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WAUSAU, WI (WAOW-WSAU) — Newman Catholic Schools are taking the first steps to a new Athletic Complex.
The complex will take time with needed approval and funding for each step, the email said. On Monday, though, Newman Catholic Schools took the first steps in Phase I with focus on building new tennis courts.
In an email to parents and alumni of Newman Catholic the school said the tennis team has had to rent out the Oak Island courts, which are ‘falling into disrepair’. The school said in the release, “once the tennis court project is complete, the Athletic Complex Capital Campaign will continue through multiple phases”.
The complex will be surrounding the Bridge St. and Wausau Ave. location by the current Newman Catholic Middle and High School.
The goal is for the new tennis courts to be ready to finish out the fall 2024 season.
The next phase includes new football, soccer and track and field facility with a multi-use turf field.
Here is a breakdown of the next phases:
- Phase II: Football/Soccer/Track & Field Facility – multi-use turf field with a WIAA compliant track which will allow us to host home meets. Phase II will also include development of the practice field towards the southwest corner, a space that will also allow for updated shot put, discus throw and long jump areas.
- Phase III: Softball Diamond – turf field with dual batting cages and lighting to allow for night games.
- Phase IV: Educational Pavilion – outdoor staging and permanent seating that can be used as an outdoor chapel, classroom and entertainment space. Celebrating our Catholic identity will be highlighted in this phase with a cross installed on the stage, sculptures, and Stations of the Cross.
- Pedestrian Plaza: A walkway that extends along the entire complex with a focus on sculptural elements promoting our Catholic identity, a concession stand, sheltered eating, bathrooms, benches throughout and a donor board celebrating all who made this project possible.
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