TUCSON, Ariz. – With a number of capital projects on the calendar, Arizona Athletics has created a landing page, ArizonaWildcats.com/CapitalCampaign, to share details, renderings, and information on how and why to support the projects. Currently, there are five projects on the docket including the east side of Arizona Stadium, Hillenbrand Aquatic Center, Hillenbrand Softball Stadium, an Indoor Sports Center, and McKale Center locker rooms.
 
"We're excited to share details and renderings of the current facility projects and this landing page provides a comprehensive look in one convenient place," said Director of Athletics Dave Heeke. "These five projects will address some long-standing needs, and at the same time, will improve the experience for virtually all of our student-athletes. I want to thank everyone involved in helping this come to fruition, as I know it's been a long time coming. This is just the start of what we hope will be a transformational period for our facilities, but we'll need the continued support of our fans and donors to address the remainder of our needs moving forward."
 
Already underway, phase one of the Arizona Stadium remodel includes a renovation of the lower east side, Zona Zoo concourse, and gate entry. New restroom and concession facilities are being addressed along with an upgrade to access points on the east and southeast side. The project is expected to be completed by Sept. 1.
 
The Hillenbrand Aquatic Center project is expected to commence on April 1 with a goal of being completed by Jan. 1, 2019. This project includes the rebuilding and expansion of the 50-meter pool to 65 meters, including the old diving well. The number of 25-yard short course lanes will increase from 18 to 22. The pump and plumbing infrastructure will also be replaced and significantly upgraded.
 
The Hillenbrand Softball stadium will see renovations to the seating areas and press box. Renovations will start after the completion of the 2018 season with a goal of being completed in January 2019.
 
The construction of the Indoor Sports Center will start in April with a goal of being completed in December 2018. Located on the previous site of Sancet Stadium adjacent to National Championship Dr., the structure will house a full-width, 90-yard field and a 10-yard end zone. The space will be climate controlled making it a resource for training and conditioning amongst other opportunities.
 
Renovations in the McKale Center will continue as the lower concourse area, which previously housed academics and lab space prior to the building of the Ginny L. Clements Academic Center, will be transformed into new and remodeled locker rooms. Men's golf, soccer, men's tennis and women's track and field and cross country will see new locker rooms, while women's swimming and diving and men's track and field and cross country will see their locker rooms remodeled. This project will begin on March 26 with a completion goal of Aug. 15.
 
For more information and to learn more about the capital campaign that supports these facility projects, make sure to visit ArizonaWildcats.com/CapitalCampaign.
 
Arizona Athletics receives no state appropriations, but does receive 315 tuition waivers annually, authorized by the Arizona Board of Regents. Tuition waivers are also granted to Arizona State University and Northern Arizona University. The athletics department is responsible for the cost of room, board and books to supplement the tuition waivers and is responsible for generating revenues to cover the department's annual operating costs and budgetary obligations. Additionally, all funds required for new facilities and renovations are provided through the continued support and generosity of athletics department ticket buyers and donors.