Beaver, PA: M:7 Sports is proud to announce that Shell USA, Inc. has signed a 10-year partnership to gain exclusive naming rights to the first building at M:7 Sports Pittsburgh — a visionary new indoor multi-sport complex in Center Township designed to help local youth realize their full potential both on and off the courts and fields. Anticipated to open by the end of July, the 40,000 sq. ft. training and event space will be known as the Shell Sports Complex.
The state-of-the-art facility is primed to become a popular all-season destination for athletes, families, and organizations to come for practice, camps, and tournaments. More than that, it will provide opportunities for growth and development outside of athletics, including academic/STEM camps, workforce development initiatives, and community events, such as expos and shows.
Conveniently located along I-376 in Stefanik Industrial Park at 2267 Todd Rd in Aliquippa, approximately 11 miles north of the Pittsburgh Airport, the complex features 10,500 sq. ft. of premier synthetic grass, three regulation basketball courts that can be converted into four volleyball courts, and 7,500 sq. ft. of flex space for fitness and health partnerships. Offering a holistic developmental approach for its members, it will also include a Body Lab, Youth Psychology Center, and Brand Lab. Construction of a second building for the complex is scheduled to begin by the end of 2024.
“The opening of M:7 Sports Pittsburgh would not have been possible without Shell, and we’re thrilled to partner with them,” said Jim Christiana, founder and CEO of M:7 Sports Inc. “This is yet another example of Shell’s ongoing commitment to our community. Shell Sports Complex will give young athletes not only a safe, collaborative space to train and play but also other opportunities for growth through educational and workforce initiatives. Knowing that the vast majority of them won’t go on to become professional athletes, it’s important that we provide them with valuable tools to help prepare them for their future lives and careers.”
Christiana stressed that the complex was designed to benefit everyone, no matter their skill level or financial background, and that Shell’s sponsorship is helping to make that possible. The M:7 Sports Foundation is a 501(3)(c) nonprofit created to help break down the barriers to playing sports and provide equitable opportunities for young athletes, regardless of their circumstances.
“My team and I are excited to work with M:7 Sports to create the Shell Sports Complex in Beaver County focused on serving the local community,” said Emma Lewis, SVP US Chemicals and Products for Shell. “Our shared goal is to create a place where everyone can have access to learn, play, and grow.”
Shell has several assets in the Greater Pittsburgh area including over a dozen gas stations and Shell Polymers Monaca, a 386-acre petrochemical complex located in Potter Township.
Christiana added, “I couldn’t think of a better place to open our first M:7 Sports community than Southwestern Pennsylvania, where sports have long been an integral part of our lives and culture. With help from key stakeholders like Shell, we’ve built something truly special here, and we’re pumped about the positive impact this will have on the region, especially youth and families in the area.”
