Spire™ Institute, Phase II
Geneva, Ohio
Client: GaREAT (Geneva area Recreational, Educational, Athletic Trust)
Scope: Outdoor Track & Field / Football / Soccer / Lacrosse Stadium (covering over 9 acres)
Design Highlights & Challenges:
- Synthetic multi-sport, lighted field with an 8-lane, 400-meter polyurethane international track
- Multiple field events areas: 4 long jump pits, massive high jump apron, 4 pole vault boxes and an adjacent throws stadium - all meeting international standards
- 2 full timing supported straightaways allow for fewer preliminary heats and larger, more efficient meets
- Automatic quick adjusting hurdles; Olympic standard custom Lynx timing system
- Broadcast standard sound system, lighting and cabling
- AstroTurf 3D infield accommodates a FIFA sized soccer field, football & men's/women's lacrosse
- National championship setting with a spectator capacity of 10,000, including 5,000 bleacher seats, 1,200 captain's chairs, press boxes, coaches boxes, luxury suites, a 2,500 seat amphitheater and seating for 2,000 on catered patio
- Indoor concession areas services both sides of the stadium; Pro-style home and away locker rooms