TSX Magazine 2018

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Photo Credit: C. Earp

When city officials wanted to create a multi-sports complex
for the residents of Taylor, Michigan, an idea was born.

Today, that idea and investment in public recreation
has set Taylor apart from all neighboring cities.

More than 200,000 fans, sportsmen, parents
and kids visit the Taylor Sportsplex each year.

City of Taylor, Michigan

23555 Goddard Road
Taylor, MI 48180

Telephone: (734) 287-6550

Mayor Tax Increment Finance City Council
Rick Sollars Authority
Alex Garza,
City Clerk Chairman, Ron Moran Chairman
Cynthia A. Bower Secretary, Dean Philo
Timothy woolley,
City Treasurer Grant Alberts Chairman Pro-Tem
Edward L. Bourassa Donna Colley Andrews
Council Members
Judges of the Cynthia Croft
23rd District Charley Johnson Daniel A. Bzura
Charley Johnson
Court Dr. Mary Jutte Caroline Patts
Tomas Nester Butch Ramik
Judge Geno Salomone Timothy O. Woolley
Judge Joseph Slaven Rene Pare
Edward Swanson

Richard Todd
Amy Jurecki

Executive Director of Golf, Parks and Recreation 3

Jeffrey E. Dobek

Taylor Sportsplex General Manager

Cassandra J. Harris

TABLE of CONTENTS

History 5
Building Details 6
Building Interior 8
Arenas 10
Photo Page 12
Booking
Information 13
Reasons to
Advertise at TSX 14
Sponsorship
Opportunities 18

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History

• Groundbreaking began in December of 2000.

• Construction was completed in the summer of 2001.

• The award winning building plan was the
first of it’s kind to be built in the area.

• The entire complex is 146,958 square feet.

• There are four, 25,000 square foot activity
arenas, two of them have ice.

• The massive electronic sign board, was a first for the area.

• The Tax Increment Finance Authority and Taylor Building
Authority funded bonds to pay for the project. No tax increase
was needed to fund the Sportsplex.

• The $18.5 million state-of-the-art facility features two NHL-size
ice arenas, a soccer arena and a multi-purpose sports arena.

• At the time of construction, TSX was the only site to offer indoor
recreational soccer in Wayne County.

• Taylor Sportsplex was designed to incorporate several energy
conservation features.

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TSX has a large capacity emergency generator
which helps reduce overall electrical cost. The
building can serve as disaster shelter, emergency
warming or cooling center.

►►This guarantees that those renting the facility will
have uninterrupted service even in the event of a
power outage.

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Sportsplex Building Details - Construction

Owner: City of Taylor, MI

Cost: $18.5 million

Parking:
475 spaces; 16 barrier free spaces

Architect:
Siegal Tuomaala Associates,
Farmington Hills, MI

Construction Management:
Wade-Trim Walbridge Aldinger,
a joint venture, Taylor, MI

Mechanical/Electrical Engineer:
GBW World Design, Inc.,
Farmington Hills, MI

Civil Engineer:
Nowak Fraus, Royal Oak, MI

Dimensions:
146,958 square feet;
11.67 acres of land

Location: Northeast corner of
Telegraph Road and Superior
Parkway (between Northline
and Eureka roads) in Taylor, MI

Groundbreaking:
December 2000
Completion date:
Late Summer 2001

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Building Details - Interior

Rental skates, skate repair
and sharpening and a pro
shop featuring a complete line
of hockey, soccer and skating
equipment can be found in
the main lobby.
The lobby also includes a
concession area with ample
seating, space for additional
retail, a conference room,
administrative offices and the
Taylor Sports Hall of Fame.

The mezzanine level includes two large
lounge areas with seating and a spectator
gallery overlooking both ice arenas, and two
rooms that can be divided for small meetings
or used for birthday celebrations and other
social events.

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Building Details - Interior

The use of natural light
makes the interior of TSX
a light and airy, inviting
space as opposed to most
dark and cold ice arenas.

An open stairway leads up
to a mezzanine level over-
looking the lobby where you
will find lounges, meeting
rooms and galleries that
provide a view of both ice
arenas.

Above is the view inside the Two multi sport turf arenas can
“beacon” which consists of accommodate up to 400 guests.
both natural and amplified light.
One is a wall to wall turf arena
which mimics the feeling of being
outdoors.

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The TAYLOR SPORTSPLEX includes two NHL ice rinks and two indoor turf arenas.
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Building Details - Arenas

Main Level Hockey Features:

Two NHL-sized ice arenas: one with 1,000 seats and the other with 300 seats
12 team rooms with showers and restrooms

- 8 large team rooms for daily use
- 2 high school or junior team rooms with equipment storage and coaches offices
- 2 women’s team rooms with showers and toilets
- Skating professionals locker area with individual lockers
- 2 referee rooms with lockers, toilets and showers

Main Level Soccer/Multipurpose Features:

The wall to wall multi-sport turf field house creates the feeling of being outdoors.
Turf/Inline/Multipurpose arena is capable of being converted for trade and collectible
shows, concerts, banquets and meeting space

Mezzanine Level Features:

Two large lounges with seating overlooking ice
One large meeting room (60-person capacity)
can be divided into 2 smaller rooms.
Spectator gallery overlooking both ice surfaces
Storage room for tables, chairs and meeting equipment

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It’s where the action is!

Cat Fancy Cat Show

12 The Detroit Redwings sometimes practice at the Sportsplex.

Booking Information

Rentals

Office Space: Includes utilities
Meeting Rooms: Accommodates up to 60
Child’s Skate Party: Two hours of public skate for 15
and three hours in party room
Child’s Soccer Party: One hour of field time and two
hours in party room.

Programs

Hockey: Learn-to-play classes and clinics,
tournaments, leagues, summer camps, drop-in
hockey sessions for all ages

Skating: Public skating, learn-to-skate classes, figure
skating, competitive skating instruction, skating shows
and recitals, summer skating schools

Soccer: Learn-to-play classes and clinics, leagues,
tournaments, summer soccer camps for all ages levels

Events

Taylor Sportsplex is capable of hosting large scale
events in its multipurpose arena. We can assist with
design, set-up and even media coverage and market-
ing of your event.

For more intimate gatherings, one of our meeting
rooms may suit your needs.

Sponsor an event and receive program ad,
website ad and social media recognition.

Contact: Cassandra Harris • Corporate parties 13
• Birthday parties
City of Taylor Sportsplex • Trade and collectible shows
13333 Telegraph Road • Concerts
• Sporting events
Taylor, MI 481
Telephone: (734) 374-8900 Option 1

www.cityoftaylor.com/352/Taylor-Sportsplex

Reasons to Advertise at TSX

There are many great reasons to advertise at the Taylor Sportsplex.
These are our top three:

Reason to advertise at TSX #1: Established Audience

Popular events like these
draw over 200,000 visitors to the

TSX each year!

• MAHA State Ice Hockey Tournaments
• National In-Line Hockey Tournaments
• High School Graduation Ceremonies
• Bowling Championship Tournament
• High School Robotics Competition
• Wrestling and Boxing Matches
• National Cat Fancy Show
• Learn to Skate USA
• Holiday Ice Shows
• MMA Cage Fights

Web streaming provides an additional online audience.

Taylor Sportsplex

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Reason to advertise at TSX #2: High Visibility

Did you know that 68,000 cars travel
down Telegraph Road in a day?

Your business or event advertised
on the Sportsplex digital sign
board will be seen, literally, by

thousands of travelers every day!
Available ONLY with sponsorship package.

Taylor Sportsplex is home to:

Belle Tire Tier One Hockey Club With the Taylor Sportsplex
Michigan Tier One Elite Hockey being home ice / home field
to these organizations, you
Showcase Series are guaranteed to have
Divine Child Hockey Club high visibility in front of a
large, consistent audience.
MAHA Tier One
State Hockey Tournament

Taylor Soccer Club
Lil’ Kickers Soccer for kids

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Telegraph Road US 24Reason to advertise at TSX #3: Location, Location, Location!

The Taylor Sportsplex is located on Telegraph Road in Taylor, MI. Easy access to
major interstate highways and the Detroit Metropolitan Airport make the TSX a
great choice for regional, even national, competitions. Nearby hotels, restaurants,
shopping and entertainment support a positive visitor experience and make this
premiere sports arena a true downriver destination.

TAYLOR
SPORTSPLEX

Wayne County,
Michigan

Advertising at the Taylor Sportsplex reaches people from all over the country.
With an on-line presence, your business can double, even triple your audience in
no time! We offer unique opportunities to be seen where the action is and that
translates into smart marketing. www.cityoftaylor.com/352/Taylor-Sportsplex
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Sponsorship Opportunities

Arena naming rights are available
for one year terms.

In-ice advertising puts all eyes on your business logo!

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Sponsorship Menu

Ask about discounts for multiple selections.
All inclusive package (all items listed here)
gets a 20% discount on total package price.

See price sheet current rates.

Single Dasher Board 2.6 X 7
per year
(additional production cost included)

Double Dasher Board 2.6X7
per year
(additional production cost included)

In Ice Advertising
per year
Your logo/slogan in the ice
(additional production cost included)

Arena Naming Rights
per year
(additional production cost included)

Zamboni Sponsorship
per 3 years
(includes Zamboni Wrap)

Soccer Dasher Board
per year
(additional production cost included)

Soccer Arena Wall Signage
$1,000 per year
(additional production cost included)

Certain customization may increase costs.
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City of Taylor’s Premier Sports Arena

Contact: Cassandra J. Harris
City of Taylor Sportsplex
13333 Telegraph Road
Taylor, MI 48180

Telephone: (734) 374-8900 Option 1

www.cityoftaylor.com/352/Taylor-Sportsplex