The Rev. James M. Demske, S.J. Sports Complex, built in 1989 at a cost of $4.5 million, provides a home field for Canisius College athletics. It has been hailed by the New York Times, USA Today, and The NCAA News as a model for urban campuses.
Overview
The facility is unique for its space utilization in a compact urban setting and has set the standard for design for other schools with limited land. Built on a 14-acre parcel of land located behind the Koessler Athletic Center, the multi-use, all-purpose, all-weather AstroTurf field serves as home to the Golden Griffin soccer, lacrosse, baseball and softball teams. The field, which is fully lighted for evening activities, features grandstand seating for 1,000 and portable bleachers for 150. In addition to the field, a locker room for Canisius female athletes and visiting opponents sits adjacent to the Koessler Athletic Center. Prior to the 1999 season, Canisius replaced the old turf with AstroTurf 12 at a cost of $975,000. Cushioned by an E-layer, the new turf features inlaid lines, a crushed red rubber track, a portable baseball pitcher’s mound and breakaway bases. The Demske Sports Complex hosted the men’s lacrosse tournament at the 2003 Empire State Games and the 2004 MAAC men’s lacrosse championships.
The facility is unique for its space utilization in a compact urban setting and has set the standard for design for other schools with limited land. Built on a 14-acre parcel of land located behind the Koessler Athletic Center, the multi-use, all-purpose, all-weather AstroTurf field serves as home to the Golden Griffin soccer, lacrosse, baseball and softball teams. The field, which is fully lighted for evening activities, features grandstand seating for 1,000 and portable bleachers for 150. In addition to the field, a locker room for Canisius female athletes and visiting opponents sits adjacent to the Koessler Athletic Center. Prior to the 1999 season, Canisius replaced the old turf with AstroTurf 12 at a cost of $975,000. Cushioned by an E-layer, the new turf features inlaid lines, a crushed red rubber track, a portable baseball pitcher’s mound and breakaway bases. The Demske Sports Complex hosted the men’s lacrosse tournament at the 2003 Empire State Games and the 2004 MAAC men’s lacrosse championships.
Capacity
1,200
1,200
Directions
From the Thruway
Take 33 West (Exit 51) to Route 198 West to Main Street exit Left at stop sign and then left onto Main Street Left onto Delavan (third light) and immediate right into parking lot.
From the Thruway
Take 33 West (Exit 51) to Route 198 West to Main Street exit Left at stop sign and then left onto Main Street Left onto Delavan (third light) and immediate right into parking lot.
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