This fall the Chicago Sky will break ground for a new training facility in the Village of Bedford Park.
The $38 million, 40,000-square-foot facility will be located next to the Wintrust Sports Complex. Included will be two regulation-sized WNBA courts, first-class amenities, private facilities for the players, player lounges, a high-tech film room, an advanced training room with strength and conditioning equipment, a private chef’s kitchen, locker rooms with personalized lockers, secured parking, a content creation studio, beauty stations and more.
Nadia Rawlinson, Chicago Sky co-owner and operating chairman, said:
We could not be more excited to announce a practice facility that will raise the bar on athletic performance, set the standard for player amenities, and support our players with exceptional resources built exclusively for them. Living in downtown Chicago will also give Sky players the opportunity to experience all of the benefits of our world class city. We thank Bedford Park who stepped up to be part of the first of its kind public-private partnership for a WNBA practice facility and to bring this transformational vision to life.
The facility will help to expand the team’s community outreach efforts on the West and South sides of Chicago. They will…