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An E&I 2-Minute Read, Featuring Anthony James Partners

In Fall 2020, University of California San Diego began a new era, now competing in NCAA Division I. Its 23 intercollegiate athletic teams and nearly 600 athletes now had national exposure, after UC San Diego joined the Big West Conference. To prepare for this jump, UC San Diego's Department of Athletics worked with Anthony James Partners to redesign the existing Dana Chaiken Production Studio. It also designed and built a new, second production control room in the RIMAC Arena. UC San Diego's athletics now annually produces 160+ home events for distribution on various platforms. This includes both ESPN3 and Big West Network, while still maintaining the in-facility board shows. 

This new production studio is state-of-the-art. It features three control rooms connected with Fiber backbone to all UCSD sporting venues. The RIMAC Arena, Triton Soccer Stadium, Triton Ballpark, Canyonview Aquatic Center, and Triton Softball Field are now fully connected to the studio. Each of these has a broadcast cable package to connect them to the new production facility. This centralizes control from the production studio and enables full utilization of the newly expanded capabilities at each venue. 

Upgrades included the same type of equipment used in a professional sports venue or television studio. Anthony James Partners worked closely with UC San Diego to redefine the early direction of the project, and upgraded on what UC San Diego even thought was possible. For example, fiber connections were initially expected to be priced at 10x higher than the actual cost. Anthony James Partners was able to drastically reduce implementation costs, maximize resources and manage the procurement process. 

UC San Diego accomplished a big project on a limited budget in the transition to D1. Upgrades have set a standard for Mid-Major in-venue and linear broadcast production capabilities. See the full article here.

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With your institution's membership with E&I, you have pre-negotiated contracts with Anthony James Partners. Contact your E&I Rep. to discuss.

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E&I Cooperative Has Athletics Contracts You Can Access

You received this newsletter because E&I has many contracts that your procurement department has special pricing for. Click below to learn more about a few of them. E&I is your partner in collegiate and K-12 procurement needs. Through our contract portfolio, we help our member institutions make quick and informed purchase decisions.

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Core Fitness

E&I's Core Health & Fitness contract provides access to highly rated brands in fitness like StairMaster, Nautilus, Schwinn, Star Trac, and Throwdown. E&I members receive full service, including installation, maintenance, and fitness programming.

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JMI Sports

JMI Sports helps schools develop customized solutions and programs for athletics multimedia rights, sponsorships, and digital signage networks. This E&I contract offers project management solutions for your athletics program. Members generate revenue, exposure, and multimedia rights.

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FieldTurf - A Tarkett Sports Co.

Your E&I FieldTurf contract offers synthetic turf, running tracks, indoor flooring, tennis courts, and sports surfacing. This contract offers a simple buying process with best market pricing, full service, and exclusive product and service.

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E&I Partner Announcement - Short's Travel

Short's Travel Management Selected as Official Travel Partner for Saint Mary's College of California Athletics
Short's Travel Management (Short’s), a leading full-service athletic travel management company, is proud to announce its partnership with Saint Mary's College of California Athletics (SMC). Short's will provide comprehensive travel solutions for the college's athletic teams, including ground transportation, air charters, commercial reservations, and group hotel. With a commitment to delivering seamless and efficient travel experiences, Short's will play a crucial role in managing the complex travel logistics associated with collegiate athletics. The company's expertise in ground transportation ensures reliable and timely transfers for the athletes, while their proficiency in air charters and commercial reservations guarantees smooth and hassle-free travel arrangements. Short's group hotel service will contribute to creating a comfortable and conducive environment for the teams during their away games and competitions. The company's extensive network and industry relationships enable them to secure competitive rates and optimal accommodations for the athletes and staff.

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