University of Louisville
Trager Stadium at Trager Field Hockey Complex
Louisville, KY
AstroTurf® 12
74,124 sq. ft.
Installed in 2011
"This new field and hosting the NCAA Championships will highlight our program in Division I field hockey circles," said Justine Sowry, Head Field Hockey Coach at Louisville.
"We have a strong program with a very high-profile facility," said Pete Cautilli, Associate Athletic Director at Louisville. "AstroTurf® 12 is recognized as the industry leader for field hockey playing surfaces. For us, that was the logical choice."
University of Virginia
University Hall Turf Field
Charlottesville, VA
AstroTurf® 12
90,160 sq. ft.
Installed in 2011
"We had such a fantastic installation with the last one that we went with AstroTurf® again,"
said Head Coach Michele Madison. "The University of Virginia has a great relationship and experience with the seven turf fields it has laid at UVA."
The new surface is an AstroTurf® 12 system. The field was engineered with a proven, premium knitted nylon fiber designed to provide uniform traction and consistent footing.
"UVA has a great new pitch,"
said Pam Hixon, Hall of Fame Field Hockey Coach and Field Hockey Ambassador for AstroTurf®. "The blue is a great touch to a world-class playing surface. Coach Madison is an outstanding coach and we expect big things from this team."
Duke University
Williams Field at Jack Katz Stadium
Durham, NC
AstroTurf® 12
79,235 sq. ft.
Installed in 2011
After six straight appearances in the NCAA Championships and four trips to the Final Four in the last six seasons, the Duke field hockey team is ready to break through the glass ceiling and earn the program’s first national championship.
Head coach Beth Bozman enters her seventh season at the helm of the Blue Devils, coming off a memorable year in which she won her 300th career game and was inducted into the NFHCA Hall of Fame after the season in a ceremony in Philadelphia.
William Smith College
H.J. McCooey Field
Geneva, NY
AstroTurf® 12
83,600 sq. ft.
Installed in 2011
"When it came time to replace our current AstroTurf® surface, it quickly became clear that a new AstroTurf® system was the right choice for William Smith,"
said Head Coach Sally Scatton. "For the past 10 years, our team has practiced and competed on AstroTurf® and I love the quality and durability of the product."
"The approval by our president and Board of Trustees to install AstroTurf® 12 reinforced our commitment to providing the best possible playing experience for our student-athletes. This project will allow us to continue to have one of the finest collegiate field hockey facilities in the nation."
College of Holy Cross
Hart Turf Field
Worchester, MA
AstroTurf® 12
78,590 sq. ft.
Installed in 2011
Home to the Holy Cross field hockey and outdoor track teams, the Hart Turf Field and Hart Track are the highest volume playing surfaces on campus.
The Holy Cross field hockey team opened up at home against Harvard at the brand new Hart Turf Field on September 2, 2011 under the direction of second season Head Coach Zowie Tucker.