Scaled back and moved Athletic Performance Center

[Macallan 18]

Apparently not enough Scoopers donated 2 comma checks as the APRC has been scaled back and will now be placed across the street from the Al. Can we call it the Al Part Deux?

The previous location for the APRC is a 10-acre site that is bordered by 6th Street, 10th Street, West Michigan Street and the Interchange. "We know that this is a highly visible and valuable location that further connects Marquette to downtown Milwaukee, and we will continue to evaluate the best use of the land," said Lora Strigens, vice president for planning and strategy.

https://today.marquette.edu/2017/12/marquettes-board-of-trustees-approves-groundbreaking-for-athletic-performance-research-center/

[jsglow]

Discuss amongst yourselves.

http://www.gomarquette.com/genrel/121117aab.html

[dw3dw3dw3]

Assume fundraising was an issue, thus downsizing. Anyone with more details? Doesn't seem like there will be any field/court space according to the article.

http://www.gomarquette.com/genrel/121117aab.html

[Warrior of Law]

I recall the initial plan had the Bucks involved.  The proposed parcel of land seems rather small, and this was done after all of the other land was purchased/demolished.  I don't see this as a positive development.

[🏀]

Location is way better, assuming it was only located east of 94 due to the Bucks involvement.

If the dome can handle their needs, sounds like a no brainer?

[GGGG]

So do they have anything planned for the land this was going to be on?

[GGGG]

This is obviously a back up plan.  It sounds like it will suffice though.

[source?]

Well, the field house would have been nice but if the seasonal some is meeting their needs and the student-athletes in the sports that use it are happy then I guess I don't see a problem. That location is probably more convenient for everyone involved but now I wonder what the plan is for the large space they already purchased. New football stadium?

[GB Warrior]

It's a bit of a bummer but sounds like the best case scenario after the Bucks pulled the rug out from under them for a collaboration w/ Froedtert.

[jsglow]

Not that I'm aware of.

[Dr. Blackheart]

It's a bit of a bummer but sounds like the best case scenario after the Bucks pulled the rug out from under them for a collaboration w/ Froedtert.

Was the reverse on the gun jumping...

Plenty of room for MU's Joyce Center on Michigan now.

[Herman Cain]

I think the Dome works well and this new facility will be suitable for the uses that are intended. The original land can be used for some other academic or housing purpose. It is big enough for an on campus arena in the event a major benefactor shows up .

[jsglow]

I think the Dome works well and this new facility will be suitable for the uses that are intended. The original land can be used for some other academic or housing purpose. It is big enough for an on campus arena in the event a major benefactor shows up .

Perhaps the most precious commodity on an urban campus is land.  MU has a signature large parcel space with tremendous visibility on the city's signature interchange.  All good.  No rush.

[MU1980]

As a track alum, this is very disappointing news.  It is completely absurd to have a division I track team that doesn't have an indoor track, especially in this climate.  Men's and women's track and cross country have been one of the most competitive teams over the years with dozens of conference championships, including Big East championships.  Imagine any other sport not actually having a facility to practice on and telling them to make do with what they have.  I was told way back in the early 80's that there would be an indoor track soon and I believed what I was told (yes I know I am gullible).  This new facility was finally going to have an actual indoor track and field facility and now that plan is gone.  Not only does this affect practice, but it eliminates any chance of actually have home contests.  A couple of outdoor meets are hosted each year, but in our climate other teams do not want to come to Milwaukee to compete, since track and field is largely a sport where everyone is chasing marks to qualify for the regional and national championships.  Some day I will win a huge lottery and donate the money necessary for an indoor track, but unfortunately that plan seems to be taking longer than I had anticipated. 

[jsglow]

As a track alum, this is very disappointing news.  It is completely absurd to have a division I track team that doesn't have an indoor track, especially in this climate.  Men's and women's track and cross country have been one of the most competitive teams over the years with dozens of conference championships, including Big East championships.  Imagine any other sport not actually having a facility to practice on and telling them to make do with what they have.  I was told way back in the early 80's that there would be an indoor track soon and I believed what I was told (yes I know I am gullible).  This new facility was finally going to have an actual indoor track and field facility and now that plan is gone.  Not only does this affect practice, but it eliminates any chance of actually have home contests.  A couple of outdoor meets are hosted each year, but in our climate other teams do not want to come to Milwaukee to compete, since track and field is largely a sport where everyone is chasing marks to qualify for the regional and national championships.  Some day I will win a huge lottery and donate the money necessary for an indoor track, but unfortunately that plan seems to be taking longer than I had anticipated.

Is there not a track under the seasonal dome?

From my seat, the solution MU came up with to enhance winter practice for Spring sports seems to be the right answer.  When outside sponsorship fell by the wayside, a facility as originally envisioned simply wasn't economically feasible.

[🏀]

Is there not a track under the seasonal dome?

From my seat, the solution MU came up with to enhance winter practice for Spring sports seems to be the right answer.  When outside sponsorship fell by the wayside, a facility as originally envisioned simply wasn't economically feasible.

I do not think there's a track under the bubble

[warriorchick]

It is big enough for an on campus arena in the event a major benefactor shows up .

That would be idiotic.  It's almost as far away from the center from campus as  the BC.  Also for all the other reasons it makes absolutely no sense to have an on-campus arena.

Would this "major benefactor" also be willing to underwrite all of the operating losses and maintenance costs for his arena into perpetuity?

[jsglow]

I do not think there's a track under the bubble

I think you're right.  I know the track is on the 'east' facility and think the dome only covers the soccer/lacrosse end.

[Dr. Blackheart]

What about golf? Will the MU Scoop Dome be used as a practice range?

[Dr. Blackheart]

The original release said all sports would use...

http://www.gomarquette.com/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/013117aaa.html

[🏀]

What about golf? Will the MU Scoop Dome be used as a practice range?

Yep, they have nets on one side. I'd imagine they have a Trackman or two for practice as well.

[4everwarriors]

That would be idiotic.  It's almost as far away from the center from campus as  the BC.  Also for all the other reasons it makes absolutely no sense to have an on-campus arena.

Would this "major benefactor" also be willing to underwrite all of the operating losses and maintenance costs for his arena into perpetuity?

Obviously, you're not as well connected as you would like all of us to believe. Why do you think MU only signed a 7 year lease at the Bucks new facility? Also, no coincidence that the Athletic Performance Center location has been moved. Wheels are a churnin', ai na?

[MU1980]

Is there not a track under the seasonal dome?

From my seat, the solution MU came up with to enhance winter practice for Spring sports seems to be the right answer.  When outside sponsorship fell by the wayside, a facility as originally envisioned simply wasn't economically feasible.

No there is not a track under the bubble and remember that it is track and field, not just track, so all of the field events need a place to practice their events. Runners can run in the bubble or at the Pettit center, but that is still not ideal and doesn't help all the events. Imagine the tennis team not having tennis courts or the basketball team not having a basketball court to practice on. Imagine not being able to have a place to have home competitions. Men's and women's Indoor and outdoor Track and field and cross country account for 6 of the counting sports at MU and they deserve to have what just about every division I school In the upper half of the country has, an indoor track. It is beyond Absurd.

[GGGG]

Well obviously track and field isn't as high a priority given the resources involved. It's not as though it's a revenue generator.

[🏀]

Well obviously track and field isn't as high a priority given the resources involved. It's not as though it's a revenue generator.

The dome was for Amplo.