Located at the north end of Kelly/Shorts Stadium, the Central Michigan University Chippewa Champions Alumni Center is the primary home of CMU football, providing dedicated spaces to student-athlete excellence and premium fan amenities.
The facility provides educational opportunities for students, including state-of-the-art training experiences for students enrolled in The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions and the College of Medicine. It also provides real-world opportunities for students in marketing and hospitality, broadcast and cinematic arts and integrative public relations.
Key Features:
- A 7,000 SF, state-of-the art human performance center focused on
the growth and development of student-athletes - Expanded sports medicine and rehabilitation facility with hydrotherapy pools
serving as the primary hub for the athletics training team - Two fuel stations to accommodate the pre and post workout nutrition needs
of nearly 500 student-athletes - The 4,000 SF Isabella Bank VIP Club offers both climate controlled
and outdoor patio spaces, state-of-the-art sound system and the chance
to be the last to cheer on the Chippewas as they take the field through the
center of the club - 16 Lodge boxes on the second level provides one of the best premium
seating experiences in the Mid-American Conference, with outdoor covered
seating and personal televisions in each box - More than 7,100 SF of office and meeting space, a 4,200 square foot
football locker room, equipment room, laundry, video operations and support
operations - A stunning 32’ x 100’ 13HD video board, the largest in the Mid-American
Conference, to enhance the game day experience for all fans
Awards
This project received recognition as one of the 12 Most Outstanding projects complete in 2021 and was featured in the October Special Issue of CAM Magazine.