FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (September 6, 2018) – Northern Arizona University Athletics is proud to announce that brand new state-of-the-art video and scoreboards will be in place for the Lumberjacks' home opener on Saturday, Sept. 8 vs. Eastern Washington.
NAU Athletics partnered with Anthony James Partners for the design and Daktronics for the manufacture and installation of the new technology that will entertain fans at the J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome beginning this season.
"NAU Athletics is proud to present these amazing improvements to the Skydome that will increase the overall experience for our fans beginning this football season," NAU Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics
Mike Marlow said. "The cutting edge technology and state-of-the art branding, provided by Daktronics and Anthony James Partners, will position the Skydome as one of the most enjoyable fan experiences in the Big Sky Conference and FCS and offer opportunities for expanded student and community programming and events, including commencement."
The upgrades will incorporate 10mm pitch LED displays with a high-definition output in the North End Zone that measures 42 feet (wide) by 24 feet (high). In addition, the North End Zone setup will include two auxiliary video displays for scoring information and messaging, with each measuring at 24.4 feet (wide) by 13.4 feet (high).
The South End Zone will feature two large high-definition displays, each at 37.7 feet (wide) by 21.5 feet (high), as well as a 37-foot (wide) and 11.5-foot (high) central display for scoring and messaging.
Branding elements were used to create dynamic NAU axe logo shaped surrounds to frame the LED displays, with an additional NAU identification logo proudly and prominently placed in the center of both end zones.
Static vinyl printed banners serve as a colorful backdrop to tie the overall look, with "Welcome to 7000'" ceiling banners (308 feet by 6 feet) featuring valued sponsors.
The west side press box was also upgraded with a 15mm LED ribbon display that measures 85.4 feet (wide) by 3 feet (high).
Other technology upgrades include new scoring controllers, locker room clocks and play clocks.
"All of us at AJP have had a great time working with the NAU team to design and implement the new technology at the Skydome," Michael Rowe, Chief Executive Officer, Anthony James Partners said. "From both a functional and aesthetic perspective, the University was committed to improving the visual experience for students and fans alike. I love that NAU invested so wisely into high-quality, cutting-edge technology but never lost sight of presentation, doing a fantastic job of creating a design that was unique and personal to everyone at NAU. We are grateful for the opportunity to support the University—what a great project to be a part of. Go Jacks!"
The display in the North End Zone will be installed and operational for Saturday's NAU football home opener vs. Eastern Washington and the South End Zone component is expected to be ready for the Lumberjacks' homecoming game on Saturday, Oct. 27 vs. Cal Poly.
