Softball Reception

[Jacob81]

thanks for the info, meanwhile I started a pointless post.

[BeauCajun]

_ thanks for the info, meanwhile I started a pointless post. _

Softball threads are never pointless. The program just ran too close the basketball game. Lot of info to present.

[Jacob81]

_ Softball threads are never pointless. The program just ran too close the basketball game. Lot of info to present. _

If you read the other post I started and could shed any light on the time line that would be much appreciated.

[CajunAmos]

They are still awaiting state approval for the new plan they submitted before they can begin. I think the old press box would have to come down fairly soon as the new grandstand will actual extend into the existing parking lot where some space will have to be lost. The way they were describing it, it will extend almost to the current ticket office/shop.

As to getting started, they noted that concrete footings will hopefully begin next week for the stands that will be moving to the outfield. They plan on having an entry with ticket booth to get to the outfield bleacher areas for this year. If they happen to finish the new grandstand in time, he mentioned the possibility of letting ticket holder sit in the new grandstand, but I wouldn't expect that to occur. There will be a new locker room down the left field line, as well as a new covered hitting/pitching facility attached to the indoor practice facility so they can make use of the video machines for teaching purposes.

Needless to say, both Steff and Mike were very excited and emotional about the growth of the program and the new facilities being constructed. I've attached some artist renderings that were at the site, and sorry about the quality and lighting (used my blackberry).

[ImperialCajun]

For those of you who didn't make it, you missed a nice event. Those two coaches and their entourage and team are a class act. Got to see the scrimage and they look loaded for at least the next two years. If the future pitchers are as usual then we are good for the next 4!! NuNu's thank you very much and I will be in to see you soon because you just got a new customer with that Jambalaya!!!!

What was said, the project should be complete before the start of the 2011 season. They are just selling general admission tickets for this season. Please do like I did and send in the same check as before even though you will be sitting in the trees. They need the money for the travel, because without going to those tournaments, no one will know how good they really are.

We do need to start getting the new grand stand sold out with season tickets and get butts in seats so that everyone will know how awesome UL softball fans are and will be intimidated by us and our players. If you build it they will come!!! Everybody out there in cyber space please buy some season tickets and get some friends to also buy and please come to some games they are awesome. I'm a big baseball fan and I'm here to tell you that this is just as good if not better. Talk about bang bang plays and diving catches and amazing pitchers and great students!!! Seeya in the bleachers at the Alfred & Helen!!!!!