Spire™ Institute, Phase III
Geneva, Ohio
Client: GaREAT (Geneva area Recreational, Educational, Athletic Trust)
Scope: 240,000 SF Indoor Track & Field Building
Design Highlights & Challenges:
- 8-lane, 300-meter Beynon track, with radius used on outdoor tracks
- Separate field event area (2 high jump, 2 long jump, 2 pole vault pits, 2 shot put circles and portable weight throw cages) that does not interfere with track events
- Olympic standard custom Lynx timing and scoring system, with a 9’ x 13’ Daktronics video board
- Field sports such as soccer, football, lacrosse, baseball and softball can be played on the 70,670 SF infield synthetic turf surface
- Pro Batter video pitching machines and batting cages (5 baseball, 2 softball) and portable pitching mounds
- State-of-the-art sound system, lighting and temperature control
- Full locker room facilities
- Spectator capacity up to 5,000 with 2 separate mezzanine viewing areas that overlook the track and field
- 25,000 SF glass-encased banquet, hospitality and meeting space overlooks the indoor track facility; features include tiered dining/viewing areas, expansive banquet hall, private conference room and custom designed kitchen
- Separate public concessions areas