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Section VIII Athletics announced a new partnership with Musco Lighting to enhance the student-athlete and fan experience at member schools.
As Official and Exclusive Sports Lighting Provider, Musco will provide educational programming and other resources to raise awareness of lighting practices that help improve on-field safety and playability, heighten gameday atmosphere, expand field usage, and extend the longevity and lifetime value of their lighting systems.
Musco also offers free on-site lighting audits that help facilities assess the performance of their existing lighting and understand key considerations for their next project.
Justin Jonas, Assistant Executive Director, Section VIII Athletics, added: “By supporting Section VIII Athletics, they are reinforcing their commitment to local communities in Nassau County.”
Musco has specialized in sports lighting and technology for nearly 50 years, with industry-leading innovations in glare reduction and light control. In addition to maintaining numerous state-level partnerships, Musco is a long-time supporter of national organizations including the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
“Our partnership with Section VIII Athletics builds on a commitment to providing safer, more enjoyable sports facilities for athletes of all ages and levels of play,” said Don Rhuda, who brings more than 40 years of experience to his role as a Musco representative in New York. “On behalf of my colleagues—including David Kulis, Nathan Lindsay, Ena Baker, and Mike Moriates—we’re proud to serve as a trusted resource for schools in the state.”
About Musco Lighting
For nearly 50 years, Musco has specialized in sports lighting and technology. Musco’s TLC for LED® system, Show-Light® entertainment technology and Mini-Pitch System™ modular sports solution make responsible lighting affordable with unmatched quality, performance, and reliability, and are backed by a long-term parts and labor warranty. Learn more at www.musco.com.
About Section VIII Athletics
Established in 1929, Section VIII is one of the eleven sections of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA). It is made up of 60-member high schools from Nassau County, NY. A member of the National Federation of State High School Associations, Section VIII Athletics conducts tournaments and crowns boys and girls champions in 33 sports.
