Table of Contents “Victory Heights is transformative—a clear game-changer in the world of Pitt Athletics. And it will give our student- PROJECT OVERVIEW______1 athletes the unparalleled opportunities and VICTORY HEIGHTS COMPONENTS______2-8 elite facilities that they need to pursue—and achieve—comprehensive excellence.” Arena and Sports Patrick Gallagher Performance Complex______2 CHANCELLOR
Indoor Track & Field and Marching Band Complex______5
Lacrosse Stadium______6 “Thank you for your passionate commitment to Pitt Athletics. Your loyal support has Student-Athlete Success Center______7 been vital as we strive for comprehensive excellence in each of our 19 intercollegiate Petersen Sports Complex______8 athletic programs.
TIMELINE______9 For far too long a significant percentage of our student-athletes has been forced to compete in facilities which do not reflect the lofty standards and aspirations of the University of Pittsburgh. The launch of our Victory Heights Campaign will provide Pitt’s student-athletes and coaches with the necessary resources to train, recruit, compete and achieve at the highest levels.
You are a vital teammate as we strive to make our championship dreams a reality. Thank you for your support of these exciting new giving opportunities which will usher in a new Golden Era for Pitt Athletics!”
Heather Lyke DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS Indoor Track & Field and Marching Band Complex
Cost Center Petersen Sports Complex
Fitzgerald Sutherland Field House Hall Lacrosse Stadium VA Hospital
Student-Athlete Success Center Panther Hall Petersen Events Center
Arena and Sports Performance Complex
UPMC Presbyterian
HAILTOPITT.COM 1 Arena & Sports Performance Complex
2 HAILTOPITT.COM Arena This keystone building becomes the new home for gymnastics, volleyball, and wrestling - three of Pitt’s nationally-ranked programs A state-of-the-art competition venue with 3,500 seats and amazing sightlines Featuring locker rooms, coaches’ offices, and customized practice spaces for all three programs Hosting abilities for ACC and NCAA Tournament competition and high school state championships Sports Performance Complex 16 of our 19 varsity teams will train in this state-of- the-art performance complex A contemporary sports medicine facility, making prehab and rehab more accessible and thorough All health, performance and wellness for our student-athletes will be addressed and elevated
HAILTOPITT.COM 3 4 HAILTOPITT.COM Indoor Track & Field and Marching Band Complex Serves as the catalyst to return our track & field and cross country programs to Oakland following more than 20 years off campus, along with home base for the Pitt Marching Band Features an eight-lane, 300-meter indoor track Incorporates an infield for our student-athletes who compete in field events: jumps, pole vault and throwing Provides a home for the Pitt Marching Band with a rehearsal hall, storage, training and learning spaces Adds a satellite strength and conditioning area for track & field
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This new venue will become the home of our newest athletic program, Women’s Lacrosse A full-size collegiate lacrosse field, featuring over 70,00 square feet of state of the art field turf The venue will include modern grandstands a press box and a large video board
6 HAILTOPITT.COM Student-Athlete Success Center
A 44,000-square-foot renovation to Petersen Events Center to provide a cutting-edge academic, dining, and life skills center for Pitt student-athletes. This new student-athlete hub provides a communal cornerstone facility that goes above training and performance to create a space for athletes to socialize and learn about wellness, nutrition, regeneration, and academic success. To further Pitt Athletics’ mission, this new facility will promote a culture of excellence and diversity, while providing athletic, academic and personal development opportunities to prepare student-athletes for life after graduation.
HAILTOPITT.COM 7 Petersen Sports Complex Expansion The Petersen Sports Complex (PSC) opened in 2011 to serve the needs of our baseball, softball and men’s and women’s soccer teams As we transitioned to the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and added a women’s lacrosse program, a third-floor expansion was needed to include offices for all coaches, team meeting rooms and a student-athlete lounge This addition modernizes this important facility for our student-athletes and coaches; in addition, it will provide a unique opportunity for hospitality during games and outside special events
8 HAILTOPITT.COM TIMELINE
Director of Athletics Heather Lyke in partnership with Chancellor Pat Gallagher and the Board of Trustees have established the following timeframe for the project.
COMPLETED FALL 2024 Project Architect Selected [HNTB] Arena & Sports Performance Complex Opening COMPLETED Official Announcement ofVictory Heights SPRING 2025 Indoor Track & Field and FALL 2020 Marching Band Complex Opening Petersen Sports Complex Third Floor Addition Opening TO BE DETERMINED Lacrosse Stadium Opening SPRING 2021 Design Phase paused due to COVID-19 FALL 2026 Student-Athlete Success SPRING 2022 Center Opening Construction Underway HAILTOPITT.COM