The Nachand Fieldhouse, built in 1937, was the home to Jeffersonville High School Basketball until 1971. The Nachand Fieldhouse has played a vital role in not only the local community, but the entire state of Indiana.
At the time the fieldhouse was built, it was the largest fieldhouse in the state, second only to Hinkle Fieldhouse at Butler. Nachand Fieldhouse has witnessed thousands of events, meaningful to the young and old. From Basketball games, to league sports, concerts, or just hanging out with friends.
Many people over the years have called the Nachand Fieldhouse their home away for home. We believe the restoration and rebirth of the Fieldhouse can represent the possibilities of the future of this building.
THE GAME PLAN
Plan To Win
Nachand Fieldhouse is in need of significant work to be done in order to utilize the space at its full capacity.
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Improvements include:
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New HVAC system
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Updated electrical and lighting infrastructure
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Exterior masonry reinforcement
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Exterior façade
Annually, the Fieldhouse serves more than 15,000 people.
Work to be completed
Cost
Replace existing electrical service, distribution and devices
$350,000
Replacing existing with packaged air handling units
$420,000
Replace existing high-bay, industrial, architectural, and exterior lighting with LED lights. Replace branch circuiting back panels and add lighting controls.
$180,000
Masonry work
$530,000
Exterior entry, windows and up lighting
$220,000
Drawings and miscellaneous expenses
$100,000
Total cost of the project
$1,800,000
THE PLAYBOOK
How Can You Help?
The Save Nachand Fieldhouse Group exists to to raise the capital to repair, renovate, and modernize Nachand Fieldhouse. Annually, Nachand Fieldhouse serves more than 15,000 people.
Save Nachand Fieldhouse will leverage expertise, relationships, financial networking, and voice of the Southern Indiana Community to bring about the goal of not just saving the Fieldhouse but preparing it for the 21st Century.
Jeffersonville Parks Authority will be soliciting additional funds from individuals and corporate supporters ranging from $1,000 to $100,000 who wish to have a paver engraved.
Donate and see your name on a paver or add a memorial or tribute in honor of a friend or loved one. Each will be etched into brick pavers at the main entrance of the Nachand Fieldhouse.
Donor recognition will be given based on the the following information.
Level of Recognition
Amount Donated
Fan Level
$1-$999
Player Level – Name or tribute on 4 x 8 paver
$1,000 – $5,000
Coach Level -Name or tribute on 8 x 8 paver
$5,001 – $15,000
Team Level -Name, logo, or tribute on 12 x 12 paver
$15,001 – $25,000
Name and company logo on the scoreboard. Limit 4
$25,001
Naming the Fitness Walkway
$30,000
Naming the Hydration Station
$35,000
Naming the Weight Room
$50,000
Naming the Basketball Court
$100,000
Donations will be listed on your credit card statement as “WPY”. Contact your tax professional for advice if your donation is tax deductible.
TEAM
Meet Our Work Group
Bill Burns – Nachand Fieldhouse Work Group Chair, Parks Authority President
Josh Kornberg – Vice President of Parks Authority
Matt Owen – Jeffersonville City Council – Parks Authority Member
Paul Northam – Director of Jeffersonville Parks Department
Mark Munzer – Parks Authority Member
DeLynn Rutherford – City of Jeffersonville Redevelopment
DROP US A LINE
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Mural Drawing by Artist Jeremy Jarvis
The Save the Fieldhouse Campaign exists to to raise the capital to repair, renovate, and modernize the Nachand Fieldhouse to prepare it for the next 80 years.
Saving the Fieldhouse will not be just a marker and record of our past but as a legacy and source of pride for our future.
