Building a new athletic facility is a lot like moving into a new house. It can take a while to feel like home. When you invest the time and money into a new gymnasium, pool, stadium or any athletic facility, you want the first impression to wow your athletes and fans. So after you’re finished laying the bricks and mortar, don’t forget to add the final touches.
Here are some ideas to help you put your best foot forward:
Christen it.
A new facility takes months – more often years – of planning, saving and building. Give it right back to all the dust, noise and tightened belts with a real doozy of an opening celebration for the first big game. Get the entire school and community involved with a show from the marching band, the cheerleading squad and a parade of athletic teams. Invite younger elementary and middle school programs to participate – this will be their home someday too. We can help you make your celebration one to remember with banners and flags that embody your school spirit.
Display your championships with pride.
In sports, tradition is everything. Just because you have new digs doesn’t mean your wins have to start over. Show off your legacy with fresh championship banners. Indoor and outdoor options mean that every team can display their wins where they play, while our expert design will combine respect for your program’s heritage with a new look toward future hopes.
Make a big entrance.
Whether you’re unveiling a remodeled natatorium or introducing a brand new football stadium, build up the excitement for athletes and fans alike with a special procession. Hang team banners up along the hallways, lobby and entryway to a new gymnasium. Consider a windscreen at the entrance to a new outdoor facility or sail flags lining the walk-up to a new group of baseball fields. These are great ways to open up the space and make it feel like it’s always been an integral part of the campus.
A new facility reveal is fun for everyone, but none more than the athletes who get to play there. Make it special for them now, and for athletes in the years to come. Learn more about how we can help you!