The Pamplin Sports Center underwent a major upgrade this summer with the gym getting a brand new state-of-the-art Uniforce Sports Floor. The project was completed on-time and on-budget with the new floor open and ready for use in time for the summer camp season.

The old Pamplin floor had one main court with two side courts not on hardwood. The new floor spans the entire width of the room, creating the opportunity for three hardwood courts for varsity practices, intramurals, and recreational uses.

The floor came from Connor Hardwood Courts and meets or exceeds all Athletic Performance requirements according to the international standard DIN 18032 Part 2, 2001. The floor's finger jointed matched MFMA Norther Hard Maple, installed over a plywood sub floor and pad system is designed to reduce the likelihood of impact injuries and damage to the joints and provide a uniform playing surface. It is finished with 2 coard Hillyard seal and 2 coats finish.

"I am so excited about the completion of this project," said Direcotr of Athletics Clark Yeager. "The floor looks absolutely amazing and is really going to make the events hosted in the Pamplin Sports Center even better." "We really want to thank all of the people involved in the project," Yeager added. "From those at Connor Hardwood Floors to Sharon Hayes the Project Manager at L&C, and Steve Hightower whose company did the finishing and painting, for doing such a great job and getting it done on time."

The first official event to take place on the court is the Nike Basketball Camp that begins on Saturday, July 21, run by Pioneer women's basketball head coach Juli Fulks.