Sports and Fitness Center Renovation & Addition

Building Champions

Sports and Fitness Center Renovation & Addition

Elevating Success On & O the Field

Our Facilities at a Glance

At UW-Stout, student success is the driving force behind everything we do. A pivotal element in achieving this success is providing our students with welcoming, modern, and accessible recreation and athletics facilities. The expansion and renovation of the UW-Stout’s Sports & Fitness Center is an ambitious project and will be the cornerstone of health and wellness at UW-Stout. By fostering excellence in academics, athletics, and personal well-being, we nurture the champions of today and tomorrow. The impact of this renovation extends far beyond our campus boundaries; youth summer camps will offer community children a glimpse of collegiate life and ignite new aspirations. This project reimagines student wellness and community engagement, laying the foundation for a brighter future. UW-Stout students have championed this initiative from the onset, voting to financially support the recreation center. Their commitment of segregated fees gives all students free access to the fitness center and ensures the sustainability of facility operations.

1,000+ Students Engaged Supporting 22 Blue Devil athletic teams and 25 sports clubs.

2,000+ Area Youth Impacted Each Year Through camps and clinics.

Intramurals in Action 25 offerings and 600+ students each school year.

Multi-Purpose Spaces Used by campus groups, university departments, ROTC, student organizations, and community groups.

Building a Healthier, Stronger Community

The UW-Stout Sports & Fitness Center expansion and renovation will create a premier venue for sports and events, supporting our student, athletes, and fans in their pursuit of excellence. Critical upgrades are essential for several key reasons. Optimize Space: Expanding and reconfiguring areas will maximize opportunities for cardio and strength training, group fitness classes, and hands-on learning activities. This will ensure all users have ample, accessible, and equitable access to the facilities. Meeting Student Needs: Our students’ recreational needs are diverse and constantly evolving. New and additional studio spaces will support a wider range of activities—from intramural sports to club events and personal fitness routines—to ensure comprehensive support for student and community wellness. State of the Art Facilities: Upgraded cardio and weightli ing machines and new locker rooms are crucial for providing a safe, enjoyable environment for all users. Enhanced User Experience: Welcoming, modern spaces will encourage more students and community members to engage in physical activities that promote a healthier, more active lifestyle. Strengthen Community Partnerships: This project will strengthen our connections with community partners and local schools. By offering enhanced spaces for youth camps, collaborative projects, and community events we will be helping to build future Blue Devil champions and comfortable viewing for Blue Devil fans.

Championing the Future

What will it cost?

Recreation Complex Renovation Designed to elevate the fitness experience for all users, the new entrance and expanded areas will provide enhanced space for cardio and strength training, accommodating a wide range of recreational activities. New locker rooms will provide a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone.

Project Budget: $31.7 Million Total Space: 39,408 sq. . New Space: 11,750 sq. . Renovated Space: 27, 658 sq. .

Johnson Fieldhouse Renovation New bleachers, athletic floor, and a modern HVAC system with air conditioning will transform the fieldhouse into a premier venue for sports and events, supporting our athletes and fans.

Project Budget: $8.9 Million

Multipurpose Space Addition The additional 60,000 sq. . of versatile multipurpose space, featuring an elevated walking and jogging track, multi-use courts, and additional cardio areas, will provide a dynamic space for a variety of activities.

Project Budget: $70 Million

Ensuring Success

UW-Stout’s Sports & Fitness Center expansion and renovations will be funded entirely through donor support and student-approved fees —not taxpayer dollars. There are numerous ways to support UW-Stout’s Building Champions Campaign. The list below is not exhaustive but is intended to inspire further inquiry. We encourage you to consult with your tax advisor to consider your circumstances, explore the range of gi options, and understand how current tax law affects your financial planning. Gi s of Cash Gi s of cash are the most convenient way of giving. They are fully deductible for federal income tax purposes, provided you itemize your deductions. Pledges UW-Stout’s Building Champions Campaign encourages pledges over a three to-five year period. Pledges enable a donor to plan a giving program that is most convenient and tax-efficient. Matching Gi s Many corporations have matching gi programs in which an employee’s gi may be matched in greater or lesser amounts by the company. Securities Gi s of marketable securities are a convenient and tax-efficient way to benefit UW-Stout. The Development Office will work with you to facilitate this method of charitable giving. Planned Gi s A planned gi could be structured in many ways, including a gi through a bequest included in your will or by naming the UW-Stout Foundation & Alumni Association as your survivor beneficiary of a qualified retirement plan. Other planned gi s with distinct tax advantages include Gi Annuities, Remainder Trusts, Lead Trusts, Life Insurance Gi s, and Real Estate Gi s.

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