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Jon M. Huntsman Center Ready to Usher in New Era
11/5/2014 12:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Nov. 5, 2014 SALT LAKE CITY - Since the close of last season, the Jon M. Huntsman Center has undergone some drastic changes. Fans can see these improvements in person at University of Utah Appreciation Night on Thursday.
Regarded as one of the top college arenas in the nation since opening its doors in 1969, the Jon M. Huntsman Center has provided an imposing home venue advantage for Utah's basketball, gymnastics and volleyball teams.
A landmark on the U. campus, the Jon M. Huntsman Center is the perfect place to watch a sporting event. With 15,000 chair seats assuring a great view from anywhere in the arena, it is the largest venue in the Pac-12 Conference.
Listed below are some of the things that fans can experience when they visit the renovated Jon M. Huntsman Center this season.
• Removal of the original ceiling cloud above the scoreboard to accommodate the installation of a new super grid system - the new super grid will improve the ability of the arena to accommodate the increasing event needs for both Athletic and Special Events
• A new maple wood floor surrounded by a defining black border and a large block 'U' at center court, ranked third in the nation by a recent ESPN poll
• New energy efficient LED lighting throughout the arena that will increase brightness levels for televised games while reducing operation costs. The same LED lighting has also been installed on the concourse level to increase the brightness for patrons upon entry and during concession stand purchases all at a lower energy output
• This will also accommodate quick on-off status changes so for player introductions the lights can be turned down and spot lights can focus on the team & players
• Total upgrade to a new state-of-the-art sound system that will bring better PA clarity
• New ceiling mounted sound panels that will assist with the legibility of the sound within the arena
• A new curtaining system will allow the upper bowl to be blacked out - creating a more intimate setting for events (less than 9,500 capacity)
• New backdrop curtains provided for commencement
• New graphics on the walls of the lower bowl comprising of a red background and the Circle and Feather, Muss and Crimson Club logos
"I think our fans will all be pleasantly surprised when they enter the Jon M. Huntsman Center this season," Athletics Director Dr. Chris Hill said. "Every time I walk in there and look around, I think the place looks spectacular. After speaking with our coaches and student-athletes, they're absolutely thrilled with the updates and improvements we've made to the facility."
In conjunction with University of Utah Appreciation Night, the men's basketball team will host Pacific (Ore.) in an exhibition game tomorrow. Tip time is slated for 8:30 p.m. with a live telecast on the Pac-12 Networks.
All University of Utah employees receive free tickets to tomorrow's game. To take advantage of this offer click here or go straight to the gates of the Jon M. Huntsman Center and show the ticket taker your U-ID for free tickets upon entry.
Regarded as one of the top college arenas in the nation since opening its doors in 1969, the Jon M. Huntsman Center has provided an imposing home venue advantage for Utah's basketball, gymnastics and volleyball teams.
A landmark on the U. campus, the Jon M. Huntsman Center is the perfect place to watch a sporting event. With 15,000 chair seats assuring a great view from anywhere in the arena, it is the largest venue in the Pac-12 Conference.
Listed below are some of the things that fans can experience when they visit the renovated Jon M. Huntsman Center this season.
• Removal of the original ceiling cloud above the scoreboard to accommodate the installation of a new super grid system - the new super grid will improve the ability of the arena to accommodate the increasing event needs for both Athletic and Special Events
• A new maple wood floor surrounded by a defining black border and a large block 'U' at center court, ranked third in the nation by a recent ESPN poll
• New energy efficient LED lighting throughout the arena that will increase brightness levels for televised games while reducing operation costs. The same LED lighting has also been installed on the concourse level to increase the brightness for patrons upon entry and during concession stand purchases all at a lower energy output
• This will also accommodate quick on-off status changes so for player introductions the lights can be turned down and spot lights can focus on the team & players
• Total upgrade to a new state-of-the-art sound system that will bring better PA clarity
• New ceiling mounted sound panels that will assist with the legibility of the sound within the arena
• A new curtaining system will allow the upper bowl to be blacked out - creating a more intimate setting for events (less than 9,500 capacity)
• New backdrop curtains provided for commencement
• New graphics on the walls of the lower bowl comprising of a red background and the Circle and Feather, Muss and Crimson Club logos
"I think our fans will all be pleasantly surprised when they enter the Jon M. Huntsman Center this season," Athletics Director Dr. Chris Hill said. "Every time I walk in there and look around, I think the place looks spectacular. After speaking with our coaches and student-athletes, they're absolutely thrilled with the updates and improvements we've made to the facility."
In conjunction with University of Utah Appreciation Night, the men's basketball team will host Pacific (Ore.) in an exhibition game tomorrow. Tip time is slated for 8:30 p.m. with a live telecast on the Pac-12 Networks.
All University of Utah employees receive free tickets to tomorrow's game. To take advantage of this offer click here or go straight to the gates of the Jon M. Huntsman Center and show the ticket taker your U-ID for free tickets upon entry.
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