Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony set May 13 for Jets Air Station

2024年5月6日

Jets Air Station makes space for a brighter, fitter future for college & 社区

为大学体育运动提供更多空间, student and 社区 workouts and public events – all are in store with 杰克逊的大学’s new Jets Air Station.

杰克逊的大学 will celebrate the new facility at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, 5月13日下午5点.m. There will be a short program, tours and light refreshments.

“With the number of 杰克逊的大学 sports teams, long practice seasons and additional partner needs and requirements, and our continuing education programming, 田野间的负担过重了,” said 杰克逊的大学 President Daniel J. Phelan. “Having an additional facility to schedule activities at the same time will be incredibly advantageous to our students, 员工和更广泛的社区.”

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Jets Air Station is an inflatable air dome that measures 120 by 330 feet. It is made of vinyl opaque polyester fabric with a topcoat finish on the exterior and a high gloss vinyl polyester finish liner fabric inside. The facility features a 2M BTU heat/primary inflation unit to keep the interior warm and comfortable.

内部, the Air Station features a rubberized floor with four basketball courts, 四个排球场, 六个匹克球场, 还有两个网球场. A marked walking track surrounds the perimeter of the athletic courts. 满足游客的需求, 有洗手间, 一个迎宾站, 鞋袋/存储, a lounge/seating area and vending machines.

“在很多大学里, universities and health-based organizations across the country, you will see this kind of structure – so, 没有特别宣传, the structure communicates ‘athletics here’ – in many cases, they are referred to as ‘sports domes’ or sports bubbles’,费伦说. The building’s design brings its own benefits, with minimal materials and reduced construction complexity. “This type of structure provides an expansive, unobstructed area – meaning that the absence of supporting pillars facilitates an ideal setting for sporting activities and sizable gatherings.

“Finally, cost considerations were also important, so we looked at many design options. 最终达到40岁,000平方英尺的屋檐下, our installation costs were considerably less than a rigid building,费伦补充道.

此外，更多的学生访问, the College will also offer more opportunities for the 社区 and employees, 比如匹克球, 快速发展的运动. It will also enhance the College’s reputation and recruitment capabilities.

Community members are invited and welcome to the Jets Air Station ribbon-cutting ceremony.