Foster Forward: Letter from Mack Rhoades
12/15/2023 11:48:00 AM | Foster Forward
In this fast-paced, modern society every few weeks seem to bring fresh opportunities and new challenges. How refreshing it is when change brings about something truly innovative and special – a once in a generation transition.
As we close the chapter on Baylor Basketball played at the Ferrell Center, we are grateful for 35 years of exciting moments, historic championships, and lifelong memories – and we look forward to more of the same at our new home on the Brazos. With great anticipation, we are eager to experience our first games at Foster Pavilion - the new home of Baylor Basketball.
The decision to move into this facility mid-season, was not an easy one. However, with the opportunity to allow our current student-athletes and seniors a chance to open the facility and to set our teams up for success during the most crucial part of the season, the decision was clear.
While we are confident this is the right decision for our student-athletes and basketball programs, we understand it comes with some interesting logistics as parts of the building and parking structure are still under construction. We ask in advance for grace and patience as the full Foster experience will come into view as the season progresses and into next year with the completion of the Allison Development Center, offices and some finishing touches throughout.
In the coming days, ticket holders will receive important information about parking, digital tickets, a newly robust ticket return program and other key changes as part of this historic move. Please review this information and check BaylorBears.com/FosterForward regularly for new information and additional announcements and updates.
We are deeply grateful to the City of Waco for their tremendous partnership in bringing this facility to life. Along with the upcoming parking structure and shuttles that will run from Downtown Heritage Square to Foster Pavilion on game days, we look forward to additional events and activities hosted at The Foster that will continue to enrich the city. We also extend sincere appreciation to Paul and Alejandra Foster, as well as Mark and Paula Hurd, and so many others who gave generously to make the dream of a state-of-the-art Basketball Pavilion a reality.
As we push toward our January launch, we remain focused on completing all of the most necessary items for Big 12 Basketball competition and can't wait to experience the full effect of this new home-court advantage with all of our most passionate fans and students closer to the action and ready to make a difference. We certainly have two deserving teams to cheer on this season!
The inaugural season at Foster Pavilion will be an adventure as we move forward into a new era of Baylor Basketball.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a holiday season filled with joy, warm memories, and happiness.
Sincerely,
Mack Rhoades
As we close the chapter on Baylor Basketball played at the Ferrell Center, we are grateful for 35 years of exciting moments, historic championships, and lifelong memories – and we look forward to more of the same at our new home on the Brazos. With great anticipation, we are eager to experience our first games at Foster Pavilion - the new home of Baylor Basketball.
The decision to move into this facility mid-season, was not an easy one. However, with the opportunity to allow our current student-athletes and seniors a chance to open the facility and to set our teams up for success during the most crucial part of the season, the decision was clear.
While we are confident this is the right decision for our student-athletes and basketball programs, we understand it comes with some interesting logistics as parts of the building and parking structure are still under construction. We ask in advance for grace and patience as the full Foster experience will come into view as the season progresses and into next year with the completion of the Allison Development Center, offices and some finishing touches throughout.
In the coming days, ticket holders will receive important information about parking, digital tickets, a newly robust ticket return program and other key changes as part of this historic move. Please review this information and check BaylorBears.com/FosterForward regularly for new information and additional announcements and updates.
We are deeply grateful to the City of Waco for their tremendous partnership in bringing this facility to life. Along with the upcoming parking structure and shuttles that will run from Downtown Heritage Square to Foster Pavilion on game days, we look forward to additional events and activities hosted at The Foster that will continue to enrich the city. We also extend sincere appreciation to Paul and Alejandra Foster, as well as Mark and Paula Hurd, and so many others who gave generously to make the dream of a state-of-the-art Basketball Pavilion a reality.
As we push toward our January launch, we remain focused on completing all of the most necessary items for Big 12 Basketball competition and can't wait to experience the full effect of this new home-court advantage with all of our most passionate fans and students closer to the action and ready to make a difference. We certainly have two deserving teams to cheer on this season!
The inaugural season at Foster Pavilion will be an adventure as we move forward into a new era of Baylor Basketball.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a holiday season filled with joy, warm memories, and happiness.
Sincerely,
Mack Rhoades
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