Skagit Valley College Athletics receives grant for new scoreboards

Skagit Valley College Athletics received a generous grant from the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) Cascade Chapter and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 191 to install new scoreboards at its fields.

“NECA Cascade Chapter and IBEW Local 191 are committed to making improvements in our local communities that make lasting impressions for many years to come,” said Cindy Austin, executive manager of the NECA Cascade Chapter. “We are pleased to partner together on this new scoreboard for Skagit Valley College; projects like these are what brings families together and generates excitement for future generations.”

NECA-IBEW Contractor Electric West, Inc. spearheaded the project installation of state-of-the-art Daktronics scoreboards at the Skagit Playfields (softball) and Dream Field (baseball). These much-needed upgrades will significantly enhance both programs, replacing scoreboards that were initially installed in 1989.

“We are thankful to Bruno Padilla, Electric West, NECA Cascade Chapter and IBEW Local 191 for partnering with Skagit Valley College,” said Mitch Freeman, SVC director of athletics. “Their generous donation is bringing new life to our softball and baseball facilities."

The new scoreboards represent a substantial improvement and are expected to make an impactful difference for our teams and the overall game-day experience. SVC is planning a ribbon-cutting ceremony to thank the generous donors at the start of the baseball and softball seasons, with the date to be announced in February.

"We are thrilled to unveil these new scoreboards, a testament to the power of collaboration between our college and the local community,” said SVC President Dr. Christopher Villa. “This generous partnership grant will not only enhance the experience for our student-athletes but also for the fans and supporters who come to cheer them on. It's a proud moment for our baseball and softball programs, and we are deeply grateful for the ongoing support that makes such improvements possible."

To learn more about SVC Athletics, visit skagit.edu/athletics.