Central Michigan University (CMU) is dedicated to elevating student success, attracting top talent, and engaging alumni and donors in meaningful ways. When CMU envisioned the Chippewa Champions Center, they set out to create a state-of-the-art facility that would serve as a:
✅ Premier athletic hub for student-athletes
✅ High-end donor and alumni engagement space
✅ Multi-functional venue for meetings, training, and VIP events
✅ Game-day experience booster for Chippewa football fans
To bring this vision to life, CMU partnered with Bluewater to integrate cutting-edge technology, premium event spaces, and athlete-centric upgrades into the Champions Center.
How Bluewater Helped Upgrade the CMU Chippewa Champions Center
Bluewater worked alongside CMU to enhance this 50,000-square-foot facility, ensuring it met the diverse needs of its athletes, faculty, donors, and VIP guests.
Athlete-Centered Upgrades:
🏋 State-of-the-Art Weight Room & Locker Room – Designed for high-performance training and team camaraderie.
💦 Advanced Hydrotherapy Pools – Equipped with modern rehabilitation technology to enhance sports medicine treatments.
🏥 Expanded Sports Medicine & Rehab Facilities – A centralized hub for athletic training and recovery.
📊 Coaching Offices & Meeting Spaces – Supporting strategy, training, and athlete development.
VIP & Donor Experience Enhancements
🏟 7,100 Sq. Ft. of Premium Office & Meeting Space – Ideal for recruiting, team meetings, and donor engagement.
🎉 4,000 Sq. Ft. Isabella Bank VIP Club – Featuring climate-controlled seating & outdoor patio views for game-day excitement.
🔲 16 Premium Loge Boxes – Offering one of the best seating experiences in the Mid-American Conference.
🎭 Auditorium with Tiered Seating – Elevating events, presentations, and team gatherings.
The Chippewa Champions Center is a game-changing facility that enhances CMU’s athletics, donor engagement, and overall student experience. Designed with functionality and innovation in mind, this center now stands as a beacon of Chippewa pride—rallying students, alumni, and supporters around the success of CMU.
“The Chippewa Champions Center is a bold step forward for Central Michigan University, its students and its alumni,” the university states on the Champions Center website. “In addition to transforming the game day experience at Kelly/Shorts Stadium, this visionary project is a testament to CMU’s commitment to student success.”
By merging technology, thoughtful design, and premium experiences, Bluewater helped CMU transform its game-day atmosphere, training facilities, and donor engagement opportunities.
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