A new scoreboard, collegiate soccer at Cyr Center Park through community collaboration

With a new scoreboard, soccer fans will notice something new at Cyr Center Park in Sierra Vista. Thanks to a collaboration between Cochise College, Coca Cola and the City of Sierra Vista, fans can now enjoy the whole gameday experience.

On Saturday, September 10, at 5 p.m. at Cyr Center Park, the public is invited to a ribbon-cutting event. Then at 6 p.m., the Cochise College Women's Soccer team will play against Yavapai College. Cyr Center Park is located at 111 West Cyr Center in Sierra Vista. Bring a chair, and enjoy the ceremony and game. 

"We are fortunate to be part of an incredible community. The scoreboard was made possible by Coca-Cola stepping up and purchasing the scoreboard," College President Dr. Rottweiler said. "The City of Sierra Vista will provide the electricity, and the college will cover the installation."

"With the recent improvements made to the conditions of our sports fields, there are still additional amenities needed that would be beneficial for collegiate, semi-pro, competitive, and recreational players," said Laura Wilson, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Library at the City of Sierra Vista. "A scoreboard is one such amenity. Our partnership allows for improvements to be made to the facility in exchange for field time, which is a win-win for both entities."

Last year, soccer fans turned out in big numbers to welcome and cheer for the Cochise College women's soccer team while watching the games in Sierra Vista. "Bringing collegiate games again to the Sierra Vista area provides a unique opportunity to bridge both campuses," said the college's Head Soccer Coach, Ricky Escalera. "We are pleased to provide our athletes with a unique experience of playing at night and slight home field advantage of playing on turf versus a natural field. I look forward to getting our home opener underway versus Yavapai."

The LED scoreboard measures about 8.5 feet high and 12 feet wide with weather-sealed digits. "We are thrilled to partner with Cochise College and to see college soccer being played here in Sierra Vista," added Wilson. "We are hoping that the scoreboard will help to bring more awareness to the facility, to the sport of soccer, and help to create a more professional—and enjoyable—experience for players and fans alike."

"As a spectator, adding the scoreboard to the beautiful soccer fields in Cyr Park is game-changing for Cochise Soccer and soccer fans," said Dr. Rottweiler. 

To see when Cochise Soccer will play in Sierra Vista, go to athletics.cochise.edu.