Athletics
Our athletic and recreation programs are key pieces in students'
overall educational experiences.
In 1998, we announced the addition of seven new varsity teams:
- men's and women's golf
- men's and women's crew
- men's and women's squash
- women's softball
In 1998, St. Lawrence initiated construction and renovation of
many recreation and athletic facilities:
North Country Field, an all-weather artificial turf playing field,
opened in January 1999. George and Suzanne Whaling, parents of
Sally '92, donated $1,000,000 for the new North
Country Field.
The Merrick-Pinkard Track, a nine-lane facility encircling the
football field, opened in September 1999. The France-Merrick Foundation
has donated $400,000 for the construction of the Merrick-Pinkard
Track.
A new 1,500-seat grandstand, Leckonby
Stadium for football and track spectators, was dedicated
in October 2000 at Weeks Field. Weeks Field, used for football,
had been re-sodded and upgraded. Leckonby Stadium is named for
Hall of Fame member Bill Leckonby '39, in recognition of his
lifetime contributions to college athletics.
The Robie Squash Center opened in December
1999 with six international courts; three additional courts opened in
fall 2002 with a dedication in January 2003 featuring international
squash competitors.
Tom Fay Baseball Field was
dedicated in fall 2002.
Appleton Hockey Arena experienced
the completion of Phase 2 renovations, with improved locker and training
rooms, a new meeting space and new public space for hockey fans.
Newell Field House, featuring a 200-meter
indoor track and indoor tennis courts; and space for a three-story
state-of-the-art climbing wall, new coaches' offices and locker
rooms. and Sandy MacAllaster Soccer Field, both opened September
2001.
Stafford Fitness Center, in
the same building complex with Newell Fieldhouse, has 133 stations for
use by students, faculty, staff and firness club members from the regions.
The University Golf School opened
in December 2000 in a renovated building on Main Street. Open seven
days a week, the facility benefits the men's and women's golf teams.
as well as area residents who practice their swings and putts and
who take lessons from Golf Coach Mary Lawrence. Web
site.
Aerial View of Athletics Facilities
