Facilities
The Stony Brook Seawolves facilities are all located on the west campus at Stony Brook, New York. Stony Brook is currently improving many of their facilities through funding by grants and donations of alumni to be completed in the upcoming years. The main facilities are:
- Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium: Built in 2002, the 8,300 seat stadium serves as the home of the football, men's and women's soccer and lacrosse teams.
- University Track: Recently underwent a $3 million renovation project and completed late in 2010-11 academic year, the track serves as the home of the Stony Brook Seawolves outdoor men's and women's track & field teams. The track also includes a field in the center used as a practice facility.
- Stony Brook Sports Complex: The main complex that houses offices and Pritchard Gymnasium.
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- Stony Brook University Arena: Currently under extensive renovation to become a state-of-the art athletic and entertainment destination, the 4,000 seat arena will again serve as the home of the men's and women's basketball teams beginning in Fall 2014. It is located in the west end of the Stony Brook Sport Complex.
- Pritchard Gymnasium: Built in the early 1960s, the 1,630-seat gymnasium is located within the larger Stony Brook Sports Complex and is currently the home of the men's and women's basketball teams and the volleyball team.
- Dubin Family Athletic Performance Center: The 8,000-square foot performance center began construction in mid-2011 and was completed with a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 6, 2012. The facility was named after the Dubin Family who donated $4.3 million for the construction of the project, the largest private athletic donation in the SUNY system.
- Stony Brook Swimming Pool: Home to the Stony Brook Seawolves men's and women's swimming & diving teams. Located within the larger Stony Brook Sports Complex. Bleacher seating for 250 spectators. 25 yard length pool. Renovations scheduled for the 2012-13 athletic season. Swimming programs on hiatus until completion.
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- Joe Nathan Field: Home to the Seawolves baseball team. Recently underwent major renovation after a $500,000 donation from professional baseball player and Stony Brook alumni Joe Nathan. A 1,000 seat facility with a FieldTurf surface which also received a major donation from local organization for a new scoreboard.
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