Stony Brook University Track
Renovations
Stony Brook University completely reconstructed the University track, at a cost of US$3 million in a new state-of-the-art track & field and FieldTurf practice facility. The reconstruction was completed in July 2011 and now will serve as the new practice facility for the Seawolves football, Men's and Women's lacrosse, and the soccer programs.
The new track was designed by Clough, Harbor and Associates (CHA) and Paige Design Group, and built by the LandTek Group.
Specifications
The eight-lane track oval is made of a full-pour Mondo polyurethane surface 13 millimeters thick and has eight 42" inch lanes on the oval and both straight-a-ways, as well as two sprint chutes. The oval also includes space for the steeplechase.
The infield of the track has the same FieldTurf surface that is used at LaValle Stadium. The 225'x 360' field helps alleviate the practice schedule needs for Stony Brook's men's & women's lacrosse, men's & women's soccer and football teams, who all currently use LaValle Stadium for both practice and game competition.
Long Jump, Triple Jump, Pole Vault and High Jump
In addition to the new track and field, the facility also contains specialized areas for the field events. Adjacent to the oval are pits and runways for the long jump, triple jump and pole vault events. Next to the oval within the infield there is an area for the high jump. On the east side of the facility is a throwing area complete with separate spots for the shot put, hammer/discus and javelin.