When the Old Dominion University men’s and women’s basketball seasons tip off this fall, the Ted Constant Convocation Center will be alive with a new center-hung HD video scoreboard, LED ribbon displays and digital signage, and a newly branded 4400 Club premium seating area, all designed to provide entertaining game experiences for Monarch fans.
Old Dominion purchased new LED video displays for the “Ted” from Daktronics of Brookings, SD, this summer, which will replace the current scoreboard and LED displays, which were also installed by Daktronics when the arena opened in 2002.
"We are very excited about the opportunity to enhance the TED experience. The new high-resolution, center-hung video scoreboard and affiliated digital signage throughout the arena will provide visual displays that will be unique in our market. As Old Dominion University and our athletic programs continue to grow, it is important that we continue to attract and entertain our guests in the Ted Constant Convocation Center and we look forward to providing new and exciting fan experiences,” says ODU Chief Operating Officer Dave Harnage.
Highlighting the video package are four main video displays, four center- hung corner displays, a lower center-hung ring display, two end wall ribbon displays, two side wall ribbon displays, four vomitory displays, 16 scorer’s tables and a three-sided outside marquee.
“Few venues in the country can rival the Ted when it comes to design, spectator experience and entertainment,” says ODU Director of Athletics Dr. Wood Selig.
“A major component of our guest’s experience will center around our new state-of-the art, high definition video replay scoreboard that will give us the flexibility of not only showing live action and high quality replays, but also great graphics and vital game and statistical information that will be informative and interactive. The video scoreboard, LED ribbon panels, and our renovated high end 4400 Club are significant commitments the University is making in providing all of our guests a first class entertainment experience during all events in the TED,” Selig adds.
The four main video displays on the center-hung scoreboard measure approximately nine feet high by 15.5 high wide. The four-corner center- hung displays will each measure nine feet high by four feet wide, and all of the scoreboard panels will feature a high resolution of six millimeter line spacing. The main board can display content that can show one large image, or be sectioned into separate windows for combinations of video, instant replays, up-to-the-minute statistics, animations and sponsor messages.
The four ribbon boards will be mounted along the fascia and measure a combined 2.5 feet high by 492 feet wide.
“The guest experience at the Constant Center is one of our biggest priorities,” said Spectra Venue Management’s General Manager, Mike Fryling. “The installation of these cutting-edge display boards reflect a desire for the community to come to the campus of Old Dominion not to just attend events, but actively participate and engage in the event like never before.”
The club level of the “Ted” will be rebranded “The 4400 Club”, a throwback to a popular locals and student restaurant located where the Constant Center now stands.
The south end of the 4400 Club level will reflect a new, upbeat look for ODAF members of $1,000 or more who may purchase season tickets for all home men’s basketball games for $350 per seat. Membership includes upscale food and beverages, parking, and first rights to purchase tickets to Constant Center concerts and shows.
Fans interested in purchasing seats in the 4400 Club are asked to call Ashley Green in the Old Dominion Athletic Foundation at 757-683-6963 or go online at www.olddominionaf.com.