NEW TRAINING FACILITY Red Bulls to build one in Hanover, N.J.
The new Red Bulls training facility is expected to be completed by December, 2008. Courtesy of the Red Bulls
Finally, the Red Bulls have a permament place to train.
The Red Bulls announced Tuesday that they will build a training facility in Hanover, N.J. that will be the new home of their organization.
The training grounds will include six soccer fields, a 50,000 square foot, two-story office building and a one-story field house. Construction is expected to begin this fall and and be completed by December, 2008.
The Red Bulls Training Grounds will include six soccer fields, a 50,000 square foot, two-story office building and a one-story field house. Construction is expected to begin this fall with an anticipated completion date of December, 2008.
"Our state-of-the-art facility in Hanover, NJ will finally give the Red Bulls a place we can call home," Red Bulls manager director New York Marc de Grandpre said in a statement. "We are deeply committed to seeing this team and this sport be successful in the tri-state area and this facility is a huge piece of that puzzle."
"We look forward to joining and becoming active members of the Hanover community. With this facility, we can provide meaningful opportunities for youths all across the region."
During their 12-year MLS history, the Red Bulls, including when they were known as the MetroStars, had training at several sites around New Jersey, including Giants Stadium, on a grass field in the Meadowlands complex, a field in East Rutherford, N.J., and Kean University. The currently train at Montclair State University in Montclair.
Located in Hanover Township off Melanie Lane, the centerpiece of the complex will be a two-story 50,000 square foot training center that will house the sporting and business sides of the RBNY organization.
Amenities for the Red Bulls first team and Academy teams, including multiple locker rooms, player's lounge, weight room, and trainer's room will be located on the first floor. The second floor will be the front office's headquarters.
"Having the proper infrastructure around a team is vital in turning a club and an organization into a winner," Red Bulls sporting director and coach Bruce Arena said in a statement. "This team has never had a permanent home in its existence. Our facility in Hanover will provide us with a first-class venue that will house this team for years to come."
Of the six soccer fields, five will be outdoors while one will be covered by a Tension Fabric Frame Structure that can be used during periods of inclement weather or at night. Four of the fields will be equipped with lights for evening and night activities. The fields will be a mix of natural and synthetic surfaces.
A one-story, 3,700 square foot Field House will be equipped with locker rooms and restrooms to support events on the fields located farthest away from the main training center.
"All of us in Hanover Township are excited that the Red Bull soccer organization has selected Hanover to be its home. The club will become one of our premier neighbors," Township of Hanover mayor Ronald Francioli said in a statement. "The site selected, Hartz Mountain property, will be transformed into a high tech training facility for not only the team, but will offer physical and character building programs for our area's youngsters. We welcome the Red Bulls with open arms."
The facility and training ground will be built on land owned by Hartz Mountain Industries.
"Hartz Mountain has been an enthusiastic partner with the town of Hanover for 20 years in creating a world-class development - and now the last parcel of our Hanover site will be home to our most exciting use," said Emanuel Stern, President and COO of Hartz Mountain Industries. "It is particularly rewarding to see that what we found so promising and appealing about Hanover has appealed to a wide variety of businesses who have made it their homes."
