Want to see what a $100,000 worth of upgrades can buy?
If you’re talking aesthetics, then look no further than the recently remodeled St. Clairsville Rotary Soccer Pavilion at the Capstone Soccer Complex. You can’t put a similar price tag on memories, and the facility recently received rave reviews from a happily married couple who used the pavilion for their reception.
Happy bride? Check.
Translation? Job well done.
“Their reception was actually the second event held after the renovations were complete,” said St. Clairsville Area Soccer Association treasurer Rick Ferrell. “A graduation party was first.”
But she was greatly pleased with the turnout.
The bride in question put a lot of faith in SCASA in booking it for her reception last June. Keep in mind, this was during the planning stages. In theory, it would be built on time.
In practice?
“It came down a bit to the last minute as it took a little longer to finish but we had about a week in between finishing the construction and her reception,” Ferrell said.
Word of mouth is quickly spreading.
Ferrell noted that facility is already booking events for 2021, and beyond if said event is a wedding reception.
The group is willing to schedule further out for weddings just given the amount of time it takes to plan.
All that is required is a $100 non-refundable deposit that will go toward the overall rental fee, provided there is no cancellation.
So, any brides doing long-distance planning, here’s a unique reception option.
Indoor Venue, Outdoor Appeal
Prior to the upgrades, the pavilion was an open-air facility with benches and tables. It had bathrooms, a kitchen-type area with a sink, coolers, and a sizable grill out back, perfect for steak fries. Metal doors were able to be pulled down on the sides and end in the event of inclement weather.
But again, that was before the aforementioned $100k investment.
Now, the pavilion has doubled in length, features seating capacity for up to 200 guests inside, and can be completely enclosed.
Yet it still retains that open-air feel as there are doorways on either side that open completely up.
Weekend rentals go for $350 while use for wedding receptions increases to $750.
The reason being? A reception requires multiple days booking in order for preparation and decorating.
No bride wants a steak fry to be held at her reception hall the night before.
Heart of the Volunteers
SCASA is an all-volunteer organization, from the soccer league to the field maintenance and upkeep. So too are the members tasked with helping book and run the pavilion. All proceeds from pavilion rental go back to the soccer association.
It’s not the first time a large chunk of money has been used to improve the facility. When the St. Clairsville Noon Rotary celebrated its 100-year anniversary, it donated $50,000 to the facility. The organization’s logo is featured on the counter by the kitchen-area.
SCASA is a privately-run organization so all dollars are accounted for and put to good use.
In addition to the indoor upgrades, a covered patio on the outside of the facility can house extra picnic tables. It also provides a picturesque view of some of the soccer fields and rolling hills and farmland further in the distance.
The large grill in the back is sizable enough to accommodate even a large steak fry.
Even the bathrooms received a major upgrade, enough for event attendees to remark on their cleanliness and accommodations.
Those looking for more information can visit the SCASA page linked above or can call (740) 312-5895.
