LOVELAND, OHIO – The $500,000 artificial turf field at the Loveland High School stadium has begun. The new field is being constructed as a gift to the school district by the Loveland Athletic Boosters, at no cost to the District.
Booster President Jeff Williams says that even though the excavation is underway, fund raising continues. The Boosters obtained a personal loan from an unnamed resident that allowed the project to proceed so the field could be used at the start of the fall football season. The Boosters also wanted to take advantage of lower construction costs available now, because of the downturn in the economy.
Williams says that there is a “burning desire” by the Boosters to get the entire project paid off within the next 18 months. He said that even with the state of the current economy and “tough times” the Boosters have, “accomplished something that will last a long, long time.”
Loveland High School Athletic Director, Jeff Zidron says that the new turf field will serve over 10,000 Loveland students over its expected lifespan. He said it was one of the “most important facility improvements in the school history.” Williams hopes that every household in Loveland where one of those 10,000 students live, will contribute to the Tiger Turf campaign.
The entire $500,000 project will be fully financed by the Boosters, with no District funds being used. The Boosters say that in fact the turf will save the District money by reducing the high cost of maintaining a grass surface, and eliminate the need throughout the entire community of building more athletic playing and practice fields. The new playing surface can be used 24/7, 12 months of the year by athletic and other community events.
You can make an on-line contribution to the Tiger Turf campaign here, or by sending a check to the Loveland Athletic Boosters at: P.O. Box 458, Loveland, Ohio 45140. Williams can be contacted at: president@lovelandathleticboosters.com.
Continue reading to learn about: Gift Recognition Levels
Gift Recognition Levels
Tiger Turf Friend
Donation of $50 to 249
Special recognition in all 2008/09 Loveland Athletic Programs and a Tiger Turf Donor Decal
Eye of Tiger Club
Donation of $250 – 999
Permanent recognition as a TigerOrange contributor on the Donor Display.
Special recognition in all 2008/09 Loveland Athletic Programs and a Tiger Turf Donor Decal
Tiger Black Club
Donation of $1,000 – 4,999
Two Tiger Club Seats and One Season Parking Pass for one year.
Permanent recognition as a TigerBlack contributor on the Donor Display
Special recognition in all 2008/09 Loveland Athletic Programs and a Tiger Turf Donor Decal
Tiger Pride Club
Donation of $5,000 – 9,999
Up to Five Tiger Club Seats and One Season Parking Pass for one year.
Permanent recognition as a TigerVICTOR contributor on the Donor Display.
Special recognition in all 2008/09 Loveland Athletic Programs and a Tiger Turf Donor Decal
Tiger Champion Club
Donation of $10,000 – 24,999
Loveland High School Stadium field level advertising:
Up to Five Tiger Club Seats and One Season Parking Pass for one year.
Permanent recognition as a TigerCHAMPION contributor on the Donor Display. Special recognition in all 2008/09 Loveland Athletic Programs and a Tiger Turf Donor Decal
TIGER BOULEVARD CLUB
Donation of $25,000 – 49,000
Name on Entrance Street to Loveland High School Stadium.
Five Tiger Club seats and One Season Parking Pass for one year.
Permanent recognition as a TigerBRONZE contributor on the Donor Display.
Special recognition in all 2008/09 Loveland Athletic Programs and a Tiger Turf Donor Decal
TIGER PRESS BOX CLUB
Donation of $50,000 – 99,000
Name on the back of the Press Box
Two Tiger Club Seats and One Season Parking Pass for life.
Permanent recognition as a TigerPLATINUM contributor on the Donor Display.
Special recognition in all 2008/09 Loveland Athletic Programs and a Tiger Turf Donor Decal
TIGER FIELD ELITE
Donation of $100,000 or more
Naming rights to the Stadium for 10 years, name on the field
Two Tiger Club Seats and One Season Parking Pass for life.
Permanent recognition as a TigerGOLD contributor on the Donor Display.
Special recognition in all 2008/09 Loveland Athletic Programs and a Tiger Turf Donor Decal
