Upcoming Improvements to USD’s Student Seating at the Sports Center Boost Game Day Experience and Campus Engagement

In the upcoming 2024-25 academic year, USD students will have improved seating options in the Sanford Coyote Sports Center. This change comes after feedback from students, who requested better views and more comfortable seating. Sections 104 and 105 will now be reserved exclusively for students, while sections 102 and 103 will continue to offer traditional bleacher seats.

Elizabeth Wiggins, President of Coyote Crazies, is thrilled about the new student section. She believes that it will positively impact the game day experience by bringing students together not only with each other but also with the community. Sam Anderson, Vice President of Campus Activities Board and a USD student, emphasizes the importance of providing diverse backgrounds with a better view of the game and overall Coyote athletics. He also highlights that this change creates new opportunities for students to engage with the game in different ways.

Athletic Director Jon Schemmel stresses that student engagement and feedback are crucial in improving seating options. The goal is to enhance the campus experience and game day atmosphere by providing a more interactive experience for students at sports events. Moving forward, the student section will operate on a first-come, first-serve basis in designated sections 102, 103, 104, and 105.