mv91 259 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 Who would be the person to talk to about Mitchell Stadiums wheelchair accessibility or lack thereof? I think it is sad to have such a nice facility and not have something added to the bleachers for my viewing pleasures!!!!! I will be making my every other year trip to Bluefield to watch Graham/Richlands Friday night and unfortunately i have to roll up and down the track to watch the action. good thing my 2 arm drive is fully operational :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch11 10 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 Who would be the person to talk to about Mitchell Stadiums wheelchair accessibility or lack thereof? I think it is sad to have such a nice facility and not have something added to the bleachers for my viewing pleasures!!!!! I will be making my every other year trip to Bluefield to watch Graham/Richlands Friday night and unfortunately i have to roll up and down the track to watch the action. good thing my 2 arm drive is fully operational :) You can try the Recreation Director - Pete Sarver. The Recreation Department takes care of the stadium. His number is 304-327-2448. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabidbeaver 90 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 Pete Sarver is the Parks and Rec director for the city of Bluefield which owns Mitchell Stadium. I was talking to Pete last week and he told me that the Dept. Of Justice told him that Mitchell Stadium will have to have at least 101 [51 home side-50 Visitors side] Handicap accessible seating. I did not ask when this had to be done but I got the feeling it had to be done soon, but he did say that it will be expensive...Maybe some of that $5 million that the city received last month could help pay for the upgrade instead of new flowers and water fountains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mv91 259 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 Thanks guys, appreciate the info!!!! Pete Sarver was the name I had found online awhile back, he was always out everytime i tried calling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mv91 259 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 I would say it would be expensive!! I am no engineer, but i could see them fixing a ramp at the 50 yd line and take out first couple rows for wheelchair spots and have seats available if someone is with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1inStripes 933 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 I would think building a platform brick/concrete with railings at the end of the field may be the best solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mv91 259 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 That is a possibility!! The problem is the depth perception would not be good at all!! Gate City has something very similar at the end of their field. But they put an 8ft chainlink fence up in front to protect people from getting hit with the ball. funny thing is, they must think their kicker is terrible because the platform is 10 yds left of the goalpost :) Funny story: When we went down to Gate City this year for Richlands game, two of my buddies just picked me up (wheelchair and all) and set me up on the 3rd row of bleachers. I could see people wondering....How the heck did he get up there and how the heck is he getting down?? Needless to say, it was kinda hairy coming back down :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mv91 259 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 I would think building a platform brick/concrete with railings at the end of the field may be the best solution. Now that I think about it, a platform about 4 ft high at around the 25 yd line up against the fence would be great. The players,coaches etc do not come down that far on the sideline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mv91 259 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 I hope that The Bluefield Rec Dept takes care of this situation in a timely manner!! I am a diehard Richlands fan, but I watched their games from rt 460 for a few years because Richlands stadium wasnt accessible until 03 or 04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly 14 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 I think they will make arrangements for you to get in the Pressbox mv91...there is a ramp at the back of the pressbox that is wheel chair accessable...either contact Pete Sarver with the City or Graham High School to make arrangements for that but I know there are handicapped people in the pressbox from time to time. Good luck and safe travels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mv91 259 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 I think they will make arrangements for you to get in the Pressbox mv91...there is a ramp at the back of the pressbox that is wheel chair accessable...either contact Pete Sarver with the City or Graham High School to make arrangements for that but I know there are handicapped people in the pressbox from time to time. Good luck and safe travels. Thanks for the info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beavsone 10 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 FYI I know for a fact that the money used to plant the flowers and build and maintain the fountains in Bluefield are the responsibility of the Bluefield Beautification Commission which is funded through grants and fundraising. No city money was used in those projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMan 3,569 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 FYI I know for a fact that the money used to plant the flowers and build and maintain the fountains in Bluefield are the responsibility of the Bluefield Beautification Commission which is funded through grants and fundraising. No city money was used in those projects. Whatever... Word is, a majority of the $5million the City got from the sale of the hospital is already spent.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabidbeaver 90 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 Whatever... Word is, a majority of the $5million the City got from the sale of the hospital is already spent.... Doesn't surprise me...Probably on something useless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly 14 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 Whatever... Word is, a majority of the $5million the City got from the sale of the hospital is already spent.... Spent at least five times already I would guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabidbeaver 90 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 Didn't even let it sit in the bank long enough to collect interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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