Union College Athletics Facilities
DIRECTIONS TO UNION ATHLETICS FACILITIES
FRANK L. MESSA RINK AT ACHILLES CENTER
The home of both the men’s and women’s intercollegiate ice hockey teams. The main sports medicine area is located in the basement as well as the garnet room which is used to host meetings and special events. There are a number of locker rooms located on two different levels that are used by a number of intercollegiate teams throughout the year. The intramural department uses the ice for a variety of offerings including broomball and ice hockey leagues. The hockey club also practices and plays their games at this facility.
ALEXANDER FIELD
A natural grass field that is the home of our intercollegiate softball team. The newly renovated softball field includes dugouts. Fall teams such as football and field hockey will use the field on occasions as well as outdoor track.
DAVID BREAZZANO '78 FITNESS CENTER
Dedicated on May 30, 2008, the David Breazzano '78 Fitness Center is located in the Alumni Gymnasium building. It features state of the art fitness equipment for the campus community.
In April of 2006, a 7500 sq. ft. fitness center opened that includes a 5000 sq. ft. weight room as well as another exercise room for wellness and club activities. Alumni Gymnasium is also the hub of our athletic department and venue of the main athletic office, sports information department, intramural and recreation, and most coaches offices. The building includes a 25 meter swimming pool and diving area, a large exercise room for our wellness programs, 5 racquetball courts, 3 squash courts.
CENTRAL PARK
The Union baseball team plays home games at Central Park, an off campus facility. Games are held on a recently renovated field at the facility.
In a partnership between the College and the city, Union donated $162,000 to renovate “Diamond C,” one of three baseball fields in Central Park. The upgrades include a new infield featuring Kentucky bluegrass sod, new bases and a sprinkler system. Improvements were also made to the dugouts, outfield, bullpen areas and the fencing surrounding the field.
TRAVIS J. CLARK '00 STRENGTH TRAINING FACILITY
The newest addition to Union's strength and conditioning efforts is the Travis. J. Clark '00 Strength Training Facility, a state-of-the-art workout area exclusively for varsity athletes. The 3,000 square-foot facility was constructed during the summer of 2008 and provides student-athletes with a world-class workout space year round.
FRANK BAILEY FIELD
A synthetic grass turf field surrounded by a six lane 400 meter resilite track. The facility includes lights and a stadium with seating for 1600 spectators. It is the home of our intercollegiate football, field hockey, men’s and women’s lacrosse, and outdoor track programs. The facility is also used by the intramural department, club sports teams, and for general recreation.
BOATHOUSE
The college boathouse is located off campus on the banks of the Mohawk River and is the training facility for both the men’s and women’s crew teams.
MEMORIAL FIELD HOUSE
A multi-purpose facility that is the home of indoor track team (1/10 of a mile 4 lane track) and is also utilized by the intercollegiate volleyball and basketball programs. This facility is also the primary indoor venue for our intramural and club sports activities. During the winter and early spring it is the primary practice area for virtually all our spring sports during cold and inclement weather. A large net system permits all type of activities including softball and baseball scrimmages as well as tennis practices. This venue is also used as a recreation area, especially for basketball. The intercollegiate equipment issue area, a training room, and numerous locker rooms are also located in this building.
GARIS FIELD
This natural grass facility features seating for approximately 700 on the hill adjacent to the field house, and as hosted many post-season events over the years.
TENNIS COURTS
Eight outdoor tennis courts (2 with lights) are used by both the men’s and women’s intercollegiate tennis teams. When not being used by either tennis teams they are available to the college community on a first come basis.
THE TURF AT COLLEGE PARK
A synthetic grass turf field located on the western side of the campus. This facility is the home of our men’s and women's intercollegiate soccer teams and is used as a pratice area for both lacrosse teams and the field hockey team. It is also the primary outdoor venue for intramurals during the fall and spring terms. The facility is also available for general recreation for our students.
VINIAR ATHLETIC CENTER
A hardwood basketball / volleyball facility with a seating capacity of 1000 opened in 2004. It is the home for our men’s and women’s intercollegiate basketball teams and volleyball team. The Joel Fisher conference rooms overlooks the court and is used for meeting and receptions throughout the year.