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I ran in there in the 70's and hated it. I remember collapsing at the end of a race, not sure what the length even was and couldn't catch my breath. It was stifling in there. I liked running in the Crookston shed better than indoors at the Fieldhouse. I ran there in the 70's too. In the 400 I was chasing a guy and catching him on the parts of the track where you could see us. When we went behind the bleachers he would cut to the infield and shorten the distance he ran and extend his lead again. He beat me to the finish but eventually an official came from behind the bleachers and had him DQ'd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geaux_sioux Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I ran in there in the 70's and hated it. I remember collapsing at the end of a race, not sure what the length even was and couldn't catch my breath. It was stifling in there. I liked running in the Crookston shed better than indoors at the Fieldhouse. I hated the air in there. We practiced there in highschool for indoor season and it was terribly stale and dusty in there. My lungs couldn't take it so my senior year I didn't do any indoor practice or meets and just lifted and did Sports Accel on my own instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIOUXFAN97 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 anyone know of an addition/renovation/changes to teh Betty? there are bids out there that some architect firms are looking at and a foundation/bricklaying company is also looking at? i asked to make sure they aren't getting the ipf confused with the betty and both said it is def the betty...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxVolley Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 anyone know of an addition/renovation/changes to teh Betty? there are bids out there that some architect firms are looking at and a foundation/bricklaying company is also looking at? i asked to make sure they aren't getting the ipf confused with the betty and both said it is def the betty...? This document says there will be a 3000 ft2 addition for basketball/volleyball space. On the north end? That isn't enough space for another basketball court. Maybe it's space for accordion bleachers to be moved out of the way for practice or a better concession area? Just guesses though. It specifically says a slab, so doubt it is office space. http://www.bismanexc...ion SPEC[1].pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIOUXFAN97 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 This document says there will be a 3000 ft2 addition for basketball/volleyball space. On the north end? That isn't enough space for another basketball court. Maybe it's space for accordion bleachers to be moved out of the way for practice? http://www.bismanexc...ion SPEC[1].pdf that was quick....any pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxVolley Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 that was quick....any pics? Not that I can find. Maybe check ICON architects. Didn't see anything there. It's not that big a project, and it is not for video screens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIOUXFAN97 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 wonder if if could be for a dedicated concession area??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDvince97-01 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 This document says there will be a 3000 ft2 addition for basketball/volleyball space. On the north end? That isn't enough space for another basketball court. Maybe it's space for accordion bleachers to be moved out of the way for practice or a better concession area? Just guesses though. It specifically says a slab, so doubt it is office space. http://www.bismanexc...ion SPEC[1].pdf Wow, an addition to the Betty already huh? Interesting. Had never even heard any rumors about this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdub27 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 It looks like it is actually going on the south end. Can't quite tell what they are going to do with it. Link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puck Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 GF City Planning has is on their projrct list. Looks like it is on the South side, but no indication of what it is. http://gfplanning.weebly.com/betty-engelstad-sioux-center-addition.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxVolley Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Has to be storage of some kind, and with the angles and location doesn't seem like it would be useful for larger bleacher storage either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdub27 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Has to be storage of some kind, and with the angles and location doesn't seem like it would be useful for larger bleacher storage either. That's what I'm thinking as well. It covers up one of the two garage doors on that end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geaux_sioux Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Kyle Doperalski @Kyle_Dope Wow! UND Alumni Association just announced completed goal of $300M in North Dakota Spirit Campaign in last 6 yrs.Most in state hist by $200M 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdub27 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 The big factor for me not going is kids, and my job. Is there really a lot of students that have both, and cannot attend. I swear if I lived in GF, I could attend all the games but my work schedule 11pm-7:30am doesn't give me much time to sleep, drive up to GF, attend game, drive back to Fargo, and then go to work. In Fargo there are signs everywhere for Bison this and Bison that. On billboards, on businesses, in people's yards. But when I drive up to Grand Forks...where is that? Where are the UND football billboards? Where are the yard signs showing hometown spirit. Marketing is crap compared to NDSU. I hate to compare it but as the only 2 schools in ND with DI sports its true. UND has a big time tv contract but its pretty sad come football time when you can't really feel the UND spirit until the Potato Bowl rolls down DeMers Ave. Coming soon?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darell1976 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Coming soon?? Soon? I need to get one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siouxperfan7 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Soon? I need to get one!! I inquired about those via twitter when they showed the signs at UND day at the ND State fair. @NorthDakotaAthletics replied back and told me they will "announce how I I an get one in the near future." I would think since we are 2 weeks from the first game, we would be seeing those very soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmksioux Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I inquired about those via twitter when they showed the signs at UND day at the ND State fair. @NorthDakotaAthletics replied back and told me they will "announce how I I an get one in the near future." I would think since we are 2 weeks from the first game, we would be seeing those very soon! I saw several boxes of them at Hyslop yesterday when I went in to pick up my tailgating passes. Didn't think to inquire about when and how to get one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darell1976 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I saw several boxes of them at Hyslop yesterday when I went in to pick up my tailgating passes. Didn't think to inquire about when and how to get one... If they sell them at the Alerus and/or Sioux shop at the REA I will have to get one when I come up for the Potato Bowl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdub27 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 If they sell them at the Alerus and/or Sioux shop at the REA I will have to get one when I come up for the Potato Bowl. I don't see them selling them. Probably give them away at the Football Fanfest (haven't heard any announcements on a date for that yet though) along with being able to pick them up at the Hyslop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDBIZ Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 https://twitter.com/dfreund7/status/367968083274522624/photo/1 The yard signs read "North Dakota Proud" with Proud being much larger than North Dakota. Doesn't appear to mention "UNIVERSITY" anywhere but it does have the interlocking ND. Again, they used the same big, ugly block lettering that they've been putting at center ice/court to spell out the words. What marketing genius came up with this for the yard signs? We need a new logo/mascot and soon. Right now, the signs look like they're for people who are proud to live in North Dakota and be Notre Dame fans. I was excited when I heard UND would finally have some yard signs, but now I'm just disappointed..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
108498 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 How do they usually announce the football fanfest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamStrait Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 https://twitter.com/...4522624/photo/1 The yard signs read "North Dakota Proud" with Proud being much larger than North Dakota. Doesn't appear to mention "UNIVERSITY" anywhere but it does have the interlocking ND. Again, they used the same big, ugly block lettering that they've been putting at center ice/court to spell out the words. What marketing genius came up with this for the yard signs? We need a new logo/mascot and soon. Right now, the signs look like they're for people who are proud to live in North Dakota and be Notre Dame fans. I was excited when I heard UND would finally have some yard signs, but now I'm just disappointed..... Yes, I'm sure you'll be much more satisfied when the teams are known as the "Spirit". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDBIZ Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Yes, I'm sure you'll be much more satisfied when the teams are known as the "Spirit". No, but I'd take Spirit over North Dakota Proud. It would've been better if the signs just said University of North Dakota or UND on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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