Universal 1 Credit Union (U1), a not-for-profit financial institution based in Dayton, OH, is pleased to announce its exclusive naming rights partnership for the Universal 1 Flyght Dome. The 10-year partnership with The Flyght Academy will showcase a 50,000 sq. ft. sports dome, situated just off HWY 49 in Trotwood, OH.
The Universal 1 Flyght Dome will feature state-of-the-art amenities, including four full-size basketball courts, six volleyball courts, an indoor turf soccer field, concessions, and a weight room. The dome is set to open this fall, with community walkthroughs scheduled for the end of July during Flyght Week. U1 will be the exclusive financial institution for the finished 32-acre sports complex; Flyghtwood.
“U1 is honored to have this opportunity to partner with The Flyght Academy. We are proud to have the Universal 1 name on the dome as a visible sign of our commitment to the community and our membership,” said Universal 1 Credit Union’s Jessica Jones, President/CEO. “This long-term commitment strengthens our relationship and helps us to meet our members where they are. The Flyght Academy has a holistic approach with youth which also includes financial literacy to prepare them for their future. We are aligned with Chris Wright’s vision and it’s our honor to be associated with a great program. To celebrate this partnership taking ‘flyght’, U1 will be kicking off a Certificate special which can be found at www.u1cu.org/flyght-cd”.
"I’m thankful for Universal 1 Credit Union (U1), their leadership, and their belief in the growth of the community. “U only get 1 home”, which is why this partnership is a blessing to be happening in my hometown. The opening of the Universal 1 Flyght Dome is going to help bring revitalization not only to the West side of Dayton, but the entire region, and I thank God for the vision”, said Flyght Academy CEO/Owner, Chris Wright.
The Universal 1 Flyght Dome will operate on a 52-week schedule, with the reservation calendar set to be released to the public in June 2023. Please contact Katie Valentine at kvalentine@theflyghtacademy.com for interest in a sponsorship at the complex.