OU Regents Approve LNC Performance Center Addition
NORMAN — The University of Oklahoma Board of Regents approved the design development phase plans for a Strength Training and Performance Center Addition project at the Lloyd Noble Center on Thursday.
An approximately 18,400-gross-square-foot addition at the Lloyd Noble Center will be constructed south of the existing two practice court gymnasiums used by the men's and women's basketball programs. The addition will provide significantly improved strength training facilities for both basketball programs as well as for student-athletes competing in other OU athletics programs. As a part of the project, space for a performance center also will be constructed to accommodate equipment that will assist in performance testing and assessment.
"This facility is an elite sports science center that will enhance our ability to train student-athletes," said OU Vice President and Director of Athletics Joe Castiglione. "We are focused on innovation and with this addition we move forward again in optimizing what student-athletes can achieve at the University of Oklahoma. We are committed to providing our student-athletes with a championship experience on every level and this is another project that reinforces our dedication."
The estimated total cost of the project is $7 million, with funding identified, available and budgeted from private donations and OU Athletics funds. A project construction timeline has not yet been determined.
"This world-class training and strength and conditioning facility will provide our student-athletes with unparalleled opportunities for success and will help take us to the next level of excellence," said OU Head Women's Basketball Coach Sherri Coale, who has guided the Sooners to 16 straight NCAA Tournaments.
Added head men's basketball coach Lon Kruger, "We need facilities that represent OU and its excellent tradition. This new facility will help our student-athletes reach their full potential and will also allow us to successfully compete with other schools for the absolute best recruits."
Baseball/Softball Playing Field Replacement Also Approved
OU regents also approved replacement of the playing field surfaces at L. Dale Mitchell Park (baseball) and Marita Hynes Field (softball) at a guaranteed maximum price of $2.565 million.
Construction is anticipated to begin in June and be completed in the fall. Funding for the dual project has been identified, is available and budgeted from OU Athletics capital accounts.
The replacement of the playing surfaces will be the latest on a long list of improvements made at OU's baseball and softball stadiums. Since 2006, improvements have included indoor practice buildings and field lighting at both facilities, as well as lower-level seating and backstop netting, a new ticket booth and fencing at L. Dale Mitchell Park.
NORMAN — The University of Oklahoma Board of Regents approved the design development phase plans for a Strength Training and Performance Center Addition project at the Lloyd Noble Center on Thursday.
An approximately 18,400-gross-square-foot addition at the Lloyd Noble Center will be constructed south of the existing two practice court gymnasiums used by the men's and women's basketball programs. The addition will provide significantly improved strength training facilities for both basketball programs as well as for student-athletes competing in other OU athletics programs. As a part of the project, space for a performance center also will be constructed to accommodate equipment that will assist in performance testing and assessment.
"This facility is an elite sports science center that will enhance our ability to train student-athletes," said OU Vice President and Director of Athletics Joe Castiglione. "We are focused on innovation and with this addition we move forward again in optimizing what student-athletes can achieve at the University of Oklahoma. We are committed to providing our student-athletes with a championship experience on every level and this is another project that reinforces our dedication."
The estimated total cost of the project is $7 million, with funding identified, available and budgeted from private donations and OU Athletics funds. A project construction timeline has not yet been determined.
"This world-class training and strength and conditioning facility will provide our student-athletes with unparalleled opportunities for success and will help take us to the next level of excellence," said OU Head Women's Basketball Coach Sherri Coale, who has guided the Sooners to 16 straight NCAA Tournaments.
Added head men's basketball coach Lon Kruger, "We need facilities that represent OU and its excellent tradition. This new facility will help our student-athletes reach their full potential and will also allow us to successfully compete with other schools for the absolute best recruits."
Baseball/Softball Playing Field Replacement Also Approved
OU regents also approved replacement of the playing field surfaces at L. Dale Mitchell Park (baseball) and Marita Hynes Field (softball) at a guaranteed maximum price of $2.565 million.
Construction is anticipated to begin in June and be completed in the fall. Funding for the dual project has been identified, is available and budgeted from OU Athletics capital accounts.
The replacement of the playing surfaces will be the latest on a long list of improvements made at OU's baseball and softball stadiums. Since 2006, improvements have included indoor practice buildings and field lighting at both facilities, as well as lower-level seating and backstop netting, a new ticket booth and fencing at L. Dale Mitchell Park.
