Miami University opened its Indoor Sports Center on last month, but it will be officially unveiled to the public on April 25.

The 91,000-square-foot complex that took about a year to construct was funded by $13 million in donations, and it will be used by student-athletes, intramural and club sports teams as well as youth athletic programs for tournaments.

Noted Miami quarterback Ben Roethlisberger provided $1 million for the project. His name appears on the full 120-yard football field with a synthetic playing surface similar to neighboring Yager Stadium.

The building also has netting for baseball, softball and golf; four 100-yard sprint lanes, high jump and long jump equipment for track; storage space and an observation deck.

To take a look inside, click on the image at right.

The facility is designed to allow Miami student-athletes to participate in year-round training and give the university a leg-up in recruiting for its athletic programs.

 

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