Jeff Katofsky, owner of the Orem Owlz minor league baseball team, has assumed leadership of the Colorado National Sports Complex (CNSP) development in Windsor, Colorado. This project, spanning 100 acres, will include multi-use synthetic fields, baseball/softball fields, an indoor facility, a multi-use stadium, and possibly hotels and retail shops. The complex aims to attract traveling sports teams and become a regional sports hub.
Steve Chasteen, the former project representative, stepped down due to health issues. Katofsky, known for his development projects across the country, aims to complete the CNSP. The project retains several original investors, including former Colorado Rockies player Ryan Spilborghs.
The complex will be constructed by Hensel Phelps, with the town of Windsor providing 50 acres of land. While specifics are still under development, Katofsky envisions a multi-use stadium with a capacity of up to 20,000, hosting various sporting events, graduations, and concerts. Construction is anticipated to begin in fall 2019 or later, with a phased rollout over four to five years. The project is projected to attract one million annual visitors at full capacity.
While Katofsky hasn't confirmed it, the possibility of moving the Orem Owlz to Windsor is strongly hinted at, pending Major League Baseball and Pioneer League approval.
Katofsky emphasizes that the project will bring jobs and economic benefits to the region. He expects the first multi-use field to be completed by March 2021, and another by March 2022. While the project anticipates considerable growth, Katofsky acknowledges that not everyone will support it, promising a first-class facility that will benefit the entire community.