The new aluminum bleachers at Davis and Elkins College display their powder-coated red colors

Davis and Elkins College has some of the most eye-catching aluminum bleachers in the country and its simply because they decided to add red seat planks to liven up the spectator experience.

D&E is a small private liberal arts college located in Elkins, WV. The school was founded in 1904 and named for Henry G. Davis and his son-in-law Stephen B. Elkins.

Both were members of the US Senate.

Hence, the nickname for the sports teams is the "Senators." Very catchy and unique.

The school replaced their aging bleachers at the athletic field with aluminum bleachers supplied

Elevated aluminum bleachers provide better "sightlines" for spectators to see the field of play

One of the most important factors to consider when ordering aluminum bleachers is a term referred to as "sightlines."

The word is bleacher industry jargon that refers to a spectator's ability to view the action on the playing field without obstructions. Those sightlines might be the ability to see over the person seated in front of them or spectators walking back and forth in front of the bleachers.

As you know, not everybody sits still during a sporting event, especially a school sporting event. Restless

 

Some couples are choosing to get engaged in the aluminum bleachers at a baseball game for a proposal that hits it out of the park

Aluminum bleachers are more than just a spot to watch your favorite sports team take on the competition or to cheer on your little league superstar. These shiny metal seats for crowds of 10 or 10,000 are also a popular spot for couples to get engaged - or even tie the knot.

More than a few lovebirds and baseball fans have gotten engaged while watching a baseball game in one of the league's stadiums. Here are some of the most popular bleacher love stories circulating on the web.

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Newly added four-row aluminum bleachers located at the pool for the Boca Raton Community High School swim team

The Boca Raton Community High School recently installed three sets of 4-row aluminum bleachers at their swimming area to give spectators a perfect view for swim meets.

The swim team is under the direction of Eric Hill, Aquatics Director and Head Coach for Swimming and Diving.

Eric said the school is pleased with the addition of the bleachers to the pool area.

"The bleachers work wonderfully for our facility," the coach said. "They allow for maximum durable seating for our limited deck space. Great for outdoor use and easy to move."

That's great for the proud parents of these athletes who are involved in a very successful program. The Boca

Bill Golson, Parks and Recreation Director for the Village of Palm Springs, stands with the new set of 10-row aluminum bleachers recently added to the sports complex

The Village of Palm Springs in South Florida recently upgraded a set of their aluminum bleachers and now local residents have a bright new place to sit under a welcome shade canopy.

Bill Golson, Parks and Recreation Director, said the 10-row bleachers were installed to replace older bleachers at the field and they feature new improvements in design and safety. The new seating also includes fencing at the back and sides plus handrails in the center aisle.

"They are going to be safe and functional for many years to come," Golson said.  "We can have peace of mind and our safety concerns will be alleviated."

The bleachers are located at the village's