How did RADDSports "land" in Gainesville?
RADDSports LLC teamed up with Viking LLC to respond to a Request for Proposal, by Alachua County to construct and manage an indoor sports and events center.
What is the mission or goal of RADDSports?
The goal of RADDSports is to improve the way sports facilities are designed and managed by applying strategic planning that incorporates multiple sports and events needs. The mission of RADDSports is to change the culture of youth sports to include developing the whole child through athletics, academics and socialization.
Where do you see RADDSports in 10 years?
To have a network of facilities with the same mission and philosophy, while making an economic impact for the community through tourism and local commerce.
The 144,000 sq. ft. Alachua County Sports & Events Center was made possible by a public-private partnership between Alachua County and Celebration Pointe Developer, Viking Companies, LLC. Project funding came from Alachua County’s $30 million in Tourist Development Taxes (paid by visitors to the County), Viking’s $3 million, and the State of Florida’s $2.32 million.