Macholtz Stadium Explained

Stadium Name:Macholtz Stadium
Location:Anderson University
Anderson, Indiana
United States
Coordinates:40.1163°N -85.6612°W
Opened:1977
Renovated:2008
Owner:Anderson University
Operator:Anderson University
Surface:Artificial turf[1]
Tenants:Anderson University Ravens
(NCAA Sports)
Seating Capacity:4,300

Macholtz Stadium is a 4,300-seat multi-purpose stadium in Anderson, Indiana. The facility opened in 1977, is located on the campus of Anderson University, and is named in honor of Dr. James Macholtz who served as coach of the Anderson University football, Track and Field programs, and men's and women's lacrosse.

Uses

The stadium is primarily used for American football and track and field. It is home to the Anderson University football and track and field teams.

In 2015, the Indianapolis Colts returned to Macholtz Stadium for training camp.[2]

Major renovations

In 2008, the university completed a renovation project with the overall cost at approximately $800,000.[3] Improvements included an artificial turf field and outdoor all-weather lights. The field enhancements were funded through new gift resources as a part of the university's $110 million "Dreams. Discovery. Direction" campaign.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Raven's will open the 2008 season with New Game Day Turf. Raven Gridiron. 2008-10-10. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20080928065828/http://www.ravengridiron.com/MacholtzStadium.htm. 2008-09-28.
  2. Web site: Colts Announce 2015 Training Camp Schedule At Anderson University . www.colts.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150625154722/http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Colts-Announce-2015-Training-Camp-Schedule-At-Anderson-University/6018e556-1a3b-4bdf-b01c-91b8aa1c157a . 2015-06-25.
  3. Web site: Teverbaugh . Rick . 2008-06-18 . Field day: AU improves stadium . 2024-04-29 . Herald Bulletin . en.