• The Active People Healthy Seward Summit (summer 2020) identified a wellness center with an indoor pool as its top priority

• SCCDP has identified a wellness center as one of their top 5 priorities

• During their strategic plan in 2018 Seward Public Schools lists focusing on mental and physical health of the staff and students as one of the initiatives

• Facility will be approximately 50,000 sq. ft.

• 2 competition basketball courts

• 6 lane indoor swimming pool

• Indoor walking/jogging track

• Youth center

• Cardio and strength equipment

• Exercise studios

• Multipurpose rooms

• Childwatch

The location will be immediately north of the Seward Middle School (on the north side of Waverly Road). The landowners are supportive of the project.

• Located near the middle school

• Proximity to trail

• Within walking distance of all schools

• Access to before and after school programs

The city of Seward will run the Seward Wellness Center.

This facility will have offering for all ages. Examples of what the SWC may offer:

• Exercise classes in the pool and studios

• Swimming lessons

• Pool/room rental for gatherings and birthday parties

• Access for teens and adults to exercise and cardio equipment

• Full size basketball courts can be used for volleyball and pickleball

• Walking track for all ages

Construction of the Seward Wellness Center will be funded through a mix of donations, state grants, and local sales tax receipts. An endowment, funded through donations, will provide ongoing financial support. This is a $25 Million project to design, construct, and endow.

The facility will charge a membership fee similar in structure to the YMCA. We will also generate revenue with a before and after school childcare program, swimming lessons, gym rentals, etc. The SWC will also host a few fundraisers.

Once $21.5 Million has been identified, construction will begin. The goal for completion of the project is June 2025, which construction starting in the fall of 2023.

The design will be done so that in the future a 3rd full size basketball court and an indoor turf field could be added to the structure.

Yes. The Seward Changing the Game, INC is a 501©3 non-profit organization.

Seward Changing the Game, Inc was established in 2017 with a dedicated purpose: to serve as the fundraising powerhouse behind the Seward Wellness Center. Our unwavering commitment lies in securing the necessary private funds to bring this center to life in Seward. Since our inception, we have worked diligently alongside the City of Seward, playing a vital role in the meticulous planning and development of the Seward Wellness Center. We take immense pride in our collective efforts, as private gifts and pledges have already surpassed $7M. We humbly request your support in fulfilling our vision and achieving our goal of $3.5M more as we eagerly await the groundbreaking in early Fall 2023.

Shane Baack – CFP® Jones Group, Financial Services Manager
Ryne Seaman – Cattle Bank & Trust Chairman of the Board, President & CEO
Max Wake – Jones Bank, President & CEO
Patricia Lindner – Retired CPA®
Dr. Jennifer Janousek – Concordia University, Professor of Health and Human Performance
Jana Hughes – State Senator, District 24 State Senator
Matt Stryson – Hughes Brothers, Plant Engineer
David Kumm – Concordia University, Executive VP CFO/COO
Cheryl Vajgrt – Medical Lab Tech, Women’s Clinic of Lincoln
Kris Beckler-Kocian – RW Beckler & Associates
Dr. Matt Dominy – Seward Public Schools, Director of Curriculum and Staff Development