Delaware Sports Facilities Receive 11.3M USD for Pickleball Upgrades: Delaware’s sports landscape is set for transformation with a substantial $11.3 million grant from the Sports Tourism Capital Investment Fund. Aimed at enhancing sports facilities across the state, this funding will improve infrastructure at key venues like DE TURF, Midway Motion & Fitness, STATS Tournaments, and Indoor Track Delaware. These improvements are expected to elevate Delaware’s appeal as a destination for regional and national tournaments, catering to a diverse range of sports enthusiasts and boosting the local economy through increased tourism.
Funding Boost for Delaware Sports Facilities
Delaware’s sports facilities are set for a substantial upgrade with an injection of $11.3 million from the Sports Tourism Capital Investment Fund. Out of 18 applicants, grants were awarded to enhance infrastructure at key venues across the state.
“This funding will go a long way in ensuring that our state can offer top-notch facilities to teams and event operators for years to come”- (Jessica Welch)
1. Enhancements at DE TURF
DE TURF in Frederica secures $3 million to expand its capacity and amenities. Plans include tripling stadium seating to 3,000 and constructing a new tournament facility, aiming to elevate its status as a premier host for regional and national tournaments.
3. Midway Motion & Fitness: New Pickleball Complex
Midway Motion & Fitness in Rehoboth Beach receives $2 million to develop a state-of-the-art pickleball complex. Featuring 12 indoor and four outdoor courts, the facility will meet rigorous standards for hosting American Pickleball Association-sanctioned tournaments.
3. STATS Tournaments: Field Upgrades
STATS Tournaments in Bear allocates $300,000 to enhance existing facilities. This includes installing stadium lights at two fields and adding a baseball and softball field to meet the growing demand from teams and tournament organizers.
4.Indoor Track Delaware: Major Investment in Wilmington
The largest award of $6 million goes to Indoor Track Delaware in Wilmington. The funding will support the construction of a new indoor track facility adjacent to Chase Fieldhouse. Designed for multi-sport use, the venue aims to attract a diverse range of events and competitions.
News in Brief: Delaware Sports Facilities Receive 11.3M USD for Pickleball Upgrades
In a significant boost to Delaware’s sports tourism sector, the Sports Tourism Capital Investment Fund has allocated $11.3 million to upgrade four prominent sports facilities. DE TURF plans to expand seating and amenities, Midway Motion & Fitness will develop a state-of-the-art pickleball complex, STATS Tournaments will enhance field lighting and add new baseball and softball fields, and Indoor Track Delaware will construct a versatile indoor track facility. These enhancements are designed to attract more out-of-state visitors, support economic growth, and establish Delaware as a premier destination for sports events and competitions.
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