Latest Hockey Arena Update (Approved)

[powerplay]

Don’t forget South Windsor arena.

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Thanks... Hard to forget, Granted it is a hockey arena but that place is COLD!....

 

[scotty0330]

Place is an absolute dump. It appears they have not dumped a single capital dollar into that place. Looks like the same hole it was when I was 8, 35 years ago

 

[Bomber36]

Place is an absolute dump. It appears they have not dumped a single capital dollar into that place. Looks like the same hole it was when I was 8, 35 years ago

Bad place to watch a game, but a great sheet of ice. It does have a great Hockey shop.

 

[Samoo]

Construction material costs have doubled since covid, which I'm sure is one of the contributing factors.

 

[pepband99]

You mentioned Bolton, Enfield Twin Rinks which from Storrs is about 40 minutes, Norwich, 40-45 minutes and Trinity 35-40 minutes, Jahn Rink in Pomfret 35 minutes. I live just off campus and I can make Hartford in 30 minutes.

Right - i don't consider any of these "local" to Storrs, at least not by comparison to SHU and most of my list there. You can draw a 10-15 mile circle from SHU and hit more rinks than you can in your 30-45 min list for Storrs.

 

[SubbaBub]

Don’t forget South Windsor arena.

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I loved going here as a kid for new gear. I'd spend at least a half hour upstairs where they kept the hockey sticks looking for the best ones back when wooden hockey sticks were the only option.

 

[husky8273]

I loved going here as a kid for new gear. I'd spend at least a half hour upstairs where they kept the hockey sticks looking for the best ones back when wooden hockey sticks were the only option.

what does it cost to outfit a child for hockey these days?

 

[Bomber36]

what does it cost to outfit a child for hockey these days?

It’s quite pricey...this article says it better than I ever could.

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[zls44]

Fiance got her skates at SWA. That place has not had so much as a new nail put in it since 1987.

 

[freescooter]

Construction material costs have doubled since covid, which I'm sure is one of the contributing factors.

Yes. Construction-materials are insane right now. Though UConn is a big enough entity that it might not get gouged too much.

 

[huskymedic]

I’ve seen parts of this before but here it is in full ... cash in those cans & bottles:

 

[UCONNJACK]

I’ve seen parts of this before but here it is in full ... cash in those cans & bottles:

It has been posted on the UConn athletic website for awhile.

 

[CTBballfan243]

Don’t forget South Windsor arena.

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I wonder if the big pot hole at the end of the driveway is still there.

 

[Bomber36]

I wonder if the big pot hole at the end of the driveway is still there.

No.

 

[gampelcrazies]

I’ve seen parts of this before but here it is in full ... cash in those cans & bottles:

I was looking to give something to the project but these prices are so absurd.

 

[JeannoCT]

I don't know how to link it but there are opportunities starting at $5000. I found it on uconnhuskies.com.
Maybe I'll win mega millions tonight to consider the bigger donations.

 

[Viet Vet]

Put a spade in the ground. Then I'll consider $.

 

[freescooter]

No.

Enough people and cars fell in it to fill it up over the years.

 

[freescooter]

I don't know how to link it but there are opportunities starting at $5000. I found it on uconnhuskies.com.
Maybe I'll win mega millions tonight to consider the bigger donations.

JeanofCT Forum. I like it.

 

[JeannoCT]

JeanofCT Forum. I like it.

Unfortunately, I didn't win. But I'm not a quitter, and I'll try again Friday. $319 million!

 

[huskymedic]

Per recent Building & Grounds Committee meeting minutes.

Final approval for the new arena and parking area by BOT is scheduled for April 28. Total budget is $77 million dollars with the arena costing $70 millions. Updated interior rendering shows chair back seating with no bleacher seating. Construction fencing scheduled to be installed the first week of May. Arena details are on pages 32-35 and pages 59-67. Looks like redevelopment of Guyer Gym and Greer Field House are on the horizon.

https://boardoftrustees.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2924/2021/04/2021-04-13-UConn-Board-BGE-Agenda-with-Attachments-Telephone.pdf

As noted deep within the above:

 

[CL82]

Looks like redevelopment of Guyer Gym and Greer Field House are on the horizon.

This is part of the plan that is necessary for the Gampel Concourse.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[huskymedic]

 

[huskymedic]

-> In the bowl, the seating will consist of 80% with seatbacks and 20% on benches. The team facilities will include full Division I training and support for the women’s and men’s teams; team lounges; dry locker area and locker rooms with video displays; locker rooms for the visiting teams; training space with a hydrotherapy area; strength and conditioning room; and other areas such as coaches’ offices, a press box, dining area, ice plant and spaces for support services.

The new facility will also have a large center-hung display scoreboard with perimeter ribbon boards and will be designed to create an outstanding experience for fans with state-of-the-art sound and lighting features. <-