A view of the new indoor batting facility.A view of the new indoor batting facility.
Softball

Softball Team Gets Its First Tour Of New Stadium

October 7, 2008

A view of the new indoor batting facility.A view of the new indoor batting facility.
The team gathers around with the construction crew to learn about their new stadium.The team gathers around with the construction crew to learn about their new stadium.
A view from just beyond where the outfield fence will sit.A view from just beyond where the outfield fence will sit.
Some more details from the foreman.Some more details from the foreman.
The team is shown drawings of what the finished product will look like.The team is shown drawings of what the finished product will look like.
Now fashioned with hard hats and vests, they are ready to begin the tour.Now fashioned with hard hats and vests, they are ready to begin the tour.
A look at the drainage system.A look at the drainage system.
You can see in the background the infield dirt is already being put out.You can see in the background the infield dirt is already being put out.
Workers continue to get the field ready.Workers continue to get the field ready.
The steel beams for the indoor batting facility are in place. The indoor facility will be located down the left-field line and feature three cages.The steel beams for the indoor batting facility are in place. The indoor facility will be located down the left-field line and feature three cages.
The team got to go right down on the field.The team got to go right down on the field.
A look down the left-field line towards home plate.A look down the left-field line towards home plate.
The Georgia Tech dugout on the third base side.The Georgia Tech dugout on the third base side.
More of the batting cages.More of the batting cages.
Assistant coach Yolanda McRae checks out the outfield wall.Assistant coach Yolanda McRae checks out the outfield wall.
The visiting team's dugout.The visiting team's dugout.
The team gets a little background on the field and the drainage system. There are measures in place all over the field to trap rain water and enable the field to stay green all year despite the water restrictions in Atlanta.The team gets a little background on the field and the drainage system. There are measures in place all over the field to trap rain water and enable the field to stay green all year despite the water restrictions in Atlanta.
Left fielder Christy Jones checks out her future stomping grounds.Left fielder Christy Jones checks out her future stomping grounds.
Another look at the indoor hitting facility.Another look at the indoor hitting facility.
Each dugout will have a bathroom.Each dugout will have a bathroom.
Team team checks out their spacious dugouts. There will be a railing in front to protect them from foul balls.Team team checks out their spacious dugouts. There will be a railing in front to protect them from foul balls.
More from the dugout.More from the dugout.
Look at all of the room in these new dugouts.Look at all of the room in these new dugouts.
The area behind home plate will feature chair back seating. The areas in the front with the wood up now will be VIP seating right on top of the action.The area behind home plate will feature chair back seating. The areas in the front with the wood up now will be VIP seating right on top of the action.
More from the dugout.More from the dugout.
Speakers were recently installed on the light towers.Speakers were recently installed on the light towers.
Head Coach Sharon Perkins (far right) enjoys the view from the new dugout.Head Coach Sharon Perkins (far right) enjoys the view from the new dugout.
Another view of the speaker system.Another view of the speaker system.
The area at the top of the first-base grandstand will be an overflow press area.The area at the top of the first-base grandstand will be an overflow press area.
The team heads up to the main grandstand behind home plate.The team heads up to the main grandstand behind home plate.
Checking out the view from the VIP seats.Checking out the view from the VIP seats.
Most of the infield dirt is already down.Most of the infield dirt is already down.
There will be three rows of the VIP seating in front of the main grandstand.There will be three rows of the VIP seating in front of the main grandstand.
A look at the press box.A look at the press box.
Another look at the overflow press area.Another look at the overflow press area.
Ramp down the first base line.Ramp down the first base line.
They are being told about the press box and how it was brought in fully-assembled.They are being told about the press box and how it was brought in fully-assembled.
The drainage system behind home plate.The drainage system behind home plate.
Fans will have dramatic views of the downtown Atlanta skyline.Fans will have dramatic views of the downtown Atlanta skyline.
Speakers down the third-base line.Speakers down the third-base line.
This will be the main walk-way behind the concourse.This will be the main walk-way behind the concourse.
Behind each dugout, will be a grass knoll where fans can enjoy the game on a perch.Behind each dugout, will be a grass knoll where fans can enjoy the game on a perch.
Checking out the first base area.Checking out the first base area.
Caroline Hilton (left) and assistant coach Yolanda McRae check out the bathrooms.Caroline Hilton (left) and assistant coach Yolanda McRae check out the bathrooms.
Underneath the third-base stands.Underneath the third-base stands.
The coaches look on as the team is told about the "party area"The coaches look on as the team is told about the "party area"
The "party area" will be above the third base stands. They will be able to host functions during the game.The "party area" will be above the third base stands. They will be able to host functions during the game.
The beginning of the elevator shaft leading up to the press box and "party area."The beginning of the elevator shaft leading up to the press box and "party area."
Outside the bathrooms.Outside the bathrooms.
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The main entrance to the stadium will be at the corner of Fowler and 8th streets.The main entrance to the stadium will be at the corner of Fowler and 8th streets.
A look at the outside of the stadium on the first base side.A look at the outside of the stadium on the first base side.
The team checks out where the concession stand will be.The team checks out where the concession stand will be.
A staircase from the corner of Fowler and 8th streets will be the main entrance to the stadium and feature granite walls.A staircase from the corner of Fowler and 8th streets will be the main entrance to the stadium and feature granite walls.
A look down the right field line.A look down the right field line.
The beginning of the photographer's well. There will be one at the end of each dugout.The beginning of the photographer's well. There will be one at the end of each dugout.
Looking back from right field.Looking back from right field.
Another look at the photo pit.Another look at the photo pit.
Drainage pipes in the outfield.Drainage pipes in the outfield.