DENVER - The University of Denver Division of Athletics and Recreation has selected Daktronics as the manufacturer and installer for its video board upgrade project within the Daniel L. Ritchie Center for Sports and Wellness. New state-of-the-art video boards will be installed in Magness Arena and Hamilton Gymnasium.
“Our student-athletes and fans will be in for a treat this upcoming season as we unveil the latest video and scoreboard technology inside Magness Arena and Hamilton Gymnasium,” said Vice Chancellor for Athletics and Recreation Peg Bradley-Doppes. “We are so fortunate to have one of the best sports facilities in the region to call home and realize after more than 15 years of service our scoring technology and boards are at their end. Daktronics was the original installer of some of our boards 15 years ago and is still an industry leader in this sphere. We are proud the company has been selected again to move us forward.”
Magness Arena will receive an entire centerhung configuration composed of 10 individual LED displays, all featuring 10 millimeter line spacing, suspended above the court. The four main displays will each measure approximately 9 feet high by 16 feet wide. The ring on the top will measure 2 feet high by 69 feet wide and the bottom ring will measure 2 feet high by 51 feet wide. The corner shrouds, used mainly for sponsor messaging, will measure approximately 9 feet high by 3 feet wide at the top and narrowing as the displays angle toward the bottom to fill the gaps between the main displays. The main displays in will be capable of showing one large image for live video and replays, but they can also be separated into separate window to show additions statistics, game information and sponsor messages.
Two additional video displays will be installed in opposite corners of the arena with the same capabilities as the main display. Both displays will feature 10 millimeter line spacing and measure approximately 9 feet high by 16 feet wide. Another two auxiliary displays will be installed in the other two corners. These will also feature 10 millimeter line spacing and measure approximately 3 feet high by 13 feet wide. These auxiliary displays, along with the ring displays, will show additional statistics, game information and sponsor messages.
Hamilton Gym will be receiving a new end wall video display featuring 10 millimeter line spacing and measuring 9 feet high by 35 feet wide to show live video and instant replays to fans. The display can also be windowed to show additional content similar to the main centerhung displays listed above. The gym will also be receiving a fixed-digit scoreboard that will measure 3 feet high by 10 feet wide to keep fans informed of game time remaining, score, period and other statistics.
The University will also be receiving a custom content package consisting of a bank of hours for Daktronics Creative Services – an in-house, award-winning creative division – to produce custom visual graphics and animations at the request of the school.
“We’re thankful for the opportunity presented by the University of Denver and proud to be able to provide them with a solution that meets their needs,” said Brady Jacobsen, Daktronics sales representative. “The new centerhung system will bring another level to the events held in Magness Arena and the equipment being added to Hamilton Gym will excite everyone that uses that space. As a whole, this is really a great installation for the university and we’re looking forward to seeing it completed.”
The new video boards are scheduled to be installed during the summer months to allow for use at the start of the 2014/15 sports season. The project is the culminating piece of a year-long initiative to upgrade critical need areas. Recent projects in support of increasing the fan experience have included the installation of a new video board inside Peter Barton Stadium for men’s and women’s lacrosse and significant updates to the back-of-the-house systems allowing for full HD quality broadcasts.
About Daktronics
Daktronics helps its customers impact audiences throughout the world with large-format LED video displays, message displays, scoreboards, digital billboards and control systems in sport, business and transportation applications. Founded in 1968 as a USA-based manufacturing company, Daktronics has grown into the world leader in audio-visual systems and implementation with offices around the globe. Discover more at www.daktronics.com.
About the University of Denver and DU Athletics and Recreation
The University of Denver is committed to improving the human condition and engaging students and faculty in tackling the major issues of our day. DU ranks among the top 100 national universities in the United States. For additional information, go to www.du.edu/newsroom.
The Division of Athletics & Recreation provides athletic, recreational and entertainment opportunities that meet the needs of students, faculty, staff, alumni and the Denver community. The vision of the Athletics and Recreation Division is to actively create, promote and sustain an environment in which each participant is challenged and supported in pursuit of personal growth in the areas of sports, wellness and recreational activities.
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