The Cincinnati Bengals and NFL Basis teamed as much as contribute $167,000 to the Covington Catholic Excessive Faculty athletic division to assist the completion of the CovCath Fieldhouse, an indoor facility adjoining to the varsity’s campus.

The fieldhouse, which formally opened Friday, Aug. 5, will present a lined area for student-athletes to observe throughout inclement climate and excessive warmth. The power may also increase alternatives for group partnerships with different youth organizations, offering further discipline area for native youth applications.

“Making certain youth have entry to take part in soccer and different sports activities has all the time been necessary to our group,” stated Bengals Director of Neighborhood Engagement Alex Simons. “We’re happy to proceed this by our assist of Covington Catholic and their efforts to create a enjoyable and secure area that serves the Park Hills and Northern Kentucky communities.”

“The CovCath Fieldhouse would be the premier coaching facility within the tri-state space, providing each scholar the flexibility to make use of state-of-the-art tools underneath the steering of our full-time energy coach,” stated Covington Catholic Excessive Faculty Principal Bob Rowe. “It is an actual game-changer for our athletic applications. When the Bengals permitted our software with a $167,000 donation – which was over the half the fee – we have been ecstatic realizing our aim was obtainable. We’re grateful to the Bengals for his or her continued assist. They helped make our dream turn into a actuality.”

Working with the NFL Basis Membership Matching Discipline Grant program, the Bengals have distributed over $1.three million to varsities and communities throughout the Higher Cincinnati space to assist the set up of discipline turf, in addition to the refurbishment of present amenities. The grant helps capital enchancment initiatives for youth and highschool athletic fields.  Along with Covington Catholic, faculties which have benefited from this grant program since 2014 embrace Harrison Excessive Faculty, Deer Park Excessive Faculty, Covington Impartial Faculties, LaSalle Excessive Faculty, Bishop Brossart Excessive Faculty, Roger Bacon Excessive Faculty, Ross Native Faculties, Madison Native Faculties and Moeller Excessive Faculty.