U of S Griffiths Stadium Undergoes Renovations This Spring
Posted April 07, 2006
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Friday April 7, 2006 2006-04-05-OTHER
U of S Griffiths Stadium Undergoes Renovations This Spring
Construction will soon be under way for upgrades to the University of
Saskatchewan's Griffiths Stadium. The upgrades are expected to be completed
before the first Huskie football home game on September 2, 2006.
The University of Saskatchewan's upgrades, recently approved by the Board of
Governors, will include a new team building, new washroom and concession
building and expanded seating on the east side of the Stadium, renovations
to existing team and classroom/office space, new javelin, shot put and
discus areas, installation of artificial turf and field lighting, expansion
of the media box, and construction of an enhanced entrance gate.
Upgrades to Griffiths Stadium were planned in response to the University's
successful bid to host the national university football championship game on
November 25, 2006. Funding for the upgrades is being provided through
donations to the University.
"The upgrades will begin to bring the stadium to a standard typical of an
institution the caliber of the University of Saskatchewan," said Heather
Magotiaux, Vice-President University Advancement. "The end result will be a
facility that will serve the needs of both the University and other
community and provincial organizations for many years."
First opened in 1936 with a playing field, running track and grandstand,
Griffiths Stadium was moved east of its original site to its current
location in 1967. Additions and renovations were done in 1962, 1971 and
1976, then again in 1988 prior to the Jeux Canada Games.
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For more information, contact:
Heather Magotiaux
Vice-President University Advancement
University of Saskatchewan
Tel: (306) 966-1602
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