Lumberjack Stadium Explained

Stadium Name:Lumberjack Stadium
Seating Capacity:1,000
Tenants:NAU Lumberjacks women's soccer (NCAA)
NAU Lumberjacks cross country (NCAA)
Surface:Grass
Operator:Northern Arizona University
Owner:Northern Arizona University
Renovated:2011
Built:1957
Location:Flagstaff, Arizona
Fullname:Max Spilsbury Field at Lumberjack Stadium

Lumberjack Stadium is a 1,000 seat multi-purpose stadium in Flagstaff, Arizona owned by Northern Arizona University. It is home to the NAU Lumberjacks women's soccer, cross country, and outdoor track and field teams.[1]

History

In 1957, the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks football team played on the field from 1960 to 1977, later relocating to the Walkup Skydome.[2]

Renovation

In 2011, the stadium went through a major $106 million renovation that connected it to the school's new Health and Learning Center (HLC). The new modern facilities for the stadium included 1,000 covered seats, newly painted field, offices, locker rooms, concessions, and a resurfaced track. The field itself was renamed Max Spilsbury Field at Lumberjack Stadium.

References

  1. Web site: Max Spilsbury Field at Lumberjack Stadium. 2021-03-15. Northern Arizona University Athletics. en.
  2. Web site: Louie's Legacy – Lumberjack Stadium. 2021-03-15. library.nau.edu.