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LSU Beach Volleyball Stadium
• Through intensive analysis with consultant Hutchenson Sand, LSU found a sand the meets and exceeds CCSA standards • Coach Russell Brock presented Hutchenson Sand with certain sand mixes to his liking and after the analysis a sand pit that is within 45 miles of the LSU campus was found to be the perfect match for the specifications • The sand on all six courts is state-of-the-art in permeability subsurface drainage, quality and smooth concrete to sand transition • The 24-inch deep sand courts have an underground irrigation and wetting system that will facilitate competition play during hot portions of the season, cooling the sand for comfortable play Story of the Sand
• A state-of-the-art facility and stadium that is unmatched anywhere in collegiate beach volleyball • The LSU Beach Volleyball Stadium has raised the bar in emenities by providing eight covered team pavillions, a visitors locker room and shower facilities • Energy efficient LED sand court lighting has been designed for TV level lighting • The LSU competitive beach volleyball team of 23 will enjoy the benefits of a customized locker room, state-ofthe-art training room for the capability of immediate medical attention and a team lounge with smart TVs that can be used for film study and entertainment purposes • The revitalization of the previous tennis facility, originally completed in 1970, has allowed for an economical advancement of this Title IX sport that will have a final seating capactiy of 450 with seating options in the grand stand and on the grass • New scoreboards on both sides of the courts will allow for fans to easily keep track of all six courts no matter where they are seated while enjoying the energetic atmosphere of beach volleyball with a brand new sound system Setting the Standard