Sept. 18, 1997
SEATTLE- The University of Washington athletic department announced today a $36 million
fundraising campaign to fund new athletic facilities, renovate Hec Edmundson
Pavilion and provide endowment for athletic scholarships. The announcement was
made jointly by University President Richard McCormick, athletic director Barbara
Hedges and National Campaign Chair, Tom Porter.
The Campaign for the Student Athlete is the cornerstone of a $70 million master
funding plan that is the result of strategic planning involving University
administrators, coaches, student-athletes, community leaders and Husky fans. The
Campaign for the Student Athlete is a five-year effort that began on July 1, 1995
and will run through June 30, 2000.
Priorities for The Campaign include:
Renovation of Hec Edmundson Pavilion
A new indoor practice facility
A new soccer stadium
A new baseball stadium
Renovation of the Conibear Crewhouse
Endowment
As of today, just over half of the $36 million needed for The Campaign has been
received in contributions and pledges. The current total raised is $19,016,864.
Private contributions will provide the most significant funding portion of the
strategic plan. Support will come from Washington alumni, Husky fans and
supporters, and former student-athletes. In addition to the $36 million from the
Campaign. The University will provide $10 million for the Hec Edmundson
renovation with the remaining $24 million coming from athletic department funds
including a season ticket capital improvement fee, corporate sponsorships, and
the department's reserve fund.
Renovation of Hec Edmundson Pavilion
The renovation of Hec Edmundson
Pavilion is estimated to cost $38 million, of which $11 million will be needed
from the Campaign. The University will provide $10 million to account for seismic
and environmental concerns of the current building, as well as address the
multi-purpose use of the facility. The remaining $17 million will come from the
athletic department funds previously identified. The renovation is currently in
the design phase. Plans are to begin construction in March of 1999 with
completion in the fall of 2000.
Indoor Practice Facility
The estimated cost of the indoor practice
facility is $16 million. Funding for this project will include $6 million from
Don James Center memberships, an additional $7 million from the Campaign, and $3
million from athletic department funds. Four possible sites have been recommended
for the indoor practice facility. Design of the building is currently in the
early stages and construction will begin upon final selection of the site and
successful completion of the fundraising efforts.
Baseball Stadium, Soccer Stadium and Crewhouse Renovation
Cost
estimates and programming for the baseball and soccer stadiums, as well as the
Crewhouse renovation, are still being finalized. The construction schedules of
these facilities will be dependent upon successful fundraising efforts. The Husky
Soccer field was completed this past summer and is currently in its first season
of use by both the men's and women's programs. The Husky baseball field is
currently under construction and will be available for the 1998 season. Both
fields will utilize temporary bleachers until their respective stadiums are
completed.
