Athletic Facilities

BIERMANN ATHLETIC CENTER

The Margot V. Biermann Athletic Center was completed in February 2013. The primary features of the over 70,000-square-foot facility are a state-of-the-art, six-lane, 200-meter running track along with throw and jump areas, and four competition tennis courts. The building also has coaches’ offices and locker rooms for the varsity track and field, cross country, and tennis teams.

ROCHE SPORTS COMPLEX

The 60,000-square-foot Dawn Tibbetts Potter Arena contains three basketball/volleyball courts and a student fitness center. In addition, the building houses the John “Jack” McAvoy Natatorium, a combination pool/diving area, an exercise physiology and sports medicine facility, three racquetball courts, extensive locker room facilities, a weight room, a fitness room, and coaching and administrative offices. The stadium, with a seating capacity of 7,000, includes Waters Field and Herrick Track, with a Pro Grass Artificial Surface football field and all-weather Mondo™ eight-lane running track. The College also has six surfaced outdoor tennis courts and an outdoor basketball/soccer sports court. Students are welcome to use all of the facilities during the open hours. Students need to bring their student identification cards with them when they use the Sports Complex. Personnel at the Sports Complex can be reached by dialing (517) 437-4981.

FOUNDERS GYM (located in the Stanton Building)

Available from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for students, staff, and faculty, the Founders Gym features free weights, squat racks, cardio machines, and a wrestling mat. Between the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., the space is used for Sport Studies classes and organized clubs on campus. Scheduling can be arranged by emailing Stephanie Gravel at sgravel@hillsdale.edu.