Rutgers Athletics, High Point Solutions, Inc. Agree to Naming Rights Partnership at Rutgers Stadium
Jun 21 | Football
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (June 21, 2011) - The Rutgers Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced today that High Point Solutions has acquired the naming rights to Rutgers Stadium, the 52,454-seat home of the Rutgers Football program.
The crown jewel venue of Rutgers Athletics will now be called High Point Solutions Stadium. The first event taking place in High Point Solutions Stadium will be on September 1, 2011, when Rutgers hosts North Carolina Central as the 2011 college football season begins nationally.
"We are very pleased to announce the first naming rights agreement for Rutgers' football stadium," said Rutgers University President Richard L. McCormick. "This partnership, with an innovative corporation rooted in the State of New Jersey, provides new revenue for our athletics program in a challenging economic climate. Rutgers looks forward to a very productive relationship with High Point Solutions, Inc."
The 10-year agreement between Rutgers Athletics and High Point Solutions was reached as a result of the partnership formed between Rutgers Athletics, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment and IMG College to secure a naming rights partner.
"Forging relationships within the community is a significant part of what defines High Point Solutions," said Tom Mendiburu, Co-Founder, High Point Solutions. "We are truly honored to be associated with the fine traditions of Rutgers University and consider it a privilege to support New Jersey education and athletics. We look forward to this long term partnership."
Formed in July of 1996, High Point Solutions, Inc. was created to meet the specific needs of the Fortune 500 and service provider industries and has rapidly become known as a leader in the Information Technology and service sectors. As a specialist IT Services and Solutions provider, High Point partners with clients in planning, building and supporting their IT infrastructures.
High Point Solutions, Inc. is located in Sparta, N.J.
"When we began this process, we were looking for a very specific fit, and we have found that in the company, the people and the core values of High Point Solutions," said Rutgers Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Tim Pernetti. "It is very special to create this partnership between one of New Jersey's most innovative and successful corporations and Rutgers University."
"This partnership is mutually beneficial and makes sense," said Rutgers head football coach Greg Schiano. "We look forward to many great memories in High Point Solutions Stadium."
"This alliance will provide High Point Solutions with an extensive platform in which to continue to build its brand and business, and aligns Rutgers with a respected New Jersey-based technology company," said Brett Yormark, President and CEO of Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment. "This is Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment's third naming rights deal in the No. 1 media market in the country, which truly sets us apart from anyone in the industry."
Rutgers, the Birthplace of College Football, began playing at the "Old" Rutgers Stadium on November 5, 1938 in Piscataway. Rutgers Stadium was then built on the site of the "Old" Rutgers Stadium as the Scarlet Knights began play in their new 41,500-seat stadium in 1994.
The stadium was expanded in 2009 to its current seating capacity of 52,454. Rutgers, which has appeared in five bowl games over the previous six seasons, won four consecutive bowls during the time span.
For more information on Rutgers Athletics, please visit www.ScarletKnights.com. For more information on High Point Solutions, please visit www.highpoint.com.
