Sanford High School Upgrades Gymnasium Seating

Overview

With the new construction of Sanford High School, the school sought to design gymnasium seating that creates an engaging, visually impactful space for students, athletes, and fans. They partnered with Hussey Seating Company, known for high-quality, flexible seating solutions that enhance functionality and visual appeal. Sanford sought to improve seating comfort and usability while boosting branding throughout the facility. This build sought to boost school spirit, enhance spectator comfort, and create a space adaptable to various events.

Sanford High School faced specific challenges with its gymnasium seating, including:

Outdated Seating: The seating in the old facility lacked modern design, comfort, and flexibility, impacting spectator experience during various events. This was especially problematic for gymnasium seating, which needs to be both comfortable and versatile.
Branding and School Spirit: The school wanted its new gym to reflect its spirit, with strong visuals incorporating the school’s logos and colors throughout the space.
Event Versatility: Sanford needed a seating solution that could accommodate diverse events and maximize space, while also maintaining durability for long-term use.

Hussey Seating Company provided a tailored solution that perfectly met Sanford High School’s requirements. The upgrades in the new facility included:

MAXAM Telescopic Platform with Courtside Seats: Sanford High opted for this platform for its flexibility, durability, and comfort. Courtside seats provided a premium viewing experience, with added comfort and visibility, vital for enhancing gymnasium seating.
Auto-Rotating Center Rails: These colored, auto-rotating center rails add style and convenience, automatically moving to the correct position with a push of a button.
Total Package Graphics: To create a bold, branded environment, Sanford High selected the Total Package Graphics, which included:
- Xtreme Logo: Positioned at the center of the bleacher sections, this large logo showcases the school brand on a grand scale.
- Courtside Logos: Placed on each side of the Courtside seats, these logos reinforced Sanford’s identity.
- Step and Courtside Logos: Full-color signs applied to the aisle steps and bleacher skirts further emphasized the school’s branding.
- Colored Railings: Custom-colored railings brought a dynamic look to the gym, integrating school colors into the structure.
- End Curtain with Mascot Graphics: End curtains featured the school mascot, creating a visually cohesive and spirited gym environment.

Sanford High School’s partnership with Hussey Seating Company transformed the new gym into a dynamic, branded, and functional space. Additionally, the MAXAM telescopic platform allowed easy reconfiguration for various events, maximizing the versatility of the gymnasium seating. With Courtside seats, spectators now experience greater comfort and visibility, enhancing their engagement during events.

The Total Package Graphics elevated Sanford’s branding, showcasing the Xtreme logo, Courtside logos, and other elements on bleachers, railings, and steps. Moreover, these additions strengthened school pride, making Sanford’s gymnasium an even more inspiring space for students, fans, and the community.

Overall, Sanford High School’s newly built gym improved functionality, enhanced school spirit, and created a comfortable, exciting environment for all attendees. Working with Hussey Seating Company, Sanford achieved a state-of-the-art gym supporting excellence in athletics and school pride.