June 29, 2010

ANNAPOLIS, Md.--Naval Academy Director of Athletics Chet Gladchuk confirmed Tuesday that the Naval Academy Athletic Association is constructing four development boxes, a television media center and camera locations on the upper east side of Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. The construction will be finished in time for Navy's home opener against Georgia Southern on Sept. 11.

The relocation of the television production will allow CBS College Sports to better capture the Navy sideline and Brigade of Midshipmen. In order to enhance the Stadium's ADA (Americans with Disability Act) capabilities, two new elevators will make stops at the lower portion of the upper deck to allow fans easier access to their seats via a pedestrian bridge.

In addition, the tower will have four boxes for hospitality and game day entertainment. The four additional boxes add to the 26 that currently exist at the facility and allow the Athletic Association to address a lengthy waiting list for development suites in the facility. Revenue generated through the suites will be used to pay for the cost of constructing the tower.