CELEBRATING CHAMPIONS NEW PAVILION IMPROVES FAN EXPERIENCE

Thelatest building project at JBU includes what might be one the smallest buildings JBU has erected this century, but it’s certainly essential. The days of waiting in long lines to use the restroom at Alumni Field will soon be forgotten.

The Champions Pavilion project, which broke ground in March and sits just south of the playing field, will include five stalls for both the men’s and women’s restrooms, a family restroom, a covered area with picnic tables and a wall to honor past players and program successes.

The project includes a new entrance and a six-foot wide, paved, ADA-accessible walkway from the parking lots to the field.

“Our current path down to Alumni Field is an uneven, grassy and rocky surface. As a result, supporters with mobility challenges struggle to get to the field,” said Robyn

Daugherty, director of athletics. “Grandparents, elderly fans, fans in wheelchairs and injured student-athletes have all made it known how difficult it is to get to Alumni Field.”

The project is timely as the JBU men’s and women’s soccer fanbase continues to grow with both afternoon and evening games becoming a rallying point for the community during the fall semester. It’s a family atmosphere that draws students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni and the local community. JBU also regularly hosts conference playoff games and NAIA national openinground games. These events draw 300-1,000 fans on a single date, so the Champions Pavilion project brings much-needed improvements.

To date, $253,000 of the $275,000 goal has been raised or pledged. To contribute to the project, visit jbu.edu/ champions.