Xavier Announces New Technology and Upgrades to Cintas Center Renovations
(Release courtesy of Xavier Athletics)
CINCINNATI - Xavier Athletics has already announced many exciting changes and additions to the seating and hospitality offerings at Cintas Center for the upcoming season. Technology and other upgrades announced today will further enhance the gameday experience for fans. As part of the ongoing renovations to Cintas Center, Xavier is installing a new LED lighting system, and adding a new LED digital display and updated HD cable system in premium seating and hospitality areas.
"The seating, hospitality, technology and other upgrades are all part of our overall goal of providing the best gameday experience possible," said
Brian Hicks, Xavier Associate Athletic Director for External Relations. "The feedback we have gotten from our loyal fans is clear. They want the top level offering on and off the court. We are always looking to improve and maximize the fan experience. This new technology does that while also greatly improving the energy efficiency of our operation at Cintas Center."
Cintas Center has been known as one of the nation's top home courts since it opened for the 2000-01 season for volleyball, men's and women's basketball as well as countless other events. Men's basketball has broken school records for total attendance and per game attendance average in each of the last two seasons. That atmosphere is a big reason why Xavier men's basketball's 86.7 winning percentage over 17 years ranks among the best in the nation.
Most recently, Xavier installed a state-of-the-art LED lighting system provided by Musco Lighting, that will enhance the entertainment experience and maximizing its energy efficiency. The project manager from Musco has supervised installations from the World Cup soccer arenas in South Africa to the Olympic venues in Brazil.
A new LED display from ANC will be installed along the face of the new Lookout seating section. Measuring 142' x 5', this 16mm display will seamlessly integrate with the existing displays in the arena to display a variety of stats and other information in addition to completing the 360º LED fascia look within the arena bowl. Xavier and ANC first collaborated in 2010 on the main center-hung videoboard and fascia ribbon displays for Cintas Center.
Every TV within Cintas Center will have a new, crystal clear HD signal thanks to a new cable system plant. The channel lineup has been expanded to include more news, sports and family friendly programming than ever before. In addition to channels showing the game broadcast and a feed from the scoreboard, a dedicated stats channel makes its debut as well.