Goldsberry Track facts for kids
| Home of the Bobcats | |
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| Former names | None |
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| Location | Athens, Ohio |
| Owner | Ohio University |
| Operator | Ohio University |
| Capacity | 1,000 |
| Field size | 110 yards by 60 yards |
| Surface | Rekortan |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 1999 |
| Opened | May 2000 |
| Closed | Open |
| Demolished | N/A |
| Construction cost | $2.3 million USD |
| Architect | various |
| Tenants | |
| Ohio Bobcats Women's Track and Field (NCAA) (2000-Present) | |
Goldsberry Track is a special place where the Ohio Bobcats women's track and field team trains and competes. It opened in May 2000 and has been their home ever since. Many people think it's one of the best track and field places in the Mid-American Conference area.
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About Goldsberry Track
Goldsberry Track can hold up to 1,000 people. They can watch the events from a red-brick grandstand. This seating area is located on the east side of the stadium.
Track Features
The track itself is covered with a special material called Rekortan. This material is made from rubber bits mixed with a liquid glue. It sits on top of an asphalt base. This makes the track a great surface for running.
The track goes around Pruitt Field. This is an artificial turf field. The Bobcat's women's field hockey team uses Pruitt Field. The Ohio University Marching 110 also uses this field. In 2006, bright, professional lights were added to Goldsberry Track.
Events Held at Goldsberry Track
Many exciting events happen at Goldsberry Track each year. The Ohio Bobcats track and field teams host two big events. These are the McDonald’s Invitational and the Ohio Open. Both men's and women's teams compete in these events.
In 2005, Goldsberry Track was chosen to host a very important competition. It was the Mid-American Conference Track and Field Championships. This shows how highly regarded the facility is.
Who Was Blaine R. Goldsberry?
Goldsberry Track is named after a special person, Blaine R. Goldsberry. He was a student-athlete at Ohio University from 1911 to 1914. After graduating in 1914, he became the team doctor. He worked as a team physician from 1921 to 1953.
Blaine R. Goldsberry was a huge supporter of Bobcats athletics his whole life. Naming the track after him honors his dedication.
