Bankers Life Fieldhouse Welcomes Back Fans With Renovations
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The first phase of renovations to Bankers Life Fieldhouse stayed on schedule despite some disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Executive Vice-President for Corporate Communication, Community Engagement and Facility Operations, Mel Raines said fans headed back to the Fieldhouse will notice big changes.
“The first thing they are going to see is the new scoreboard. It’s really impactful. We’ve added all new screens, two LED’s, one on the top, one on the bottom, a new underbelly screen for those sitting down closer to the court,” Raines said. “ It will blow you away when you enter the entry pavilion.”
Jan 15, 2021 / 08:09 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) Thousands of people are expected in the city this weekend for the JAMFest Cheer Super Nationals.
It’s the 19th year Indy has hosted JAMFest, but the cheerleader competition will feel different this year during the coronavirus pandemic. Even before participants set foot inside, entrances are limited, and there are signs clearly stating “No mask. No entry.”
News 8 talked Friday with three cheerleaders who drove from Pennsylvania to be in Indianapolis this weekend for the cheerleading event. They are just a few of the 18,000 athletes expected in Indianapolis for the major competition.
One cheerleader said, “I’m just happy we can have a competition amongst the virus and everything. So, I’m really excited to compete tomorrow.”