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The main components of the bleacher system are made up of the decking, the flooring of the bleachers and the risers, or the seating portion of the bleachers. When it comes to choosing your decking and rising system, Toadvine provides a variety of choices. Here are the three  options:

Basic – When your budget demands that code compliance and lowest price are the best options, basic decking is the solution. This system can be installed as fully closed or semi-closed. The semi-closed option does not allow for effective water control, but does help eliminate trash that falls to the ground underneath your bleacher.

Interlocking – With interlocking decking, stadiums can be configured with maximum flexibility.

The interlocking planks can be designed to accommodate any specifications, including angled seating, risers with varying tread depths and riser heights, custom stair structures, and large walkways or platforms.

Premium Welded Decking – A factory-controlled robotic process produces consistent welding that connects individual aluminum extrusions into a one-piece tread panel. Because of its premium design and quality, this decking ensures maximum water control, strength and durability while keeping maintenance costs to a minimum. The premium designed decking system is the only one that addresses rainwater runoff and collection. Constructed with a double lock design, this premium system provides easy maintenance.

Known for its quality and versatile construction, this system is used in the NFL, MLB, MLS and D1 College Football stadiums across the country.

Key features of this system are:

• low cost

• slip resistant

• quick installation

• easy maintenance

• durability

• great for water control

For more information on how Toadvine Enterprises can help you plan your bleacher system, click here to request a quote or to learn more about Decking and Riser Systems.

 

Closure Panels are a finishing element added to a grandstand or bleacher that adds not only safety and maintenance benefits, but also a finishing touch that makes a lasting impression. Closure Panels are often added to stairs, ramps, elevated walkways, handicap areas, mid-cross aisles, and press boxes to complete the look and provide added functionality and safety.

There are several different types of closure systems to choose from including:

Architectural Panels. This system offers a classic, rich masonry texture look to enclose the exposed structure of stadium elements. With the look of real bricks, your facility will receive a classic ballpark aesthetic at a fraction of the cost.

Poly Panels. This non-corrosive, impact-resistant Poly Panel System is made of 100% recycled material and serves to conceal cross braces and framing material with solid, flat panels to give the stadium a more polished look. Aside from the aesthetic appeal, this system also enhances revenue generation by increasing the ability to affix sponsor/donor signage or logos, promotes safety by eliminating under-bleacher access, and increases function by lowering time and expense of clean up under bleachers. Choose from 10 standard colors.

Aluminum. This is the most cost-effective way to enclose your bleachers and decrease maintenance costs while also increasing traffic control abilities. These powder coated systems visually enhance the overall look of the grandstand while displaying team colors and projecting team colors.

Whatever your needs may be, Toadvine Enterprises can help you secure a closure system that will boost your visual presence. Contact us to learn more.

It's that time of year again and we'd like to take this opportunity to pause for a moment and let our employees and clients know how much we appreciate them.

The employees at Toadvine Enterprises are incredible. They are the life of our business and we appreciate them greatly. We are also grateful for the loyalty of our clients and for the faith they have put in us to supply their athletic needs. We value your trust and look forward to continuing to build those relationships this coming year. 

Our hope is that the joys of the holiday season will surround you while you spend time with friends and family. As you look forward, may 2014 hold the promises of a happy and successful business year ahead.

From all of us at Toadvine,

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

From football and baseball, to track and field and swim meets, angle frame bleachers are the most cost effective seating for all spectator sports. Because of their lower cost and ability to be quickly constructed, angle frame bleachers are the top choice for many high school sports organizations.

The permanent angle frame bleachers offer maximum strength and low maintenance cost for the budget-minded owner and also provides the freedom of expansion as your seating needs grow. The elevated and non-elevated angle bleacher versions are two different options that can be combined with a variety of decking, seating, and railing possibilities in either hot dipped galvanized steel or aluminum understructure.

Galvanized steel is the most durable understructure available while the aluminum understructure offers a light weight, low maintenance alternative. The understructure, seats, seat backs, and risers can be powder coated in several finish colors to give your facility a more customized look.

Angle frame bleachers are designed to be portable, but can be made permanent by anchoring them to a concrete slab or strip footing. In addition to all of the varying design potential of the angle frame bleacher, it is also an affordable, cost effective way to meet the seating needs of your organization.

Contact Toadvine Enterprises and find out if angle frame bleachers would be a good fit for your school or organization. Contact us for a free consultation and a quote on seating for your facility. We have bleachers covered from every angle.

 

Hybrid Precast Stadium Systems are a patented product by Dant Clayton that provides the benefits of a complete concrete stadium at a significantly reduced cost.

This pre-engineered metal grandstand is safe, functional and aesthetically pleasing, made with a lightweight precast concrete walking surface. Made with an economical steel structure, this revolutionary system functions in combination with any type of structure support system and can be equipped with many features and options. This system provides the best of both worlds; a concrete stadium experience on a pre-engineered bleacher budget. Additional features include:

• Concrete walking surfaces
• Look and feel of traditional precast risers
• Reduced noise, vibration and deflection
• Lower cost
• Performance and value
• Limitless design options
• Accommodates any tread depth, guardrail type, seat type or column grid
• Maximizes water control
• Minimizes the effects of thermal expansion
• Complete turnkey system
• Simple and quick erection process

Today's sports facilities must accommodate the needs of athletes, fans, teams, VIPs and owners, all while maintaining tight budgets. By using concrete in a facility, the spectator experience is maximized, but sometimes that comes at a cost outside the project budget. This evolutionary design maximizes the spectator experience and satisfaction, with the benefits of a concrete stadium without the cost of one.

Contact Toadvine to find out how your facility can be converted into a revolutionary stadium at a budget-friendly cost.

From portable bleachers to bleacher solutions that accommodate high school and collegiate outdoor facilities, the Alum-A-Stand bleacher seating system is engineered for maximum strength and durability and can be configured to a wide variety of applications.

When deciding which seating system best fits the needs of your stadium or outdoor facility, here are some advantages of the Alum-A-Stand bleacher to consider before making your decision:

• Powder coated riserboards offer enhanced aesthetics from the front and rear of the bleacher.
• A fully closed decking system virtually eliminates underside
  maintenance.
• Tube and channel under-structure offer increased strength and
  durability.
• All aluminum construction eliminates the risk of rust.
• Construction with bolted extrusions, containing no welded parts susceptible to breakage.

When it comes to arenas that rock, KFC Yum! Center not only rocks the music venue with top, highly-sought after artists, but it also rolls out the red carpet to the University of Louisville men's and women's basketball team and its massive host of fanatical spectators.

Built in 2010, the 22,090 seat, $238 million arena, home to the University of Louisville Cardinal basketball teams, was recently voted as one of the top 10 Venues that Rock, by Rolling Stone magazine.

Not only do last year's NCAA hoops champions call the Yum! Center home, but a full slate of big-name music headliners, including Taylor Swift, The Eagles, Carrie Underwood, Justin Bieber, and Bruce Springsteen have also graced the impressive stage of the Yum! Center, captivating long-time fans and rocking out the multipurpose facility.

Nestled on Main Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets, the backdrop of the Ohio River accentuates the glass facade of the building, along with the wavy interior ceilings and randomly splattered art which give it an inviting and modern feel. As the fifth largest college basketball arena in the nation, this facility displays modern technology at its finest. Developers integrated a scoring and video display system, which includes large LED video displays within the seating area, professional grade LCD screens, and a powerful control system.

Several other interesting features of the arena include:

4 miles of fiber optic cable

5 auxiliary locker rooms

7 acres of land on which facility is built

9 escalators

28 entry doors

44 exit doors

70 premium boxes

75 restrooms

411 total flat screen televisions (number includes 90 menu boards)

760 parking spaces in the facility garage

9,000 light fixtures

14,000 square footage in the grand lobby

17,500 seating capacity for end stage concerts

22,090 seating capacity for basketball and center stage concerts

33,926 total square footage of four meeting rooms

40,000 weight (in pounds) of the center-hung scoreboard

58,655 total square footage of exterior glass panels

721,762 total square footage

Former Courier Journal and Sports Illustrated writer Billy Reed says that the arena "was about providing every element of the city's culture — men and women, black and white, business and labor, rich and poor — with the opportunity to participate in a project that will revitalize the city's downtown and make the city a viable option for national tournaments and conventions, as well as the biggest show-business acts in the nation."

"It's a story of how Possibility City turned a dream into a magnificent reality," says Reed, who believes the center is a "blueprint for how a public project should be funded, planned, and executed." 

Follow our continuing spotlights on stand-out arenas around the country and find out how Toadvine Enterprises can help you plan a rocking facility for your organization.

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Accommodating crowds from just a few hundred spectators to more than 10,000, the configurable steel and aluminum I-Beam Grandstand bleacher seating can be built anywhere, for any sport. It is designed to be permanently anchored to reinforced concrete columns or piers.

The seat planks have a clear, anodized finish. Footboard planks are mill finished. The understructure of this seating system consists of welded steel beams, stringers, and braces, made from extruded aluminum. The components used in the I-Beam understructure go through a galvanized process which means they are "hot-dipped" in a molten bath of zinc which coats the steel with a thin layer of protection against rust and corrosion. The understructure offers more versatility for a variety of uses from restrooms and concession stands to storage, dressing facilities, walkways, and more.

This diverse seating system can also be designed with a variety of decking, seating, and railing options to suit your individual needs. Limitless design options can include:

• Handicap Accessible Seating
• VIP Suites/Press Boxes
• Colored Risers
• Freestanding or Integrated Roof
• Drip Shield with Gutters and Downspouts

This steel-framed structure offers the ideal combination of safety, aesthetics, functionality, and affordability for a wide variation of facilities from high school and collegiate sports to entertainment venues and much more.

Contact Toadvine today if you would like a quote or want to learn more about the I-Beam Grandstand bleacher.

One of the most traditional bleacher seating systems is the retractable or recessed bleacher which is generally used in sporting facilities to provide a tiered seating structure which enhances audience experience. This style system utilizes a pocket in the wall to house the bleacher when closed. The bleacher is hidden away from sight, generally under a balcony or mezzanine when the area is needed for other purposes. Each platform conveniently stores under the one above it for a minimizing storage area.

Recessed bleachers require a minimal clearance to fit comfortably under a balcony overhang. Maximum usable floor space is utilized when bleachers are stacked. This system is available with seating options up to 24 rows. Upper and lower tracking guides and removable end rails can accommodate custom transition steps to the balcony when required. Some of the other advantages of the recessed seating include:

• Optimum use of facility space
• Savings on land and building cost
• Increased revenue potential
• Fast and resourceful seating arrangements
• Comfort and optimum viewing for patrons

Each tiered platform is durably constructed and retracts into the wall at the touch of a button. These systems can be customized to meet the ongoing and changing needs of sporting venues while maximizing capacity. 

To get a quote on recessed telescopic bleachers for your facility, click here.