Northwestern Sets a New Standard for Athletic Facilities

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Northwestern University Transforming New State-of-the-Art Facilities Shield solid surface lockers are an investment into a program’s future, so we were the perfect fit for Northwestern. Shield created more than 600 lockers for Northwestern at the Walter Athletics Center and Welsh Ryan Arena. The lockers are all gear and usage driven. Lacrosse has custom hooks to…

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World-class lockers start with a world-class experience

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Shield’s approach to delivering world-class athletic lockers is consultative and customer-service focused from the beginning. We listen to our client’s needs and build custom lockers as unique and dynamic as the teams they’re for. Penn State wanted to build the first all-solid-surface football locker, but they were told it couldn’t be done. When Penn State…

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Utah softball lockers are built to withstand the elements

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Every sport has different needs out of a locker and locker room. When the University of Utah approached Shield about softball lockers, one of their biggest needs was how to deal with the extreme mud and rain conditions in the spring that followed players indoors after snow melt. Our solid surface locker design was able…

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Tulsa lockers are a thoughtful look at branding

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hoots and hollers echoed in the locker room as Tulsa players saw their new space complete with 120 Shield solid surface lockers. Tulsa’s lockers are a great example of a thoughtful look at branding. There are a lot of school logo details on their lockers. While the locker looks good, it’s also incredibly functional. Tulsa…

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Locker room reveal: South Carolina football lockers

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]South Carolina recently revealed their new Long Family Operations Center, which includes 124 solid surface football player lockers made by Shield, and … just … wow. The 110,000 square foot facility designed by Gensler houses hydrotherapy treatments, a nutrition facility, weight room, rehab areas, locker room and lounge—basically anything and everything a team could ever…

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What is solid surface and why does it make sense for sports?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Athletes are tough. They grind day in and day out to perform their best. When you talk about the athletic facilities that become their home-away-from-home, it needs to do the same. That’s where Shield solid surface lockers and athletic training furniture comes in. Solid surface is a durable material which can hold significant weight and…

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Attracting top recruits with upgraded locker rooms

A football field. A basketball court. They’re all fields of battle, a place to show off athletic strength and at the college level, it’s on a national stage. Competition doesn’t just happen out there, it happens at the facilities level. How do you attract top recruits? How do you create an environment to win? When…

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Top 20 college facilities in football

Some of the top 20 facilities in college football, according to 247 Sports, share something truly special: solid surface lockers from Shield. For 2019, two facilities with Shield lockers made the cut: Northwestern at #20 and South Carolina at #7. Shield crafted 126 player lockers for Northwestern football. We worked with the university’s athletic department…

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Locker Room Reveal: Bowling Green Lockers

Bowling Green State University men’s basketball recently revealed their new Shield solid surface lockers and they are bringing in some heat this winter. Players reacted with oos and ahs, with one of the players saying “This is fire.” What can we say? Our work is something you want to admire! BGSU’s 16 custom lockers feature the BGSU…

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Locker room reveal: Arkansas lockers

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Razorbacks have a sharp new look for their game day locker room. These Arkansas lockers are setting a new bar for collegiate recruiting. “When they got in there it was like WOW!” Head coach Chad Morris said. “This is a game changer.” Designed to help Arkansas reach the next level of gameday experience, these…

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