CONCORD, N.C. – Cabarrus County, N.C. is now home to a state-of-the-art facility, allowing the destination to host major track and field events.
Located on the campus of Jay M. Robinson High School in Concord, the facility features a MONDO Super X 720 Track and Field surface, the recommended surface of the World Athletics (formerly known as IAAF) and Paralympics.
“This project illustrates how our organization strategically reinvests visitor dollars to continue the positive cycle of benefits generated by tourism,” says Donna Carpenter, Cabarrus County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CCCVB) president and CEO. “In addition to being an exciting new offering for sports rights holders that will create economic impact through visitor spending, the installation of this asset at a local school enhances the quality of life for our community as it provides an ancillary benefit for student-athletes who utilize the facility.”
Developed through a partnership between the CVB and the local government and school district, the project was funded by the CCCVB.
“As we focus on the long-range vision for this destination, the CVB board is committed to investing in sustainable, county-wide growth,” says Greg Walter, chair of the CCCVB board of directors. “The opportunity to equip this venue with such dynamic features sets Cabarrus County apart as a competition destination and will greatly impact our tourism industry, visitors, and citizens well into the future.”
Mondo has more than 1,100 of the company’s track surfaces installed worldwide. Hundreds of track and field competitions have been held on Mondo track surfaces around the world and in the U.S., including numerous NCAA events, junior college meets, and USATF championships.
Jay M. Robinson High School was selected as the site for the new facility based on its proximity to area hotels.
“Cabarrus County Schools continues to be grateful to the Cabarrus Visitors Bureau and Cabarrus County for the incredible partnership created,” says Dr. John Kopicki, superintendent of Cabarrus County Schools. “The athletic improvements made at our high school campuses over the past five years have directly impacted thousands of students and athletes by providing them with the highest level of standards in athletic facilities. The recent investment made by the CVB for the new Mondo Track Surface at Jay M. Robinson High School will not only benefit Cabarrus County School student-athletes but also the community. This facility will now become one of the preeminent athletic facilities within Cabarrus County and the State of North Carolina.”
